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North American Canoe Tours, Inc. ~ Located in the Ivey House Inn ~ 107 Camellia Street
P O Box 5038 ~ Everglades City, FL 34139 ~ Phone: 239-695-3299 ~ Fax: 239-695-4155

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RENTALS AND SERVICES FOR THE 2007 -2008 Season
All rentals are available from Oct. 19, 2007 through April 1, 2008 All Ivey House Guests receive a 20% Discount on Canoe or Kayak Rentals
A $25 non-refundable per boat deposit is required to guarantee a canoe or kayak

Prices are subject to change, but once you make your reservation your rates are guaranteed.

Everglades City is a great place to go on a paddle trip on your own. NACT rents a variety of boats, camping equipment and provides shuttles to a variety of areas.

When you go out paddling even for the day be prepared. Bring at least one gallon of water per person per day, food (extra food is always a good idea), sunscreen, bug spray, hat with a good brim, sunglasses, raingear, camera, binoculars and don't forget your map.

(When any of the boats listed below are clicked on it goes to the specks and photo of the individual boat)

CANOE RENTALS:

All canoes are 17' aluminum Grumman and include paddles, PFD's and seat cushions.

  • Full Day Rental (8am to 5pm): $35 (Discount Rate: $28)
  • Additional Consecutive days after first day: $27 (Discount Rate: $21.60)
  • Half Day Rental (1pm to 5pm): $25 (Discount Rate: $20)
KAYAK RENTALS:

All kayaks are rotomolded construction and includes paddle, PFD, spray skirt, and hatch covers.

  • Tandem Ruddered Touring Sea Kayaks: Amaruk by Necky
    Full Day Rental (8am to 5pm): $65 (Discount Rate: $52)
    Day 2 and 3: $55 each day (Discount Rate: $44)
    Day 4 and more: $45 each day (Discount Rate: $35)
    Half Day Rental (1pm to 5pm): $45 (Discount Rate: $36)
  • Tandem Non-Ruddered Recreational Kayaks: Twin Otter by Old Town. Gannet by Necky. Sundance and Jacosee by Perception.
    Full Day Rental (8am to 5pm): $55 (Discount Rate: $44)
    Half Day (1pm to 5pm): $35 (Discount Rate: $28)
  • Single Ruddered Touring Sea Kayaks: Eclipse, Carolina, and Shadow by Perception. Looksha IV by Necky
    Full Day Rental (8am to 5pm): $55 (Discount Rate: $44)
    Day 2 and 3: $45 each day (Discount Rate: $36)
    Day 4 and more: $35 each day (Discount Rate: $28)
    Half Day Rental (1pm to 5pm): $35 (Discount Rate: $28)
  • Single Non-Ruddered Touring Sea Kayak: Narpa by Necky and Captiva by Perception
    Full Day Rental (8am to 5pm): $45 (Discount Rate: $36)
    Day 2 and 3: $35 each day (Discount Rate: $28)
    Day 4 and more: $25 each day (Discount Rate: $20)
    Half Day Rental (1pm to 5pm): $35 (Discount Rate: $28)

EQUIPMENT RENTALS:

NACT offers a variety of camping equipment necessary for overnight paddling trips in the Everglades. Those who rent a canoe or kayak from the Ivey House receive a 20% discount.

  • Five Gallon Water Jug: $3.00 each day (Discount Rate: $2.40)
  • 60 Quart Cooler: $6.00 each day (Discount Rate: $4.80)
  • 80 Quart Dry Box: $6.00 each day (Discount Rate: $4.80)
  • Large Dry Bag: $6.00 each day (Discount Rate: $4.80)
  • Camera Box: $6.00 each day (Discount Rate: $4.00)
  • Two person Eureka Timberline Tent: $15.00 each day (Discount Rate: $12)+ $5 cleaning fee
  • Sleeping bag: $5.00 each day (Discount Rate: $8)+ $5 cleaning fee
  • Sleeping Pad - Rigid/ribbed: $3.00 each day (Discount Rate: $4.00)
  • Canoe paddle or Canoe PFD: $5.00 each day
  • Kayak Paddle or Kayak PFD: $10 each day
  • Bilge Pump and Paddle Float: $5 per day (Discount Rate: $4.00)

SOME OF THE ITEMS WE SELL IN OUR GIFT SHOP FOR CAMPERS: (Ivey House Gift Shop Info)

  • Single and Double Burner Stove
  • White gas to be put into your canister and Coleman Propane (green canisters). (Everglades City and Naples do not carry other brands/types of stove gas. The closest location is in Ft Myers at Bass Pro Shop)
  • Lanterns
  • Compass
  • Maps and Charts
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • ID cards
  • Books

  • VAN SHUTTLES (One Way):

    Prices are based on shuttling of 1 or 2 people and 1 canoe or 2 single kayaks. Extra person in boat is $5. NACT Renter receives a 20% discount on shuttles. Our shuttles run on the half hour. Please call to arrange your shuttle time.

    • Chokoloskee or Sea Grape: $25 (Discount Rate: $20)
    • Turner River or East River: $30 (Discount Rate: $24)
    • Port of the Islands: $50 (Discount Rate: $40)
    • Collier Seminole State Park: $60 (Discount Rate: $48)

    POWER BOAT SHUTTLES AND RE-SUPPLY SERVICES TO A VARIETY OF CAMPSITES AND BEACHES:

    Shuttle boats are center console open cockpit fishing boats, and there is no shelter from weather or sea conditions. Tides and weather conditions may influence departure times and may exclude certain locations. Price based on two people, one canoe or two kayaks, and standard gear. Prices are based on one-way. An advance reservation in necessary and the availability of boat shuttles is limited.

    • Sunday Bay, Pavilion Key, or Lulu: $250
    • Sweetwater or Watson's: $300
    • Hog Key or Mouth of Lostman's River: $350
    • Highland Beach or Plate Creek: $450
    • Please call concerning prices for other locations

    FLAMINGO SHUTTLES (Paddling the Wilderness Waterway Trail):

    • If renter does not need a vehicle shuttle service, NACT will pick up the NACT rental boat and any rental equipment: $175 for first boat and $25 for each additional boat.
    • Charges to have your car shuttled sometime while you are paddling and then NACT will pick up the NACT boat and equipment at another time: $360 for the first vehicle and $100 for each additional vehicle. Add an additional $25 if your vehicle has a trailer.
    • Charges to shuttle you and your equipment to or from Flamingo: $460 (1 or 2 people and 1 boat), $25 for each additional boat or person. You are responsible for any boat charges at the ENP entrance gate. Wait time is $25 per each half hour if you are not at the specific location at the designated time.

    ONE WAY TRANSPORTATION IN NACT VEHICLE:

    We will transport people to a variety of locations. An advance reservation is required and is dependent on availability. Charges are based on one or two people. Additional waiting time is $25 per each half hour. Side Trips are $1.50 per mile, or $2.00 per mile with trailer. Additional person over two persons are $25 per person. An 18% gratuity will be added to you bill for the driver. The following are base rates for each location.

    • Flamingo Marina Store: $460
    • Miami International Airport: $300
    • Fort Lauderdale International Airport: $250
    • Fort Myers International Airport: $200
    • Naples Airport: $100
    • Everglades City Airport: No charge for Ivey House and NACT Guests

    OTHER GUEST SERVICES:

    • Self serve washers and dryers - coin operated
    • Fax: Domestic - $3 1st page, $1each additional page
    • Fax: International - $6 1st page, $4 each additional page
    • Fax Receptions: $1 per page
    • Photo Copy: $.10 each copy
    • Breakfast available daily
    • Box lunches available Nov. through April
    • Frozen gallon of Ice: $1.00
    • 5 gallon bottle of Culligan water: $10 + $10 deposit
    • Shower: $5 per person

    *Please add 6% Florida Sales Tax to all listed prices.
    All prices subject to change without notice.

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