Made a reservation several months in advance for a 4 hour trolling trip with 2 kids and 4…read moreadults.The Captain was very responsive and communicated well and was accommodating. Upon arrival he said he had the reservation written down for 4 and the boat was small with no shade. Couldn't fit 6 plus crew. The larger boat had hydronic issues and wasn't sure if he could get it running. Didn't look all that sea worthy either. The only thing I wanted to do on my yearly trip to Mexico Beach was fish. I was crushed... 2 stars for good communication only. Preventive maintenance for their boat did not appear to be a priority. Will not reserve again.

I drove 6 hours from Orlando to go on a pre-booked, prepaid charter with Captain Tom at 8 am with…read moremy elderly father and friends. We showed up to find no one at the boat. We were finally able to get ahold of Tom on the phone ten minutes later to get "uh, I'll get back to you". Twenty minutes later (we're now half an hour past the scheduled start of this trip) we get a call back that he isn't coming with a variety of excuses as to why. We were all really looking forward to this and are really disappointed that Tom couldn't be bothered to show up for the charter we paid him for. There are plenty of fishing charters in this area to choose from. Don't use this one.

Awesome Fishing Charter. Highly recommend!!! Came down for a family beach trip. Captain Chip was…read moreable to fit us in for a small fishing excursion. He new exactly were the fish were and we caught 3x the fish we initially expected. Curtis was very knowledge and quite entertaining. He is our go to whenever we visit Mexico Beach.

Captain Chip Blackburn and his first mate Curtis are absolutely the best in the area, they both…read moregrew up and live in Mexico Beach and they both fish and SCUBA dive recreationally. They know the fishing in this area and will put you on the fish red Snapper, King Mackeral, Spanish Mackeral, Triggerfish, Mangrove Snapper, Lane Snapper, Vermillion Snapper. grouper and amberjack are ALL ABUNDANT both inshore and offshore in this area. If you want to keep and eat your fish be sure you check the season as The government has gone way overbaord on season and limits you practically have to have a lawyer with internet access on board to keep up with changes. That said Captain Chip knows the seasons and limits so if thats a concern call ahead. The pricing is very reasonable from 4 hrs to 2 day charters. I recommend 6 to 12 hrs for bottom fish (grouper, snapper, Amberjack) that gives you time to get to the fishing grounds and have plenty of time to limit out

Absolutely the best charter experience I have EVER had the pleasure of booking. Captain Tim was…read moreprepared the minute we arrived and had a game plan for anything that happened. If water was rough, he had a plan B. If nothing biting at first location, he had other sites already chosen. If one bait did not seem to be productive, he had 2-3 other choices. He sincerely wanted you to CATCH fish. We were not very experienced at saltwater fishing, but he was very patient and very willing to teach. We will definitely book with Captain Tim and Bali Hai Charters again.

My family and I had a great time out in July with Captain Tim. We did a half day out looking for…read moreshells and marine life. Captain Tim knows the waters and area very well. The trip was easy to set up through their web site and the dock we set out from was easy to find in Port St. Joe. Overall it was our kids favorite part of the trip. Thank you Bali Hai and Captain Tim for a memorable day. HIGHLY recommend for any family looking for a great summer vacation excursion. Well be back next year.

My family visited Mexico Beach in May 2024 to celebrate our oldest graduating HS. We found Maritime…read moreExpeditions via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094783637187) and instantly knew we were in good hands. Alex spent a considerable amount of time answering our many, many, many questions before, during, and even after our SCUBA adventure. He was a wealth of knowledge about not only SCUBA, but also the local area. I can honestly say our trip to Mexico Beach was so amazing in large part because of Alex and his recommendations. I am not the most comfortable in water, but trusted Alex and his Divemaster Rick, their equipment, and instruction. I truly believed I was in good hands and never questioned my safety. Despite all the logic I tried to apply to the situation I struggled to get comfortable breathing under water. Despite my mental hang-ups Alex and Rick were always patient, considerate, and offered tips/tricks to help me be successful at SCUBA diving. I never once felt pushed or was made to feel badly about the situation. They calmly helped me in any way they could, Rick and I even breaking off from the main group to work with me directly. They truly cared that we had a good SCUBA experience. My suggestions for a potential student: If you have a mustache and think you might have some mental hang-ups SCUBA diving, shave it at least ~1/4-3/8" down from the bottom of your nose. This will prevent water from seeping into your mask and making you feel like you are drowning (even though you are not). After doing so, I had almost 0 issues snorkeling a couple of days later. I will try SCUBA again and will be shaving the top part of my mustache before going. If your family is going to join you on the adventure to the jetty/springs, etc but not diving; it's doable, but I would not recommend it. My wife is very self sufficient, but there was some added stress on me to make sure we got all the things to the beach and setup so they could also enjoy their day. It didn't contribute to my metal hang-ups, but certainly did add a bit of unnecessary stress/rush. You'll have enough to focus on and learn, don't add more to your plate. Lastly, absolutely use Maritime Expeditions of the Forgotten Coast on your next water adventure. We will be back to Mexico Beach and we will be a return customer of MRFC.

Truly an amazing experience! Me and my family had a great time, some of us dived and me and my…read moredaughter snorkeled. Alex provided us with all the equipment and more, unforgettable memories. Will be back for more! His highly trained and experienced, made us feel very safe. Alex is not only a great diver and host but he got a smile and personality that brightens your day.

Great company, very sweet and accommodating family. We've used them twice - once last year during…read moreoff season and this year doing peak season. Very easy loading and drop off + pick up. They also started doing customized shirts, hats and koozies!

What a great adventure! Loved our canoe trip! Great value and friendly service from a family owned…read morebusiness

I took my 14-year-old son and his friend here. We did the 1 hr rental with three single kayaks…read more *We could have probably done two hours easily and gotten to see more of the deeper lake side & not be rushed to get back. Getting to go to the inlet side where the lake water met the ocean (& it was SO clear) was really fun, too. I recommend going at 9 o'clock when things are cooler & you might get to see more birds. Courtney and Katie provided excellent customer service. Note- The kayaks we had did not have a waterproof compartment. I double Ziploc bagged my cell phone. (I was able to get some great photos since the water was smooth & I was comfortable getting the phone out.) You might want to bring along one of those waterproof containers that you can bungee on to the boats storage cords, if you have one, though to be safer!

We had a great time kayaking! Easy to rent the equipment and everything was in great shape. We…read morepaddled out to where the lake meets the gulf, gorgeous day to be on the water. Rental stand takes cash or credit which was helpful. We will definitely go again.

We were in town on vacation and found Papa Joes online. We decided to make the drive and check it…read moreout before we headed home and we were very glad we did! I will have to say that I have played at a lot of pickleball courts but this was one of my absolute favorite spots. You can tell the staff/ owners take pride in their courts and facilities. It was a fun atmosphere, clean, really cool location and the courts were really nice! They had tables with umbrellas to sit at on the sides of the court to relax during matches with some great music playing! $5 per person to play here is absolute no brainer! This place is a 5 star pickleball destination!

Not typically bar food on the beach from a food truck. I had a garden salad and added shrimp. Wow…read more The grilled shrimp was wonderful. The salad was fresh. The shrimp by itself was worth the price. Afterwards we played pickle ball and smoked cigars on the beach. Service was friendly. Happy