This was absolutely the best, our Guide John was so amazing!! They lady that helped me book this(…read moreI'm so sorry I don't remember her name) She was so awesome helping and walking me thru everything , we started just booking a tour and ended up not having enough for a reg boat so we did a private tour. OMG I couldn't have ben happier that it worked out that way. It was my sister in-laws birthday, she loves hunting shells and we found so many amazing shells in the island. John made sure we seen plenty of Manatees and Dolphins. I can not wait to do this again, I highly recommend!! 10/10 for sure! Also Don't forget John was the absolute best!! Thank you for making our girls trip one for the books!!!

My Mom and I took Island Boat Adventures' Egmont Key tour on a Saturday, and it was one of the…read morehighlights of our trip! From start to finish, Captain John and First Mate Jennifer were outstanding hosts. They made everyone feel welcome and ensured passengers boarded and exited the boat safely at every stop. The tour included two stops at beautiful Egmont Key. First, we had the opportunity to snorkel and swim in the crystal-clear, warm Gulf waters. The snorkeling was fantastic, and it's easy to see why this area is known for its abundant marine life. Our second stop gave us time to explore the island's pristine beaches, nature trails, and fascinating history. Egmont Key is a true gem of the Tampa Bay area, with stunning scenery and plenty to discover. Throughout the trip, Captain John and Jennifer shared interesting facts about the island, local wildlife, and the surrounding waters. They went above and beyond to make sure we had memorable wildlife encounters. On the ride back, they helped us spot several dolphins, and we were incredibly lucky to see three manatees! Captain John carefully maneuvered the boat to a respectful and safe distance, allowing us to enjoy the rare experience of observing these gentle animals in their natural habitat. What impressed me most was the crew's professionalism, knowledge, and genuine passion for showing guests the beauty of the Gulf Coast. After more than 15 years of leading tours to Egmont Key, they clearly know how to create a fun, safe, and unforgettable adventure. I highly recommend Island Boat Adventures to anyone looking for a memorable day on the water. We can't wait to come back and do it again!

This was a bucket list experience for us! The team was so accommodating. The weather wasnt…read morecooperating with us so we had to reschedule and I am so glad we did, this was so much fun! Great customer service all around!

Fantastic and fun! Colby and Chaz were great. Perfect activity for our annual girl's birthday…read moreouting!

You would think kayaking at night would not be ideal but with a clear boats and clear water with…read morebright lights it's a fun time! My cousin and I enjoyed ourselves going through the canals of the treasure island/madeira area. Jason, our guide, and his dog Chewy, were the best company. He talked a bit about the area and some good stories about chewy. The trip was a whole vibe with the lights, a drink in my hand, and music playing. The night we went out was perfect too! Not too hot and not too cold and with little to no wind. I was in the front chilling, paddling at times to help but I think my cousin who was in the back did most of the hard work paddling. Thanks Paige!! We went all the way through the canals that we eventually got to see John's pass. On the way back we saw tiny fish swimming under the boat. During the warmer months, Jason was saying you do get to see more than the tiny fish. I'll definitely be doing this again when I come down with my friends.

Got this kayak on a Groupon, and the location can appear a little sketch as it is in Treasure…read moreIsland area with remaining Hurricane damage (2025). They do boat trips and also rent other boats. They appear for the boat trips as Suncoast Sailing, it is the same place. The shop located attached to a Waffle house with parking in the back. Interior is a small liquor and fishing store with some tourist items. Staff friendly and the dog was especially friendly to all, except coconuts. There was a larger decent restroom to change, no showers. We had a clear tandem kayak that we got for four hours and they set us up in the back past the parking lot into a canal. They should us a map on how to navigate to Boca Ciega Bay, which is down the canal under two low bridges. We visited the tunnel of mangroves at Eleanor's Island, Little Bird Key Rookery, up to War Veteran's Memorial Park and St. John's Pass Sand Bar. We saw lots of wild life, it was a long paddle out and back. Even saw a manatee. Great time, however we really did not like the clear kayak. It felt very unstable and you have to check your equipment because they almost gave us a cracked paddle before I noticed, and they were nice about switching out. Also the clear kayak needed a float front and back but the back was missing the float, just in case. We did get life preservers which you have to have, but don't have to wear. TAKE A BUCKET to help clean the area, and get a free beer or other drink. I didn't notice until we got back, but cleaning up the water and shoreline is our thing. And we could've got a drink this time. It was good, and sounds like boat trips are the main draw. I liked it but I wish it was closer to the bay for kayaking because we took almost half hour both traveling to and from the bay, but then the canal is where we saw the manatee. So Good trip. I would not do a second time, but first time was worth it.

The best boat rental business in town! The entire team was very sweet to our family today and we…read morewould be happy to return. The deck boat was a blast for our family of 8. Thanks!

Fun place to rent things for the beach and the water. We rented 4 beach bike and ride up and down…read morethe beach which is right across from the street. It was super reasonable, $15 for 2 beach bike for an hour. The owner was super friendly and easy to deal with. They also rent scooter, kayaks, and boats. It right on the Intercostal waterway so having boat rentals are awesome.

If you want to relax, disconnect and enjoy your family this is the tour for you! Captain Clay was…read moreextremely knowledgeable of the area and his love for his surroundings is evident. We did some shelling, snorkeling and chilling on the boat. Our family of 5 including 3 teenagers had a really great time and will definitely do this again when we are in the area!

Excellent sunset cruise! Beautiful sunset to witness with the best tour guides. Both were so…read moreinvested in finding the dolphins and they searched until they found them. Emily was so informative on all the different birds and wildlife. I would book it again in a heartbeat!!!

My daughter, her best friend and I did the water tubing with Allen's Aquatic Adventures. Allen was…read moresuper friendly and personable on our trip! We did the two-hour option and we could have definitely kept going. Allen even took time out to teach the girls about waterboarding. The girls had a really fun time and said they would definitely do it again!

Capt Allen never disappoints! We've been out with him a couple of times. We had a great sunset…read morecruise and the dolphins did some serious dolphin-ing, playing right behind our boat in the wake. What a fun evening! Bring jackets as it gets a little chilly out on the water this time of year. (Waiting for my friends to send me the awesome dolphin photos they took)

We had a great time on the adventure cruise. We first went to an island for swimming, shelling, and…read moreexploring some historical sights. From there we went snorkeling which was so relaxing. The folks running the tour were accommodating and friendly. Would definitely recommend this tour to break up a beach vacation!

This cruise was not good. First, they advertised a 4 hour snorkeling experience. I understand that…read moretravel time will be included, but it made no sense that it took ~45 mins to get to the spot going there, and over 1 hour to get back. The return trip was so slow. We were baking under the sun. (This felt like it was done on purpose so that they could kill time so we would return at the 4 hour mark). They don't even offer free water for us to drink. Instead they charge something that should be provided since we will be without access to water for 4 hours. It's a shame that they would deprive people for that long without water knowing well enough that they will be in the sun for that long!!! That's not right at all. The first stop was to Seashell Island and wasted ~1 hour of our time. It was nice to see, but it was not what I expected to happen on a snorkeling trip. So let's do the math: we had a total of ~1 hour 45 mins of travel, plus ~ 1 hour on an island that you could see only a bit of since it's large and you couldn't possibly see it all. That is a total of ~2 hours and 45 mins. Now how much time is left for snorkeling?? About 1 hour and 15 mins for snorkeling. But it wasn't even that much. We probably spent about 50 mins snorkeling on this human made ruins (they called it ruins) that is covered in moss and contains about 50 tiny fish and a lot of seaweed that will make you itch. I guess they charge per fish you see. I also found it odd that they had life jackets but didn't recommend us to have them on while snorkeling. In the event of an emergency I wouldn't trust the two captains to assist in a timely manner. Instead, they recommended we take a pool noodle along with you to snorkel. The captains were not even charismatic or gave us any talking points. There was an attempt at spotting dolphins, but that failed--probably not their fault, but was annoying because they were sailing so slowly under the hot sun. Also one captain had a beautiful accent, but I couldn't comprehend anything he was saying (the sound system was probably to blame). Sooooo to sum it all up: DON'T GO HERE. Save your money. I write this review with the intention that others think hard before they choose to go here not because I like saying bad things about a place. Thanks for reading!

Best charter cap around. He's friendly, good personality, and will take you to THE best spots in…read morethe area. Great boat w plenty of seating, tunes, coolers, lily pad, sup boards...what more could ya want??

Mike was the best! We had such a great time kayaking, saw dolphins up close, roseate spoonbills and…read moreherons. So much beautiful nature, great location and awesome service. Thank you!