Private charter to & from Punta Gorda

Punta Gorda sits at the mouth of the Peace River on Charlotte Harbor, a large, protected estuary known for tarpon, snook and redfish. The city rebuilt after Hurricane Charley in 2004 with a waterfront Harborwalk, a revitalized historic downtown and canal-front neighborhoods where many homes have docks with direct boat access to the harbor and the Gulf beyond.

Many residents are retirees and seasonal homeowners from the Midwest and Northeast, and the local economy centers on healthcare, real estate, construction and services. Boca Grande, on Gasparilla Island, is famous for tarpon fishing and its old-Florida charm, and the Gulf beaches of Englewood are close by. The Tampa Bay Rays hold spring training in nearby Port Charlotte, and the Babcock Ranch area offers a look at wild Florida inland. Flying privately saves the long drive from Tampa or Miami and avoids connecting through a hub when your destination is a quiet corner of the Gulf Coast. Arrive, drop your bags at the house and be on the water by afternoon.