Naples Bay Water Shuttle - Blue Pelican

05/28/2026

Water shuttle is now closed for the Summer. We are still offering private takeovers and 26 tours a day on our other vessels. check out sanddollarboattours.com for our daily offerings.

05/28/2026

🌊 That’s a wrap on our MOST FUN Naples Bay Water Shuttle season yet! 🌊

As we tie up for the summer, we just want to say THANK YOU to everyone who made this season so special. To our locals, snowbirds, sunbirds, visitors, regular riders, and first-timers — you turned this into our most fun season ever.

Every smiling face, sunset ride, recommendation to a friend, and day spent on the water helped make the Blue Pelican something truly special. We’re incredibly grateful to be part of this community.

A huge thank you goes out to our crew:
⚓ Captain Shawn
⚓ Captain Brian
⚓ Captain Lauren

They worked hard all season to create memorable experiences and keep the good vibes rolling every day.

While our regular shuttle season has ended, Blue Pelican doesn’t disappear for summer! ☀️

Want to plan a Blue Pelican Takeover Day? We’re available all summer for private group outings! Gather your:
🎉 Friend groups
🏘 Neighborhood groups
⛪ Church groups
👥 Community organizations
🍹 Social clubs & more

Take over the boat and make it your own day on the water.

We plan to return the week of Thanksgiving, and we’re even considering weekend runs in October if there’s enough demand 👀

One last favor: if you had a great experience this season, a 5-star Google review means the world to us. Reviews help us grow, gain traction, and potentially expand operations in the future. Every review truly helps keep us moving forward.

Thank you for an unforgettable season. We already can’t wait to see everyone again.

💙 See you on the water,
The Blue Pelican Crew

05/24/2026

Water shuttle is shutting down at 6pm for thunderstorms ⛈️

05/23/2026

Out on the water shuttle at one of our wonderful stops in the thunderstorm please be advised we are shutting down the shuttle for one hour.  our normal rounds at 3 PM weather depending.

05/21/2026

🌴☀️ LAST FEW DAYS OF SHUTTLE SEASON! ☀️🌴

The season is winding down and we’re cruising into our final days on the water! If you’ve been saying “we need to do that,” this is your sign. Grab your crew, grab a drink, and come enjoy Naples Bay before the season wraps up. 🚤🌊

🎉 LOCAL SPECIAL TODAY! 🎉
SWFL locals get $5 OFF with a valid SWFL ID!

Skip the traffic. Ride the water. Enjoy paradise. 🍹🐬

Hop on and make your own adventure:
⚓ Waterfront stops
🐬 Dolphin sightings
🌴 Sunshine + bay views
🍹 Dockside happy hour vibes
😎 Great company & good times

These are the LAST FEW DAYS… let’s end the season the right way.

See you on the water! 🌅

05/17/2026

🌴 Small schedule tweak next week! 🌴

We’re leaning into what Naples does best: LONG weekends on the water ☀️🚤

Next week:

🚫 Closed Monday–Wednesday (May 18–20)
✅ Running Thursday–Monday (May 21–25)

🎉 THURSDAY SPECIAL 🎉
Locals ride for $5 OFF on Thursday!

Grab your friends, your favorite dockside drink, and let us do the driving.

See you on the bay! 🐬⚓

05/12/2026

☀️🛥️ ONLY 13 DAYS LEFT TO RIDE THIS SEASON! 🛥️☀️

Come cruise Naples with Captain Shawn every day from 12PM–8PM before the season wraps up! 🌴🍹

🌊 Great weather
🍸 Amazing happy hours
💰 Best deal in Naples

⭐ LOCALS SPECIAL ⭐
Monday–Wednesday
🏝️ $5 OFF for locals!

✨ NEW HAPPY HOUR STOP IN BAYFRONT! ✨
Check out the new French hotspot, Ce Soir with Happy Hour from 3–5PM! 🥂🇫🇷

⚓ WATER SHUTTLE STOPS EACH HOUR ⚓

:10 — Syren Oyster & Cocktail
:20 — Naples Bay Resort
(Nosh on Naples Bay & Blackbird Modern Asian)

:25 — Hyatt House Naples/5th Avenue

:30 — Bayfront Naples
🍹 Cabana Bar
🌮 K-Rico Mexican Grill
🍔 EJ’s Bayfront Cafe
🍺 Tavern On The Bay
🌴 Bambu Tropical Bar & Grille
🥂 Ce Soir

:45 — The Boathouse on Naples Bay
:50 — Crayton Cove
:00 — Naples City Dock

Hop on, grab a drink, and make the most of the last 13 days of season! 🌅🍹🛥️

05/09/2026

🌸⚓️ MOTHER’S DAY ON THE WATER ⚓️🌸

Treat Mom to the best $20 day in Naples this Sunday! 🍹☀️🌴
Skip the traffic, hop on the shuttle, grab a cocktail, waterfront lunch, and cruise Naples Bay with the crew!

And make sure to come say goodbye to Captain Brian — it’s his LAST DAY of the season running the shuttle! 🎉🛥️
Let’s send him off the right way with a fun boat full of locals, families, part-timers, and Mother’s Day celebrations!

🍹 Waterfront bars
🌮 Amazing food stops
🎶 Fun vibes all day
☀️ Just hop on and enjoy Naples from the water

🛥️ WATER SHUTTLE STOPS EACH HOUR:
:10 — Syren Oyster Bar
:20 — Naples Bay Resort (Nosh & Blackbird)
:25 — Hyatt House
:30 — Bayfront
(Cabana Bar, K Rico, EJ’s, Tavern on the Bay, Bambu Tropical Bar & Grill)
:45 — The Boathouse on Naples Bay
:50 — the Dock at Crayton Cove
:00 — Back to Naples City Dock

Bring Mom out, grab a drink, and make a day of it! 🌸🍹⚓️

05/06/2026

☀️ LOCALS TIME ON THE BAY ☀️

Season has finally slowed down… and honestly? This might be the BEST time to hop on the shuttle. No crazy crowds, no packed docks, just cruising Naples Bay with a drink in hand and good people onboard.

Starting now, SWFL locals get $5 OFF Monday–Wednesday with a local ID 🌴

And since season traffic has eased up, you don’t have to treat the shuttle like a quick ride from stop to stop anymore. Instead of hopping off every hour trying to beat the crowds, now’s the perfect time to ride a couple laps and just enjoy being on the water.

Grab a cocktail, bring some friends, and spend 2–3 hours cruising Naples Bay with Captain Shawn or Captain Brian 😎⚓️

Sometimes the best part isn’t even the destination… it’s just floating around the bay listening to music, watching the boats, and enjoying Naples the way locals actually do.

$20 might still be the best entertainment deal in town 🍹🛥️

05/04/2026

Tuesday fun!! 🌮 🇲🇽

🚤🌮 Cinco de Mayo on the Water Shuttle 🍹

We’re running all day — easy cruising, no traffic, just a smooth way to hit a few great local spots.

Stops to know:
🍸 K-Rico at Bayfront — one of the best Mexican restaurants in Naples, great food, strong margaritas, and a solid local crowd
🌊 Dock at Crayton Cove — Margarita Madness from 4–6 PM
🍹 Cabana Bar — drink specials going all day

Hop on, hop off, take your time, and enjoy Cinco the way it should be — on the water.

$20 gets you the full loop.
Bring your people, grab a margarita, and let the shuttle do the work.