Tucked away in a protected harbor beside the pristine shores of Rookery Bay, Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club offers the most convenient
access to the Gulf of Mexico from Naples Bay. In less than 10 minutes boaters can cruise south to Rookery Bay or due west through Gordon Pass, into the heart of Southwest Florida’s finest boating, sport fishing and nature-watching areas.
Developed by Collier Enterprises in 2008, Hamilton Harbor has earned a reputation as Naples' premier yacht club, garnering stellar reviews not only for its convenient location, but also for the beautiful clubhouse, freshest of seafood, concierge marina services, and state-of-the-art boathouse.
Hamilton Harbor was designed in the tradition of two hallmark boating clubs in Southwest Florida also founded by the Collier family – the Useppa Island Club and the Everglades Rod and Gun Club. Part legacy and part innovation, the Old Florida architecture and casual style of Hamilton Harbor reflect its roots while the facilities and services are leading-edge.
At Hamilton Harbor, everything is elevated…except the dress code. Blue blazers are not required and shorts are always welcome. While the club’s atmosphere is casual, its approach to the culinary experience is not. Executive chef David Schue blends traditional and avant-garde as he prepares daily menus and specials using the season’s freshest local ingredients. A sommelier-selected wine list and top shelf liquors complement each selection.
Hamilton Harbor has one of the most advanced boat storage facilities in Florida. The boathouse, the first of its kind in the region, can hold as many as 325 boats and was built using an innovative tilt-wall concrete construction method. This gives the boathouse greater strength and durability than typical pre-engineered metal constructions. As a result, the boathouse can withstand hurricane force winds of up to 150 miles per hour. And for added protection interior concrete walls separate each boat bay to help protect against the spread of fire.
The overriding goal of Hamilton Harbor is to maximize each member’s pleasurable time on the water while minimizing the demands of caring for a boat. Members need only call ahead and their boat will be washed, fueled and prepped for launch, complete with on-board catering, if desired. At day’s end, members simply toss a line to staff dockside and head straight to the clubhouse, knowing their boat will be properly cleaned, maintained and stowed.
The club also offers 25 floating wet slips with dockside pump-out, shore power and a private dock box. There simply is no other boat storage facility like it in Southwest Florida.
“Our members are family and they relax in a unique setting with remarkable views that combine to create a magical lifestyle experience,” says General Manager, George Hunt. "We want members to have a relaxed, informal waterfront experience – but still enjoy the highest standards of quality and service. At Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club, our experienced and knowledgeable crew is committed to providing personalized service for every one of our members."
Both social and boating members are quick to compliment. Some who have been members of clubs across the country say they have “never experienced the type of friendliness and member care that HHYC provides." Others praise the "perfect balance" the club has achieved by offering "the opportunity to attend events and meet other members or enjoy a quiet dining experience alone." All agree that the club's motto says it all: "At Hamilton Harbor, you're sure to have a perfect day on the water… even if you never leave the dock!"
