Leave the Okeechobee Waterway/Caloosahatchee River at marker #92 and follow the marked channel into Glover Bight; break off to the northwest before reaching Tarpon Point Marina and follow canal through a LOCK for transient dockage (lock not required for the fuel dock) into Cape Harbour’s well sheltered dockage basin
, Rumrunners (lunch and dinner, 239-542-0200), The Fathams (pizza and sandwiches, 239-542-0123, Run Aground (coffee and ice cream, 239-542-0123)
Provisioning Possibilities:
1 mile taxi ride necessary to reach Publix in Cape Coral
LPG (Propane) Availability:
Available. Take taxi to Circle K convenience store for LPG tank exchange 1 mile away
Waste pump-out:
Available. pump out at the dock
Wi-Fi Internet Access:
Free WiFi Available, recieve cable upon dockage,only available in Run Aground coffee shop and at slips
Fuel Availability:
No Fuel Available
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Reviews from Cruisers (4)
Melanie Humphrey- May 14, 2014 - 3:43 pm
This marina is, indeed, a gem for cruisers. My husband and I were looking for a spot with amenities where we could relax for week aboard our 47′ Sabre motor vessel. Cape Harbour grows on you each day. Transient dockage is along the sea wall. Therefore, you have plenty of water and privacy on one side. The foot traffic on the dock side is light, and friendly.
The pool is lightly used and cleaned each morning. There are four restaurants, including a coffee shop, in the marina village. Frank, the Harbour Master, is a great ambassador of this place. We also enjoyed this area for stand up paddling and touring the canals in our tender.
Note: Harbour Master’s office closes at 4:30, so call or radio ahead of arrival.
Clean, convenient showers, too. And, the 1-mile walk to Publix is a straight shot, and quite easy. Bicycle rentals are available in the marina village as an alternative.
The only disadvantage is the lock you must go through to get to the marina. We had to wait 40 minutes to get out of the marina when we were there last fall. James Angel
Charles "Chuck" Waygood- February 28, 2012 - 2:04 pm
After talking with a number of long time Florida cruisers, I concluded this is the best kept secret on the West coast of Florida. Convenient, inexpensive dockage, low diesel prices, fun restaurants and shops right by the docks, and a very cooperative staff. Try it and you will like it. “I guarantee it.”
$2.00 per foot per night, $1.75 per foot per night if staying in motel
Type of dockage:
fixed wooden slips and face docks
Live Aboards Allowed:
no
Total number of slips/berths:
175
Dockside Power Connections:
30/50 amp power hookups available
Dock. Fresh Water Connections:
Available.
Showers:
Available. Climate Controlled
Swimming Pool:
Available. 2
Restaurant:
3 on-site
Restaurant Recommendations:
Marker 92 (239-541-5600), Pincher's, Nauti Mermaid Bar & Grill (239-549-4900)
Provisioning Possibilities:
Take taxi to Publix supermarket 3 miles away
Waste pump-out:
Available.
Wi-Fi Internet Access:
Free WiFi Available
Fuel Availability:
Gas & Diesel Available
Fuel Notes:
ethanol free/92 octane
Fuel Prices (All Taxes Included)
Reporting Date:
April 16, 2024
Fuel Notes:
ethanol free/92 octane
Gasoline Price:
$5.65 (All Taxes Included)
Diesel Price:
$5.33 (All Taxes Included)
Any Quantity Discount:
Available. 20 cents per gallon for 500 gallons
Any Boat/US Discount:
Available. 10 cents off per gallon
Any SeaTow Discount:
Available. 10 cents off per gallon
ValvTect Dealer:
Yes
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Reviews from Cruisers (5)
Michael Lester- November 7, 2023 - 7:52 am
I live in a condo next to the marina and have a boat there. The marina is still mostly closed. The gas dock is fully operational, and a transient boat can dock on the G-dock across from the gas pumps for a few hours to visit the stores or restaurants. There is currently no overnight dockage. In fact, most boat owners have been told to remove their boats from the marina while repairs are underway. Of course, glover bight where the marina is located is a very protected and nice anchorage. It is anywhere from 12-3 feet deep depending on where you are in the bight. The bottom is mostly mud, so setting is ok, but not fantastic. Still, with it's protection, you don't need a really hard set. I'll update when the Marina is fully back in operation
Tarpon Point is one of our favorite marinas for many reasons. The location is beautiful and protected. Captains Candy and Ron in the Harbour Master’s office are friendly. There are two very good restaurants–Marker 92 in The Westin and Pincher’s–in the marina village. The shower facilities are very nice. And, the marina is immaculate.
Our favorite amenity is the recreation center–about a 4-minute walk–with two beautiful swimming pools! There is also a workout room and beautiful locker rooms with showers.
New this year: Marina Village Trading Co. which is a gourmet food store. Dee has a great selection for provisioning in style. And, Pincher’s restaurant has a fresh fish market!
We will continue to return to Tarpon Point when cruising SW Florida waters.
Overall, a very nice marina. There are tons of rules which mostly go unenforced. We used the hotel pool because it was closest. The pool for the marina was a goodly walk. We also ate at the hotel (good). One issue is there is no laundry and the bathroom/ showers may be a long walk, but would stay again. They did not say anything about Boat/US disount, but then I did not ask. The small deli is now closed so it is Publix 3.1 miles by bicycle. John Pholeric
Hi from Kismet: Florida: Marina-Cape Coral In Cape Coral, Florida a couple of miles up the Caloosahatchee River off the ICW is Tarpon Point Marina. We found this new, top rate marina convenient with shopping and a few restaurants on sight (Marker 92 was our choice) and for first time visitors who are BoatUS members the price is $1.50 per foot for the first night vs. their normal $2.00. The rate includes electric, water and a free pump out and a coupon for a free bottle of wine if you dine at Marker 92. Now that’s a good deal. Safe Cruising. Jim & Lisa Favors – Kismet Fathom 40 Fast Trawler
Subject: Good Marina Cruising News: We just spent the night at the Tarpon Point Marina in Coral Gables, at the beginning of the Okechobee crossing from west to east. This is a first class marina with a professional staff and full ameneties. The approach to this marina is 8\’ plus at MLW, which is important to us as we draw 6\’ which excludes us from a number of marina\’s on the ICW on the west coast of Florida. There is also a great anchorage just outside the marina with near 360 protection and room for at least a dozen vessels. Bob & Pat Hutchison S/V Maverick
Cruising News: Claiborne: As a part of your recent survey of facilities and conditions in Western Florida, I wanted to drop a note to remind your readers that the St. Charles Yacht Club in Ft. Myers warmly welcomes visiting boaters cruising in our Southwest Florida area. With Lake “O” reopened, we also provide a convenient stop for vessels transiting the Okeechobee Waterway before heading north or south along the West Coast or for beginning a trip east on the Caloosahatchee River towards the Florida East Coast. St. Charles offers reciprocal privileges to all Florida Council of Yacht Club members as well as those from clubs outside of Florida with YCOA affiliation. Our approach channel is well-marked off of the Caloosahatchee and carries a depth of seven feet into our very protected harbor. Both competitively-priced gas and diesel as well as pump out service are available. Free WiFi is a recent addition to the amenities that are available for visiting boaters. Most of all, we think that our restaurant is one of the jewels of Western Florida and our outdoor pool is well-sited for perfect tanning. For shoppers, the Tanger Outlet Mall is only a short distance away. Boaters wishing to visit St. Charles can contact our Dock Master at 239-466-4935. We also monitor VHF16 and use VHF68 as our working channel. We look forward to welcoming those boaters who have visited with us in the past and those who are stopping by for the first time. Peter Malen Fleet Captain St. Charles YC
Gulf Harbour Marina has just updated the Fuel dock, we have new state of the art dispenser, new fuel piping, hose reels, we are very excited with the grand opening as today. Annie Wilson
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