Florida Gulf Discovery LLC - Private Boat Tours

11/01/2026

🏝️ Best Boat-Access Beaches Near Englewood & Boca Grande! 🚤

Some of Florida's most beautiful beaches are best explored from the water!

Join Captain Pavel as we explore nine coastal destinations, from Little Gasparilla Island and Stump Pass to Boca Grande, Cayo Costa, and Captiva Island.

🐬 Discover wildlife and hidden waterways.
🐚 Enjoy shelling and shark-tooth hunting.
🏖️ Explore beautiful beaches and quiet islands.
🚤 Experience the coast on private boat tours.

Every beach has its own character, and every boat trip offers a different adventure.

📖 Read our new beach exploration guide:
https://floridagulfdiscovery.com/boat-tours-best-beaches-englewood-boca-grande/

⚓ Florida Gulf Discovery LLC | Private Boat Tours with Captain Pavel

Discover boat tours to the best beaches near Englewood, including Stump Pass, Gasparilla, Boca Grande and Cayo Costa, with Captain Pavel.

10/25/2026

Windy weather doesn't always mean a canceled adventure. Sometimes it leads to something even better!

Join Captain Pavel and a wonderful family from Ohio as we explore the beautiful waterways of Lemon Bay, Englewood, Caspersen Beach, Snake Island, and Venice, Florida.

🐬 Dolphins and a surprise manatee encounter
🦈 Shark tooth hunting at Caspersen Beach
🏝️ Beautiful beaches and scenic waterways
🍔 Waterfront lunch at Pop's Sunset Grill
❤️ Unforgettable family memories on the water

At Florida Gulf Discovery LLC, every boat tour is a new opportunity to discover something special!

🚤 Discover Florida's Gulf Coast with Captain Pavel!

10/22/2026

🚤 Planning a Boat Tour? Here's How to Choose the Right One!

Southwest Florida offers incredible opportunities to explore the Gulf Coast by boat. But which type of tour is right for you?

🐬 Dolphin Watching & Wildlife Encounters

🏝️ Sandbar Adventures & Island Hopping

🐚 Shelling & Secluded Beaches

🌅 Scenic Cruises & Beautiful Sunsets

🍽️ Waterfront Dining Destinations

At Florida Gulf Discovery LLC, we believe a great boating experience begins with choosing the right adventure.

Our newest Captain's Journal article, “How to Choose the Right Boat Tour,” offers helpful guidance for planning a memorable day on the water around Englewood, Placida, and Boca Grande.

⚓ Private boat tours with USCG-licensed Captain Pavel aboard our Axopar 29 Sun Top, accommodating up to six guests.

📖 Want to read the full article?

Visit Florida Gulf Discovery LLC online and open Captain's Journal. Look for the article “How to Choose the Right Boat Tour.”

🌊 Discover more. Explore farther. Enjoy Southwest Florida from the water!

10/11/2026

🚤 Thinking About Buying a New Boat? Read This First!

Buying a new boat is exciting, but what happens after you sign the paperwork can be just as important as the purchase itself.

Captain Pavel shares firsthand lessons from buying three new boats, including what he learned about dealer service, warranty responsibilities, pre-delivery inspections, and problems discovered after taking delivery.

In this new guide, discover:

✅ Questions to ask before choosing a boat dealer
✅ What to inspect before accepting delivery
✅ Why a sea trial is important
✅ How to document defects and warranty concerns
✅ A practical new-boat inspection checklist

Whether you're purchasing your first boat or upgrading to another, these lessons may help you avoid expensive mistakes.

📖 New article: How to Buy a Boat From a Dealer

Visit Florida Gulf Discovery and look for our latest boat-buying guide.

10/08/2026

From California's Snowy Mountains to Marco Island's Tropical Waters! 🌴🚤

A new story is available in Captain Pavel's Journal #014!

What happens when four longtime friends have only five hours to explore Marco Island?

A little Florida rain, an unexpected lunch in Goodland, a strong tidal current at Coconut Island Beach, dramatic skies, and dolphins playing in the boat's wake!

Captain Pavel and his wife, Mermaid Olena, reunited with friends Sherry and Mike Nolen, whom they first met at Sierra Summit Ski Resort in 1998.

Almost 30 years of friendship and another adventure to remember!

📖 Read the complete story and see the photographs:

Visit FloridaGulfDiscovery.com

Click the 🔍 search icon at the top of the website.

Search for: Five Hours Around Marco Island

Look for Captain Pavel's Journal #014.

Discover more of Captain Pavel's adventures and private boat tours throughout Southwest Florida!

10/04/2026

Which island should you visit by boat near Englewood and Boca Grande?

There is no single answer.

Little Gasparilla Island offers quiet beaches and shelling. Boca Grande combines history, lighthouses and spectacular waterways. Cayo Costa is ideal for natural shoreline and wildlife, while Cabbage Key, Useppa, North Captiva and Captiva each offer a completely different island experience.

Our newest Captain Pavel’s Journal guide compares these destinations and explains how wind, tide, water depth, weather and your interests can determine the best route for the day.

To read the complete guide, visit:

FloridaGulfDiscovery.com

Then search for:
“Best Islands by Boat Near Englewood & Boca Grande”

Florida Gulf Discovery LLC — Private Boat Tours along Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast.

10/02/2026

🐬 NEW GUIDE: Dolphin Boat Tours Near Englewood & Boca Grande
Come explore the coastal waterways where wild dolphins naturally travel.
My private boat tours can take us through Lemon Bay, Ski Alley, Stump Pass, Gasparilla Sound, Boca Grande Sandbar and Boca Grande Pass. Dolphins may appear while traveling through a channel, feeding near a sandbar, swimming with a calf or simply passing through open water.
There is no scheduled dolphin show and no guaranteed location. These are wild dolphins — and every encounter happens naturally.

Want to see the complete Dolphin Boat Tours page?
👉 Go to the Florida Gulf Discovery website.
🔍 At the top-left corner, click the Search icon.
👉 Search for:
Dolphin Boat Tours Near Englewood & Boca Grande

Or simply Google:
Florida Gulf Discovery Dolphin Boat Tours Englewood Boca Grande

🐬 The dolphins choose the encounter. I choose the route.

09/30/2026

🌴 ONE ISLAND – FIVE NAMES: TRACKING OVER A CENTURY

Why can one continuous stretch of Florida’s Gulf Coast carry so many different island names?

Knight Island. Palm Island. Bocilla Island. Don Pedro Island. Little Gasparilla Island.

The answer is hidden in more than a century of changing Gulf passes, shifting sand, historic surveys, old charts and aerial photographs.

In my newest story, I follow this coastline through time and explain how separate barrier islands gradually became connected—while their historic names survived.

⚓ HOW TO READ THE FULL STORY:
Visit Florida Gulf Discovery website → open Captain Pavel’s Journal → look for:

“One Island – Five Names: Tracking Over a Century”

You can also Google:
Florida Gulf Discovery One Island Five Names

09/28/2026

“Read the complete story at Florida Gulf Discovery — search the title…”
“Florida Gulf Discovery — search: Best Time of Year for Boat Tours
When is the best time of year to explore the water by boat? The answer depends on what you want to experience.
This new Visitor & Boater Guide looks at Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall around Englewood and Boca Grande, including dolphins, manatees, shelling, sandbars, swimming, sunsets, wind and changing water conditions.
Whether you're planning a relaxing cruise, wildlife trip, sandbar adventure or island day, understanding the seasons can help you choose the right experience.
Read the full guide:
Best Time of Year for Boat Tours | Englewood & Boca Grande