Fantastic Charters

(37 reviews)

Another excellent experience on the FinChaser with Captain Ryan and 1st Mate Hunter. My 2nd trip…read moreand both times excellent catch results. If you want to catch decent sized fish instead of floating all day on a party boat catching little guys spend the money.

Awesome day of fishing with Captain Hunter and Andrew. They are amazing guides, gave us lots of…read morefishing option and had a great day out on the water. Can't wait to go back and highly recommend them for a charter when you are in the Keys!

Miss Chief Charters

(18 reviews)

Dan and Richie were fantastic hosts and guides. We had a lot of fun and caught great snapper and…read moretriggerfish for dinner. They recommended a great local spot to have the fish cooked up for us that night and it was delicious!

Did a 3/4 day with them. Was an amazing day. Salt and crew were fanatic and put us on the fish…read more We will be back for sure and highly recommend them.

Sailors Choice

3.9

(65 reviews)

Horrible! You literally get 1.5 hours of actual fishing if so, they only go 20 something feet deep…read more Spent almost $800 on a group of people and caught 2 small fish. They take longer to get to the fishing site than fishing itself there. What a waste of money, very disappointed. All they say at the end is sorry it was a bad day.

The crew was exceptionally friendly and helpful. They seemed to be stretched a little thin for the…read morenumber of people fishing and only 2 deckhands. We didn't catch much, but that isn't the fault of the crew. I'd totally try them again.

South Florida Fishing LLC

We had an amazing day. Captain Elmo is very pleasant and professional. The mate, Jessica was…read more Positive and extremely knowledgeable. We were a three generation family and everyone had a great experience. We went out fishing for Snapper and got lucky and landed a 55" king Mackerel. We credit Elmo and Jessica for landing the fish. The fish Took all of the line on the spool and Captain Elmo was calm, cool and collected and was able to tire the fish. Once he was able to start reeling it in, he handed the rod back and we brought the fish to the boat. Jessica was able to Gaff the beast on the first attempt, which is not easy. We will definitely Go fishing again with them.

My 11 year old son and I discovered captain Elmo after our pre-scheduled charter bailed on us. So…read moreglad he did! Captain Elmo was professional, honest (said the fishing was in a bit of a transition phase which was accurate) and worked hard to get us on fish. We ended the day with 9 species checked off the bucket list and a cooler full of memories. I highly recommend this outfit if you're looking for love in the form of pelagic saltwater beasts and want to tear up your arms good. You will need a lot of ice / for all the fish you catch and your sore muscles.

Ankle Deep Adventures

(12 reviews)

Captain Jeremy put us right on fish all day long. We had the best time reeling in Jack Crevalle,…read moreSnook and lots of Specked Trout. Not only is he a super nice guy, he was really patient when we'd lose bait...lol. Catching Walleye is a little different than Snook! Anyway, if you want a great experience catching fish- book with Jeremy! Captain Jeremy will take you to them. All you have to do is catch 'em! Some highlights of our day.

I went out for a solo fishing trip with captain jeremy while on vacation with my family. We were…read moreable to successfully cast net some mullet and then tried for some tarpon that were lurking nearby. We ended up venturing all over the bays and ended up finding a few pods of snook. Jeremy was fun to fish with and was also very knowledgable of the local area. We didn't catch a ton of fish as i think things were still blown out from hurricane ian a few days before but jeremy was intent on finding the fish. We even extended the trip a few hours.

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

4.1

(536 reviews)

We visited here Monday Februrary 1, 2026. Located at mile marker 102.5 Key Largo near the northern…read moreend of the Florida Keys (mile marker 0 is on Key West). This is a multi-use Florida State Park. There is a visitor center w/ a 30,000 gallon aquarium & other educational resources. The park has a concession stand, general store (picnic, watersports, ice, etc), restrooms, dive shop, a swim beach, snorkeling tours & rentals, scuba tours, kayaking & rentals, paddleboarding & canoe rentals, & glass bottom boat tours. Also short hikes. Handicap/wheelchair access is available on tours. Open everyday 8am-sunset, visitor center & concessions 8am-5pm. Lots to do here for a family day adventure. Thank you to the staff. Nick & Liz, Albany, NY, USA

Admission fee $4.50 ea, things to do for free - picnic, swim in the lagoon and walk on the nature…read moretrails. There is canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals in the park next to the public restroom. Double kayak for $55/4hours. It's fun to kayak in the mangrove jungle with clear water. We saw lot of fish while kayaking. There are two kayak routes, each about 1.5 to 2 hours, we were given the laminated map and kayak follow the route. remember to wear hat and bring water, as some of the routes are pretty hot.

Gulfstream Party Fishing Boat

3.1

(35 reviews)

I use to go fishing with them excellent people good fishing use to go with my son and sometimes…read morewith friends never came back empty handed capt was great an friendly all around great glad to see them back god bless

My family had a great time on the gulfstream. The mates were hustling the entire time fixing lines…read moreand marking fish. They did a great job. I caught a big grouper too!

Key Largo Beach Boat Rental & Service

3.0

Jessie was fantastic he reminded me of the islands. This was our first trip down to scope out our…read morevacation home. I don't think your gonna get a better boat deal out there. It was none of this gotta pass a test swear on a stack of manowar jelly fishes. The little one was tired out of you do all day plan your day accordingly maximize your time all day boat rentals. He rents fishing rods and boats as well as kayaks. Convenient location just have to look for him or you will miss him.

Truly a hidden gem. The drive here, & the surrounding area is beautiful…read more I appreciated the hospitality from the staff here. They were polite, helpful, & made sure everyone had what they needed, & were good. The prices are affordable, & well worth it.

Captain Easy Charters

Just wanna catch nice fish cap... And yea we did, again!…read moreSecond time out with Bruce, great guy, professional, works hard to get you that memorable day, He can fish!

Captain Bruce and his son took us out for a 1/2 day trip and we had a great time! We caught lots…read moreof fish including sharks and tarpon. The following night we went on a shark and tarpon evening trip and caught more! I highly recommend Captain Bruce. We will definitely be back!

Just Ducky Charters

We had a great day fishing and snorkelling with Kevin. Excellent Captain and a day that will remain…read morea fantastic memory for myself and the family for years to come. Lots of fish and fun!

Fun time with Kevin fishing, he's very knowledgeable and I always enjoy spending a day fishing with…read morehim

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

4.1

(536 reviews)

We visited here Monday Februrary 1, 2026. Located at mile marker 102.5 Key Largo near the northern…read moreend of the Florida Keys (mile marker 0 is on Key West). This is a multi-use Florida State Park. There is a visitor center w/ a 30,000 gallon aquarium & other educational resources. The park has a concession stand, general store (picnic, watersports, ice, etc), restrooms, dive shop, a swim beach, snorkeling tours & rentals, scuba tours, kayaking & rentals, paddleboarding & canoe rentals, & glass bottom boat tours. Also short hikes. Handicap/wheelchair access is available on tours. Open everyday 8am-sunset, visitor center & concessions 8am-5pm. Lots to do here for a family day adventure. Thank you to the staff. Nick & Liz, Albany, NY, USA

Admission fee $4.50 ea, things to do for free - picnic, swim in the lagoon and walk on the nature…read moretrails. There is canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals in the park next to the public restroom. Double kayak for $55/4hours. It's fun to kayak in the mangrove jungle with clear water. We saw lot of fish while kayaking. There are two kayak routes, each about 1.5 to 2 hours, we were given the laminated map and kayak follow the route. remember to wear hat and bring water, as some of the routes are pretty hot.

Beach at Founders Park

3.8

(19 reviews)

What a find!! Just wanted a place to sit near the water and read a book. Decided to check it out so…read moreI went for a drive. Well, if you live in this town or staying at a place here on Islamorada. This place is free. Great place for a walk, sit and yes read a book or even go into the water...FREE. The beach is very clean, sandy and also has some tables. Can't beat free.

AWESOME beach wow. Crystal clear water. Clean bathrooms. Charcoal grills, pavilions, wheel chair…read moreramp right onto the beach. Would be a great spot to have a family gathering or children's birthday party. The actual park is massive. There is a marina, tennis courts, Olympic size pool, soccer field. The beach is a decent size and has ropes with buoys on them at about 5 ft. I saw ppl go under the ropes and swim out. I also saw paddleboarders in the distance. Saw some cool fish. There is seaweed under the water. On the bottom of the ocean. Would be fun to be scuba gear! Sand is soft no water shoes needed. Also an outdoor shower near bathrooms :) if you are staying on islamorada show them your reservation for free access to the park. Otherwise I think it's $8 per adult.

Boy Scouts of America Florida Sea Base

3.8

(10 reviews)

My name is William Carson Fortenberry III. I attended the Boy Scouts of America Sea Base in 2018 as…read morea member of Troop 7303 from Carneys Point, New Jersey, along with our Scoutmaster--my uncle--and several scouts. This review has been a long time coming. Everyone of importance in our group submitted feedback after we returned, but I never got the chance to. After years of staying silent, I want to share our troop-wide experience with brutal honesty so future participants and parents know exactly what to expect. I hope this does not get flagged as fraudulent, because everything I'm saying is true, and BSA knows our case well. Sea Base started out fine. We arrived in Orlando, drove across the long bridge, and stayed the night at the main camp. Spirits were high. The trip only fell apart the moment we canoed to the barrier island. Before landing, we had a brief snorkeling session that was actually beautiful--our first exposure to coral reefs for many of us from New Jersey. But after 15 minutes, we were rushed onward. When we arrived at the island, we were told we'd need to retrieve our troop's water from the boat. What we didn't know was that we'd be lifting 90-pound barrels not just for our own group, but for everyone else. Our campsite was the furthest from shore, and we were one of the smaller groups--around six scouts total. Every other troop had already been prepped about helping with water. We weren't. While others pushed barrels through the water in a chain, we stood on the shoreline physically hauling these massive water containers--filled with other people's supplies--out of the ocean and dragging them 50 yards to the treeline. No one wanted to rotate. Everyone stayed in the water where the job was easier. Our troop got the short end of the stick, and our leaders were justifiably furious. This was not a "group effort" as they claimed--it was exploitation, plain and simple. The next day, we were taken to see the "world's biggest tree that was struck by lightning." What we got was a stump you could sit on. That's it. Our guide looked confused that we weren't impressed. We then hiked to the "salt flats"--another massive letdown. We didn't even know we were standing on them until we were told after the fact. There was nothing but rocks and a vague white dusting where salt may have dried. A complete joke. Then came the deep-sea fishing trip. We thought maybe, just maybe, this would redeem the experience. Wrong again. Despite our leaders purchasing licenses to fish, they weren't allowed to cast a line. None of us were. The staff on the boat did everything for us--cast the line, put it in the holder, and only let us reel in the fish by turning the knob. We never got to actually fish. This was insulting and a massive waste of time. After that, we were scheduled to go deep-sea snorkeling again. Based on our past disappointment, we collectively told our guide we didn't want to go. She reported it, and some higher-ups came to confront us. We explained we'd already done snorkeling, had seen little, and preferred to stay and stargaze. They left us alone--finally--and that evening under the stars was one of the only genuinely enjoyable moments of the entire trip. The next day, we were told to "help the island" by cleaning up rotting sargassum filled with maggots. We refused. Why? Because BSA staff had literally warned us that this same seaweed regularly contains used needles and dead bodies. That's what they told us, word for word. Then they turned around and tried to force us to clean it. We were threatened with being sent home if we didn't comply, so we reluctantly held the trash bags. It was revolting. The final straw? Our troop had scheduled a trip to an alligator farm, using the official BSA-endorsed bus reservation system. The bus never showed up. BSA admitted their mistake and sent a replacement four hours later--too late for us to visit the farm, and dangerously close to missing our flight. Our "make-up" for all the chaos was nothing but a waste of time. In the end, the best part of the trip was the moment we left. There are no lies here. Every word is based on our lived experience. Sea Base was a joke. It was a waste of time, energy, and a disgraceful use of the money our families sacrificed to send us. I write this in hopes that others will look beyond the brochure and prepare themselves--or better yet, choose another experience. Sea Base failed us at every turn, and those running it should be ashamed.

Great scout summer camp! I had Nick as my leader, and he did great! Food was good for camp food,…read moreand the dorms were incredibly clean and welcoming! Also, Sharky's: green milkshakes at a cheap price. I would absolutely recommend this for any members of scouting America or Girl Scouts.

Caribbean Watersports & Enviro-Tours

4.7

(66 reviews)

Best option in upper keys for a sunset cruise--the views on the bay are incredible! They also have…read morea really cool unique snorkeling experience at an island, where we learned more about the marine ecosystem on Florida bay--they have floats and paddleboards on the snorkel trip too! We always choose Caribbean Watersports whenever we want to get out on the water in the keys!

Great experience with this rental, no complaints. The staff were very friendly, prices were very…read morefair, and we even got money back for returning our rental sooner!

Key Largo Princess Glass Bottom Boat

3.9

(130 reviews)

Nice trip but very windy people were getting seasick. Crew…read moreknowledgeable and nice. Didn't see much at the reef because of roughness. Did see a nurse shark while still docked. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the trip, as a boater myself I certainly understand mother nature. I would do the trip again with better weather. We just weren't able to get everything it would normally do that's what I based my rating on

Great trip Jeff was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We have done the one out of John…read morepennekamp as well but enjoyed this boat better it was easier to see sea life with the way the glass is positioned flat instead of angled. Great trip would recommend to anyone wanting to get out and see the reef and stay dry.

African Queen Key Largo

4.3

(38 reviews)

This wonderful piece of British and American history is sitting in the canal just steps off of the…read moreOverseas Hwy. Tours on the African Queen are available but a self guided viewing of the vessel are always FREE. The original wood steam boiler from the old vessel is on display in the lobby of the Holiday Inn Resort next door. Also if you get bored you can feed the fish with food from the feeder machine for .25 cents on the dock next to the African Queen vessel.

Historic boat from the movie African Queen sitting on the canal across from the overseas highway…read more Donations are accepted from the public to maintain the old boat and rides on the canal are available.

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Logan V.

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12 years ago

I could not ask for a better fishing experience than what I had with Fantastic II. I am someone who worries about the quality of the fishing experience aboard these charter boats as I have had long days with minimal fish and came back disappointed on other boats. Justin and Dallas made it clear right away that was not going to be the case with this company. Having lived in the area since the 1970s they have expert knowledge of the waters. At every stop we made I felt like my line was constantly getting action. They did a great job of removing the fish and keeping my line baited at all times. The guys were personable, fun and the boat was clean, comfortable, and very, very nice. I will be going back in the colder weather to hit the deep sea trolling, and I cant wait. read more

Joel S.

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8 years ago

Awsome fishing charter. They are very friendly and knowledgeable. Most importantly, they put you on the fish and help you get them in the boat. My son took me as a Father's Day gift and we had the best fishing trip we have had in a very long time. We have been on several other fishing charters that were nothing more than glorified boat rides. The Fantastic II really goes the extra mile to make sure you catch fish the entire time your fishing. With 32 dolphin and a black fin tuna in the box they were still trying to get to our limit. We all had a great time and left with plenty of fish to eat we will definitely booking another trip real soon. Thank you to the captain and crew. read more

Joshua L.

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3

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8 years ago

One of the best charters I've ever been on anywhere. I try to go fishing with them every time I come to the Keys. They stay booked solid for a reason. IF you can get a spot, take it. Need to schedule in advance as far as possible. They have a second boat now so chances are better but still tough, especially if you want to go in spring or summer. They're always very accommodating when I bring my young boys along. read more

Melissa K.

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5 years ago

Five foot swells rocked this boat, but Captain Dallas kept the kites flying and the fish coming in! He worked harder than a one armed paper hanger! Haha! A half day charter, lots of action and someone who fully understands the ocean, it's moods and putting fish in the boat. A great experience for a couple of land lubbers from Wyoming! Thanks Dallas! read more

Jacob R.

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7 years ago

Great time!!!!!! Went out of their way to help us, went home with lots of fish, and showed us great local places to eat!!!!! read more

Susie N.

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6

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8 years ago

Thank you for an amazing time on the water Dallas! We had a great time and will use you again.

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