A visitor center building on stilts with dark water in front of it and palm trees around it.

National Safe Boating Day

Everglades National Park

  • May 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Free
Join Law Enforcement Rangers at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm to celebrate National Safe Boating Week!
We will have the Marco Island United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Group onsite teaching lines, knots, and what to do when suddenly in command of a vessel. 
This is also a great opportunity for guides to stop by and ask questions regarding their CUA permits. 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 25.845757, -81.385941

Schedule

Date:

May 17, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

4 hours