Boating

 
The recipients of these benefits are asked to consider that gratuities/tips for meals, guides, and other services are not included as part of the contribution.
 
A special day on the water

Some Vietnam vets and their friends wish to thank our active military personnel for all they do by providing them with a memorable experience while home on leave!

We are offering:


-A day of pleasure boating to Sanibel, Captiva or Cayo Costa, followed by a hero's welcome home BBQ;
-A $25 Wal-Mart gift certificate for up to two service personnel showing proof of service and temporary leave documents (DA-31); -Good times, good food, new friends and camaraderie!

This offer is extended to two (2) adults (at least one must show proof of service and temporary leave documents). To make arrangements, please contact Annie Nicholson at 973-727-2034.

 
CaptJudy Everglades Tours  Customized Boat Tours on the Water

Photography & Art Workshops
Sightseeing
Birdwatching
Fishing
Shelling on Remote Islands
Eco Tours
Sunset Cruises
Family Fun in the Sun
Join Captain Judy Caseley aboard her 21 foot luxury deck boat in the enchanting Ten Thousand Islands - Everglades National Park. Free 2 hour sightseeing trip for six. 50 percent discount on half or full day trips.
Email: focusontheeverglades@earthlink.net
Tel: (239) 695-2929 
www.focusontheeverglades.com 

Joe Rutter and his wife are offering a high speed boat ride on their 38', 1100 HP Donzi on a once a month basis. Due to the speed of the boat it would only be available for adults. Men or woman. It would consist of a two to three hour ride. The ride would include the  Caloosahatchee River and into the Gulf Of Mexico. The capacity is two to four which not including the Rutters.  

Contact Joe Rutter, (jjrfountain@aol.com), 239-542-5575

 

Gordon Campbell is a Naples resident and avid fisherman &  photographer. He would be pleased to take 1-3 service vets out fishing, cruising & or picture taking along the Gulfside or nearby backcountry on his 17' flats boat. He will buy the fishing license and provide cold drinks & snacks.

Gordon Campbell, 973-650-7465. 
See his photos at
http://www.outdoorimages.smugmug.com

 

Joe and Mary Fossella would like to offer a near shore boat ride up the Caloosahatchee River and Pine Island Sound.  We have a 21 ft. Sport Boat located at Salty Sam's Marina in Fort Myers Beach. We are available mostly during the weekends.  We can accommodate comfortably  2-3 people in addition to Joe and Mary. 

 

To contact us, either call us at 239-949 1124 or email us at fossella@earthlink.net.

 
 

Endless Summer Charters offers a 1/2 day fishing or sightseeing charter for a family (up to 4) of a service man or woman that qualify for OOA  in the Fort Myers area.
 

Endless Summer Charters
www.endlesssummercharters.net
Capt. Bill Hammond
(239)410-3454
 
 
 
Paradise Vacations 
Email: info@paradisevacations.cc
Tel: 239.995.0585
Fax: 239.995.0899  
www.paradisevacations.cc

Retired USCG Capt. Tim Vaught, Paradise Vacations offers a free sunset cruise with your family down the Caloosahatchee River or some other scenic spot.

 

He normally does what is called a bare boat charter (no captain on board)so you could also receive a 15% discount on a 4 DAY 3 NIGHT CRUISE.

 
 


 
1-888-539-2628
P.O. Box 2460
Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931
http://www.seakeywestexpress.com

Treat yourself to the tropical island paradise of Key West - home of pirates, poets, presidents & partygoers - in just 3 1/2 hours when you travel aboard the modern, jet-powered vessels of Key West Express. Stay n' Play a day, weekend or week. You decide and we'll provide the ride.

 

Buy One Full Fare Roundtrip Adult Fare and Get One Free

 


Captain Tom Cameron

Fort Myers Beach, FL

Tel: (239) 765-9003

Captain Tom is offering, free of charge, a half day sailing excursion for up to six people to any returning military from Afghanistan and Iraq. The catamaran "Pathfinder" sails from Ft. Myers Beach, Florida.

 

The Pathfinder cruises Archeological/Historical Mound Key Excursions and custom excursions anywhere in Paradise!


Captain Paul Stiso

Captain Paul's Yacht Charters
www.captainpauls.com

1225 SW 53rd Terrace

Cape Coral, FL 33914

Tel: (239) 540-7623

Email: Rocky6450@aol.com

Sightsee, snorkel or just relax for a 50 percent off trip with Captain Paul. Enjoy a pleasurable day in the beautiful waters of Southwest Florida on our 44' private yacht, "Boadicea". She will be yours for the day with your own Captain and Crew. Call or Email us for your Reservation Today !!!

 


Mariposa Cruise
Gerald Butters
Email: Mariposa

3583 San Carlos Dr.

St. James City

Tel: (239) 283-5871

Take a ride on the beautiful and unusual Sportfisher Mariposa to Useppa Island and enjoy the tour and lunch on us at the famous Collier Inn, or Tarpon bar. Useppa has a long military history dating from the Civil War to the training facility for the Bay of Pigs invasion. Like the Keys (but more beautiful).

 


 

 

Beachcomber Tours, Inc.
Email: info@beachcombertoursinc.com

Capt.Bobby
 "Snook Bight Marina"

4765 Estero Blvd.

Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931

Tel: (239) 443-7456

www.beachcombertoursinc.com

Beachcomber Tours offers a free tour for active military with overseas travel documentation & I.D.
 
 

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Marco River Marina


Email: boatrentals@marcoriver.com

951 Bald Eagle Dr.

Marco Island, FL

Tel: (239) 394-2502

www.marcoriver.com

MRM is proud to support and welcome our returning and furloughed troops home from Afghanistan and Iraq. As our small thanks to you for protecting our freedom, you will receive a Free Rental Boat as well as Ship's Store Discounts for your entire family. Discounts available for all active duty Military, Police and Fire Department personnel. Please contact our Rental Desk for details.

 


CanvasMaster
Ann & Ron Hayden
Email: canvasmaster1@aol.com

1426 McGregor Blvd

Fort Myers, FL 33919

Tel: (239) 247-2012

Ann & Ron have been doing walk-in canvas work for local boaters for many years.

We will provide repairs of existing boat canvas to help get the boat ready for use. The boat must be registered in Lee County to the service man or woman (or spouse) requesting the work.  Canvas should be brought to our shop to perform the work.

 


Salty Sam's
Contact: Darrell Hanson
 (239) 463-7333
www.saltysamsmarina.com

Full Service Marina - Family Owned & Operated
2500 Main St.
Ft. Myers Beach Fl 33931
Toll Free:888-796-6427
Tel: 239-463-7333
Fax: 239-463-3947

Free dinner

2 for 1 Fast Cats Trip to Key West

50 percent off 1-day Boat Rental

 


Blue Ocean Adventures
Contact: Steve Taylor
Info@BlueOcean-Adventures.com
 (239) 765-0444
www.BlueOcean-Adventures.com

Boat Rentals & Private Charters
703 Fisherman's Wharf
Ft. Myers Beach Fl 33931
Tel: 239-765-0444
Fax: 239-765-0441

50 percent off full day boat rental with proper ID.
(one-time discount per person)

 


Sunrise Sailing
Captain Steve Shultz
Email: CaptShultz@aol.com

1202 SE 16th St.

Cape Coral, FL 33990

Tel: (239) 699-8188

Full day/half day sailing charter/instruction (36' ketch) for active duty on leave with guest. Please show ID and Orders. Subject to schedule availability.

 


Boating Trip
Greg Leathers
Email: gleathers862000@yahoo.com

Cape Coral, FL

Tel: (239) 699-5125

Available in July 2005. I am a disabled veteran living in Cape Coral and I have a 25' pontoon boat that is totally wheelchair accessible, including a lift for wheelchair users to get out and swim.  I can take up to 5 people to tube,  fish, watch the dolphins play or just enjoy the sights.  I can't offer free gas but I can go a long way on 12 gallons and I'll supply fishing poles, BBQ, ice chest and a live well to keep your bait alive.  Military personnel on leave orders do not need a fishing license but anyone else desiring to fish will need to bring a license.

 


Dolce Vita Sailing
Tom & Emily Donovan
Email: tfdejd@comcast.net

Sarasota, FL

Mobile: (941) 809-0735

A full day sail on a 30 ft Hunter on Sarasota Bay or in the Gulf. We'll even pack a picnic lunch if you'd like. Take the wheel and follow the dolphins, swim in the warm water of the gulf, heel a sailboat to fly with the speed of the wind ! Offer starts any time after June 15th, 2005 - Give us a call and we'll meet you at the dock !
 

Fish-Hawk Charters
Capt. Bob Sabatino
Email: rsaba206@earthlink.net

Located at Jensens Marina

on Captiva Island

(239) 473-1451

A half-day (4-hours) of fishing, shelling or sightseeing trips. Limited to 2 people. All tackle included on fishing trips.
 


USCG Ft. Myers Beach
BM2 Paul Russell
Email: Paul.V.Russell@uscg.mil

USCG Ft. Myers Beach

USCG 

Coast Guard Station Ft. Myers Beach offers a tour of the station and possibly boat rides on the new CG 33126, our special purpose craft used in interdicting counter narcotic and human smuggling vessels (as long as operations permit)
 
 

 

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