Provisioning for North Captiva Island
Make a Plan
There’s not a grocery store on the island, so pre-planning food during your vacation is essential! We suggest making a menu for your entire stay in advance. If you are a multi-family group, divide out dinner nights and determine how many nights you will eat out. Make a grocery list from the menu and you are good to go!
You should plan to place an online grocery order to pick up on your way to the ferry. If you’re using Pine Island Taxi be sure to tell them you will be making a stop to pick up your pre-ordered groceries on your way to the ferry.
We like to bring self-serve breakfast items that can be left out and simple lunch items that can be kept in the pool refrigerator and cupboards. We have plates and silverware at the pool, but you may want to bring paper plates, cups, and plastic silverware for easy cleanup after poolside lunches.
Place an Online Grocery Order
We recommend placing an online grocery order with the Publix at Coral Shores at 3015 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, FL 33991 a few days before arrival.
Be sure to add a few Styrofoam Thermal Chests and bags of ice to your order to keep your perishable items cool on the ferry ride to North Captiva Island. Publix will store your perishable items in their coolers and freezers until you arrive.
Publix stocks beer and wine and Friendly Frankie’s Liquor is right next door. Call Publix at (239) 282-5515 or Friendly Frankie's Liquor at (239) 283-6185 if you have any questions or need assistance.
Personal Shoppers
No matter how much advance planning you do, it seems like there is always an "Oh No! I Forgot the..." moment. Don't worry! Our on island property managers, Renier and Yanet from Cowboy Service are available to help you with any last minute grocery needs. Feel free to text your grocery list to (239) 770-0586 and they will deliver your order to Bluefin Beach House within 24 hours. They charge 25% of the total bill and have a $25.00 minimum.
If you want to skip the grocery store altogether, you may want to try one of these locally based personal shoppers.
Fresh Pick Grocery Service
(239) 822-7078 - Debbie
A Good Grocery Delivery Company
(239) 207-6048 - Antonie
Many guests use Shipt for last minute items. They can shop at a variety of local stores and will deliver your order to one of the ferries to be brought to North Captiva.
The Island Club
5576 Doug Taylor Circle, St. James City, FL 33956
(239) 395-1001
Island Girl Charters
13921 Waterfront Drive, Bokeelia, FL 33922
(239) 633-8142
Request you would like all perishable items packed in dry ice for the ferry to North Captiva Island.
Be sure to let your shopper know the departure time and ferry they should send your orders on, and plan to pick your order up at the corresponding dock on North Captiva.
If you're sending orders on The Island Club ferry, ask your shopper to mark all of your groceries with #120 which is our Club Membership Number.
The Island Club or Island Girl Charters will charge a small delivery fee to have your order transported to North Captiva.
Bringing Groceries from Home
If you’re driving you may want to purchase dry goods at home and bring soft-sided cooler bags with you to bring into the grocery store for your cold items.
Shipping to North Captiva Island isn’t recommended since package delivery is unreliable and doesn’t operate daily. You may want to bring an extra box on the plane as a more reliable alternative.
Fresh Fish Delivery
If you enjoy seafood contact Boats and Fun about fresh fish delivery. If you order by 4:00 PM your order will arrive the next morning. Call (800) 991-3259 or stop by Boats and Fun to place an order.