Ten Thousand Islands
An endless maze of mangrove islands, hidden beaches and dolphin-filled back bays.
★ Your Boat · Your Day · Your Way
Private Charters
The whole boat is yours — no strangers, no fixed script. Want to shell a remote island, chase dolphins, beach on a sandbar, ogle the Port Royal mansions and finish with a sunset? Done. Just you, your people, and a local captain who builds the day around exactly what you want.
Exclusivity
100% private — just your group
Itinerary
Fully custom — you build the day
Length
Half-day, full-day or sunset
Your captain
Local, USCG-licensed & flexible
The Adventure
The whole boat is yours
A private charter is the ultimate way to see this coast. No sharing the deck with strangers, no rushing to someone else's schedule. It's your boat, your crew, and a captain whose only job that day is to give you the perfect time on the water.
Some groups want to do it all — shell an island, find dolphins, anchor on a sandbar for a swim, cruise the mansions and stay out for the sunset. Others just want to drift, sip and relax. There's no wrong answer. Tell us your vision (or build one below) and we'll make it happen.
- Completely private — couples to groups of 26
- Go anywhere, do anything, at your pace
- BYOB & coolers welcome · catering available
- A flexible captain who reads the day
Design Your Charter
Build your perfect day
It's your private boat — so the day is yours. Tap what sounds good and watch your custom trip take shape.
Your day on the water
Pick a few stops on the left to start designing your charter →
The Fleet
Choose your boat
From a nimble two-seater to a 26-guest floating tiki — we'll match the right boat to your crew.
Center Console
Quick and nimble — perfect for couples and small crews who want to cover ground and fish.
Family Tritoon
Spacious, shaded and rock-steady — the easy, comfy choice for a family day out.
The Tiki Boat
Our one-of-a-kind floating tiki — full shade and 39½″ rails for the whole gang.
No Limits
Go anywhere out here
It's a private boat, so the whole coast is open. Mix and match — your captain knows every corner.
Keewaydin Island
Beach the boat on a roadless barrier island for shelling, swimming and sandbar time.
Naples Bay & Port Royal
Cruise the calm waterways past the area's most jaw-dropping waterfront estates.
The Open Gulf
Head out for fishing, dolphins, or the best front-row sunset in Southwest Florida.
🗺️ Have a spot in mind? Tell your captain — private means we go where you want to go.
The Real Thing
Private days, your way
Every charter is different — that's the whole point. Tap any photo to take a closer look.
How It Works
From idea to anchor down
Booking a private charter is easy — here's how it comes together.
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Tell us your vision
Build your day above, or just tell us your crew size and what you're dreaming of.
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We match the boat
We pair you with the right boat and a captain who fits your group and your plans.
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Climb aboard
Meet at the dock in Goodland or Naples, load your cooler, and cast off — just your group.
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Your day, your way
Stick to the plan or change it on a whim — it's your boat. The captain rolls with it.
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Cruise home happy
Glide back to the dock with a phone full of photos and a new favorite memory.
What's included
- Your own private boat & local captain
- A fully custom, build-your-own itinerary
- Coast Guard-approved life jackets — all sizes
- Cooler, ice & bottled water aboard
- Shelling gear & local know-how on request
- Photos of your crew & the day's highlights
What to bring
- Your food & drinks (BYOB — or ask about catering)
- Sunscreen, sunglasses & hats
- Towels & swimsuits for island stops
- A camera for dolphins & sunsets
- Your crew — couples to 26
- Any must-do spots or celebration plans
Reserve Your Boat
Book your private charter
Live availability and instant confirmation — pick your date, choose your boat, and check out securely through FareHarbor. Have a custom day in mind? Just call and we'll build it.
Guest Love
Groups love going private
We booked a private boat for the day and crammed it all in — shelling, dolphins, a sandbar swim, then sunset. The captain just made it happen. Worth every penny to have the boat to ourselves.
Took a group of friends out for my husband's birthday. Totally private, totally flexible — we changed the plan twice and the captain didn't blink. Best day of the trip, hands down.
No crowds, no schedule, just our family and an incredible captain who knew all the best spots. The kids fished, we shelled, everyone was happy. We'll only do private from now on.
Any Reason at All
Perfect for any occasion
Whatever brings your group together, a private boat makes it better.
Family Days
Get everyone on the water together — kids, grandparents and all, at your own pace.
Celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries, reunions — bring the cake, we'll bring the boat.
Corporate & Groups
Treat the team or impress clients with a private day on the Gulf.
Just the Crew
Friends, couples, or solo splurge — sometimes you just want the boat to yourselves.
🥂 Planning something special? Tell us when you book and we'll help make the day perfect.
Good to Know
Private charter questions
Everything you need to know before you cast off. Still curious? Give us a call.
What can we do on a private charter?
Anything the day allows! Shelling, dolphin watching, beaching on a barrier island, cruising the Port Royal estates, fishing, sunset — or any mix. Build your ideal day above, or just tell us what you're after and your captain will craft the route.
How many people can come?
From a couple up to 26 — we'll match the right boat to your group, from a nimble center console to the big Tiki Time boat. It's always private: just your party.
How long are charters?
We offer half-day and full-day private charters, plus shorter sunset cruises. The more you want to do, the longer you'll want — see options and times on the booking screen, or call and we'll help you plan.
Can we bring food and drinks?
Absolutely — BYOB and your own snacks are welcome, and there's a cooler and ice aboard. Want it handled? Ask about catering options when you book.
Is it good for kids?
Very — it's calm, flexible, and entirely your group, so you set the pace. We carry Coast Guard-approved life jackets in adult and child sizes, and the Tiki Time boat even has 39½-inch safety rails all around.
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.
The boat's waiting
Ready for a boat of your own?
Build the day, bring your crew, and let a local captain handle the rest. The whole Gulf is yours.