Longboat Bay Charters / Captain Casey did a great job of showing us (wife and 2 boys) around…read moreLongboat / Anna Maria from the bay side. Very knowledgeable about the area and even managed to get dolphins in our wake. We really enjoyed it. Would highly recommend for private charter.

Highly recommend using Capt Casey for your charter. Very knowledgeable about the waters. Had a…read moregreat day!

Great day out with Captain Gregg. Knowledgeable, personable and patient with rookies.read more

Captain Gregg took us out fishing around Sarasota. For my sons' first fishing trip it was a hit and…read morethey can't wait to go fishing again!

Chris fit right in with our group of laid back new comers to salt water fishing…read more Our group of 6 was set to go out 10 miles offshore, but the weather was bad and Chris advised that we could go, but no one would have fun with that much pitching up and down. We still had a great time in Sarasota Bay. The group caught about 10 fish per person (catch and release.) I knocked my beer overboard and he had everyone pull their lines up, repositioned the boat, and we picked the can out of the water lest it harm or pollute. That was classy. His boat was decked out with good fish finding equipment. As soon as he saw we were out of a sweet spot, he repositioned the boat and put us back on the fish. We cruised up to Dolphins hunting. At his low prices, and with his boat (fast and decked out) you're insane not to try him. Admittedly, he doesn't have a cabin cruiser type boat, but the point is to fish the waters, not crunch Cheetos in the air conditioning. When you have to pee, just pee off the back (sorry girls - actually, Chris would probably let girls pee off the back of the boat.) We didn't keep any fish, but the processing station back at the dock looked clean and I think Chris would process it for you, or the bait shop would... unsure. Ignore all of the above, and just have fun talking with him...

Super nice guy! Captain Chris is friendly, helpful and a pleasure to go out with. The first spot he…read moretook us to we instantly started pulling fish out of the water. While in retrospect I would have preferred paying a little bit extra for the deep sea fishing option, we all still had a blast fishing the the bay area and caught some fun fish in the process. The one caveat I'll mention is that Chris is a smoker. If cigarette smoke bothers you excessively, I'd say perhaps consider going elsewhere (and definitely asking the captain of any vessel you intend to charter if they're smokers, too). Also, you should probably pop a Dramamine before going out. Since its a smaller boat (27' or so), those waves can play a number on you. 12 hours later, and I still feel like I'm rocking back and forth...

This is our second year with Captain Kim's tours and we toured with the Captain, herself…read more It was very windy and choppy, but we saw a ton of dolphins and she scooped up plenty of critters for us to examine. We went to a sand bar and scooped up live sand dollars (carefully) and a huge whelk and whelk eggs. It was a very different tour than last year, but she was so adaptable and obviously knows the area/ is incredibly knowledgeable about the bay, the homes along the water, and all the animals within. We'll be back with her next year!!!

We had SO much fun on our combination tour with Connie! She was great! We found so many cool shells…read moreand creatures! We caught crabs and starfish and did get to see some dolphins. It was a wonderful day! We went at 930 so it wasn't hot and we were able to have the whole afternoon for other activities. Definitely check this out. Our kids, 10 and 3 loved it!

April 21st booked a trip with Captain Shawn for my second time. I know of no other captain that…read moreworks so hard to insure a successful trip. We caught red fish, snook and a limit of trout,. If you want a great fishing trip in the Bradenton Sarasota area, I high recommend Capt Shawn Randy Kincaid

My husband and I were looking for a last minute charter boat to take us fishing. We were very lucky…read moreto find Captain Shawn! Our first impression was he was very professional and knows what he is doing when it comes to fishing. He took us fishing for 3/4 days with his clean and spacious fishing boat. We caught lots of snook, trout, and snapper. You can tell he has many years of experience and takes pride in letting his clients have the best experience by watching us cast our lines meticulously. His equipment were first class and the boat was very stable. The weather was not so promising that day but he made sure were safe. Luckily, we were able to get back into land without getting rained on. I want to highlight that he did not try to catch a fish himself that day because he focuses on his clients and coaches them how to be successful. If you're looking for someone who takes fishing seriously and maybe acquire some fishing skills from someone with many years of experience, Captain Shen is the guy you're looking for. We can't wait to be back!

I was in need of some serious Vitamin Sea to survive the Yule tide whatever, so I escaped to…read moreFlorida for Christmas. On Christmas Day, I headed to Bradenton Beach Pier, basking in the sunshine and breathing in that salty air. The best part was there was hardly any crowds. So parking was easy, stress was nonexistent, and peace and tranquillity were the vibes. The real locals were out in full force, the egrets, and other local birds were checking out the people strolling the pier or fishing. Not much was open because it was Christmas, I'm not added to the charm. It felt peaceful, unhurried, and exactly how I wanted my holiday to be. Spending Christmas here during the off-season was a five star reminder that sometimes quiet is the best gift.

In 1921, the Cortez Bridge was constructed, connecting the Village of Cortez to what was formerly…read morecalled Cortez Beach on Anna Maria Island. It was a somewhat shoddy wooden bridge that allowed the original Ford Model T to drive to and from the island. Prior to this, the only method of reaching the island was via boat, and Cortez Beach later became known as Bradenton Beach. A drawbridge was opened in 1967 which ended the use of the wooden Cortez Bridge. The side of the bridge in Cortez Village was removed, while the side in Bradenton Beach remained and was later transformed into the beautiful Bradenton beach pier you see today. This is a place that you can relax, see birds and marine life, boats, great sunrises, clear water, fish and just enjoy "Old Florida." Benches, swings, modern restrooms available with restaurants and shopping near by. Parking is very difficult to find so you might have to park at the beach and walk here during peak times.

We had such a Great day with Captain Chuck and FirstMate! Kept us with fresh bait and on top of the…read morefish!!! Will definitely go fishing with this crew again!!!

If I could give NO stars I would! THIS IS A FRAUD! They took my money, confirmed the trip and then…read morenever showed up. Found out that the boat hasn't left the dock for months! Then they had the nerve to send me a "Thanks for spending the day with us" email. WHAT A JOKE. DO NOT BOOK!

We had an awesome day in the water with our captain, Mike. He was very friendly, knowledgable, and…read moremade our trip very enjoyable. We had a group of 4, all fishing and most importantly all catching fish. We caught a variety of fish, some keepers (trout and flounder) and some that we had to throw back. We ended up with 4 keepers that we had Captain Mike fillet and package for us to take home. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great time out in the water. Definitely worth the price.

We went out with Captain Mike today! We had a great time. My kids do not have a lot of fishing…read moreexperience and Mike was super hands on, super patient and just a nice guy! I have no hesitation giving him a five star rating. He has an amazing passion for fishing and that certainly shined through to us today. Thanks for a great morning!

Truly the best day of our vacation!! The BBQ was fantastic and the conversation with Captain Bruce…read morewas even better. We felt as if we were family the whole trip and we already want to schedule another day with Captain Bruce. Highly highly recommend!

Unwind Charters is a custom unique experience. Bruce is a one of a kind captain. Wish there were…read moremore men like him in the world. Extremely knowledgeable about the area and experienced on the water. Our family of 6 had a blast snorkeling and searching for sand dollars! Thank you for the everything especially the BBQ!