Southwest Florida offers some of the finest and most varied cruising anywhere. From remote islands to first-class resorts, from sugar sand beaches and wilderness waterways to bustling marinas, we have it all! Celebrating our 38th Anniversary in 2022, Southwest Florida Yachts is located at the gateway to unlimited cruising choices. Heading North up Pine Island Sound, you can visit Sanibel, Captiva, Cayo Costa and Gasparilla Islands. As members of Useppa Island Club, we can also offer our clients access to this private island resort. Cruising South, you will find a variety of top-notch marina resorts in Naples and Marco Island or you can get lost in the peace and quiet as you explore Nature in the Ten Thousand Islands. From our charter base in Cape Coral, you can also cruise East, up the Caloosahatchee River and across the famous Okeechobee Waterway leading to Florida's East Coast. This sojourn will take you through the agricultural heart of our State where you may pass cattle grazing, orange groves and even alligators sunning themselves along the banks. As you can see, we are located in a unique and wonderful cruising area. Southwest Florida has been called the #1, year-round cruising grounds in the US. So, whether you prefer docking at a marina with access to a pool, shopping and fine dining or you seek solitude on the hook in a secluded anchorage, we have it all. We look forward to sharing our love for Southwest Florida with you and your family. We invite you to give us a call. Come and cruise in style! We hope to see you soon in beautiful Southwest Florida!
YACHTS WANTED!
Charter and Class demand exceeds our supply of yachts! We have immediate openings for
sail and power yachts from approximately 30-50 feet to join our private charter fleet. As you may know, Hurricane Ian in September, 2022 hit Southwest Florida very hard and we lost a number of vessels in our fleet. We are looking for owners of late-model monohulls, sailing cats, trawlers, tugs, motor yachts and power cats who want to earn charter revenue to help offset the cost of boat ownership. Well-known vessels such as Catalina, Beneteau, Jeanneau, Grand Banks, Leopard, Fountaine Pajot, Ranger and many others always do well. Perhaps you are not using your boat quite as much as you had planned. Consider adding the yacht to our fleet where it will be lightly used, maintained to your satisfaction and ready for you when you
are ready to cruise!
Your boat could be located in one of the nicest year-round cruising areas in the USA! Owners may use their yachts at any time and we can help you with all of your cruising plans every time you visit. When you are not using your boat it can be used for charters or classes. That extra revenue can help cover the cost of ownership or even pay for that new Chart Plotter or new dinghy that you want to add to your ship's inventory! We only charter a limited number of vessels. Our boats may not be new, but they must be in excellent condition and owned by yacht owners who are commited to the long-term maintenance and safety of the vessel.
Our fleet is based at Tarpon Point Marina in Cape Coral, Florida. We are close to Sanibel, Captiva and all the islands of Southwest Florida. However, you must call the Marina directly to get on the waiting list for a slip. The marina's phone number is 239.549.4900. Be sure to speak to the Harbor Master and let him know that you would like to place a boat in the SFY Fleet. Tarpon Point has also been rebuilding over the last 20 months and they are getting close to being fully operational. Do not wait to reserve a slip!
If you have a vessel or are interested in purchasing a yacht for charter fleet placement please give Barb Hansen a call at 239.257.2788 or 800.262.7939.