it was one of the best local excursions I've experienced. Captain Aldo and his first mate, Damaris…read morewere adorable and so hospitable. Captain Aldo was quite knowledgeable about the area, making sure that we were able to capture pictures of dolphins which were incredible. We also saw sand dollars and a school of sting rays. We beached on the island of Cayo Costa where we relaxed, had our lunch, and went swimming in beautiful calm waters. We couldn't ask for a better day out in the Gulf. Looking forward to experiencing this adventure again! Highly recommended!

Coastal Friends Boat Tours was an absolute highlight of our visit to south west Florida…read more My wife and our friends decided to take a sunset tour on Sunday. The boat was spacious and comfortable, very stable even amid the small swell and wakes of other boats (my wife has gotten seasick in the past, but had absolutely no problem with this trip due to the stability of the boat and the skill of Aldo the Captain/pilot). We enjoyed seeing Dolphins and Pelicans, and even a ray just after sunset.The sunset was amazing and memorable, but not the best part of our tour. What was the best part? Being hosted by the owner and captain Aldo, and his first mate (wife] Demaris. They are happy and friendly, and very skilled at operating their boat. But more than that, they are excellent hosts. We had a lot of laughs, and a very enjoyable afternoon. The opportunity to meet Aldo and Demaris, and enjoy their hospitality shouldn't be missed. You'll be glad you chose this company for your boat tour! TLDR; Relaxing and fun way to spend the afternoon. Aldo and Demaris are great people, enjoyable to be around and skilled in their business I highly recommend them as hosts and tour guides!

I would highly recommend Captain Jeff and His wife Linda. They have a beautiful boat with inside…read morebathroom and plenty seating in front or covered in back. They will take you where ever you want. Go to beaches only accessible by boat, restaurants or just drive around and enjoy the scenery. Bonus is if you get to see dolphins as we did. It was a amazing time.

By far the best experience we've ever had visiting Florida! You will not be disappointed. After…read morespending numerous days on the beach with my daughter I thought it would be fun to do something a little different and look for shells/ snorkel on a low traffic beach. They knew just the perfect spot!! We saw dolphins along the way, found amazing shells, and got to see a different side of the ocean and the wildlife. Not to mention Jeff and Linda were so fun to be around. You didn't feel like you were boating with strangers but more so boating with friends or family. I would highly recommend!!

What a great dolphin cruise! The captain and first mate are awesome! They were extremely…read moreinformative, kind and funny! Highly recommend! Lots of cool dolphin facts! We saw birds, dolphins and a shark.

We had such an amazing experience with Banana Bay tour and highly recommend it to anyone visiting…read morewith kids! We did the dolphin ecological tour with our two toddlers and the team truly went above and beyond to make it special for them. They had little sand baskets ready, let the kids drive the boat, and made them feel so included and excited the entire time. We were lucky enough to see dolphins AND manatees, which was such a cool experience for all of us. Beyond that, everyone was so welcoming, kind, and knowledgeable. You can tell they genuinely care about creating a memorable experience while teaching about the local environment and wildlife. Special shout out to Annie, JR and Dennis for being so amazing! Thanks again!

The staff was incredibly kind and helpful, making our day on the water extra special by…read morerecommending beautiful beaches, pointing out where to spot dolphins, and suggesting a delicious place for lunch. The boat was spotless and performed perfectly all day. We made wonderful memories that we'll cherish and we will definitely be back!

We were visiting in Cape Coral for a week and thought it would be fun to rent a pontoon boat for a…read moreday. We found a few boat rental places but Cape Coral Boat Rentals was the only place that allows one day or half day rentals. My son called and spoke with Doug and found out our options and requirements. My son had his boaters license from Michigan, but decided to get certified online from Florida, plus it was a refresher for him. Once we arrived the boat was in the water and ready for us to go. My son went inside the store and filled out paperwork and was given all the relevant information from Doug. He said Doug was very thorough and let him know about the shallow areas and what to watch out for. We had a great half day on the boat and Doug was waiting at the dock when we came back. Everything went smooth and we felt very welcome and safe. Thank you Doug for a wonderful experience.

Booking My High Tide was 100% the right call during my trip to Florida. My wife and I along with…read moresome other couples decided to go on a trip to Fort Myers and wanted book a charter for a fun afternoon on the water. I could not be happier about my experience with My High Tide! First off booking the Yacht was incredibly easy. I was able to quickly book online which was easy to do. I did have a few questions and called them directly and they answered right away and were very helpful. They had a few great options to choose from but with the size of our group we decided to go with the Azimut 72. IT IS GORGEOUS! The observation deck up top gives you amazing views of the water. The stern has so much room to relax and is incredibly luxurious. My wife loved the front of the vessel where she could get some sun and just relax. This yacht seemed brand new and was awesome. What made the experience over the top was the staff on board. Captain Joe was incredibly knowledgeable and professional. No doubt in my mind that he knew exactly what he was doing the whole time. We also had Wayne on the boat who was the First Mate. He was great and always willing to answer all the questions we had. You could tell that both of these gentleman loved what they did and took care of all the guests. These two made the experience unforgettable! Everyone is already wondering when we are going to go back to Florida and a lot of that is because of the 5 Star experience we had with My Tide Luxury Charters!

I was in town visiting with some family and we have always wanted to take a charter out, so we…read morefinally made it happen. it was a little windy but we decided to go for it and no regrets with My High Tide. We went for a half day ride on the Sea Ray 280. The boat was clean and comfortably sat 10 of us. Captain Wayne was great, I was a little nervous it'd be too choppy but he assured me with his seasoned spirit. This will be a day to remember!!! I think we may try to make a tradition out of this.

Capt John is the BEST!!! Ok, I might be biased because he's my husband...hahaha!…read more Seriously though, he's a family guy that loves kids! Especially his 5 grandchildren!! He's ptetty funny, too!!! If you're looking for a safe, personal, and unforgettable experience in the best beaches/waters in SW FL, this is the way to go!!! Whatever you decide, ENJOY!!!

Captain John was a lot of fun and had a great sense of humor. He was knowledgeable of the area and…read morethe impact the hurricanes had on the environment and towns. The boat was comfortable and gave us total views of the area. He provided a cooler for all of drinks which made for a great party on the boat! We all had a great time and made a great memory. Thank you Captain John!!

Amazing tour with Captain Paul and his wonderful wife! The water and weather was perfect, as was…read moreour tour. We collected SO MANY shells and sand dollars on Cayo Costa. We also saw so many birds -- a birder's dream! He also took us to North Captiva Island Club. And not just once but twice, we saw dolphins as we were heading out to sea and then again towards the end of the day when dolphins jumped our wake as we headed to Sanibel lighthouse. Honestly, couldn't have asked for more! Highly recommend Captain Paul of Cape Captains!

Captain Paul is amazing! Took my girlfriend and our friends on a boat tour and it was sooo fun!…read morePaul took us island hopping! We went to a beautiful island with a legendary restaurant called "Cabbage Key" (the food and vibes were amazing!!!) Loved the ambiance and tropics! We also went shelling on another secluded island! Got a few souvenirs. And the best part was when we saw dolphins, Paul knew how to maneuver the boat so the dolphins started jumping and swimming in our boats wake. 4-5 dolphins were literally jumping in the wake behind the boat 2 feet from us!!! It was a story to tell !!! Thanks Paul !!! We would definitely do it again !!! Paul is super nice, fun, and he truly cares about his guests !!!

Captain Joey is fantastic! He took myself, husband and son out for a 1/2 day adventure, and we had…read moreso much fun, and created so many memories! Captain Joey is extremely patient, baited all hooks, and happy to take pictures, worked very hard to make sure everyone caught something! He was great! Highly recommend!

Joey is a super great guy and as easy going as they come my husband and dad had an amazing time:)…read more10 out of 10 highly recommend!