Transportation and Directions

Water and land transportation arrangements can be made for you by our professional staff at the Useppa Reception Center. (239)283-1061 (ext 110)

By Air:
Southwest Florida International Airport (239-768-1000) is located near Ft. Myers in Lee County, at exit 21 on Interstate 75. It provides easy access to our shore port (Bocilla Marina) on the north tip of Pine Island via a 45 minute drive. With advance notice we will arrange for a car to pick you up at the airport or you may land by helicopter at Useppa.

Airport Express is a first class shuttle company that has been operating locally for over 25 years. Members and guests alike can expect only the best service and transport via Lincoln, Mercedes, Cadillac and chauffeur driven stretch limousine. For group transport Airport Express offers clean 15-passenger vans and buses. Call (239) 995-8351

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. Call (239) 283-7777

By Land:
The Useppa Island Club’s shore port is called Bocilla Marina and can be reached easily in three hours or less from Orlando, Tampa or Miami. From I-75, take the Highway 78 exit (Bayshore Road/Pine Island Road) and go west for approximately 25 miles to Pine Island. At the 4-way Stop, turn right onto Stringfellow Road and continue for approximately 8 miles to Bokeelia at the northern end of Pine Island. As the road turns to the left, you will see Bocilla Island Club on the left. As you turn onto the cobblestone drive, the parking lot is on the right. Proceeding left and ahead to the gravel road brings you to the Bocilla Marina store which is the Club Launch departure point. Guests driving 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.

The Useppa Club Launch runs on an extremely tight schedule on a daily basis to and from Bocilla Marina to Useppa Island. Members and guests should 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 take the club launch is $15 each way for adults and is free to children under 12.

From Bocilla Marina 10:00am 12:30pm 3:00pm 4:30pm

From Useppa Island 9:00am 12:00pm 2:30pm 5:00pm

By Sea:

The Useppa Entry Channel marker is between Intra-coastal Waterway markers 64 and 65.  We are happy to accommodate boats drafting 6 feet or less at low tide and up to 110 feet in length.  The Useppa Marina is open from 7am until 5pm on weekdays and from 7:30 until 5pm on weekends.  Please call (239) 283-1061 ext 163 for reservations. All
vessels must announce entry upon arrival at entrance marker on VHF channel 16.  Please have dock lines ready for boats.  Coordinates for Useppa Marina are:

26* 39.975 N

82* 12.720 W

Water Taxi

Private charter service is available 24 hours a day with reservation.
Call Water Bug Charters - (239) 283-7735 or (239) 826-4262

On island transportation

Golf carts are the primary mode of transportation while on Useppa. Rental carts are available at the reception center for $75 per day. Members will receive a discounted rate. Reserve a cart when you make your accommodation reservation to ensure availability.  Reservations may be made by calling 239-283-1061 ext. 110.

Bicycles are available for rent on a daily or weekly basis from Joseffa Store and are a great way to explore Useppa Island. The rate for a single day is $10 and for a week is $60. Contact our Store by calling 239-283-1061 ext. 165.