Searching for a boat rental near Cape Coral? First decide who you want at the helm. A self-drive rental and a captained boat tour offer different experiences, responsibilities and group limits. This guide helps you choose the kind of day you want before booking with Sunset Jet Ski Rental & Boat Tours.
Self-drive rental or captained boat tour?
With a self-drive rental, the operator follows the rental provider’s eligibility rules, safety briefing and approved riding area. With a captained tour, your group can concentrate on the scenery while the captain handles navigation and determines suitable routes and stops.
Do not assume a rental lets you travel anywhere or that a captained tour includes every stop you request. Confirm the riding area, route and any special plans with the provider before booking.
Compare Sunset’s options
- Private boat tours: Choose a dolphin, sunset, backbay or island cruise for up to 6 guests. The 2-hour cruises cost $225 for 1–3 guests, plus $75 per additional guest, up to 6.
- GoBoat rentals: Compare GoBoat rental durations and prices. Each GoBoat accommodates a maximum of 2 people. Base prices per GoBoat are $60 for 1 hour, $95 for 2 hours, $135 for 3 hours or $160 for 4 hours, before additional charges.
- Guided GoBoat eco tour: Explore the 2-hour backbay eco tour at $116 per GoBoat, maximum 2 people per boat. Your guide uses a separate GoBoat; arrive 30 minutes before departure.
- Tiki + Jet Ski packages: Compare 4, 6 and 8-hour packages. The Tiki boat accommodates up to 12 guests, with packages offering 2, 3 or 4 jet skis.
- Full-day private boat tour: Explore the 8-hour Gasparilla–Boca Grande tour: $1,500 per private group, up to 6 guests.
Match the outing to your group
For a relaxed group outing, start with a captained tour. If driving is part of the experience you want, review the rental’s rules and capacity before reserving. Count everyone in your group and check the limit for the specific craft you are booking.
If your party wants a mix of activities, compare the package details rather than assuming snorkeling, jet skis, fishing or meals are included with every boat booking.
Where Sunset adventures depart
Departure location: Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort, 17990 San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931. Park in the hotel lot closest to the dock. Guests staying in Cape Coral travel to this meeting point; these bookings do not depart from a Cape Coral marina.
Check travel time from your Cape Coral accommodation and the arrival instructions for your selected activity. Boat tours require 20 minutes early; GoBoat rentals require 30 minutes early; jet ski activities require 45 minutes early.
Prices are base prices. Review fuel charges, taxes, booking fees and any other additional charges shown for your selected activity before checkout.
Read the Booking & Cancellation Policy and follow the waiver instructions in your booking confirmation.
Questions about your group or departure? Call or text 239-240-6082.
