Temptation Island is the third island south of the Oleta River State Park boat ramp and is a part…read moreof Oleta River State Park. The approximate GPS coordinates for it are 25 degrees 53.5N 80 degrees 8.5W. It's also located just west of Intracoastal Marker #12 and it's the last island south of Haulover Inlet before you reach the bridge. It's just a little island as in really being very small. To get to it, you'll need a boat and though a well-known favorite of locals generally overlooked and unknown to tourists. And, oddly enough, the Oleta Park web site seems to make no particular mention of it. When you arrive at Temptation Island you'll find a rather picturesque bay that might make you think it's actually Gilligan's Island, but it's not. The beach area is rather rocky so wearing water shoes or sandals is a good idea. One of the things that makes Temptation an outstanding place for boaters is that the water close to shore has a drop off and goes really deep so if your boat draws a 6 foot draft, not a problem. The best way handle your mooring is to drop a bow anchor then back in toward the island. Then when you are at your preferred distance run a long rope off your aft upon shore securing it to a tree. As it is small and a local favorite, space for mooring is quickly taken. Hence there may be no room for you as spaces are taken rather early by groups that enjoy rafting together on the weekends. I've rafter here several times over the years with the likes of SSA Boating, Out Boating and Boys With Boats. Everyone has always had fun at the raftings and have thoroughly enjoy the beauty of Temptation Island. As little islands, or what Jimmy Buffet might best describe as a "little piece of salty sand" go along the Intracoastal, Temptation is a Five Star.

DO NOT BOOK ON YELP. I scheduled a kayak tour online for July 9th. I received confirmation for my…read moretour and was told, via their booking partner here on Yelp, that I was to meet with the tour guide at the address provided. I showed up for my 12pm tour and was told by the guide's room mate that the guide was out of town and he didn't understand why an appointment would've been booked. Frankly, I don't understand it either. I have reached out to get my $45 back. I felt that this may have been a scam, and I'm pretty sure it is since everyone else's reviews had them meeting up at other places while the confirmation I received said to meet up at the address provided, which is literally someone's house. Sorry for busting in your weekend, room mate. But I definitely want a refund since I was able to book and pay for a tour that wasn't going to happen due to the tour guide being "out of town".

We have gone out with Jammie multiple times. She actually trained my pup to paddle board too!…read moreJammie got our pup, Ronix, used to the board on land and had techniques to make Ronix a seafaring dog. It was so much fun. Jammie even helped us pick out our own boards when the time came. We still rent from her when we have groups of friends in town because it is the best way to explore the reefs, ocean, parks, or intercostal in the area. She has the best service and the best prices in the area. Most places charge $30/hr, Jammie includes pick up and delivery for $35/ 4 hours.

Amazing time for a large group! Fernanda was very responsive and accommodating to all requests. Our…read morefriend group had a great time and would recommend!

Cruz 'n Booz is a great option for a party boat! I was first introduced at a friend of a friend's…read morebirthday party. We had such a good time, I decided to book them myself for my husband's birthday. Unlike charter boats that have limited capacity, this can have up to 39 guests. We paid $55 per person for four hours at sea. We first cruised around Biscayne Bay, taking in views of downtown and the waterways, until eventually we ended up at a sandbar where they give you rafts and paddle boards to hang out on. You can pay extra for a DJ or even food that they can grill on the boat. We ended up bringing our own food and hooking up our own music; however, the two person crew was so helpful when it came to organizing everything and ensuring we had a good time. Fernanda was very easy to coordinate with! The boat promptly arrived to the Sea Isle Marina downtown at 11:00 am and had us back right at 3:00 pm.

Had a wonderful time on the boat this past weekend! Rented out the boat to celebrate my birthday…read moreand the Captain and crew made it a seamless experience. Would definitely recommend!

From the owner: Cruising the Intracoastal to downtown Miami and the Miami River than over to Star Island see the…read morehomes of the rich & famous. Maybe see some dolphins along the way. Swim, snorkel and barbecue at the Haulover Sandbar where we inflate a large raft for you and your guests. Celebrate Birthdays, Anniversaries, bachelor, bachelorette parties or any special occasion on my affordable luxury Yacht. Captain & Crew is included

Jenny guided us through the mangroves in North Miami. She taught us so much about the trees and…read morewildlife that live there. We really enjoyed our peaceful paddle and even spotted multiple short-tailed hawks, the only native hawk to Florida!

Jenny was an awesome tour guide! She was super knowledgable and made the experience very enjoyable…read more The mangroves were really cool and peaceful to go through the mangrove trees. we saw a shark! Definitely recommend doing a tour with get up and go kayaking if you're up for a little nature adventure in Miami. Thanks Jenny!

I did the Animal Encounter with my family and had Ethan as our presenter. He was awesome! Very…read moreknowledgeable and thorough in his explanation of each of the animals. The rest of the staff with whom I interacted was good too! The reason I am giving this review 4 stars instead of 5 is there were certain employees in the gift shop who left a little to be desired. They seemed as if they didn't really want to be there. Could have caught them on a bad day, but I noticed a difference between those few and the rest of the staff around the premisis.

Our tour guide, who I believe was RJ, was great. Very knowledgeable and funny, wish we had brought…read morecash for a tip. We had limited time to come in the morning. We got there did the boat tour and left, so upset that I forgot about the picture and didn't get souvenirs. We went in the earlier part of the morning around 10 AM, we were prepared to get bit by mosquitos, to get wet, and the terrible heat. We were lucky we did not get a single bite by mosquitos, the boat got wet at our feet, but we did not, and the boat is covered so heat was not bad. We saw like 8 alligators, some birds and turtles. We had an amazing time, so worth the time and drive. Would not mind doing this tour again.

Great customer service and an amazing overall experience. They provide all equipments and even go…read moreabove and beyond as to give you water, lockers, water toys and gadgets to prevent your personal items from getting damaged or falling in the water. Great experience, thank you!

Super friendly service. Easy to access at Margarittaville on the sound. We signed up for the guided…read moreecotour through the mangroves. Everything was provided...sunscreen, lockers, water toys. We were only upset about the fact that we were on time, but had to wait for 6 people who were late, who wasted at least 20+ minutes of our tour, getting paperwork and kayaks ready. We could not hear anything of any importance from our guide as people had different abilities to paddle (totally understandable) and there was no effort to include everyone. The mangroves are pretty and worth seeing. Our tour ended within the hour (should have been 90 min) but we were given the option of having the kayaks longer so we paddled out to West Lake, very pretty. Should have just rented the kayak and done our own tour

Our family has a tradition of spending a half day on a yacht in Miami, and every time, it's an…read moreunforgettable experience! The service was 10/10 - professional, friendly, and accommodating. The boat was spotless, comfortable, and perfect for taking in the stunning sunset views. Spending quality time with family on the water, enjoying the ocean breeze, and making lifelong memories is truly money well spent. We'll be booking with them again.

Had an awesome time on our excursion a few weeks ago. Our guide was super knowledgeable in telling…read moreus all about the route we were on. Drinks were BYOB and we got to play our own music on the Bluetooth speaker. The boat itself was comfortable as well! Would definitely recommend.