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Aqualane Shores, Naples

The Advisor's Guide to Deep-Water Boating Without the Port Royal Price

The same bridge-free Gordon Pass yacht access as Port Royal, a 2026 median sales price of $10.4M, and a walk to Third Street South.  Here is how Aqualane Shores actually works

Aqualane Shores single-family, 2026. Source: NABOR/MLS.

$10.4M

Median Single-family sale

$1,834.90

$/sq ft — Median Sold

14

Homes sold (YTD)

31

Active Listings
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WHAT AQUALANE SHORES Actually Trades On

Aqualane Shores answers a specific question: how do you get Port Royal's water without Port Royal's price? Four things define it.

  • Gordon Pass access. Aqualane's canals reach the Gulf through Gordon Pass with no fixed bridges, the identical bridge-free deep-water access that anchors Port Royal next door. A large yacht runs from a private dock to open water in minutes. dock to open water in minutes. That single fact explains most of the waterfront premium.
  • The Value Gap. That access comes at a 2026 median of $10.4M, against Port Royal's $17.28M. For many boaters, Aqualane is the same capability at a different number.
  • Walk to Third Street South. Tucked between Olde Naples and Port Royal, Aqualane puts the shops and restaurants of Third Street South within a walk, something the Port Royal point cannot offer.
  • A quieter character. No club, no waitlist, less formality. Aqualane is an established, low-key enclave of waterfront estates, which is the point for buyers who want the boat and the address without the institution.

What Your Budget Buys You

Interior Lots

Interior Lots

The entry to Aqualane: the address and the walkability, without the waterfront premium.

Canal homes, Gordon Pass access

Canal homes, Gordon Pass access

The heart of Aqualane and the reason most buyers are here: a private dock with bridge-free access to open water.

Bay-front and Wide-water

Bay-front and Wide-water

The top of Aqualane, where frontage and long water views command the largest numbers.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Aqualane against Port Royal, or a canal lot against an interior one? Thirty minutes, no script, and we will tell you which fits and what is available, including quietly.

Where is Aqualane Shores?

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SELLING IN AQUALANE SHORES – Turning Listings into Iconic Properties.

Every home in Aqualane Shores qualifies for something no other team here offers: our Coastal Estate Branding system. At this level, presentation drives price. An Aqualane estate sold as a named, branded property, not just another listing, commands attention and offers a standard listing never reaches.

What Coastal Estate Branding includes:

  • Custom property identity and naming (for example, "The Spyglass Estate")
  • Bespoke print collateral: embossed brochures, branded property books, estate signage
  • A dedicated property website with cinematic film and 4K tours
  • Targeted marketing to qualified buyers across the Compass network and the Northeast and Midwest feeder markets your buyer comes from

And because Port Royal runs on discretion, the entire program can be deployed privately, building demand among qualified buyers before your home ever reaches the public market. Branding and discretion are not opposites here. Together they are how the best Port Royal estates sell.

And because the best sales here often happen quietly, the program can be deployed privately, building demand before your home reaches the public market.

Aqualane Shores vs. the Rest of the Naples Coastal Neighborhoods

vs. Port Royal: the headline comparison. Same Gordon Pass boating, but Aqualane runs a 2026 median of $10.4M against Port Royal's $17.28M, with no Club and a more relaxed feel. If you want the deep-water access without the top-of-market price or the institution, Aqualane is the answer. See the full Port Royal guide.

vs. Olde Naples: Olde Naples is more walkable still but trades away the deep-water dock; Aqualane gives you both the boat and a walk to Third Street South.

vs. the Moorings and Coquina Sands: the Moorings offers bay boating and beach at a lower entry, but not Aqualane's bridge-free Gordon Pass access.

Compare all six on our Naples coastal neighborhoods guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 2026 median single-family sale price is $10.4M. Interior lots enter below that and wide-water and bay-front homes trade above. As in Port Royal, the biggest price driver is the water: Gordon Pass canal access and linear feet of frontage move price more than house size.

They share the same bridge-free Gordon Pass deep-water access. Port Royal is larger and more formal, has its own Club, and runs a 2026 median of $17.28M. Aqualane is quieter, has no Club, sits closer to Third Street South, and runs a median of $10.4M. If you want the yacht access without the top-of-market price or the institution, Aqualane is usually the better fit.

Yes. Aqualane's canals reach the Gulf through Gordon Pass with no fixed bridges, the same deep-water access as neighboring Port Royal, so a large yacht can run from a private dock to open water in minutes. It is one of only a handful of Naples neighborhoods with true bridge-free big-boat access.

No. Aqualane Shores is an open, patrolled neighborhood of private estates rather than a gated community, and there is no mandatory condo-style HOA. Unlike Port Royal, there is no separate club membership tied to the neighborhood.

Aqualane holds value on the same fundamentals as Port Royal, scarce deep-water lots, no new land, and limited turnover, at a lower entry point. Value varies sharply by lot: canal width, frontage, and exposure matter more than the neighborhood name. We underwrite each property individually.

It is a small, established enclave where owners tend to hold, so inventory is structurally thin, and a meaningful share of sales happen privately before any public listing. Working with an advisor who sees off-market flow matters here.

Yes, and it is part of the appeal. Aqualane sits within a walk of Third Street South's shops and restaurants and minutes from the beach, which the more isolated Port Royal point cannot match. It is the rare Naples address that pairs deep-water boating with walkable village life.

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MEET YOUR ADVISORS

TWO BROTHERS. ONE UNSHAKABLE FOUNDATION: Trust.

For Brian and Jason Knox, real estate isn't just a business.  It's a family legacy built on a simple principle: when your last name is on the line, you don't compromise.

Growing up as twin brothers taught them something most business partnerships never have: unconditional accountability. When you share a name, a reputation, and a lifetime of experiences, you can't walk away when things get difficult. That permanence became the foundation of Knox Brothers. A practice built to serve Naples' most discerning clients with the same unwavering commitment they'd give their own family.

Our mission: provide what sophisticated buyers require. Pre-market intelligence, strategic execution, and decades-long advisory relationships built on trust.

Today, with $230M+ in negotiated contracts since 2022, including $117M in 2025, we combine Compass technology, pre-market intelligence, and deep local networks to deliver outcomes that matter: properties others never see, terms that protect your interests, and relationships that endure for decades.

Ready to Begin Your Aqualane Shores Journey?

Whether you're searching for your only home or expanding your holdings, the first conversation is 30 minutes with Brian and Jason directly. You'll leave with a straight read on your target neighborhoods, what your budget actually buys right now, and whether we're the right fit. No script, no junior agent, no obligation.