Jamie is fun and personable and everything you'd want from a boat captain! She knew exactly where…read moreto go to experience an awesome sandbar followed by a stop in the dolphin playground where they swam right up next to us. We capped off our trip with a zip around the coast of Key West to see locations like Mallory Square, the southernmost point, and Smathers Beach from the water. Jamie had suggestions for us as far as locations and was able to guide us through a memorable experience without ever feeling rushed. I would highly recommend this charter!

From the owner: We are a private backcountry boat charter in Key West that wants to create the most memorable day…read moreof your vacation. From trips to one of our remote sandbars to sunsets, dolphin/turtle sightings to light tackle fishing. You pick your activities and you pick your times! "It's more fun when you're not the only one having it!"

HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TRIP! We have a 2 and 6 y/o and they cannot stop talking about it. The captain…read morestarted by asking what our goals were for the outing. We wanted to 1) see dolphins, 2) snorkel, 3) spend time at a remote sandbar, 4) anything else he recommended. We were able to accomplish all 4, and then some! We had a pod of dolphins swimming around and under our boat, which was amazing. We found a very shallow sandbar and decided to snorkel there, with our kids being young. We saw fish and found a large conch shell that our 6 y/o still talks about days later. We saw the remnants of a lighthouse in the middle of nowhere. And then ended the day watching the sun go down. Just breathtaking. Cannot recommend it enough. There were also a variety of sodas, waters, and snacks available which came in handy with little ones. A nice touch that we were glad to take advantage of while in the middle of the ocean. In summary... yes, it costs more to charter a boat, but the intimate atmosphere with just your family and friends around make it absolutely priceless. I'd pay triple the price to make these memories with my family, and not have 25 strangers in the background of each picture. Splurge once and you will know EXACTLY what I'm talking about.

Did the three hour dolphin and snorkel ride for $99/person. Originally was supposed to go earlier…read morebut they called me the day before and said the weather would be bad and asked if we could postpone it and I am glad we did because the weather was much sunnier and less windy the next day. James did a great job as our captain. It's nice you can bring your own beverages and they have some snacks on board. We drove around key west stopping at a few points, then rode out to an area to snorkel for a bit where we saw tons of sponges and some little fish, and then head back toward Key West, into the marina, and then back to where we started. Honestly, we didn't see any dolphin until we were on our way back in from snorkeling, and it honestly felt like it was just pure luck that we saw one but thank goodness we did since it was the highlight of the safari. The boat was pretty nice and comfortable. There were 6 total people including Captain James. The front is definitely the best place to see things from, so try to get a seat there if you can, even though it's not under the shaded cover part. It's like $112.36 per person after tax/fees plus there's a big sign on the boat guilt tripping you into tipping at least 20%. It's fine because James did a great job and deserved the 20% tip (although if we didn't bump into that dolphin on the way in, I would've felt a bit ripped off for the price), but basically expect to be out over $130 per person for a three hour boat ride. This can get pretty expensive, especially if you have a family, and I would've felt ripped off if we didn't see a dolphin but luckily we did so it was a cool experience that I definitely recommend when the weather is nice, winds are calm. Their website had higher prices in the description than the $99 that was actually charged so I hope they don't raise their prices because that would get kind of expensive. Especially when I was just in Miami and could rent a 13 person yacht for four hours $1300 so $100/person plus tax and tip is about the most I would be willing to pay for this experience, especially since seeing dolphins isn't guaranteed so you are basically just paying for a 3 hour boat ride.

What an amazing day snorkeling and going to the sand bar!! Our group had an amazing time and Capt…read more Ralph was very knowledgeable. It was great to not be in one of those crowded boats with 40+ people. This private experience was one to remember. We will definitly do this trip again when we visit next year.

From the owner: Avoid the crowded boats where you snorkel with dozens of people. Wouldn't you rather experience Key…read moreWest and surrounding waters on a safe, stable, and fast power catamaran? When you book with Leisure Cat Adventure Tours, you will have many options. We are not a one-trip-boat, our boat is very versatile and can take you to the reef, Mangrove Islands, Backcountry, Sandbars, and Dolphin Playground. Because we are a quick boat and able to go into shallow water, you'll spend more time relaxing at your ultimate destination and activity. We go everywhere!

A day out with Captain Derek on his gorgeous boat is worth every penny! If you want a truly…read morememorable and exciting highlight for your trip to Key West, I highly recommend Boundless charters! We had the best day on his boat last year that we booked it first thing this year! Another sensational adventure for our whole family!

From the owner: We are a private charter boat offering Island tours, sandbar, remote beaches, snorkeling, dolphin…read moreencounters, site site seeing and much more

We absolutely loved our experience with Sun Surf and Sand Charters! The great experience started…read morebefore we even arrived. I spoke with Captain Shane prior to booking, and he answered all of my questions--even some I didn't know I should be asking. He was incredibly personable and made us feel comfortable about our choice from the beginning. The trip itself was smooth and relaxing. We visited three stunning, very private locations and were able to simply enjoy being there without feeling rushed. One thing we especially appreciated was Captain Shane taking so many pictures of us throughout the trip. It allowed us to put our phones down, be present in the moment, and enjoy the experience. He captured some wonderful memories for us. We also asked for recommendations while we were out, and Captain Shane shared suggestions for restaurants and nightlife all the way from Key Largo to Key West, which was incredibly helpful. Looking back on our vacation, this experience was truly the highlight of our time in the Keys. Thank you, Captain Shane, for giving us such a memorable day on the water and for making the entire experience so enjoyable from beginning to end!

Shane and scruffy were awesome. We had a bunch o ladies and we went to a few sandbars. He served…read moreus our drinks while we floated, played the music for us, provided floaties and snorkel gear. A fantastic ladies boat day! We had ten people and two boats. Best part of our trip. Bring your drinks and snacks!!

Captain Dave and his team made our trip amazing. Started out a bit rough as the first boat was…read morehaving some mechanical issues, but Angel was quick to get us into another boat so we could get on our way. Very professional and friendly. Without them my plan to propose to my lady would have been squashed. Made it out to Archer Key where I proposed to my girl. Very memorable trip. Highly recommend Paradise Boat Rental. Thanks Captain Dave and Angel!!!!! Cheers my friends.

Rocky was the best! My husband and I were down in Marathon and looking for a boat rental for the…read moreday in the Florida Keys to add to our Honeymoon. Very accommodating, friendly and amazing service! My husband and I were able to make so many great memories today. Beautiful waters, beautiful boat. You can take it wherever but we just stayed out on the sandbar for the day! Don't forget about their amazing food truck where you can pick up food to take on the boat with you - trust me, don't pack food! Get a sandwich or two, you won't be disappointed! We will definitely be back next time and won't use anyone else. You captain your own boat.

Eric is very knowledgeable and just a great captain He…read moreknows the area and where to fish or float . You'll enjoy the time on his boat When we return, we'll be back to charter Laid Back with Eric

Second time with captain Eric. We went lobstering, saw dolphins , sharks and plenty of reef fish…read more Eric is a very flexible and friendly captain. We will be back in future visits to key west for sure