Best charter boat we have ever been on! Captain John and his first mate Donna did an amazing job on…read morethe cheese board, supplied plenty of water, the helm had great seating with AC, beautiful stunning view from top aka, crows nest. Snorkeling spot was incredible and saw so many fish, fishing was insane! Captain John baited the rods and we brought fish after fish in! He took the off the hooks and we never had to do anything except brings those fresh delicious fish in. We saw dolphins everywhere! Captain John and Donna were highly knowledgeable regarding all matters of sea life, highly professional, easy to talk to, and very attentive to our needs. If you want an experience like no other, Calypso Charters, this is the trip you need to go on!

Absolutely amazing experience. If you are looking for a charter anywhere near the keys you MUST…read morebook with Jason and Debi! The knowledge and fun they both had and shared with us was top notch! Not only did they teach us all so much but they got us on fish and had a blast the entire time! We had such an awesome time our first day fishing offshore with them that we booked a second trip for the very next day with them! They will do whatever it takes to get you on the fish and to make sure you have an awesome time doing it ! We can't rave enough about Debi and Jason and how awesome of an experience we had, and overall just great people they are! We will DEFINITELY be back very soon and are happy to say we are leaving The Keys with 2 new friends ! Cheers !

I'm a little late for the review, but I've been running at the speed of sound since we got back…read more But OMG, what a time. Usually a long holiday weekend in the Keys is a challenging thought, as the traffic and weekend warriors tend to make a 4 hour trip into an 8 hour one, but given the break in the work schedule and the weather report, along with a highly recommended fishing charter operation out of Summerland Key, it was time to test the traffic gods and head south for a few days. We made it in record time, amazed that we arrived in time for sunset! We found our accommodations, settled in for the night, and enjoyed the most beautiful sky full of stars that can only be seen in these "away from the city" places, where the background light doesn't affect your view of the heavens. The next morning, we met up with JT and Debi Gabriel, gathered our belongings, and boarded the "fishing machine" for our day on the water. , being fair skinned Canadian and a desk jockey, completely covered myself in SPF80 sunblock for the day out on the water. The boat was roomy, had all the modern conveniences (we were able to charge our phones, enjoy our choice of music, enjoy beverages and lunch, fully equipped with all the modern navigation technology you could imagine). After helping load the bait wells with bait (fun!) we left on our adventure. The bay water was like a lake, calm, not a ripple. We stopped for gas at a local marina, where I picked up a pair of surf mocks/water shoes for $14 as my original footwear was not appropriate for the journey, as I was forewarned my apparel may be adorned with souvenirs of our trip, like fish blood and guts if we haul in a monster. Glad I did. We headed out east/southeast, for the first time in my life I was in a boat (other than a cruise ship) offshore out of plain sight of land. We crossed not one but two shipping channels as loaded freighters were heading south, and spotted a huge sea turtle along the way (very cool!). Finding frigate birds and weedlines we slowed down and hit a school of Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), where JT and Debi helped us with rods and bait, and before we knew it, we're reeling in fish in a fishing frenzy! We boated a few, kept the legal sized ones (one HUGE fish), and continued on for a while. Finding a fishing spot he knew from before, JT employed a power reel/rod combo for deep water bottom fishing. An impressive technical rig of multiple hooks, lights, etc. As we couldn't believe how calm, serene, and flat the ocean was today, and the partly cloudy skies gave us a little bit of relief from the powerful sun and heat, we enjoyed lunch and beverages waiting for our "guests below to announce their arrival". Next thing we know, JT's reeling up the line, and we have a beautiful tilefish in the cooler. Fifteen minutes later, a good sized snowy grouper! We realized the time and began to head back in, slowly trolling in the hopes of catching something, when we saw porpoises breaking the water in the distance. We slowed down and found huge (OK, 14 feet of shark is huge to me) sharks slowly circling the boat. We needed to empty the bait well anyway, and it was happy hour for the sharks, as the small bait fish hit the water, the graceful creatures helped themselves to our hors d'oerves. We soon had four to five of them, almost like a water ballet, circling on both sides of the boat, keeping us company while we had fish to offer. It was very impressive, and a memorable moment. We headed back to the dock, where JT cleaned/filleted the fish, and Debi cleaned out the boat and helped us gather our belongings. We cleaned up ourselves and were invited for dinner where we enjoyed the fish caught on our adventure, along with a few cocktails. The stars were out again, and some celestial event with Mars and Venus took place, and were clearly evident and visible to the naked eye. An absolutely amazing day and night, I highly recommend Boneafide Charters for anyone wanting to enjoy their day on the water in the Keys, for fishing, snorkeling/eco trips, and more.

This fishing trip was awesome. We caught so many fish we lost count. All 3 of my sons caught tons…read moreof fish and Marcus was very personable, patient with my hyper sons. Overall it was an excellent experience that we will definitely do again

Great fishing experience. I would definitely recommend Hot Rod Fishing Charters if you want to go…read morefishing in the keys.

The staff was amazing! I am retiring soon and wanted to start fishing from my Kayak. I have no…read moreidea what I am doing and I was honest and up front with them. A very lovely lady helped me in what equipment I needed and walked me through the process. Wonderful customer service, an amazing selection of poles from very low priced to several thousands. If they don't have you don't need it! I look forward to visiting several times over the next few years.

Nasty people - dropped $200 on bait and they told me "you can drive down the road for a bathroom,…read moreyou can't use ours". There's plenty of other bait shops to support instead who are run by pleasant people.

Captain Nate is a pro, and we had an amazing time. Booked him 4 days straight and experience was…read morestellar! One of the best parts of our trip was his expert first mate Mike. Pro boats but a small feel, this is not 6 strangers with rods in the water, this is one on one killer keys fishing. I went with my Dad, who has never fished, amd even in hard-core seas, they were patient with him and showed us a brilliant time. We caught 17 species, so exciting. I took home over 80 lbs of wahoo and yellowtail snapper filets. Our beast was a 47 lb wahoo and I posted a pic. My personal record. I've been deep sea over 20 times now, and this was second to none. Ill be back for sure! Worth every penny.

Absolute blast with the crew on Waypoint! We are very happy we chose outside the craziness of key…read morewest and got to meet up with these guys, they'll put you on the fish!!!

These guys are great. Captain James took us directly to the best locations. The snorkeling gear was…read moreexcellent and the Looe reef is beyond comparison. I highly recommend them.

giant tiki hut reef resort in Florida keys that doesn't have a blender…read more yowza. Not what we expected. No pina coladas were had. Room is sorta gross especially for price.

Our group dived with Max, who was a consummate professional. Isabella (Izzy) was GREAT! And the…read morerest of the cast and crew were very good at their jobs. It is silly to limit shallow dives to 40 minutes. I actually overheard one of the crew say, "turn and burn; we've got money to make!" Well, if you're working for tips you might not want to say that out loud in front of a boatful of customers.

First of all I would like to talk about Isaiah. He was great with our large group and he was great…read morewith taking pictures for us. The boat ride was calm and the snorkeling was fun and educational.

Captain Mike exceeded my expectations of a great fishing trip in the Florida Keys. By involving me…read morein every aspect of locating and landing several good size Mahi, including the largest one I've ever seen, he taught me so much about saltwater fishing. I can't say enough about his patience and well mannered, positive attitude. He is also very dedication to his business and costumers alike. I would highly recommend anyone looking to explore the shores and seas of the Florida Keys to book their "trip of a lifetime" with the Lower Keys Adventure Charters and Captain Mike. Thanks Captain Mike for an unforgettable day in the Florida Keys! God bless, Edwin Lake Orion, Michigan

It's hard to express how amazing my experience with Mike and his boat charter. I don't know why in…read morethe world the one review on here is one star because my experience with Mike was 2nd to none. I went snorkeling in the Bahamas several days before and where Mike brought us out was significantly better than anything I saw in the Bahamas. We saw a lot of different fish including Barracuda, Yellow Tail, Rainbow Fish, Surgeon Fish, etc. Mike was very helpful in where we should go but also allowed for me and my girlfriend to explore. We had a small lunch afterwards on a small island that was quaint but very fun and relaxing. He also NEVER rushed us or said we needed to get going. However, that is only the half of it. I seemed to have lost my rental car keys during the charter (100% my own fault) and Mike came back after he dropped us off and helped me look. unfortunately, the keys were as good as gone. Still, Mike let us stay in his car while I tried to get a lock.smith to get a new key. Over the next hour, Mike stayed with us, brought us to his house, a convenience store to get some drinks, and waited with us for 40 minutes till the lock smith arrived. On top of that, he waited with us the entire time the locksmith was at worked for another 30+ minutes. During the time, I had some very good conversations with Mike. Mike is one of the most genuine people I ever met and words couldn't express how much better he made my gf and my day. I HIGHLY recommend Lower Keys Adventure. Also, he had a very cute and friendly dog named Lizzy!

Saltwater Seafari gave our family such an unforgettable day! We went snorkeling and visited Picnic…read moreIsland, and everything exceeded our expectations. Jen and Matt were great, the water was beautiful, and the whole experience felt relaxed but well planned. It was the perfect mix of adventure and family time. We'll definitely be back!

This was one of the best experiences of our lives…read more Last year, we went on a crowded 3-hour snorkeling tour to Sombrero Reef. What we didn't realize was that the 45-minute boat ride each way was included in those 3 hours, so we only spent about an hour in the water. These days, it's tough to spend money. The selection of products that are offered by people who love what they do, and take themselves seriously is dwindling. It can be difficult to make a choice, so I'm making this choice easy for you. Saltwater Seafari was absolutely perfect. * We got as much time in the water as possible. * Jennifer was knowledgeable, helpful, and incredibly kind. She made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived, and we were completely comfortable the entire trip. * The boat ride was quick -- only about 15 minutes. * We saw a massive manta ray, several reef sharks, countless tropical fish, groupers, sting rays, angel fish and some of the most beautiful coral the keys have to offer. We will never go anywhere else. We love nature, and we love the ocean, and this was truly the perfect experience. We can't wait to come back with our kids. If you're in the Keys, don't even consider another tour. This is the one to book