| If you've never boated in Florida before, you | | | | beautiful coastlines and excellent dive spots make |
| must add this experience to your boating | | | | the west coast a truly remarkable Florida boating |
| "must-do" list. Whether you bring your boat to | | | | experience. |
| Florida by trailer, cruise in on the ICW, or rent a | | | | Central Florida |
| boat while you're visiting, you have to be sure to | | | | Central Florida is often overlooked as a great |
| include boating in your Florida vacation plans. | | | | boating destination. With only an hour's drive to |
| Why is boating in Florida so special? With | | | | either coast, and tons of river and lake boating |
| year-round great boating weather, tons of sun, | | | | locations, bringing your boat to Orlando on your |
| and more than plentiful salt and fresh water | | | | next theme park adventure is sure to be the |
| boating locations throughout the state, there is | | | | perfect rounding out of your family vacation. |
| literally no lack of fantastic boating spots no | | | | Northeast Florida |
| matter where your Florida vacation may take | | | | When you boat St. Augustine, you'll have a |
| you. And because there are so many Florida locals | | | | spectacular view of some truly beautiful old-world |
| who enjoy getting out on the water in their | | | | Florida landscape. With plenty to do on land, you'll |
| boats, you're sure to find some new friends | | | | appreciate the chance to get out on the water |
| wherever the water may take you. | | | | and relax after a day of sightseeing. |
| Here are some great spots to check out across | | | | You can make it a two day affair by also visiting |
| the state: | | | | a fun local spot in nearby Volusia County called |
| The Panhandle | | | | Disappearing Island. This sandbar, which is |
| Boating Panama or Pensacola waterways is sure | | | | affected by the tide and therefore appears to |
| to be a treat for many boating visitors. Panama | | | | "disappear" at points throughout the day, is one of |
| City Beach, St. Andrews Bay, and the Gulf of | | | | the favorite spots to raft-up and relax with new |
| Mexico also all offer great sport fishing locations | | | | friends. |
| and destinations for the fishing enthusiasts in your | | | | Southeast Florida |
| crew. | | | | Southeast Florida offers some incredible locations |
| Tampa Bay | | | | for boating, like the Stuart Sandbar and the |
| Florida's west coast is home to dozens of great | | | | Everglades Inlet. Crystal blue waters, fantastic |
| boating and fishing locations. Port Richey offers | | | | snorkeling spots, and excellent fishing make this |
| both fresh and salt water fishing. Many local parks | | | | many boaters' dream destination. Be sure to boat |
| offer public boat ramp options for access to the | | | | Delray Beach and boat in Ft. Lauderdale for a |
| Gulf of Mexico or the nearby lakes and rivers. | | | | serene "Margaritaville"-like experience. |
| You can even boat Clearwater and Inverness if | | | | The Florida Keys |
| you enjoy exploring state parks as both areas | | | | If you've never been to the Florida Keys, this is |
| are home to many great public lake and river | | | | one trip that you absolutely have to plan on |
| spots. When you boat Spring Hill, you can visit the | | | | taking at some point. Visiting the Keys is like going |
| beautiful Nature Coast Botanical Gardens - a true | | | | to a Caribbean island. With its amazing aqua-blue |
| delight! | | | | waters and laid back atmosphere, the Keys are |
| For the crew members who like to bring their rod | | | | Florida's true treasure. Fishing Key West is like no |
| and reel, fishing Sarasota and fishing Port | | | | other fishing experience you've ever had. There |
| Charlotte offer some of the best locations for | | | | have been more saltwater fishing records set |
| sport fishing big catches like tarpon and Snook. | | | | here than anywhere else on Earth. |
| The warm Gulf waters also make Naples a great | | | | No matter where you go in Florida, the easy |
| year-round fishing location. When you fish Naples, | | | | access to water make bringing your boat on your |
| you'll be a short trip from being able to boat | | | | next Florida vacation an imperative. |
| Sanibel or boat Bradenton waterways. The | | | | |