A public beach
- Hunting for parking
- Towels packed in cheek to cheek
- Shells picked over by mid-morning
- Condos and crowds behind you
★ Your Own Private Island
Beach & Island Excursions
Get dropped on a roadless barrier island reachable only by boat — miles of soft white sand, warm Gulf shallows, and shells nobody's beaten you to. Swim, beachcomb, build castles, or just lounge. For a few hours, the island is yours.
The trip
Private drop-off on a remote island
Departs from
San Marco Marina (Goodland) & Naples Bay
On the sand
Swim, shell, lounge & explore
Great for
Families, couples & groups · all ages
The Adventure
Your own private island
The Ten Thousand Islands are dotted with roadless barrier islands you can only reach by boat — which means no crowds, no parking lots, and beaches the day-trippers never touch. Your captain runs you out, beaches the boat on the perfect stretch of sand, and the rest of the day is yours.
Wade the warm, knee-deep shallows, comb a shoreline piled with fresh shells, snap surreal photos in Cape Romano's driftwood ghost forest, or just stretch out and do gloriously nothing. Want to mix in some dolphin-watching or a sunset on the way home? Just say the word.
- Remote, roadless islands — often all to yourselves
- Swim, shell, beachcomb & lounge
- Your captain picks the day's best beach
- Add dolphins or a sunset on the way
Pick Your Paradise
Chart your island day
Every island has its own personality. Tap one to see what it's all about — your captain helps you pick the perfect beach.
The Difference
Why a boat-only beach?
The best beaches in Southwest Florida don't have a parking lot. Here's the difference a boat makes.
Your own island
- Step off the bow onto empty sand
- Often not another soul in sight
- Fresh shells the tide just dropped
- Nothing behind you but mangroves
The Good Stuff
Ways to spend the day
Do it all, or do nothing at all — it's your island. A few favorites:
Swim & Splash
Warm, calm, knee-deep shallows — the safest, happiest swimming for kids and grown-ups alike.
Comb for Shells
These untouched shorelines are piled with whelks, conchs and sand dollars — bring a bag.
Sandbar Lounging
Anchor off a sugar-sand bar, wade out, and let the afternoon melt away.
Beach Day for All
Sandcastles, beach games, a picnic in the sun — the easy family day everyone remembers.
Driftwood Wandering
Explore sculptural driftwood and Cape Romano's surreal ghost forest — a photographer's dream.
Dolphins En Route
Wild dolphins love to surf the wake on the cruise out — keep your camera ready.
The Real Thing
Days on the sand
Real islands, real castaway days. Tap any photo to take a closer look.
How It Works
Your island day, step by step
No guesswork — here's how a castaway day unfolds, from dock to sand.
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Climb aboard
Meet your captain in Goodland or Naples — load the cooler and the towels.
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Cruise the islands
Wind out through the mangroves toward the barrier islands — dolphins often join in.
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Beach your island
Pick your paradise (or let the captain choose) and step off the bow onto empty sand.
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Swim, shell & relax
The island is yours — splash, beachcomb, build castles, or do blissful nothing.
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Cruise home
Head back salty and sun-kissed — or linger for a Gulf sunset on the way in.
What's included
- Private boat & your captain
- Beach time on a remote island
- The captain's pick of the best beach
- Cooler, ice & bottled water aboard
- Shelling bags
- Coast Guard-approved life jackets — all sizes
What to bring
- Swimsuits & towels
- Sunscreen, hats & sunglasses
- Water shoes for shelling
- Snacks & drinks (BYOB welcome)
- A beach blanket or chairs
- Your inner castaway 🏝️
Reserve Your Day
Book your island excursion
Live availability and instant confirmation — pick your date, choose your trip, and check out securely through FareHarbor.
Guest Love
Castaway days they loved
They dropped us on a beach with zero footprints — just us, the shells, and dolphins on the way out. The kids built sandcastles for hours. Pure magic.
Our captain knew exactly which island for what we wanted — a quiet shelling beach away from everyone. Felt like our own private paradise for the afternoon.
Cape Romano with the ghost forest and the Dome House blew us away. The most unique beach we've ever set foot on — and we had it to ourselves.
Who It's For
A beach day for everyone
However you like to do the beach, there's an island for it.
Families
Calm shallows, soft sand and shells everywhere — the easy, screen-free family day.
Couples
An empty beach for two, a picnic in the sun, and a sunset cruise home.
Friend Groups
Claim a sandbar, bring the cooler, and make it your own private island party.
Photographers
Ghost forests, driftwood and untouched shorelines — the shots you can't get from a road.
🏝️ Tell us your crew and your vibe when you book — we'll point you to the perfect island.
Good to Know
Island excursion questions
Everything you need to know before you cast off. Still curious? Give us a call.
Which island will we go to?
You choose — or your captain picks the best island for your group and the day's conditions (try the island chart above!). Keewaydin for swimming and space, Kice for quiet shelling, Cape Romano for surreal photos, or the sandbars for the kids.
How much beach time do we get?
Plenty — half-day and full-day excursions both include generous time on the sand. See trip lengths on the booking screen, or call us to build a custom day.
Is it private?
Yes — it's your own boat and group, and these are remote barrier islands reachable only by boat, so you'll very often have the beach all to yourselves.
Is it good for kids?
Perfect — warm, calm shallows for wading, soft sand for castles, and shells everywhere. We carry child-size life jackets, and the relaxed pace suits every age.
Can we bring food and drinks?
Absolutely — BYOB and snacks are welcome, and there's a cooler with ice aboard. Pack a beach picnic and make a day of it.
Where do we leave from?
We depart from San Marco Marina in Goodland (604 E Palm Ave) and from Naples Bay Resort & Marina (1500 5th Ave S). Your exact meeting point and parking come with your booking confirmation. Plan to arrive about 15 minutes early.
Your island awaits
Ready to play castaway?
Empty sand, warm shallows and a beach with your name on it — for a day. Pick your island and let's go.