We had an amazing experience on our dolphin tour with Captain Karl. We saw at least a dozen…read moredolphins, a couple turtles and thousands of fish. We were not fishing but Captain Karl deffinatly knows where the fish are at! This was one of our most memorable experiences in Matlacha. Florida. We went on Monday and then went back on Wednesday and rented Kayaks and had an awesome time exploring on our own. Matlacha Boat Rides and Rentals not only does boat tours, dolphin watch tours, but they also rent kayaks, stand up paddle boards, sail boat rentals, and skiff rentals. They also do fishing trips for beginners to experienced anglers. Captain Karl was so knowledgable and even showed us private beaches that had no people on them! How cool is that? Matlacha Boat Rides and Rentals boats are super clean, and well maintained and have a great selection of boats to rent. They also let you request the type of tour and they will customize one for you. They are located at Angler's Inn on Matlacha, Florida. We loved the time we spent on the water. We will defiantly come back. Captain Karl and his wife treated us like we were old friends of theirs. We loved it.

Karl and Janette are wonderful hosts! Their room rentals come with a kitchen and lanai AND they…read moreprovide complimentary kayak rentals for people staying with them. I went on a last minute boat tour with them on my birthday and had a blast. They're genuine people who provide great service.

This tour was absolutely AMAZING. Captain dave is knowledgeable, and has love and respect for the…read moredolphins and all other ocean inhabitants! We had SO many dolphin encounters, and being able to be so close to them in a more intimate experience on a small boat is well worth the cost difference from larger dolphin tours! The shelling beach was very private and full of shells. Our group had an amazing time. He is an excellent and entertaining guide. Highly recommend!

Captain Dave was the bomb. We saw a dolphin mother and baby 10 mins out along with a manatee. Saw…read morelots of dolphins in the next 3+ hours. He also knew the history of the area. Tour went down to Bonita Bay. We booked a 4 hour tour and got back in 3 1/2 because we asked to return along the coast instead of the inland waterways. Before we were off the boat he offered to cut the rate without being asked. We stopped in a little cove and took a walk to the ocean which was beautiful. Captain Dave was honest, personable and really funny. Can't recommend him enough

Great day, we saw and did it all! Wonderful family owned business that takes special care to make…read moreyour adventure memorable!

Seriously how hard can it be? Seven people just going out on…read morethe water enjoying the day for three hours . I think this is where captains go when they lose their license! We literally bumped two boats, and it was "funny". I was with my 4 grandchildren. The boat had a broken propeller so we were 20 minutes late going out. Yet they were calling at 4 o'clock, telling the driver to get back. Then the boat ' owner" was a complete jerk.. I mean it was a beat up old boat we didn't do anything wrong!! Just a shit experience!! Such a shame!!! We paid $ 840. For 3 hours. Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere!!!!

Back from a wonderful day on the boat. It was a great experience highly recommend. We had rented…read moreboats on lakes before but never the ocean. But you're in a protected Bay not in the open ocean and they have pilings with numbers on them so you can find your way and not go into an area that's too shallow. We rented a pontoon boat it was really new looking and comfortable would love to have it myself LOL. The people of Jensen's were very helpful and explained everything that we needed to know they helped us get the boat in and out. Sweets you've never driven a boat give them a try he won't be sorry. The water was very calm today we ended up seeing a couple of PODS of dolphins ... 2 adults and a baby. Then couple hours later saw 4 more dolphins. Yay so exciting. We wanted to have lunch at the famous cabbage key. We saw a tortoise there. Got a glimpse of a manatee at the marina. We didnt get out to swim. But bring your bathing suits, towels, sunscreen, hat or visor, sunglasses and cooler with drinks. I'm so glad we went out of our comfort zone and did this. Rather have fun memories vs regret. We rented the boat for 1/2 a day .. 6 hours. They didnt count the time till we were on the boat .. not the time going over everything.

Every time we vacation on Sanibel, we stop by Jensen's because it's the best place to see manatees!…read morePark in the parking lot, and head out to the pier to see if you can spot them... Every time we visit, we see them!

Such a fun outing! Our captain was very knowledgeable and somehow navigated skillfully through open…read morewaters and twisting trails thru the mangroves. We saw plenty of gators and bird life plus even got a brief history lesson. At the end there is an alligator "show". It's kind of honky-tonk but impressive nevertheless, with an option to pose holding a small alligator - perfectly positioned to capture their sign in the background. You know, I really don't mind helping promote worthy businesses and this was well worth our time & money!

Very informational trip and lots of fun! A quick afternoon trip that proved to be a lot of fun!read more

From the ease of booking to the clear communication, New Wave ecotours exceeded our expectations…read more Captain Keith was a wealth of local, natural, and historical information throughout of whole day tour. The boat was comfortable and clean and stocked with ice in a large cooler for our drinks. We saw dolphins and a group of 5 manatees. We swam and went shelling on an island accessible only by boat. We stopped on Cabbage Key for lunch at Jimmy Buffet's restaurant. Our family consisted of 2 50 year old and our 21 and 23 year old children and their significant others. Everyone had a great time. I highly recommend New Wave Eco Charters for a terrific experience !

We have used New Wave Eco Charters twice. They are the best boat charter you can get by far!!! We…read moreused New Wave 4 years ago and used 2 other charters and were no comparison. Went back to New Wave this year. Captain Steve is amazing!!! He's the best--from his wealth of knowledge, personality, and his navigation through the waters around Captiva and area. He is like family. We saw so many dolphins, manatees, birds, and went shelling on secluded beaches!!! It's just an amazing experience. So beautiful!!! Something we all look forward to--best part of vacation!!! Memories for a lifetime!!! Highly recommend!!!

A group of four of us wanted to chill on a boat but didn't really want to rent a boat on our own…read more Captain Bruce's boat was great because he did all the driving while we relaxed at a great price (cheaper than renting)! Plus, we didn't really know where we should go anyway. He would have taken us where ever we wanted, although we were correct in trusting him to lead us to great places. We took a picnic lunch, then spent some time on a very secluded island, swimming, walking around the island a bit, and finding a lot of really cool shells that weren't picked over like the busy surrounding beaches. We saw one other group of people far in the distance, but other than that, the island was all ours. After a couple hours at the beach, we went out for more relaxing boat time. We saw at least 15-20 dolphins swimming around which was super cool. All in all, a wonderful, relaxing day viewing lots of wildlife... fantastic trip with Captain Bruce!

We had a great time on Captain Bruce's boat. We left from Pine Island and toured the area via…read morepontoon. We then headed to Cayo Costa for a day at the beach. It was like having our own private beach during the height of tourist season. The island which sits in the Gulf of Mexico is a State Park and the beaches were pristine. This was a great value for our money. I highly recommend this business if you want to have a carefree day in sunny SW Florida!

Captain John checked all the boxes! Shelling on an isolated sand bar? Check! Eco/nature tour?…read moreCheck! Sanibel/Captiva/Cabbage Key history tour? Check! Multi-species fly fishing? Check! I hope we get to do it again!

My family went out with captain Colin and had a great time! I usually get sea sick and so does my…read moredaughter, but we both felt great on this trip because of Colin's careful driving. He also gave us a lot of interesting information about the area while we rode around. Our favorite part was when the dolphins played in the wake of our boat. It was so wonderful to see the huge smiles on my kids' faces. This cruise was a highlight of our trip!

This is in response to Michael K. Sounds to me like you…read moredidn't do your research/homework on your purchase concerning the size motor that you purchased with your boat. Can't blame them for what you didn't do. Any time I make a purchase for that amount of money I usually spend time on forums seeing what other people have done. It's best to learn from their mistakes instead of making your own. No type of dealership is perfect whether it's cars, boats or motorcycles and Boater's Landing is no different. You should always do your research and be on your guard when you deal with salesmen that work on commission... Here is a photo of my boat that I purchased from them. It is also a Key West 239FS but it has a 300hp on it. It will do between 50-55 mph depending on water conditions and load.

I wish I can say that my experience was amazing but UNFORTUNATELY it was not. I purchased a 2018…read morekey west brand new so that son was safe along with my self on the water. After a year in the boat has had multiple minor issues that Billy lied and told us was under warranty, refusing to fix by saying "its my problem" . We purchased a 239fs powered by a Yamaha 200ph, if you call any other dealership they will refuse to ever take the boat on trade due to be WAY Underpowered. When I brought this to Billys attention, he told me "tuff shit I already purchased it" after that he asked me if I wanted to trade my boat back in so he can collect another percentage of commission. I could not believe this actually came out of a business owners mouth. After calling calling around to other key west dealers, I have found many others are treated the same. I would suggest asking around before pulling the trigger like I did. From out customer service to how

Review #500.... OK,…read moreso Redfish Pass doesn't really have an address. I mean, it's an inlet which connects Pine Island Sound on the east to the Gulf of Mexico on the west. It was formed by a hurricane in the 1920s (?). Captiva Island is to the north and Sanibel Island is to the south. While navigating by boat can be kind of tricky, especially at tidal change, the pass can be flat one day and incredibly choppy with swells the next. However, almost all fishermen in the area use the inlet to get out fishing in the Gulf (or you have to go on the north end of Captiva or the south end of Sanibel - miles in either direction). Fishing is plentiful in and around the inlet - redfish, grouper, mackerel, ladyfish, snapper. Many boats troll the inlet or people cast in from the shore. The scenery surrounding Redfish Pass is phenomenal. If you're able to boat through on a clear, calm day, the views are worth it. Note - it's still state waters until you geth through into the Intercoastal but remember that this Intercoastal is on the west coast, so if you're used to boating on the east coast of Florida or the US, that the channel markers are switched not too soon after you enter the Sound, especially if going to the left (north).