My wife lucked into discovering Whisper Sailing when she was planning a weekend trip for our family…read moreto Anna Maria Island. Our weekend started with a morning sail with Captain Geoff, owner of Whisper Sailing, and we had a blast. I've done enough boating to know plenty of crotchety captains that have trouble with landlubbers, and Captain Geoff was the complete opposite. He was very friendly, personable and a wonderful host for our trip. Captain Geoff already had the sails up and ready to go at the dock. He helped everyone on board, we slipped off our dock lines, motored for maybe 50' and then killed the outboard. Just seconds after leaving the dock we were under sail. I was impressed to learn Captain Geoff had built the beautiful wooden boat himself. He chose the design because it only draws 1' so he can sail closer to the islands than you'll ever get in anything except a kayak, which is perfect for his eco-tours. Many tour guides get into their set routine and don't like to deviate from it, but Captain Geoff seemed so flexible and willing to go wherever there was something interesting that day. Our girls were VERY excited at the prospect of seeing dolphins, so Captain Geoff sailed around in an area where he frequently sees dolphins and sure enough we spotted some popping up. The girls were absolutely delighted! We were hoping to see manatees as well, but that will have to wait until our next trip. After watching the dolphins we sailed right up to the island for an up-close inspection of the shore-side vegetation and birds. Geoff shared interesting tidbits about the history and ecology throughout the trip. We had a great time on our sail, and will definitely return. Thanks again Captain Geoff!

You cannot miss this! A true gem! Captain Geoff is amazing. My husband, two children (ages 11 & 8)…read moreand I really enjoyed this sail. It was beautifully guided by Captain Geoff who clearly loves what he does. My famiy & I found it an honor to be on his beautifully crafted sailboat. I can hardly wait to go back for another sail. Don't miss this one!!

What an excellent experience from the initial contact through Capt Carlos. The entire experience…read morewas first class top notch. I would highly recommend.

From the owner: Ultra-Yacht offers the fun of the marine lifestyle without having to own a boat. Our own team of…read moreUS Coast Guard Licensed Captains operates our fleet of professionally maintained vessels so you can relax and enjoy your time on the water. Our private charters start when you want and end when you want, offering you both convenience and value. From Sunscreen to Champagne, we have you covered.

We had a great time on a Hobie Getaway from the great folks at Coastal Watersports. Beautiful day,…read moreperfect equipment, all set up for us. Great sail and we are so grateful that they and Silver Surf Gulf Resort make this available to everyone.

We had a great time renting 2 jet skis from Coastal Watersports! Signing up was easy, renting was…read moresuper easy, the assistants were helpful and explanatory, Life vests were in good shape and the jet skis went fast! The parking is a little tricky. The signage isn't too obvious. You part in the hotel lot across Gulf Drive, rent the ski and go back to move your car to the designated spots while putting your parking pass on the car. Highly recommend.

Super clean and professional. Attentive. Like a private cruise…read more Definitely would consider using them again if we were using anyone

My boss wanted a charter for July 4th and the Ritz recommended Ulta Yacht. I handled all the…read morearrangements with Captain Ed which was very efficient and full of detail. This was an 8 hour day event with The Enchanted and they had a fabulous time. Ordered the SUP as extras and the guests thoroughly enjoyed the water. I highly recommend letting Ultra Yacht take care of your catering needs so you just show up ready to go! Thank you for making my boss very happy and I myself intend to make arrangements with you for future personal event. Cheers!

Awesome Marina! Amazing location with the most helpful staff! Great store, great restaurant…read morerecommendations & complimentary laundry!! Can't beat that!! It was a little unusual because so many boats had been hauled out for #hurricanedorian.. The biggest challenge for us was that it was a fixed dock with no ladders to use. Other than that...don't hesitate to stay here!

Horrible business! Booked a sunset boat ride for 6 and came the required 30 min early. told me…read morethere was no boat going out. Better yet the girl handling was so disrespectful.Highly recommend another place. I asked for manger and they said no one on site. They had no problem charging me but couldn't provide any help for the service. very poor service. this was recommended from a local resident, if they treat guest like this I am surprised they are in business. I never write reviews but this places really earns the disapproval star.

This was a long over due Valentines Gift…read more However, it was so worth the wait. We couldn't have asked for a better evening; the weather was beautiful, the company was great, and most importantly, the Captain and crew were absolutely wonderful. We boarded promptly at 5pm. After going over some of the basic safety procedures, we were under way for a relaxing sail into Sarasota Bay. The crew, which consisted of Catherine, was very knowledgeable about the area and the boat we were sailing. The Captain, Kurt, was extremely friendly all the while he was maintaining a safe operation. During our sail, we managed to spot a manatee, several dolphin, a sting ray, and numerous bird life in the bay. I have to say, this part of Florida is just filled with natural beauty between the wildlife and the habitat around it. Although we did not venture too far from the home port, none of us seemed to have a care in the world, and for three hours, any thoughts of the real world melted away. I would highly recommend this sailing charter to anyone looking to get away from the hustle and bustle. Actually, I recommend this charter to anyone and everyone. This is truly an experience to remember.

We booked a sunset cruise for March 18th. The weather didn't look good so we called and moved to…read more3/20. A beautiful 74 degree day with winds below 10 MPH. They called at 4:30 and cancelled the 5:30 charter due to rough seas. From the photos below you can tell the sea is "VERY ROUGH". Very disappointed! We feel they had some other problem and lied to us.

Went on the dolphin tour, the 2 hr public tour. Started at 3 on the afternoon but ended around 4:30…read moreas it looked like bad weather was moving in fast, understandable! The crew was very knowledgeable with regards to the area and the dolphins. We saw several during the tour and it was very enjoyable. The captain was a long time resident and knew a lot about the Area.,. mailto:saltydolphintour@gmail.com

We booked a rental for jet skis for December 30th, paid online and showed up at the expected time…read more We waited at the boat slip for 1/2 hour and no staff from AMI water sports ever showed up. After calling, emailing and texting we received a response that the waters were too rough and they needed to cancel. While I appreciate the commitment to safety, we never received any notification of the cancellation. Perhaps they entered the phone number incorrectly... but attention to detail is necessary in business dealings. An email, phone call and/or text would have been appreciated. To date, we have not received a refund for over $500. My last two text messages to inquire about the refund have gone unanswered. We go to AMI often, and will not book with this group for any future trips.

Just finished an ASA certified two-day sailing class with Captain Sara. I must say she's a wealth…read moreof knowledge. After a brief introduction inside the Air-Conditioned office, we walked to the dock where she explained the ropes... literally. We cast off the Catalina 22 sailboat and made our way to the open bay. She handed me the tiller almost immediately. Both days were filled with all the points from the course curriculum and we practiced everything. The facility (office building) was clean and convenient. Shaded parking. Walking distance to a general store that sold a variety of drinks and sandwiches that you can grab and bring back during the lunch-break. We ate at one of the two tables in the breezeway overlooking Sarasota Bay... what a view! I left at the end of both days throughly tired but with a satisfied feeling of having learned a new skill. I'll be back for follow-on classes. If you're down in the area for vacation, or a local, carve out two days and pick up a new skill!

My wife and I recently spent 4 days taking the ASA 101 and ASA 103 classes through Sara-bay Sailing…read moreon Longboat Key, FL. We heartily recommend Sara-bay, and it's instructor, Sara A. Sara was extremely professional, very experienced, and posseses a talent gor teaching to her audience - especially if one student already posseses more sailing knowledge than the other. She was cheerful, witty, understanding, and extremely effective in getting critical points across to her students with respect tutoring her students. Our sessions ran from 9-4 each day, with a break for lunch. Both of us felt well-drilled, and confident in our abilities after these 4 days. I unqualifiedly recommend Sara-Bay and Sara A!

Loved sailing with Ed! He let my wife take the helm and asked me to assist him with pulling up the…read moresail. It was so fun! Definitely worth the cost! Highly recommended!

Spent the afternoon on a lovely private sailboat charter with Captain Ed! It was so fun and…read morerelaxing, and he gave us great information and background to the area! It's a beautiful boat, and it was a fantastic afternoon! Highly recommend!