We had so much fun! Brian was respectful and helped us enjoy the excursion fully. We cant wait to…read morereturn!

This is my second adventure with Cruisin Tikis Key West which rents dock space from Macs…read morerestaurant. Very laid back reservation system directly with the owner Johna. Arrived thirty minutes early to blow up our rafts and register online with an ipod. Brought our snacks and liquor onto the tiki boat with our charismatic captain, Kathy who provided mixers and a quick safety drill. We were off right on time and headed out to the sandbar in the Gulf of Mexico. Light drizzle for the first ten minutes then pure sun for the entire two hours. Loved every minute and would do it again and again. Price is $430 for two hours with a max of six people.

Just being on the water was great, but the glass bottom viewing of the coral reef was wonderful!…read moreInformative and enjoyable for all ages and abilities! The sunset portion was a great ending to the trip! Friendly crew!

Our crew went on the Island Adventure Cruise and had a great time. We found it very relaxing and…read moreenjoyable. Captain Matt, Brooke and Anne were all very welcoming and attentive to your need. Would highly recommend!

I am a huge US National Parks fan and am trying to visit all of the US National Parks and Monuments…read moreduring my lifetime. Every time we visit Florida, I like to add another Park or Monument to my list. This time was Dry Tortugas National Park, a very unique park in that you have to book a ferry trip or board a sea plane in order to visit the park. We selected the less expensive option, the ferry, which is operated by Yankee Freedom. They offer a one day trip to Dry Tortugas for $250.00, which includes a breakfast, lunch, a guided tour of the fort, and the ferry ride to and from the island, which is 75 miles from Key West, in the Gulf of Mexico. The trip runs from 7 am - 5:30 pm. They also offer 10 spots per day for people who want to camp at Dry Tortugas. We were told that those camping spots fill up very fast. The parking for the day is in a nearby parking garage. It's pricey, so if you can get a ride there and back, that would be a less expensive option. The waiting area for the ferry is at the Yankee Freedom office. You have to show your ID in order to check in. They gave us each a number, which correlates to your number in the boarding process. The earlier you get there, the better. We were there a little after 7 am, and the waiting area was already packed. Channing, the guide, went over the boarding process and the day's itinerary. There were waivers to fill out for those borrowing snorkeling equipment. We boarded the boat and were able to find a couple of seats inside the boat. Immediately upon boarding, they had bagels and cream cheese available. Shortly after the ferry left, they opened the coffee/tea line, where you could also get a yogurt, fruit cocktail package, cereal, or oatmeal. We decided to opt into the guided tour of the fort. Channing was the tour guide. She was very excited to share the history of the fort with us and was extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend the one hour tour of the fort. We learned so much from Channing! After the tour, we went back to the boat to eat lunch. They had Jersey Mike's sandwiches, chips, cookies, carrot and celery sticks, and beverages available. We ate on the boat and then spent the rest of the allotted time exploring the fort on our own. On the way back to Key West, they had a raffle, where you could buy raffle tickets to win merchandise, as well as a comment card raffle, where you could win another trip to Dry Tortugas by filling out the comment card. I won the comment card raffle! We have a year to use the coupon, and we will definitely be back! I'd like to do some snorkeling next time. We were so lucky to have calm seas during our trip. Be sure to bring Dramamine! We took some, just in case.

This ferry takes you to Dry Tortugas National Park, which is the most cost effective way to get to…read morethe remote National Park. It's over two hours one way, but you will be comfortable! There is indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor seating is air conditioned and there are several restrooms too. You get breakfast (cereal, bagel, coffee juice) and lunch (chips, Jersey Mikes subs, pop) and there are paid food options too. They will accommodate dietary and allergy needs - you just have to let them know.

My husband booked us on this sunset cruise. We wanted a lower keyed experience and it was perfect…read more This tall ship does not serve alcohol or food only water and snacks. The positive side is you get to bring your own alcohol and food if you want. We chose to eat dinner at the Conch Republic seafood house before we boarded. And of course I brought my wine on board. We boarded at 6:15 pm and were greeted by a crew of three. Captain and two mates. They were all awesome full of knowledge answering all our questions while tending to the boat. They are known for their cannon which is fired at other ships veering too close lol. We had a quiet group of 18 souls on board but it was my first time on an actual sail boat so I totally enjoyed it. I highly recommend this as your option if want to avoid the huge boats.

My husband and I decided to board for the sunset tour and it did not disappoint!!!! It was our…read morebest experience ever (we have been on sunset tours on other vacations). This by far was the best ...it was so relaxing and we were able to interact with steering the ship and putting the sails up..no distracting music or having people trip all over you...this is a date night must or one for a good wholesome family night out with your children that will leave you with a lifetime of terrific memories!! These guys know what they are doing!!!!

Great music great time. The experience was amazing. They also provide food and all the drinks that…read moreyou need or want. Absolutely a must when you visit Key West or even if you lived here.

What a great experience on a beautiful boat. They only take a handful of people out and it's not a…read moreparty boat which we appreciated. They served wine and beer and the crew had wonderful knowledge of the boat's history. What a nice and calm way to enjoy the sunset!

We had an absolutely unforgettable experience with Island Tales Charter! From start to finish,…read moreeverything exceeded our expectations. Captain Andy was incredible--friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire trip fun and relaxing for our whole family. My wife, our three kids, and even our dog had an amazing time. We spent the day swimming, snorkeling, and exploring beautiful sandbars that felt like our own private paradise. One of the highlights was cruising through the mangroves--the views were stunning and unlike anything we've experienced before. It was peaceful, scenic, and truly memorable. If you're looking for a perfect family adventure in Key West, this is it. Highly recommend Island Tales Charter--we'll definitely be back!

We had an amazing day with captain Andy!! He was in contact within minutes of booking to go over…read moredetails and was ready and waiting for us when we arrived. All six of us said it was our favorite day of the vacation. We was so patient teaching my kids how to fish, even as they kept losing the bait. We feel we got a unique experience from him and a really special day. We brought burgers and dogs and grilled on a little island. Will absolutely book with Captain Andy again when we return!

Captain Brandon was awesome! He made our sandbar trip so much fun. He was friendly,…read moreknowledgeable, and very accommodating. This was our favorite day of our Key West trip. Highly recommend booking here! We'll definitely be back!

What an amazing experience! I recommend this to anyone who is planning on coming to key west. Boat…read moreride was awesome, our captain Dante, super cool guy. This was our first time doing a sandbar trip and we plan on making another reservation before we leave next week. Absolutely epic! You won't regret this!!

This was, by far, the best day adventure I've ever experienced. A huge thank you to the captain and…read morecrew for making it such an unforgettable trip. The sunset was absolutely breathtaking. It seemed like the captain knew exactly where to position us to find the perfect break in the clouds because once the sun began to set, the view was simply incredible. Special thanks to Johnny for helping me book this excursion and ensuring everything went smoothly. I would recommend this experience 10/10 without hesitation. I'm already looking forward to bringing my family back so they can enjoy the amazing views, atmosphere, and unforgettable vibes for themselves.

We loved our experience on Echo! JD and Deb were fantastic; they had great attitudes and made the…read moreevening a comfortable and enjoyable time. The best thing is the small size; although the catamaran can fit a couple more, we only had 9 guests on board. It was great getting to visit with the other travelers. The cheeses and fruit were delicious, and the chilled Moèt was perfect. The music selection was perfect and it was great that we were sailing, so no loud engine! Although we had windy conditions and couldn't go far from shore, JD made sure that we could get some great shots of the sunset.