A lifestyle not often found in the hustle and bustle of everyday living
With controlled access and accessibility only by boat, Useppa Island Club offers a different lifestyle often not found in the hustle and bustle of everyday living. Owners, members, and their guests can arrive via air, their own boat or yacht, or use the Club Launch from the northern tip of Pine Island for a quick and safe 20 minute boat ride. Private charter service is also available 24 hours a day with reservation using our Water Taxi.
Directions
By Air
Southwest Florida International Airport
Southwest Florida International Airport is located near Ft. Myers in Lee County, at exit 21 on I-75. It provides easy access to our shore port (Bocilla Marina) on the north tip of Pine Island. With advance notice we will arrange for a car to pick you up at the airport or you may land by helicopter at Useppa.
Pine Island Taxi and Limo Incorporated
Pine Island Taxi and Limo Incorporated is a long established local taxicab service that is located on Pine Island and can promptly provide your transportation needs to the Fort Myers metropolitan community and surrounding area.
By Land – Bocilla Marina”
Bocilla Marina is Useppa Island Club’s shore port. It can be reached easily in three hours or less from Orlando, Tampa or Miami.
From north on I-75, take exit 161, go west on Jones Loop Road and continue onto Burnt Store Road for approx.18 miles until you reach Pine Island Road (SR 78) and turn right drive for another 5.4 miles to Pine Island to the 4-way stop.
From south on I-75, take exit 136, go west on Colonial Blvd. through Fort Myers and Cape Coral and continue on Veterans Parkway to Pine Island Road (SR 78) for approx.19 miles, turn left and drive for 5.4 miles to Pine Island to the 4-way stop.
At the 4-way stop, turn right onto Stringfellow Road and continue for approx. 8 miles to Bokeelia at the northern end of Pine Island. The road turns to the left and becomes Main Street, a few driveways down you will see Bocilla Island Club on the left. Turn onto the cobblestone drive go left and then right to the gravel road that brings you to the Bocilla Marina store which is the Club Launch departure point. Guests with their own vehicles must check in at the marina store before parking. There is a fee of $8 per day for parking in the marina lot.
To use the Useppa Island Club launch, reservations are required in advance. To make a launch reservation, please call our reception desk at 239.283.1061. The times listed below are when the boat leaves the dock. So plan accordingly to arrive about 15 minutes prior to departure.
Club Launch ScheduleGPS Users
8115 Main Street, Bokeelia, FL 33922
By Sea
Useppa Island Club Marina
The Useppa Entry Channel marker is between Intra-coastal Waterway markers 64 and 65.
We are happy to accommodate boats drafting 10 feet or less at low tide and up to 110 feet in length.
Transportation
The Useppa Club Launch
The Club Launch runs on an extremely tight schedule on a daily basis to and from Bocilla Marina on the northern tip of Pine Island and back to Useppa Island.
Members and guests must make advanced reservations no later than 24 hours ahead and plan on arriving at least 15 minutes before departure time to ensure catching the boat. The cost to ride the Club ferry is $40 per person. These fees are per ride and not round-trip.
To inquire availability of an off-schedule private water-taxi, ask to speak with the Dock-master.
Club Launch Schedule
On Island Transportation
Golf carts are the primary mode of transportation while on Useppa. Rental carts are available at the reception center for $100 per day or $20 per hour (8am-5pm).
Members will receive a discounted rate on overnight rentals. Reserve a cart when you make your accommodation reservation to ensure availability.
Reservations
239.283.1061