When to Visit Naples and Treasure Cay

Winter is peak season in Naples. It's mostly dry and sunny with mild temperatures, the time when many northern visitors and seasonal residents come south. Restaurants, events and boat ramps are at their busiest, and dates (especially around holidays) book up early. Winter cold fronts can bring a few cool, breezy days and choppier water, which is also when shelling can be good.

Treasure Cay is pleasant in winter too, though fronts can bring windy days that make crossings and reef trips harder. Plan a little flexibility into boating days.

Spring often has the best combination: warm water, lots of sunshine and usually less rain than summer. It's excellent for boating, fishing and beach days in both places. In the Abacos, late spring is a popular time for boaters crossing from Florida while the weather is settled. Check the forecast for every crossing.

Summers are hot and humid, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms in Naples. Mornings are the best time to be on the water. Crowds thin out, and some small restaurants and businesses on Isles of Capri and in the Abacos shorten their hours or close for a few weeks, so call ahead. The water is warm, and calm mornings can be beautiful for snorkeling and paddling.

September and October are the heart of hurricane season and the quietest months. Some attractions close for maintenance, including Rookery Bay's Environmental Learning Center, which usually closes in September. By November, humidity eases and the high season starts to build.

Naples' calendar is busiest from late fall through spring, with art fairs, festivals, boat shows, holiday lights on Fifth Avenue and Third Street, and weekly farmers markets. Holiday weeks such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's, Presidents' Day and spring break draw the biggest crowds and fill rental calendars first. See our local events calendar for what's on during your dates.

In the Abacos, the pace is gentler all year. Holidays, regattas and fishing tournaments bring more boats to the harbors, so if you're cruising over, reserve dockage early around those dates.

The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 to November 30, with peak activity usually from mid-August through October. Most weeks pass without a storm, but it's wise to:

• Watch the National Hurricane Center forecast in the days before travel.
• Consider travel insurance that covers named storms.
• Follow local emergency guidance. In Collier County that comes from Collier County Emergency Management, and in the Bahamas from local authorities.
• Review our booking terms before you book.

• Boating and fishing trips: 119 Tahiti Street (pool, hot tub, 50-foot dock with jet ski lift, game room) and 107 Tahiti Street (30-foot dock) are great from fall through spring, and in summer if you start early.
• Downtown Naples, season events and resort amenities: I102 at Naples Bay Resort is close to Fifth Avenue, with resort pools that are welcome all year.
• Beach and Bahamas island-hopping: Bahama Beach Club #2001 sleeps 10 and has boardwalk beach access and offsite dockage for boats up to 80 feet. Spring and early summer are a favorite.

Rates vary by home, and some have minimum stays. Check open dates on our booking page.

• Book winter early. Our Naples homes see the most demand from January through April. Reserve months ahead for holidays and spring break.
• Look at shoulder seasons. Late April, May and November often bring lovely weather and more open dates.
• Know the minimum stay. Each home has a minimum number of nights, shown on its listing and enforced on the booking calendar.
• How payment works. Booking direct takes a 50% deposit, with the balance charged 30 days before check-in. Stays that start within 30 days are paid in full when you book.
• Questions? Contact our local office. We're happy to help you pick dates that fit your plans.