Excellent. The best time ever on last St Patrick's Day with the family! The hosts are absolutely…read morefantastic.

From the owner: The Freaky Tiki is a 30 ft, double decker floating tiki with a water slide. Guaranteed fun with…read moreblue tooth sound system to play all your favorites. Perfect for any occasion, birthday parties, bachelorette parties, family get togethers or just a day on the water. We cruise around the beautiful waters and enjoy the sandbars. Dolphins, Manatee and many exotic birds are a bonus. We aim to please with longer tour times and hospitality! The water slide brings laughter and long lasting memories.! Come drop in the blue water with us--Captain Rob and First Mate Sherry. You won't be disappointed! The freaky tiki party boat

This was a wonderful cruise of the intercoastal water ways around the Venice, FL area. Capt. Davis…read morewas a delight and offered alot of interesting information about the area. The boat was in excellent condition and the ride was very comfortable. We elected to be picked up at the Historic Venice Train Station boat ramps. Due to the height of the pier and the boat it was an easy step in to board the boat. We will absolutely be back to see Capt. Davis next season and try taking a cruise South from Venice to see those sites. You can not go wrong with Capt. Davis. She is a delight to be with. 5 STARS

This is the most amazing pontoon boat cruise. Bring snacks, drinks, enjoy the day, see the…read morewildlife. Absolutely fabulous!

I've gone on many excursions with Trip Maven - domestic and abroad. From local destination to…read moreEngland and the islands. They are experts at both Disney and Universal in Orlando - knowing lots of inside scoop. Trip Maven has a love of history and cultures making them ideal to plan a trip where you can see more than just the tourist traps.

From the owner: "For all of your Florida theme park, cruise, and all inclusive trips, turn to Trip Maven Travel…read more Accessible travel is our specialty! We can do everything, including air, car, hotel, and much more. All expertly handled and booked by us."

We had a great time on the Dolphins, Drinks & Sandbar tour with Siesta Key Watersports. We didn't…read moresee any dolphins, but wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed, and it didn't ruin the experience for us. We took the 1 p.m. tour during a busy holiday weekend, so I would probably choose a morning or sunset cruise if seeing dolphins is your main priority. The sandbar stop was the highlight and the main reason I booked this tour. The water was warm, and we found lots of living sand dollars. My son loved exploring and searching in the water. We also heard that manatees passed near the boat while I was out on the sandbar, but unfortunately, I missed them. We purchased the VIP upgrade, which included priority boarding, alcoholic drinks for the adults, and soda or juice for kids. If you decide you want to have drinks after you get on the boat and didn't get the upgrade, you can add it when you're on the boat. The larger tour boat had plenty of shade and space, and it never felt crowded. The bathroom was easy to access and clean. Captain Dan and Brandt were friendly and helpful, and Captain Dan's commentary about the wildlife and waterfront homes made the ride entertaining. Even without dolphins, this was a fun afternoon on the water, and I would recommend the tour--especially for families who want a boat ride that also lets them get out and explore.

Four of us booked a sunset cruise with Siesta Key Watersports and would highly recommend it to…read moreanyone visiting the Sarasota area! Our tour guides were Chad and Joey who made for a great ride out into the ocean. Good information was shared along the way and when dolphins were located on the tour Chad was excellent at pointing them out along the way. A bald eagle nest was also seen complete with a bald eagle perched overlooking the ocean. The sunset was absolutely gorgeous and the tour was just the right amount of time to be out on the water to enjoy the boat ride. We don't drink so purchased the tickets without the alcohol included but then were welcome to bring on our own drinks and snacks for the ride. The playlist of music out on the sunset tour was top notch and apparently dolphins have a good affection for Elton John's "Tiny Dancer" as when that song came on the dolphins came out in force. Highly recommend Siesta Key Watersports!

Had the BEST Day o. The water with Neecha! Great boat - loved our stops and just a great experience.read more

The four of us had a great time! Very interesting to see everything from the water point of view…read more Took us to a great spot to find Shells and Shark's Teeth! Will definitely be doing this trip again!

I have been with this charter twice now, and consider them to be the best fossil charter in the…read morearea! The locations have lots of fossils you cannot easily find from shore and I have had good experiences with refunds/rescheduling when needed. Found my best meg tooth with them!

I booked a charter for today and they never showed up. I called yesterday with questions and nobody…read moreresponded. I tried calling several times this morning to no avail. super unprofessional and I wasted so much money on renting equipment and wasted my time when I could be doing something else. I came to Venice specifically for this and bought cold weather diving gear specifically for this dive. crazy to not even communicate with customers.

We recently spent four nights camping at Myakka River State Park while also making day trips to…read moreVenice for some fossilized megalodon tooth scuba diving, and this park was a perfect home base for our adventures. The RV sites are spacious, well-maintained, and thoughtfully laid out. Unlike many campgrounds where you're practically sharing coffee with your neighbors, Myakka provides plenty of room and natural vegetation between sites. It felt private, peaceful, and uncrowded. If you enjoy the outdoors, you'll never run out of things to do here. There are miles of hiking and biking trails, abundant wildlife, and excellent opportunities for photography and birdwatching. For those looking for a little adventure, the canoe rental outpost offers a chance to paddle the Myakka River and lake system while getting up close and personal with about 10 bazillion alligators. (The OG Floridian!) One attraction you absolutely shouldn't miss is the Trail and Observation Tower. The suspension bridge is a fun experience, and the views from the 72-foot tower are spectacular. Looking out across miles of untouched Florida wilderness really gives you an appreciation for how wild and beautiful this state still is. One word of caution: be mindful of the poison ivy. It's everywhere around campsites, trails, and wooded areas. As a native Floridian who should know better, I managed to find it the hard way and am still paying for that mistake. Learn from my suffering and keep an eye on where you're stepping, leaning, and reaching. Whether you're camping, hiking, biking, paddling, or just looking for a peaceful getaway, Myakka River State Park delivers. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are already "itching" to return. This time without the poison ivy. Pro Tip: Bring your camera, binoculars, comfortable walking shoes, and a healthy respect for Mother Nature. You'll be glad you did!

Beautiful park full of wild Florida great place to see gators and other wildlife and just soak up…read morethe beauty that is Florida

Thanks Bruce and Kim for taking us out on the bay and giving us some historical facts about the…read morearea. We did the nature tour around noon. We saw many types of birds such as pelicans, egrets and ospreys. We also saw dolphins but mannnn are they quick! My advice is to just enjoy the scenery. Don't spend all your time trying to snap a pic at the risk of missing out on the true beauty of it all.....Didn't see any manatees :-( Great tour!

Captain Nick is funny, knowledgeable and will show you a great time with your friends and family!…read moreBeautiful scenery and wildlife! Don't miss this cruise! BYOB

Great ride, lots of Dolphins! Great afternoon on the water. Caitlin was informative and…read moreknowledgeable. Fun two hours.

We had a great time on this two hour cruise. Tom and Sue were informative and the sea life…read morebeautiful. Thank you!