If you're looking for a sunset cruise Marathon Mermaid Charters is where you should go. Everything about them is top notch. Lisa who took our reservation was warm and friendly. The cruise itself with Captain Dawn and Brandon was so much fun. A terrific vibe with good music and great stories about the area. Oh and we saw a beautiful sunset too! We would definitely cruise with them again read more

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Bill and Mandi were helpful, friendly, and made the trip fun. Extremely easy going experience. No frills, just a good time. The island life, it seems. read more

Such FUN people, informative and they even have hula hoops & neverending champagne JUST DO IT !

Friday, January 9, 2026. A must-do while in the Keys! This cruise was the perfect wrap-up to a great day in Florida. The sunset was sort of obscured by some clouds, but it was just that much more perfect, actually. Very picturesque! read more

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Five stars all the way for our Marathon Mermaid snorkeling tour. Captain Dawn and Brandon set the tone from the start. Professional, fun and incredibly welcoming. They made everyone feel comfortable and taken care of while keeping the energy light and enjoyable the entire time. Even with choppy waters the experience did not miss a beat. They handled everything with confidence and ease and made sure everyone still had a great time in the water. You could tell they knew exactly what they were doing and genuinely wanted everyone on board to enjoy the day. The whole trip felt safe well run and full of good vibes. If you are on the fence about booking just do it. This is the kind of experience that makes your time in the Keys memorable. read more

Went on the Sunset Cruise last night. My husband overdid it on the free champagne, I stopped after one but we had a great time. It was informative and relaxing which was what we were looking for. Got some incredible pics of the sunset. read more

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Unfortunately our trip was cancelled due to the swimming minimum not being met, however, Lisa was unbelievably helpful in providing other captain names to ensure we were able to check this off our bucket list. I will 100% re-book with this company next time I'm in town. True professionalism shown to send us to another captain--and offered multiple other options and dates (we were leaving the next day so couldn't accept). Thank you Marathon Mermaids for making my dreams come true one way or another!!! read more

Mandy and Bill were great tour guides, our whole family had a really fun time, definitely recommend checking them out when you're in the keys read more

We had so much fun on our Sunset Cruise Tuesday evening. I can't give enough praise to Scott & Kevin. You can tell they are into it & enjoy what they do. Capt. Scott was welcoming & friendly. We felt safe with him at the helm. Kevin is awesome. He's an expert mate & has a vast knowledge of Marathon & the Keys. He was so much fun & was sure to keep the champagne flowing! He had so many good stories about the boats & people on the water. It was amazing! We spotted a family of dolphins that came with a surprise & of course, a spectacular sunset. The pace was perfect & not rushed at all. I can't wait to some of the other trips they offer! Thanks guys! read more

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What great cruise around the area. Sunset was awesome. Mandy and captain Scott keep it on island time. Great hosts! Hospitality extraordinaire. Go with charter and you will NOT be disappointed. read more

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Had an absolutely awesome adventure. The sandbar was great and the trip over and back was truly enjoyable. We highly recommend this charter. read more

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What an amazing day! This was our 2nd time booking Mermaid Charters and they just keep exceeding our expectations! We did the sand bar excursion on this trip with Captain Scott and Mandy, we love Captain Dawn and Brandon, but I must admit Scott and Mandy were equally fun! If you are looking for the best charter service in Marathon, book Mermaid Charters!!! read more

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We had a BLAST tonight on the sunset cruise. Bonus we got to see a school of dolphins and Captain Dawn kept the boat right near them and we got to see them jump and swim around us!! Captain Dawn and Brandon kept the drinks coming and the music going. Had a great evening! read more

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Captain Scott and Mandy did an excellent job of ensuring everyone onboard had a great time on the sandbar trip. From dancing and singing with the families onboard to ensuring everyone had fun at the sandbar. Highly recommend this trip. read more

My husband and I went on the sandbar excursion and had a blast with Dawn & Brandon. They took the time to get to know us and were very personable. They're a great team! The boat is very well maintained and very clean. This is a MUST do when in Marathon! read more

Don't hesitate... Book your trip with Marathon Mermaid. We did the reef snorkel with Scott and Allison and couldn't have asked for a better time! Allison greeted us as we arrived and got our family of four situated with our snorkeling gear and reef safe sunscreen. The boat was spacious and had snacks and drinks available for everyone. The ride to the reef was beautiful, music played, and Allison talked with everyone. One thing that set them above any charter we've ever been on is when they noticed garbage in the water and drove over to pick it up. They truly care about the environment and doing their part to keep it clean. Once at the reef we got more instructions and were able to explore for about 2 hours. At a point, Allison got into the water and pointed out animals she saw so everyone was able to locate them as well. I did drink a bit too much saltwater and ofc began vomiting. Allison and Chris were great with helping me get back onto the boat and provided water and ginger ale to help settle my stomach and then I was back in to explore more. This experience was one of our top 3 vacation experiences ever. You won't regret booking your trip with Marathon Mermaid. read more

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We loved our time on the Marathon Mermaid! tThe boat was clean, new, modern, and safe. My granddaughters had an awesome time! They loved the lily pad. Captains Scott and Kevin were so nice they told us all the safety features and they told us jokes . When we were in the water they w old get us a toy or a drink, so we didn't have to go back on the boat to get it. We had a great time at the sandbar! I would recommend this charter boat trip highly! It was well worth the money. read more

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Fabulous day with Captain Scott and Mandy. Friendly personable and attentive! Highly recommend!!

This was a nice sunset cruise. It did seem like a lot of pressure for competition even between the same owners boats. I did enjoy the cruise. What's not to like about a sunset! read more

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The crew was friendly and easy going. The boat was spotless and well maintained. It was a wonderful way to spend the afternoon.

Captain Doug and First Mate Allison were amazing! They were friendly, easy to talk to, and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our trip to the sandbar- they had everything from kayaks to paddleboards and more. Highly recommend Marathon Mermaid Chaters. read more

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Captains Kevin and Scott were the best! We had the best time and saw beautiful sting rays and sea turtles. Complementary drinks and snacks were included! 5 star experience read more

Captain Dawn and Brandon were awesome! Such a great experience. They are well organized, have all the little details sorted out and give you a great experience! read more

Great time!!!! Very touristy, but it was fun nonetheless and the captains were awesome captain Dawn and Captain Brandon made the trip excellent... I would do this trip again and I would recommend. read more

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Huge shout out to Captain Dawn and first mate Brandon! My family and I had a great trip to the sandbar. Dawn and Brandon were so great helping my mom feel comfortable and eventually convincing her to get in and enjoy the water. Very much appreciated. I would highly recommend this trip. For a nice chill afternoon with water toys, good music and amazing crew, Marathon Mermaid Charters is the company to choose. read more

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Took their sunset cruise and had a lovely time. We're fortunate to have great weather and a great sunset...and dolphin sightings....so it was a worthwhile venture. We also saw some pretty parts of the Keys. Captain Dawn and first mate Alison were friendly and helpful and provided champagne and snacks. They also were thorough when explaining safety features. Well worth the money read more

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We had the pleasure of taking the Sandbar Tour with Marathon Mermaid right before the storms from Hurricane Helene hit last week. We were originally booked for the Reef Snorkel but due to the weather and the winds, we were graciously offered (by Lisa) the Sandbar Tour instead. While the water was choppy and no one else was at the sandbar, we still had a lovely experience. Our guides, Captain Scott and First Mate Kevin, were kind and upbeat. We highly recommend booking through Marathon Mermaid given the opportunity. read more

The sea life the captains (husband and wife team) The gear was clean the trip was fun the spot we went to was front row sombrero reef lighthouse . read more

Great snorkel charter! We had a party of 7 and took the 9-12 snorkel charter with the 3 Lady Captains this morning. The women were informative, timely and a great time. Sombrero Reef was filled with loads of fish, a sting ray and a couple barracuda's. We saw dolphins and a few sea turtles too! That was a first. Definitely a great value. The boat look new and was well stocked with drinks and snacks. We were all safe and in good hands this morning. Thanks ladies. Hope to see you next year...or later in the week! read more

We did the trip to the sandbar. We enjoyed the scenic 45min ish ride out to the sand bar. Then we had a couple hours at the sandbar where we hung out on the Lilly pad, kayaked, paddle boarded and hung out in the water. Some people on our trip snorkels as well. They have water, pop and chips they offer for free on board. You can bring adult beverages with you, though they said no hard liquor. They did sell some Truly on board as well. Would 100% go back but would recommend bringing a sandwich or something with you. We were all hungry by the time we got home. read more

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I'll be honest I wasn't too sure about a big tour group going to the sandbar - I usually opt for more personal and intimate excursions. I am happy to say there was no reason to be concerned - this was a perfect adventure for myself and my friends on our girls trip! Booker and Allison were lovely crew - they were friendly, helpful and it's clear they truly enjoy their jobs! I will absolutely book again for next year's annual Keys weekend! read more

Captain Dawn and Captain Brandon were great! We saw dolphins, a ray and a ton of cool fish at the reefs around an offshore lighthouse.

Sunset cruise on 2/2/22 Captain Sean and 1st mate Dez Absolutely unbelievable and great hospitality Could not have asked for better company as well If you are in the area and want a great sunset cruise I recommend marathon mermaid charters Thank you again read more

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Such a beautiful time with Allison and Booker, our guides! They were attentive and kind. I got poked by a sea urchin and sweet Allison came to my rescue and removed the stingers which was above and beyond! She showed us how to get up on the standing boards. They had plenty of pool noodles and a couple kayaks and other water stuff for a variety of activities while in the sandbar. They had complimentary snacks and drinks and sunscreen and had the tunes going the whole time! I wished we would have had time to take the sunset cruise they also offer. Best wishes to y'all m stay safe read more

We stayed at the BlueGreen Timeshare "The Hammocks" and the Marathon Mermaid is located on the docks just behind the hotel so we booked the sand bar excursion with them earlier this week. They almost had to cancel due to limited attendance but fortunately they were able to get everyone who booked on Friday and Saturday to join the Thursday excursion so we still got to go before leaving to go back home--that was pretty cool of them to do for us. The captain and boat staff were very friendly--although it was pretty windy and the water was cold (not many people hung out on the sand bar for long), they took us the long way home and gave us a nice, informative tour to make the trip worth our while. The boat was very clean and comfortable. They also provided chips and softs drinks, and played great beach music (reggae, ska, classic rock, etc.). Unfortunately they are not running any snorkel tours until March due to the storms that had just hit the area resulting in poor water visibility, but we would likely book through them again next time we're in Marathon. read more

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Very nice sunset cruise. Doug and Jimmy were very professional and engaging. Boat is new, clean, and roomy. Plenty of space to walk around even with a full complement of about 40 passengers. Great views, great tunes, plenty of refreshments. Must do Mermaids when in Marathon! read more

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We went on the sandbar cruise today. Captain and mate were excellent. The boat is in great shape. We were lucky that there were only eight of us, as the weather was not optimal. Not sure if I would want to be on here with about 50 people. All in all, I would highly recommend. I always say, would I go back? Yes. I would absolutely go out with them again. read more

Awesome sunset cruise with Captain Katie and Captain Dawn! Fun cruise with plenty of champagne, laughs, good music and dancing... even a kings line. Knowledgeable crew that you can tell loves what they do! read more

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GREAT value, employees are excellent and give you everything you need. Captain Jimmy and the crew are great. beautiful views and great for a big group read more

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We had such an awesome experience with Dawn and Brandon. We took part in the sandbar experience. They were very sociable and so kind. We were welcomed right away and they made the entire trip so enjoyable. When we got to the sandbar, there were paddle boards and kayaks available to use as well as a lily pad. Drinks and snacks were provided. Brandon even found a starfish and brought it around to show everyone! On our way back we encountered poor weather and were forced to take a different route. It was comforting knowing we had well-prepared guides who were very considerate of our safety. We loved our trip and cannot wait to experience this again! read more

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