Enhance your stay
with a
Cruise on
the Bokeelia Lady (USCG Capt. Jim Welch @ The Helm)
Bokeelia Lady is a wide-beam, 25-ft Parker cuddy cabin cruiser, with USCG Captain Jim Welch at the helm. This is a terrific way to enjoy the waters of Pine Island Sound and Charlotte Harbor.
All our cruises are custom designed to suit your needs, departing on your schedule. With a capacity of a maximum of 6 people we will be your water taxi or cruise boat ensuring you enjoy the best that Pine Island waters have to offer.
Call the Innkeeper at 239-283-8961,
or email Captain Jim at CaptainJim@bokeelialady.com
to arrange your special excursion.
Some of our most popular cruises are listed below:
Sunset Cruise
Enjoy beverages and snacks while taking in the sites of spectacular
Pine Island Sound.
Watch the dolphin in their natural habitat and, just maybe, they’ll follow in your wake and perform acrobatics as you cruise slowly along,
enjoying the wonder of your
surroundings.
$100 per couple
Useppa Island
This historic private island awaits you. (Useppa is where the training and departure took place for the infamous Bay of Pigs Invasion) Bokeelia Tarpon Inn has an exclusive pass for guests and Captain Jim will take you to this little enclave where you can enjoy the sights of the “Pink Path”, explore the Island Museum or stop for a bite of lunch at Useppa’s historic waterfront restaurant.
$75 per couple.
Cabbage Key
Jimmy Buffett made this island famous with “Chesseburger in Paradise”. Captain Jim will take you to and from this funky little island on your schedule.
$75 per couple.
Boca Grande
Spend the day exploring this outpost. We will drop you off so you can walk, bike or golf cart the island, visit the beach, shop or dine. Then pick up on your schedule at the end of the day.
$150 per couple
Matlacha Pass
Take a cruise through Matlacha Pass, through the backwaters most visitors never see, and stop for lunch or dinner at one of Matlacha’s funky restaurants and not worry about having to drive your vehicle afterwards.
$80 per couple
Water Taxi Service
If you’re staying on either Cabbage Key or Useppa Island we will be happy to take your party to the mainland, or any other destination you choose by boat..
