Florida’s West Coast and Panhandle lighthouses stand watch over the sapphire blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. These historic beacons feature all shapes and sizes, from traditional conical towers to quaint square dwellings and skeletal pyramids. If you are renting a dock slip anywhere near Pensacola, Sanibel or
Florida’s East Coast has a nautical history involving shipwrecks, trade routes and treasure-seeking explorers. Lighthouses have lit the way for decades (and in some cases, centuries). If you are renting a dock or slip anywhere near St. Augustine, Cape Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale or Miami, look them up the next
Have you ever noticed those colorful squares, triangles and pennants waving in the wind on sailboat masts and boat sterns? While pretty at a boat slip rental or on the water, they’re more than just an aquatic adornment. Developed in the 1800s, the nautical flag system is known as
The Florida Keys are the closest you can get to the Caribbean without a passport. Colorful fish, sea turtles, unique plant life and various types of coral formations make the area popular for diving and snorkeling. That crystal-clear water is just an added bonus. A protected coral reef region, the
If you’re a boater, chances are, you love the water. That’s probably the reason you bought a boat in the first place, right? There’s nothing like that feeling of wind in your face as you’re sailing through beautiful blue waves. But, to quote movie uncles, with
Are the freedom and adventure of open water calling your name? Not to mention the endless blue water of the Bahamas. Us too! We can’t wait to leave our boat slip rental and head out into the Gulf Stream waters. It’s really not that hard to get to
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has a media campaign that features singer/songwriter Lenny Kravitz gliding across the crystal-clear waters of the Bahamas in a motor cruiser. His song “Fly Away” (which was inspired by the Bahamas, by the way) is the soundtrack. If that’s not enough to make
The Caloosahatchee River winds lazily between Fort Myers and Cape Coral before flowing into the Gulf of Mexico. Along with being a boater’s paradise, this stunning southwest Florida destination offers natural attractions, waterparks and historic sites. If your Fort Myers private dock slip rental is along the Caloosahatchee or
Whether you’re looking for exciting nightlife, a relaxing riverfront scene or the fun of tropical fish, you can find it along Tampa’s sunny Gulf shores, rivers and inland canals. Private boat slip rentals offer easy access to a variety of Tampa Bay area attractions and activities. Keep reading
The sunny shores of Pompano Beach, found just north of Fort Lauderdale, offer fishing piers, natural attractions, shopping and entertainment for boaters of all types. Whether your private boat dock for rent is in Harbor Village, Pompano Isles or Cypress Point (or some other prime Pompano Beach neighborhood), keep reading
Hallandale Beach is conveniently located near Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Hollywood Beach. Part of South Florida’s Broward County, the up-and-coming area offers affluent neighborhoods, beautiful beaches, a world-class racetrack and protected natural areas in a residential setting. A private boat dock rental in Hallandale Beach gives you easy access
From Bonita Springs to Naples, Marco Island and Everglades City, Florida’s far southwest region is a secluded and serene destination for boaters. Long stretches of white sand and endless sapphire water combine with the nature and intrigue of the Everglades. It’s not called the Paradise Coast for nothing.