We took a private (4 hour) charter in Key West with Sheri. 5/5 stars! Sheri was very helpful prior to our trip, emailing me back about specific details I asked for and answering all my questions prior to booking her. I appreciated all the honest information and suggestions she sent me! The boat day was fun- my partner and I brought our dog and had a beautiful morning on the water! Sheri was VERY accommodating to both us, and our dog. She was so prepared with water bowls (and water), dog water toys, leashes, and life vests for our fur baby. We went to a sand bar (before anyone else showed up, and during low tide so our puppy could swim/run), and scouted several areas for dolphins (ended up finding a bunch of them- which our dog also loved)! We opted not to go snorkeling but she is very open to tailoring the trip to whatever you want to do. She has plenty of snorkel gear and wet suits. Loved this boat trip and would totally use Captain Sheri in the future!! Highly recommend without reservation. read more

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I had asked if she could find some dolphins...she delivered! The reason why I used her was she did private charters with your dog..thank you so much we appreciate everything you did for us during our amazing day on the water! read more

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Hands down the best part of our trip to Key West!! Captain Sheri and Spirit were fabulous hosts! Sheri was a wealth of knowledge about the local area and a joy to be with for this outing. We experienced a couple of dolphins on our way out to the reef, but were able to spend time with 9 of them on our way back. While at the reef, we saw lots of fish, a barracuda, and a large group hiding under a reef arch. If you are looking for a personal and quaint trip, Captain Sheri is the way to go! read more

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I posted this review on TripAdvisor too, but wanted to share here in case others use Yelp more. Our Wild About Dolphins Tour was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Key West! Booking a trip was easy, and Sheri reached out multiple times to communicate beforehand about the details of the trip. Her top priority is clearly ensuring that you have a safe, memorable, and fun trip. Her boat (Amazing Grace) is clean, well-equipped, and perfect for me, my husband, and our two dogs. It would also certainly be possible to have a slightly larger group of people on board too. She has some waters/juices, sunscreen, and snorkeling gear you can use. It is clear that Sheri really knows what she is doing, as she has been giving dolphin tours for many years. While we went in with the expectation that we may not see dolphins, we ended up seeing a bunch on a gorgeous day in April and that was AMAZING. We even got to snorkel a bit in some of the beautifully clear waters around Key West. Sheri is kind, welcoming, knowledgable, and you can tell she loves what she does. My dogs had a fantastic time as well which is a bonus for me!!! I would rate this more than 5 stars if I could and it will definitely be on my list of things to do when I come back to Key West. This is the PERFECT way to spend a day on the gorgeous waters of Key West. read more

MAGICAL! BEST TRIP EVER! BOOK NOW WITH THE DOLPHIN WHISPERER - 10/10 Highly Recommend!! Captain Sheri is truly incredible. She has a real magical connection with dolphins. She is knowledgable, friendly, fun and an amazing captain. Captain Sheri took out a group of us for the best boat day ever. Captain Sheri has many years experience, knows the waters, and has done incredible work by creating foundations to teach Key West Visitors, Captains, Charter Boat Affiliates and the general public about dolphins, their behavior, their environment, and their way of life as well as created safety guidelines for properly interacting with dolphins so that humans respect them during encounters. I am blown away by her life long passion and dedication and true service to the ocean. Thank you Captain Sheri for all that you do for our beloved dolphins, and thank you for a truly MAGICAL experience that I will never forget. I highly recommend Captain Sheri for your next custom boat day on the water. She does it all - she will bring you to see dolphins in a majestic unforgettable way, she will take you to hidden secluded sandbars, she will take you snorkeling anything you want. Customer Service is off the charts - she even offers leave in conditioner and a fresh water rinse after the ocean dip! Thank you Captain Sheri of Amazing Grace & Wild About Dolphins read more

A friend suggested this and I am forever grateful!! Sherri is a most capable captain with a sincere love and passion for the dolphins. While enjoying watching the dolphins play Sherri provides a wealth of information about them as well as educating along the way how swimming with or feeding them causes generations of harm. She knows all the great spots for snorkeling This is an absolute treat and a must do!! read more

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Captain Sheri rocks! We had an outstanding afternoon watching dolphins and wandering on a sandbar. Her boat, the Amazing Grace is small and perfect for our private tour. She loves the dolphins and knows their names and the area really well. We opted out of snorkeling but she would have stopped for that as well. Well worth it and will definitely sail with her again. read more

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Sheri is an amazing Captain, & Maya is the greatest copilot!! The best duo ever! Cpt Sheri is incredibly knowledgeable about all of the places she takes you to and the dolphins she shows you to! The dolphins love her and Maya, you can tell! They have a beautiful bond built over many years. The reefs you snorkel at are gorgeous, it's so beautiful to see all the ocean life up close! You could see all sorts of things like, parrot fish, sea rays, puffer fish, & all sorts of other little fishes! She packs a wonderful light lunch for you and your family to snack on after your swim. It's an overall beautiful and wonderful experience! Maya and Sheri are both awesome! Highly recommend!! :) read more

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What a great, relaxing day out on the water. Spotted dolphins, birds, did some sightseeing along the coast, stopped at the mangroves to cool off and had Spirit to keep us company! We would highly recommend Captain Sheri! read more

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Our family had a great time with Sheri! She was very knowledgeable and took us to great spots to watch dolphins play and snorkeling. Wr brought out dog with and she made sure he stayed hydrated by giving ice chips without us even asking. I was afraid of the deep water for snorkeling but she made an extra effort to guide me through the water. We had a great time! Thank you Sheri! read more

Captain Sheri and her dolphin and snorkel tour is a MUST! Sheri is very sweet and her dog is the cutest water dog you'll ever see. My husband and I were referred by a friend to give it a try saying that it was the very best dolphin tour in the area. We had an amazing experience and we are from the Gulf Coast so we have been a little spoiled with experiences like this so we were very pleased and surprised by Sheri's tour. It was a pleasant and fun trip and we plan to book again next time in the future with the dogs for the private charter. Thanks again Sheri, you were awesome! read more

I highly recommend this tour!!! My husband and I took Sheri's tour in August 2019. It was fabulous!!! We saw lots of dolphins and they were feeling very playful. They gave us a wonderful show. We then went out to a beautiful reef, Dry Rocks. The colors and fish were spectacular!!! Sheri was very hospitable, attentive and knowledgeable. She provided snacks, drinks, sunscreen, and more. It was a great day filled with lasting memories. Great tour for the whole family. read more

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We went on a half day trip with Captain Sheri this past weekend as part of our honeymoon and it was easily the highlight of our trip to the Keys. The best part about Captain Sheri's trip is that her boat is 100% dog friendly! We had our boxer with us for the honeymoon so we wanted to do activities we could include her in and this did not disappoint. We were two out of the four guests that Captain Sheri brought out that day and the skies were clear, the breeze was soothing, and the waters were perfectly turquoise. This tour stands out because Captain Sheri provides so much interesting knowledge about the marine life we encountered on our trip (and boy, did we encounter some marine life!) From majestic wild dolphins, to loggerhead turtles, to giant tarpon, and various bird species, we had amazing views of everything. We hung out by the dolphins for a good 45 minutes and they dazzled us with their mating and playing. The pups on board (including Captain Sheri's super friendly, Maya) were really fascinated by the dolphins and vice versa. Then we had a light lunch, took a dip at a sweet sandbar, and got some snorkeling in before heading back. It was a great day trip that took us around the Gulf and the entire tip of Key West back to the Atlantic side. Overall, you won't be disappointed! Captain Sheri is knowledgeable, laid-back, and fun! Bogey (our boxer), loved it and that was a big plus for us, too! read more

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We had a great experience with Sherri & Spirit (Capt's pup). She took us to multiple spots to try to find dolphins and was constantly working the radio with fellow captains to coordinate the opportunity to catch a glimpse. The boat was well maintained and covered with ample seating. read more

Outstanding! Captain Sheri is awesome! Our extended family took a 1/2 day tour (1pm-5pm), first-time experience for grandparents, and we all loved it! Friendly, informative, nice boat, and we got to see plenty of dolphins! We found a few dolphins in the harbour near Key West, got a nice view of the port, city, cruise ships, etc...then she took us out about 2-3 miles and we found a group of 7-8 dolphins. We just cruised along with them for about 15-20 minutes as the swam next to the boat, under the boat, etc.....they were so close. It was absolutely great! We had plenty of drinks (water, tea, soda) and snacks were provided. She even took us for a short snorkel stop. The water was a bit cloudy so this wasn't great, but not her fault, there had been bad weather for several days before our trip. When we got back to the docks we used the passes she had given us to visit the harbour club and use their pool and showers to clean up before dinner. One of the best experiences of our trip! Definitely worth the extra money to have a private tour. Positives: Friendly and thoughtful captain, close-up experience with dolphins, nice boat, snacks, beverages, and nice snorkel gear provided, flexible (will alter to your tastes). Negatives: Her dog (Maya) was recovering from surgery and couldn't join us! Hope she's fully recovered now! read more

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I wasn't really into dolphins and scoffed at a whole trip revolving around dolphins, BUT it was AMAZING! The amount of wildlife Capt Sheri showed us was truly spectacular. We probably saw at least 50 dolphins (within 4 feet of the boat), she is passionate about the keys, boating, and the animals. She is a great guide. Her boat is newer and comfortable. The snorkeling spot she took us to was also great. I saw more fish snorkeling with Capt Sheri, than I did last time I was in Maui. There was an abundance of colorful schools of fish, nurse shark, large sea turtles, tarpon, barracuda, etc, etc. I was blown away. Reasonably priced and intimate. Great trip! read more

Captain Sheri was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. We booked a private charter so we could take our dog with us, and it was a blast! She has all the gear you need for both humans and dogs to take a swim out in the Gulf of Mexico and go snorkeling, and helps you out if you are an amateur like myself. The boat is plenty big and is very comfortable and provides shade if you prefer that over the sun. We saw several dolphins swimming and playing, and some even jumped clear out of the water. It was overall a FANTASTIC experience, and I would recommend 100% to anybody! read more

Wild About Dolphins with Captain Sheri in Key West was one of the best offshore dolphin and snorkeling excursions that I have ever been on. Captain Sheri was amazing from the time she said hello to the time we parted ways. Her knowledge about dolphins is extensive and seeing these amazing beings in the wild (not tortured in captivity) was awesome. She knew how close we could get and what to do so that we didn't stress them out - we even had a second pod frolic and play under and around the boat as we sat and watched. The snorkeling spot was good too, got to see a lot of rays and fish - even with a slight chop in the water the whole experience was great and I highly recommend Captain Sheri's Wild About Dolphins in Key West. It's obvious that Captain Sheri is passionate about her "job" and she loves being out on the water. There's no reason to search any further, book it! You won't be disappointed. read more

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Great experience! During the whole trip, Sheri makes you feel really comfortable, it's your trip and you decide what you want to do! We saw a lot of dolphins, snorkeled for a good time, and got back to see dolphins again! Maya is really nice and very excited by the dolphins and the water. Great snorkeling spot to see Rays and fishes! Great snack/lunch and drinks, and very good quality snorkel equipment, nothing like what we had before in other places. Sheri also took the time to point out things all around the island (the trip gets you around key west). The boat is great, with enough space for your stuff! Would recommend to anyone, well worth the money. read more

Captain Sheri was highly recommend by several local sources, guides, and OTHER "water excursion" business. Her decades of first hand experience, and expertise shows, as she is pilots her boat seemingly effortlessly in the shallows of the gulf and found the most spectacular reefs for snorkeling. She keeps her well appointed vessel in pristine condition, has plenty ice cold beverages, tasty lunch & snacks, and your every need is anticipated right down to the Eco-reef friendly sunscreen. Her knowledge about the dolphins, their habitat and daily rituals is second to none. It is evident that this is her passion as she cares about the dolphins and it seems as if the dolphins sense this in how they interacted with us. We were delighted to have had several pods of dolphins around us, under the boat, jumping and playing around entertaining us. When other boats left we had the dolphins to ourselves. She shared with us the various "activities" of pods and educated us to the point my niece is now entertaining a degree in Marine Biology. Seeing the dolphins like this in their natural environment was amazing experience of a lifetime. I highly recommend Captain Sheri as she is as authentic and organic as the environment she plays host to. read more

Wild About Dolphins dog charter was our favorite activity we did in Key West and we went jet skiing, snorkeling, Snuba-ing, shopping, Turtle Hospital. It was incredible and Captain Sheri goes over and above for her passengers-especially the four legged ones!! read more

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We had a great time in Key West, but this was easily the highlight. An easy five stars. Sheri is one of the original folks to provide such a tour and she has many friends/connections that help her get straight to the dolphins. Apparently they know her, as she plays Amazing Grace and other songs the dolphins know upon arrival on the scene. A pair swam beside/under our boat for maybe 20 minutes, with another "teenager" maybe 20 feet away. They were just hanging out enjoying the day. Her dog, Maya adds a lot of fun to the trip. She loves to swim out to greet the dolphins. Warning: She's super friendly, but if you're not a dog lover, Sheri can easily restrict her and she doesn't seem to mind it. This package is a great value, too. She provides, drinks, a heavy snack (we love hummus) and takes you to a couple of great places to snorkel after you meet the dolphins. After we returned, we spent a few hours poolside at the Harbour Marina Club - very nice, great lunch, poolside service...awesome and included with your (already very reasonable) cost! Another note: get good directions, we were confused and the gate didn't open for us until someone helped. read more

We visited key west this past August 2014. I found wild about dolphins on here and was very excited about doing this excursion! Let me tell you, this was by far the best experience that we had ( my husband and I) while we were in key west! Sheri is so down to earth and we learned so much from her. The dolphins were AMAZING!!!! Seriously, call her to schedule a day, you will not be disappointed! read more

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what a great adventure. sheri is a fantastic host & captain, and made friends with our shy dog. capn sheri took us to multiple locations until we found our dolphins (up close), then we still had time to do some snorkling above the corals. afterwords she turned us on to some great "hidden gems" in kw and up the keys. we recomend wild about dolphins to everyone! read more

We can't say enough great things about this day trip! Captain Sheri is a wonderful host, making sure you're comfortable throughout the entire trip. First off, her boat is very clean, well covered for those with fair skin like me, but also plenty of space to sunbathe as well if you're into that! The boat is plenty big enough for the small group (no more than 6) that come on the trip, which makes for an intimate and more enjoyable experience. She keeps you well hydrated with several drink options, and after snorkeling gives a great array of foods including fruit, veggies, pita, hummus, cheeses as a great afternoon snack. But of course, the best part: the dolphins! The water was great but we were initially having some trouble finding more than a couple dolphins. But no worries! Captain Sheri searched until we found a pod of at least 7 dolphins that danced around the boat as she played music. She also gives you a tour around Key West as well, pointing out fun facts along the way! It was an amazing time, and I cannot give you a strong enough recommendation for it! read more

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We absolutely love the Captain and her wonderful first mate (dog- Maya). Sheri is a dolphin whisperer and amazingly accommodating to weather, family of all ages, and animals. Highly highly recommend!! read more

Fantastic experience. Sheri was very knowledgeable about the dolphins and had no problem finding them. She respects their habitat and encourages the other outfitters in town to do the same. read more

Best time of our trip to the keys! My hubby and I had never seen dolphins before and he had never been snorkeling- but that's okay, Capt George fixed all that for us! AND he was SUPER patient (as we arrived 15 mins late due to a mistake on my part- sorry!) Even the towels, snorkel gear and fins were provided!! anyhow- my only suggestion- maybe add wine and sandwiches to the tour (but the snack were DEFINITELY filling!) My humble request =^_^= Everything was PERFECT! read more

Riding along with Captain Sheri is always the highlight of our trips to Key West. From the dolphin viewing, to snorkeling, and friendly accommodations on board it is truly a top notch experience. Captain Sheri is both knowledgeable and respectful of the local dolphin populations, which creates a beautiful experience. She can alter the itinerary to your needs and provide excellent snorkeling or a leisurely exploration of a beautiful sand bar. She has taken our family (including our huskies) out with her on private charters (which are very reasonably priced) and we have went out with her numerous times on regular trips. We never miss an opportunity to ride with Wild About Dolphins when we are in town. I highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants immerse themselves and learn about Key West's diverse marine environment! read more

This is the BEST experience you could hope for. Period. Captain George is extremely knowledgeable and the service is outstanding. We saw a large pod of wild dolphins - Captain George was diligent in finding them for us. Then the snorkeling was amazing - again the captain was super helpful (I'm a newbie). Healthy snacks were waiting for us, and then we had a fun ride back. The intimate experience is highly recommended. I will go again (and again and again)! read more

I'm lagging in writing this review but in Aug we took this tour! AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME was personal fun and loved the idea of busy a few people on the water for the afternoon. Toss group is second to none! !!!!! read more

I've been three times with Sherri and never have we been disappointed!!! We are headed for #4 times in ten years. You will see tons of dolphins, snorkel with the big fish and dive for the largest sand dollars you have ever seen!! read more

We had a family of 5 - 2 kids, 12 and 13, 2 adults and a senior. We knew to arrive 15-20 min. early. We were 45 minutes early. When we got to the Marina, it was immediately clear that something was amiss. It was evident on the face of the gal working at the Marina and she whispered to another guy there and so I just asked outright if there was a prob They both said they had not heard from George that day and were just a bit concerned since usually he checks in by then and that also his wife was due within a couple of weeks w/their 2nd child. So about 5 minutes later, we just call the Marina # to check. Sherri (who is in MI) answers and reiterates everything in our contract and says George should be there within 20 minutes. 20 minutes later and no George or phone call. 1:00 and no George or phone call. (Keep in mind, we are supposed to be here early and the boat should be leaving at 1). Our son is crabby and I am verbally discussing whether to stay or leave. My mom is verbally wondering how this affects the money situation. I am sort of smack talking about how he at least should have called us as he has our phone #. A guy who doesn't even work for the Co. pipes up and says, "I can't help but overhear and I know that George is usually on time and he is going through some personal stuff with his wife expecting a baby any day now and I think that you should cut him some slack." Huh??? He is late and I shouldn't be expecting to know? I turned around and said, "First impressions, ya know?" The guy was a jerk and made it WORSE not better. Hey, dude, I have delivered 2 babies myself and understand better than you EVER will! ALL I want is a phone call!! Where the heck are you? Another 5 min. at least and a guy walks in and goes to the now-gathered group of marine workers and they all talk in lowered voices for a minute. Then the guy heads over to us and says, "I'm George, I am your Capt. for the day and I just want to let you know that the waters are really choppy and we really debated about whether or not to go out today. I decided to drive out here and let you decide instead of calling you so that it could be your decision. I was driving out here and had scooter trouble, that is why I am late by the way.." No I am sorry, no reason as to why he hadn't called the marina and relayed that info., no real remorse at all. Plus he hadn't rushed over to his clients, he went to his buddies first knowing he was late!! We did decide to go out. George was great at finding us dolphins. Thus the 2 stars. He wasn't over-friendly but neither was he rude . In my opinion, he never made it up to us about not communicating and not being somewhat remorseful. The snorkeling was bad Saw about 7 variety of fish. I snorkeled Maui and it was a sheer delight. The water was choppy so swimming was tough. I kept telling George that the kids had never snorkeled before and thought he would walk them through it but he just said, "that's okay." Lunch was pita, tomato, cheese cubes, ginger snap cookies, chips, hummus and lettuce that tasted like George's unwashed hands!! He FINALLY offered beverages . My daughter came out of the water last and he never offered her anything. A party of 5 only had 4 beverages on the trip because he really never offered. I was thirsty the whole time. He was more than happy to take our money at the end I tipped him 20% because I am a nice person. I thought he should have been overjoyed with this but he was pretty blase. I wish I had only tipped 10%. The customer should be served especially for that kind of money. It was our splurge event of our vacation and it didn't live up to the reviews that I had read here on Yelp that others experienced. I say go elsewhere because in the end, all the boats communicate with each other as to where they are having luck finding the dolphins so you will see them if they are out that day no matter who you decide to go with. First impressions, ya know? Epilogue: No explanation or apology has ever been received. I am SO disgusted with the customer service provided by this team that I strongly suggest you seek service elsewhere. There is no advantage to going with this particular team. read more

Absolutely amazing! This trip was the highlight of our vacation! My boyfriend and I booked the afternoon dolphin tour and we were with one other couple. Captain Sheri was so friendly and knowledgeable. She answered all of our various questions not only about dolphins but about Key West in general! We saw a pod of dolphins and as soon as Captain Sheri played the music they came right up to the boat and looked at us and swam around us many times! It was the coolest thing I had ever seen. We even stopped to see a sea turtle! We made it to the snorkeling spot which was perfect! If we had any questions about what we saw she answered them and we saw so many sting rays and barracuda and tarpon! If you want to see dolphins in their natural habitat and truly learn to appreciate these beautiful animals you just book a trip with Captain Sheri! You will not be disappointed! read more

Definitely a 5-star trip! Captain Sheri is so knowledgable and tailors each trip to her clients. She only takes at most 6 people out on each trip so it really feels like personal service. Lots of beverages, a light yummy lunch, and everything you need for a day on a boat and snokeling is all provided. Best of all is her care and activism with dolphins. We saw plenty of them--it was an incredible day! read more

If you want a wonderful day on the water, a super friendly Captain and more dolphin than you can count, go out with Captain Sheri. I have been on several dolphin sighting trips and this was by far the best. The dolphin were jumping High out of the water almost like a show. Captain Sheri is the dolphin whisperer She plays music she is sure the dolphin can hear and she knows their names. And then, miracle of miracles we got to watch them mate. How cool is that.Great trip. Thanks Captain Sheri. Oh I forgot, we also snorkeled.. read more

We had a great time! Captain Shari is fun & informative & respects the dolphins. Her First Mate Maya "The Dog Who Swims With Dolphins" is fun to swim with too. We saw dolphins, sharks, rays, & turtles. I really enjoyed the small group experience. I also appreciated her honesty regarding expectations for our wildlife encounter. read more

the most fun we had all weekend! capt. sheri is such a treat. we saw dolphins, we snorkeled for sea shells, we saw conch shells and sting rays, we saw amazing coral, tons of cool fish. we hung out with her awesome golden retriever. sheri made us lunch and we took a mini tour of key west. this was a great way to spend the day! read more