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North Captiva Island

North Captiva Island is an island in Lee County in Southwest Florida, located just offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. It lies just north of Captiva Island, separated by a channel called Redfish Pass which was created in a 1921 hurricane.

Type City

Why go

  • Island in the United States of America.
  • Served by Salty Approach Airport.

History

North Captiva Island is an island in Lee County in Southwest Florida, located just offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. It lies just north of Captiva Island, separated by a channel called Redfish Pass which was created in a 1921 hurricane. It lies just south of Cayo Costa Island, separated by Captiva Pass.

Airports

Page Field (FMY) 22 mi to the centre
Fort Myers, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Salty Approach Airport 0.9 mi to the centre
North Captiva, FL, US
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Cayo Costa Ferry
Ferry terminal · 6.8 mi from the centre · Tropic Star Cruises
Outdoor
North Captiva Ferry
Ferry route · Island Girl Charters
Outdoor
Cayo Costa Ferry
Ferry route · Tropic Star
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Salty Approach Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Cayo Costa Ferry, 6.8 mi); routes include North Captiva Ferry, Cayo Costa Ferry.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for North Captiva Island. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
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Intercity coach