‘Tween Waters Marina

by Gary Anderson

Cruise to

‘Tween Waters Marina

March 20 to March 22, 2023

Cruise Captain Dave Porter is leading a PGIslanders Cruise to ‘Tween Waters Marina, arriving Monday, March 20 and departing Wednesday, March 22. Seven cruise boats have expressed interest, and I am allowing for nine. These are the first available dates for a group of our size.

‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Marina is nestled between their private Gulf of Mexico beaches and the natural beauty of Pine Island Sound, and combines historic charm, luxury amenities, and pure relaxation at their beautiful Captiva Island location.

Many properties on Captiva are still closed due to damage from Hurricane Ian. Services at ‘Tween Waters are substantially intact, though internet is sporadic at times. See info about restaurants below. The property is very quiet because of limited onshore patronage. The marina is getting busier given the lack of alternative destinations in the area. Options off-property are few and not viable presently. ‘Tween Waters is an oasis and am pleased with the opportunity to cruise there.

Tween Waters Status:

  • The hurricane surge reached the floor baseboards of the Ship’s Store. Most of the property’s building are higher and were not flooded.
  • The cruising approach from the ICW is unchanged from pre-Hurricane.  That is, 6’ depth at high tide and 4’ at low tide.  Exercise caution as before. Tides for the Captiva (Pine Island Sound) for Monday, March 20 are lows at 8:11 am and 7:46 pm, and high at 2:09 pm.
  • The docks are undamaged from the storm.
  • Depths at docks are 5.5’ to 6’ at low tide.
  • Diesel fuel and pump-out available.
  • Slips will be added for the permanent relocation of the Colgate Sailing School.
  • On site Old Captiva House Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • On site Crow’s Nest restaurant is closed through March for extensive remodeling and will reopen as The Shipyard restaurant.
  • Pools and pool bar are open, though the pool kitchen is closed.
  • Spa is open by appointment.
  • Bikes and kayaks are available and complimentary.
  • The beach is in very good shape.

Captiva Island Status:

  • Curfew 9:00 pm to 6:00 am.
  • South Seas Resort was heavily damaged and is undergoing extensive renovation – no public access. Only one resident remains on site. Docks will have all new electrical service.
  • Doc Fords is closed permanently. The property is retained by South Seas.
  • Chadwick Square is closed indefinitely.
  • Green Flash is closed until at least March.

If you would like to be part of this fun trip, contact Dave by replying to this email. Please provide the following information that we will relay to the Dockmaster. ‘Tween Waters will follow up by phone requesting your method of payment.

Name:

Preferred Email:

Preferred Phone Number:

Boat Name:

Boat Length:

Boat Beam:

Boat Draft:

Power Requested (30amp, 50amp, or none):

See you there!

Dave Porter
Cruise Captain