Amazing private boat tour around Naples with Captain Chris. The pontoon is perfectly sized for six…read morepeople. When you arrive at their address, look for the little shack and picnic table where you can wait. Parking can be tricky, but if you're lucky, the dental office valet may hook you up. We did the 1.5 hour option, which was perfect for us, my in-laws, and our two little ones. Saw the mansions of Port Royal, some dolphins, and then jumped off in Hatch Cove on Keewaydin island for some shell collecting. Captain Chris was fun and knowledgeable. For the price, it's much better to get a small private boat like this over the big boats. Much better experience!

We've taken several boat rides over the past years on vacation and this was the best. Perry helped…read moreus to see many dolphins and even an iguana. He was very knowledgeable about the birds and other wildlife. We came back with some beautiful shells from Keyweedin Island. He also gave us some history on the beautiful homes on the water and life in Naples. He can tell you the best resturants too. Highly recommend this company.

Great experience! Very enjoyable cruise out to the gulf. Nice boat, not too crowded. Highly…read morerecommend.

Hands down worst company, staff misguided us inexperienced. They don't have a clue what's going on…read moreand told us to wait at the wrong spot only to miss our boat. After us missing it, they tried telling us it was our fault meanwhile they gave us the wrong information on timing and where to go.

Paul was a great guy that made our trip to Naples, Florida an absolute blast. We fished in the…read moremangroves, had dolphins following in our wake, saw birds of all types, and enjoyed eating our catch after the trip. When the fish stopped biting, Paul even stayed out with us an extra couple of hours so that we could try our luck in a few more places, and it paid off. Everyone had caught fish to keep by the time we were back on the shore! When we arrived at the boat, Captain Paul had it waiting for us and ready to go, and even had a cooler stocked with snacks, soft drinks, and water for us. All throughout the morning we learned lots of cool facts about nature, the history of the area, and the wildlife. He was also super helpful with the fishing process, such as techniques for how to best choose a spot, and how to bait the hook. Also, he has the best dad jokes and puns in the business! This was one of the highlights of our trip, and I'd definitely recommend Mangroveman Charters to anyone wanting a great time fishing in Naples and hiring a great boat charter.

If I could give more than 5 stars I definitely would! Three of us went out with Captain Paul, two…read morenot experienced and one experienced. Captain Paul was so helpful and explained everything! He was super patient with us, baiting our hooks and helping us get unstuck from the trees and bottom. Throughout the day, he was telling us all about the area, including the houses, animals, history, etc.! He has a ton of knowledge on the area. We ended up catching a bunch of fish and had a blast! We were also able to see dolphins and different birds. I can't recommend Captain Paul enough. This was the highlight of our vacation!!!!

If I could give this business 6 stars I would!!! What an amazing experience to wrap up my birthday…read morecelebration this past Saturday. The booking process was simple and quick and this experience is worth every penny. You get to take a beautiful ride through Naples bay while being serenaded and enjoying beautiful views. We had the 8pm time slot and I thought it was absolutely perfect to take in the sunset and enjoy the cooler weather. Highly recommend!!!!!

The last time i rode a Gondola was June 2009 in Venice, Italy so it was really great to have done…read morethis again on April 2025 in Naples, FL. Both are peninsulas, ha, LoL. This was an enjoyable experience, i went with a sister and nieces of mine! We brought on Spumante and sang it's A'More while munching on other goodies and went the Tin City route as onlookers were filming us on the ancient Gondola built in 1995! They definitely need to get an armada and fleet going and turn this into Venice, Italy around here! :)

We LOVED Captain Kurt!!! He was very knowledgeable and made us feel like we were in good hands, and…read morewe were!!! He has an amazing personality and always made sure we had a drink in our hand! If you are looking for a captain'd ride down to Keywaydin then Captain Kurt is the way to go! We cannot wait to book him again for our MDW in 2025!!

Awesome day! A lot of fun! Captain Kurt was very accommodating & safety conscious! He took us to…read moreKeewaydin Island for the day. Lorraine, his girlfriend was amazing! Wonderful outing!! The dolphin's swimming around us was the highlight! We found loads of shells! Lorraine even found some for us! Tiki boat is great..a big plus for having a bathroom on board!! Loved that we could take the dogs too!

Captain Kevin was great at getting the dolphins to follow the boat! The shelling island was in the…read moremangroves, and we found lots of basic shells. Then Captain Kevin showed us the homes around Port Royal. But, the highlight of the day was dolphins! Captain Kevin answered all of our questions. He's very knowledgeable and informative about Naples. We felt safe and had a great afternoon.

Spent 4 fantastic hours with Kevin in the back bays! Private beaches, sea shelling, fishing &…read moredolphin watching. Highly recommend Day Star Charters.

The pier was very busy the day of our rental so they moved the boat pick up to a private dock for…read moreease. The boat was super clean. We rented the Godfrey 2025 and very spacious.

From the owner: 2024 Godfrey Pontoon The pontoon is capable of holding up…read moreto 12 people or 1710 lbs maximum. 2023 Suntracker The pontoon is capable of holding up to 9 people or 1250 lbs maximum. Launches from Naples. Full day hours are 9am - 5pm( Special request hours available) All required safety equipment is provided on the boat. (Life vest, fire extinguisher, flares, first aid kit, etc.) Fully insured. With or without captain. Double your weekend fun.

Oh, you want to go to Keewaydin?…read more I would rent a boat. I would also recommend purchasing a boat, if you have the means. If you do not have a boat, there are plenty to rent - coming from Naples that is. I'm sure Marco Island has boats too. Don't like boats? Get personal with a jet ski or...stand up paddle board? Just don't plan on walking there. I would arrive early. When the weather is nice, the non-gulf side unofficial watercraft parking lot fills up quickly. I must have gone up and down the bay side 7 or 8 times trying to muster the gusto to park my rental boat in between (what looked like) very expensive, very owned boats. Even tried to park a boat in water thats moving? You can't inch up to it...its all or nothing. Good luck. Should you prove conservative in your boat parking endeavor, the "gulfish" side has plenty of room to throw and anchor and swim up. There are too many people swimming on that side to ram a boat up the shore. This is the route we opted for. Note: make sure your anchor is secure. Otherwise, you will be eating tuna from a pouch and having hummus and pita chips in such a nonchalant fashion that you won't really notice you are drifting....into the sandbar. That area is very not deep. Get on the island, hang at the beach, grab shells, and mingle with other boat people. Observe the many happy puppies in the water. Visit the food boat and enjoy burgers, grouper, and beer. Look to the gulf side and you can see into forever. Look on the bay side and I challenge you to find a car or truck (or road) anywhere nearby. As busy as it is at times, it is very peaceful. While we were here, the weather was stellar, the storms were to the north (Naples) and we had a fantastic show to watch while still basking in the warm sun's warm sunny warming glow. Now reapply your sunscreen, because your back (like mine) will get burnt in very little time. Keewaydin is a clear watered, soft sanded, and very relaxing escape from the 'ness of everyday life. Be on a boat. Escape the 'ness. Go to Keewaydin.

WOW! What an Island! After renting a boat we decided to spend our day here and we could not have…read morehad more fun! This spot has everything to offer from Flat Soft White Sand, Oodles and Oodles of Seashells, Starfish Sightings, Pup Friendly, and FOOD BOATS!! Yes you heard correct; a handful of Food Boats anchor up at this Island for your enjoyment! This Island itself is 7 miles long with endless actives to do! Most people bring their own entertainment such as Games- Grills- Booze- you can pretty much bring anything you want to fill your day! I would recommend taking Beach Chairs, Your Furry Baby, Umbrella, Frisbee, Any kind of Water Sport Games, and an Endless Supply of Booze & Snacks! Everyone was super friendly and interacted with each other! The Island does get pretty busy by 3pm we were side by side with boats lined up and down the whole River Side! On the Island you have the River Side aka where all the boats anchor up and then on the other side is the beach. There are trails that go from one side to the next; Be Very Careful of the small Thorny Stickers! They like bare feet and will cling onto you! We found so many different shells, sand dollars, and starfish on the beach side! There is a small sandbar also over there making for a leisurely walk in the Ocean! The Food Boats!!! This is the first time I have ever experienced a Food Boat and by how much I love Food Trucks I was over the top excited to see these! They sell anything and everything from Ice Cream, Brats, Burgers, Grouper Sandwich, Chicago Dogs, French Fries, Nachos, Grilled Cheese, Bloody Mary's, Long Island Iced Tea, Rum Runners, Beer, and Much Much More! The drinks are strong and the prices are great! Much better than Food Truck prices in SoFL! Most all of them accept cards! In a nutshell we had an absolute blast and if we lived on the West Coast this would be a weekend event for us for sure! You can not miss such an Awesome, Beautiful, Scenic Island! You are sure to have an amazing day!!