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Port St Lucie Boating

Port St Lucie is the perfect destination for boaters. When you boat in Port St Lucie you can experience the jungle feel of a typical Florida river or you can find solace sailing your sail boat over the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

The blue green waters of the Atlantic Ocean make for a picturesque day of boating. The Port St Lucie area is home to a variety of public boat ramps and marinas that allow boating access to the Atlantic Ocean. Take your own boat out into the Atlantic Ocean for a day of great fishing or diving.

Port St Lucie is located in the Treasure Coast of Florida. The Treasure Coast received its name because of the large amount of wrecked Spanish treasure ships off the coast. Some of these wrecked ships are as little as two hundred yards off the beaches; however some of the sunken treasure ships must be reached by boat. You can maneuver your own boat to one of these magnificent dive sites, or take one of the many diving charters located in the Port St Lucie area.

Besides the Atlantic Ocean, the Port St Lucie area has tons of other boating opportunities. The St Lucie River is a large freshwater river that is perfect for a freshwater boat cruise. While boating the St Lucie River, you may be lucky enough to spot a manatee. Florida rivers are famous for being the winter homes of the endangered West Indian Manatee. The river is also the year round home to many alligators.

Port St Lucie also has private boat tours and rentals available for exploring the St Lucie River. One of the best tours of the St Lucie River is the “River Lilly River Cruise.” This cruise highlights the jungle feel of the St Lucie River. Cruisers will likely see alligators, turtles and manatees.

Port St Lucie also has a variety of freshwater lakes that are filled with varieties of freshwater fish. Launch your boat on one of these lush lakes and you are sure to bring home a cooler full of delicious fish.