The Chiquita Lock will begin the annual holiday schedule on Wednesday, December 25. On Christmas Day, the lock will be open from noon until 10 p.m. The Chiquita Lock will resume regular operations on Thursday, December 26.
On Tuesday, December 31, the lock will remain open until midnight to accommodate New Year’s celebration traffic.
After-hours call back service will be available and boaters should allow 30 minutes for the lock attendant to respond. The call-back number for the lock is (239) 542-5661.