Enjoy the magnificent beauty of Rookery Bay. Come aboard the 25-passenger Good Fortune II pontoon boat led by Coast Guard-certified captains and a Conservancy naturalist. Cruises are offered from mid-November through April.
LUNCH CRUISE: All-inclusive fixed lunch menu link is available here. You will order your lunch entrée choice at the restaurant, and the cost is $32 per person for lunch. There are no modifications to the menu.
Member Adult
$45
Member Child
$25
Non-Member Adult
$55
Non-Member Child
$30
Private Charters
Set sail on a memorable adventure through the pristine estuaries of Rookery Bay aboard a private charter on the Good Fortune II, a comfortable 25-passenger pontoon boat. Perfect for family gatherings, birthday celebrations, anniversaries, or corporate outings, each cruise offers exclusive access to a Coast Guard-certified captain and a Conservancy naturalist guide who will share fascinating insights into the region’s mangrove ecosystems, wildlife, and conservation history. As you glide through this protected estuarine reserve, you’ll have the chance to spot dolphins, manatees, and countless coastal birds while learning about the delicate balance of Southwest Florida’s waterways. Private charters can be arranged in the morning, mid-day, or at sunset, each offering a unique perspective of Rookery Bay’s natural beauty.
Members: $799 Non-members: $899
See below to learn about our cancellation policy for private charters.
*All cruises are subject to weather conditions and tide.
Directions to the Good Fortune II boat landing from Naples and North
From I-75, take exit 101 and follow signs for Marco Island. You will be on Collier Blvd./State Rd. 951. Continue south to US 41. Cross US 41, continue south on 951. Do not turn into Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. From US 41 it is three miles to Shell Island Road. Turn right onto Shell Island Road (just before Fiddler’s Creek).
The street sign is small, so watch carefully.
Continue 2.5 miles on Shell Island Road. (You will pass Florida Fish & Wildlife). Shell Island Road is a wildlife area; please allow extra time for the 2.5 mile road. You will come to a Good Fortune II sign pointing to a grassy parking area which will be on your right. Park on the grass. Go through the gate at the wooden fence and follow the path to the boat dock. Please watch your step.
Directions To Shell Island Road and the Good Fortune II from Marco Island.
From Collier Blvd, head north towards Naples. Turn left onto Shell Island Road, just after Fiddler’s Creek entrance (which is on the right).
Continue 2.5 miles on Shell Island Road. (You will pass Florida Fish & Wildlife). Shell Island Road is a wildlife area; please allow extra time for the 2.5 mile road. You will come to a Good Fortune II sign pointing to a grassy parking area which will be on your right. Park on the grass. Go through the gate at the wooden fence and follow the path to the boat dock. Please watch your step.
Directions from Shell Island Road
Continue 2.5 miles on Shell Island Road. (You will pass Florida Fish & Wildlife). Shell Island Road is a wildlife area; please allow extra time for the 2.5 mile road. You will come to a Good Fortune II sign pointing to a grassy parking area which will be on your right. Park on the grass. Go through the gate at the wooden fence and follow the path to the boat dock. Please watch your step.
What to bring:
- You are welcome to bring food and drinks. (One personal size cooler per person)
- Camera
- Binoculars (a limited supply is available for use)
- Sunscreen/hat (the boat is canopied, so you will not be in direct sun)
- Mosquito repellant
- Light jacket for sunset cruise – Temperature is cooler over the water
- Bird Identification Cards available for use
Special notes:
- The Good Fortune II boat and all captains are Coast Guard certified.
- All trips are weather-permitting. We will provide notice to you as soon as a trip is canceled, generally within two hours of departure time.
- As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that you kindly cancel or reschedule your cruise at least 48 hours before departure time.
- Facilities are available at the dock.
