Naples and Collier County has some

 700 miles of shoreline

                                                     

and around 120 marinas,

                                                       

many offering boat and water sports equipment rentals.

                                                   

   Here, the Gulf of Mexico converges with a shoreline that features  
   a number of natural harbors,

                                                

 bays, rivers and barrier islands.

 

                                                

                            

  The pleasant water temperatures combines with balmy sea breezes,

                                                            

creating an ideal environment for all types of water sports.

                                                 

 Canoe and kayak trips are very  popular here.

  

                                             

  Commercial vessels cater to newcomers and offer  the opportunity to indulge in a day of fishing,

                                                                     

 sightseeing,

                                                      

sunset cruises

                                                

and nature tours.

                                                     

  Naples, besides its own water treasure, is a starting  off point  to other  nearby places, including  the Ten Thousand Islands and the Florida Keys.