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Power Boat School at the Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village in Ft. Myers, Florida

Offshore Sailing School’s Florida Power Boat School Home in Sunny Southwest Florida

The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village is home to Offshore Sailing School’s Power Boat School, situated in this beautiful marina on the Caloosahatchee River near Sanibel Island, with access to Pine Island Sound and the Gulf of Mexico. The Tarpon Point Marina is just steps from your room, with all the amenities boaters love, and a promenade featuring several restaurants with waterfront dining, and boutique shops. This beautiful resort is home to Offshore’s Fast Track® to Power Cruising Course, taught a 37′ Pajot Fontaine.

Luxurious Accommodations with Sweeping ViewsCape Coral Marina Village

The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village focuses on environmental sustainability. Spacious rooms and suites with large, private screened-in balconies feature expansive views of the Caloosahatchee River, resort Marina and Mangrove Preserves. Westin’s Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath® products are in all the rooms. Pet-friendly accommodations featuring Westin’s Heavenly Pet Bed are also available.

Choose a Standard Room or an Impressive Suite

Your Fast Track® to Power Cruising Course includes a one night stay in a Standard Room at the Westin (a Marriott Bonvoy resort), and the per room daily resort fee for that night. To give you some time to relax from your travels and enjoy all this friendly resort and the area has to offer, you might want to add an extra night or two at the Westin before or after your course starts. Here is a description of accommodations choices:

  • Standard Rooms (445 sq. ft): King-bed or two double beds, spacious bathroom,  private screened balcony, and mini fridge.
  • One-Bedroom Suites (790 sq. ft.): King-bed and pullout queen sofa bed, full kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, living/dining room, 2 flat screen TVs, washer/dryer (in most suites) and private screened balcony.
  • Two-Bedroom Suites (1338 sq. ft.): 1 king and 2 queen beds, 2 full bathrooms, full kitchen with living/dining room, 3 flat screen TV’s washer/dryer (in most suites) and private screened balcony.

Amenities That Make You Feel Special

Fontaine Pajot 37

Fontaine Pajot 37 Power Cat – Florida

  • Dual line speaker phones with voicemail and high speed internet access in your rooms
  • Heavenly® Beds, Heavenly® showers and Heavenly® White Tea Aloe bath products in all guest rooms
  • In-room safe, coffee maker, iron and ironing boards, hair dryer
  • In-room movies
  • 2 complimentary drink vouchers per stay to be redeemed at Marker 92 Waterfront Bar & Bistro and/or Nauti Mermaid Dockside Bar & Grill
  • Water taxi or 2-hour dolphin cruise based on local beach openings
  • High speed internet access throughout resort
  • Covered parking in the parking garage
  • One complimentary bottled water
  • Bicycle and other rentals
  • Access to private clubhouse with tennis courts, bocce ball courts, laguna-style and lap pool, fitness center with sauna and steam rooms, and 10% discount on products at participating retail stores on Marina Village Promenade
  • Ability to become a member of the Bonvoy loyalty program at no cost with no minimum stay
  • And last but not least, your week aboard our Fontaine Pajot 37

Cape Coral Marina VillageTarpon Point Marina and The Promenade Shops and Eateries in Marina Village

Our Fast Track® to Power Cruising Cape Coral boating course is taught aboard a 37′ Fontaine Pajot powercat, based in Tarpon Point Marina right at the resort. Your week aboard takes you through the waterways of SW Florida, with stops at the popular Cabbage Key and other fun harbors and anchorages. At the marina you’ll find a variety of fun boutique shopping stores, and many dining options. Great restaurants are within walking distance or a short ride from the resort. Here are just a few:

  • Pinchers Crab Shack – laid-back seafood eatery with dining at water’s edge
  • Gather – offering breakfast, lunch and dinner plus organic coffee, takeout lunches for boaters and a gastro bar with craft food and cocktails created from scratch
  • Rumrunners – seafood and steak with outdoor dining on the water
  • Fathoms – eclectic pub with upscale atmosphere

How to Get to the Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village

The resort is 18.5 miles from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). All national car rental agencies are available at the airport in addition to taxis and Uber. Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) is 32 miles (about 50 minutes) away. Tampa (TPA) and Miami (MIA) airports are each about 3 hours away.

The Westin Cape Coral at Marina Village Address

5951 Silver King Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33914.
For directions: Google Maps.

Learn More

Call 888-454-7015 or 239-454-1700
Email Sail@OffshoreSailing.com

  • Two on-site dining options with four additional on-property restuarants on the Promenade
  • Full service spa and salon
  • Specialty shops along the Promenade
  • Complimentary use of 24-Hour WestinWORKOUT® Gym
  • Clay tennis courts
  • Kayak and boat rentals
  • Bicycles
  • 3 swimming pools
  • Nature trail nearby

Offshore Sailing School never teaches more than four per boat and instructor unless you opt for a Buy the Boat program which allows up to five in a family learning together. Private Couple sailing courses are also available. Rates vary by season. Please see the “What’s Included” tab for more information. Call 888-4540-7015 or email Sail@OffshoreSailing.com for rates and course availability.

  • 6-day Fast Track® to Power Cruising Course

The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village has traditional rooms and suites described above. If you would rather not book online, call 888-454-7015 or email Sail@OffshoreSailing.com. Here is an overview of what’s included when you take an Offshore Sailing School course at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village. Please check the individual courses for more details.

An overview of what’s included:

  • Your course tuition
  • All breakfasts, lunches, and three dinners aboard during the course
  • One-night accommodation and tax on accommodation at Westin Resort
  • Per room per night resort fee and taxes
  • Your course textbook(s)
  • Diploma and logbook
  • US Sailing Powerboat Certification when you pass the test
  • All the complimentary amenities listed in the “Activities and Amenities” tab