What a great Florida adventure! Book online at https://weekiwachee.com/ to ensure that you get a…read morekayak and a launch time that is right for you! We had 3 adults and 3 kids ranging from 7-14. We rented two singles and two tandem kayaks for our two hour adventure down the river! It is pretty fairly priced and well worth the peaceful adventure- just bring a refillable water bottle and they supply everything else, including a ride back to the launch site parking. Even if you've never kayaked before, this is an easy run as the slow current helps you along your way. We saw a variety of birds from hawks, an owl, and tons of heron and ibis, as well as plenty of cool insects such as every color of dragonfly imaginable and a special appearance of a praying mantis. Because it is summer weather, there are warmer waters for the manatee to venture to but we did have one encounter with a young and hungry manatee. This trip did not include any snakes or alligators but we encountered plenty of species of fish and a few turtles. The water was crystal clear, despite the heavy rains this week. A great way to spend a summer morning! Pro tip- go during the week if you can- less boat traffic! You can do the park afterward and even go to Buccaneer Bay if they haven't reached capacity- which comes quickly on hot summer days and weekends especially!

Extremely disappointing experience…read more We arrived about 15 minutes late and expected that, at worst, our tour would simply start without us or that we would be offered a reasonable solution. Instead, we were refused completely. What made the situation even worse was that there were six of us (three couples), and each couple was given a different explanation for why we couldn't go. The stories kept changing, making it feel like the staff were simply making up excuses instead of being honest. Good customer service isn't about never having problems--it's about how you treat people when something goes wrong. Unfortunately, this place chose excuses over professionalism. We wasted our time driving there, made plans around this activity, and left feeling frustrated and disrespected. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this business.

It was a great trip and fun. Crew made it a great experience for my grandson's 11th birthday. It…read morewas our first time out with the Thunder. We will absolutely book again!!!

Wow!!!! we had a terrific experience. Capt. Chaz and the crew made us feel welcomed and…read morecomfortable. We will come back again.

The grounds and facility were exceptionally clean and well maintained so there wasn't even a need…read moreto question the maintenance of the actual airboats. Our guide was Capt.Kyle, he was knowledge, experienced and highly respectful of the surrounding nature. This is a must-do for anyone wanting to experience the real Florida. Being a native Floridian who was raised with airboats and swamp buggies, I can attest that this brought back great childhood memories and I can't wait for my grandkids to come and experience the adventure as well.

We had family fly into town with small grandkids and we all decided to do the airboat ride on a…read moreMonday morning. Out boat captain, Sam, was knowledgeable and full of information and lore of the lake and habitat. He has very good eye to spot sleeping and sunning alligators throughout the full hour of our trip, also giving us exciting sped and spins in the airboat and through the creeks and springs of the lake and adjoining passages. Holding the alligator was another highlight for most of our group. The three year old gator was three feet long and fairly calm. All around great local thing to do.

Thanks for the fishing excursion yesterday, my son Isaac setup. Appreciate you and Bobby making…read morememories on the trip and filling the cooler full of fish. -James J.

I have fished with Mace on several trips. Always safe, Always productive. He even put me on my…read morefirst black fin. We have caught every species imaginable and some very large grouper, snapper, and Mahi. Highly recommend.

Cute and rustic inexpensive boat ramp and little store. They have a little bit of everything and a…read moresign pointing up that says 4.9 miles to heaven and various other signs. If you need it they sell it from fishing poles and supplies and snacks and beer and soda etc...Situated right next to the bridge in Aripeka perfect place to fish of course and 10 or 12 people fishing there today on Sunday The guy in the store said it's better during the week less people more fish. So I'm planning on coming back to fish!!!

SLIDE THRU PLEASE best place to grab grub you know and fishing gear you know. hope to see you soonread more

The place is good, the only thing is that parking is not hourly, you pay 11 volumes for 5 hours, if…read moreI'm not mistaken. After all, it's a good place to sit and chat, there's a shop nearby in 10 minutes. Yes, mostly fishermen are sitting

The park is still undergoing repairs from the hurricanes & storms. Great place for fishing,…read morebeautiful views & sunsets. Outhouses available.

I have been mooring my boat at Sterling for a year and a half. I have nothing but good things to…read moresay about Patsy who manages the Marina. She is helpful and honest. If the person who wrote the one star review was really honest he would never have given Sterling a One Star review. As someone who is on the water often I will also say that when I see a rental boat coming I go the other way. Anyone who rents a boat for a whole or half day should have to take some of the Coast Guard classes!

Be cautious when renting pontoon boats. I believe them to be a little greedy. The sign on the fence…read moresays 1/2 & full day rentals. When we first called in the morning, around 10:00am we were told that we'd be charged for a full day. I get that and didn't question it however we didn't end up getting there until around 12:30pm. Got on the boat around 1:00 and had it back by the required time of 4:00. Got charged for a full day. I questioned the charge relative to the sign that stated 1/2 & full day rentals and the lady pretended like she didn't k ow what sign I was talking about. As soon as I started walking towards the sign she seemed to miraculously remember it but said that "the sign just states that 1/2 & full day rentals are available. It doesn't say anything about different rates." Perfect example of a bait and switch. Use caution when renting pontoon boats for these guys.

Wonderful little place. Peaceful and the folks are the best!read more

Quaint. Remote and unusual. Great place to catch an airboat ride. Very 'Old Florida". Highly…read morerecommended.

Great Quality work! Daniel is a hard worker who values his customers and takes great care while…read morecleaning the hull of boats. I will be recommending him to all my neighbors!

From the owner: Created to assist boat and dock owners along the gulf coast with their cleaning needs. From Crystal…read moreRiver to St. Pete.