They don't serve food on the tiki boat, but you can bring your own. My wife and I usually have…read moresomething to eat at Snook's, before we get onboard. It's a nice and peaceful little cruise that takes you around the sheltered bay side waters, where you can enjoy the sunset and maybe even see a dolphin or two.

We just landed after a 90 minute cruise with Captain Jim. It was so worth it and an amazing time -…read morehe knows Buttonwood Bay, the birds, the iguanas, the manatee's & dolphins. We saw hound fish, barracudas and more. Learned that this whole bay is 3-5 feet - and today it was SO clear! Jim's co-captain, Mako was so well behaved and frankly I'm kinda sorry the cruise is done - till next time!

It was a beautiful day in Key Largo on March 28 so we decided to do a boat trip. Parking was easy,…read moreshort walk to the Princess but I wouldn't recommend trying the walk in a wheelchair nor if you have bad knees or bad back. I am not a doctor but I suffer from pain in both areas and this trip was very rough on me. The stairs to the top deck were awful for me to get up to; same with coming back down the stairs. One of the crew members was very kind to help me down. Other than that, I loved it. I was fortunate to find a seat in the back. The ride out to the Reef was great! We passed the beautiful waterfront homes with their boats on display, the canals, the Tiki huts, the birds flying over us and finally we reached the Reef. Please bring a hat and sunscreen as it gets very hot out on the ocean! You can get drinks on board. Passengers were doing that and milling about. Note: no one was wearing a mask nor was social distancing observed on the boat. We practiced our own safety rules as much as possible. We did not catch covid. We did not see any sea life but we saw the limestone reefs. It was so beautiful out there and we would do this trip again. The crew was great! Bringing a hat next time and checking Groupon.

Nice trip but very windy people were getting seasick. Crew…read moreknowledgeable and nice. Didn't see much at the reef because of roughness. Did see a nurse shark while still docked. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the trip, as a boater myself I certainly understand mother nature. I would do the trip again with better weather. We just weren't able to get everything it would normally do that's what I based my rating on

The African Queen Key Largo 4-29-25 I booked this boat ride…read moreonline which was very easy for my dad's 93rd birthday. He always loved the movie. He was shocked when he seen the African Queen and more surprised when I told him we were going on a cruise in the Queen. You can book this cruise right at the Holiday Inn if you choose so. We booked a 2pm ride and got there 15 minutes ahead of time. Captain Duncan who oversaw the boat helped my dad on the boat without too much trouble. This is the original African Queen boat that was used in the movie of the same name. The Queen is small it only holds about 6 passengers and the captain. There was only one another couple on the boat with us at the 2 pm cruise. Captain Duncan knew all about the history of the boat. He was very knowledgeable about the movie, its movie trivia, and the Marina De Mar area which we cruised around. He told us many local stories and recommendations. He was friendly and a great sense of humor and welcoming attitude. Once we got out in the Atlantic a couple yards, he left everybody steer the Queen for pictures. He even had the Whisky Bottle so we could get a picture of us pouring the Whisky overboard just like in the movie. The cruise took about 1.5 hours which was fun and lots of site seeing to boot. I encourage everyone to take a cruise on the Original African Queen you just can't go wrong. I give this boat cruise a 5 out of 5 stars because of all the history, the fun, Capitan Duncan letting us steer the boat plus learning all about the movie and all the sightseeing to boot. Follow Me On Fb For More Fun and Reviews Gulf Coast Terry

This wonderful piece of British and American history is sitting in the canal just steps off of the…read moreOverseas Hwy. Tours on the African Queen are available but a self guided viewing of the vessel are always FREE. The original wood steam boiler from the old vessel is on display in the lobby of the Holiday Inn Resort next door. Also if you get bored you can feed the fish with food from the feeder machine for .25 cents on the dock next to the African Queen vessel.

Captain Mark gave us a great experience, the best day of our vacation. The boat was roomy, shaded,…read moreice & cooler and all the water toys you could need. Mark recommended Ocean View Inn & Sports Pub at the end of our trip for food and a pool. We had a great dinner and cooled off in there pool. We met so many friendly locals at the sandbar & fell in love with the area. HIGHLY recommend Captain Mark for a full day of fun and relaxation.

Captain Mark is great! We got to go snorkeling, cruising, and go out to a sandbar. Captain Mark…read moremade it a very enjoyable experience! Highly recommend!

Staff were great. Rented the Catalina 22. Boat was in good condition and a blast to sail. I will…read morerent there again.

Nice relaxing boat ride. Learned about sailing !! Friendly…read morecaptain & crew. Weather was clear & calm.

It's a positive sign that the snorkel operator is doing something right when people take a snorkel…read moretrip two days in a row. One of the participants on our boat did exactly that and she enjoyed herself on both trips. The boat went to different locations on each day, so repeat snorkeler was able to see different parts of the reef. Paradise Island Charters is a small boat that holds only 15 people, and we had 11 on our trip. The sales rep at the dock said the limited capacity allows for a more personal trip with more attention from the crew. This was very much the case as we had a couple of newbies with us and First Mate Al was able to provide them with a lot of assistance (& patience!) Al was very knowledgeable about the fish, the reef, and the overall snorkeling process. She was personable and seemed to enjoy her job very much. She even gave us a few good suggestions for places to dine in Key Largo. Captain Doug was friendly, knowledgeable, and very safety-conscious. He was also an amazing captain. He spotted a family of dolphins and skillfully turned his boat in large circles at just the right speed so that the dolphins could safely frolic in the boat's wake. What an amazing sight! We watched the dolphins jumping for several minutes until they swam off. Thank you Captain Doug for that awesome show! Unfortunately the snorkeling was exciting but not for the best of reasons: numerous jellyfish were floating in the area and we spent a lot of time trying to avoid them. Although the coral and the fish were great to see, the abundance of jellyfish was a big distraction. And some of the snorkelers were stung. If you are comparing snorkeling tour operators, please be aware that Paradise Island Charters does not include the snorkeling equipment in the base price of their tours. They do offer prescription snorkel masks for people who wear glasses. Overall, the trip was really fun and I would recommend this company to other snorkelers. Doug and Al are a key part of their success.

Captain Doug & First Mate Micaela (sp?) were great! We haven't snorkeled in years, since we…read morecertified for scuba and had a great time! Great snorkeling locations, like Seagrass Reef, which bring the sea floor up to you. Nice boat and snacks and they were super accommodating to our tardiness

Yes this establishment is a five star establishment... So…read morehonored to be served by the owner (Darrell) who is very personable and caring as well as welcoming. We took sailing lessons from Seth! He's technical but glad my boyfriend learned from him and we sailed for 2 additional hours by ourselves lol...not me ..I was just the passenger lol... Seth spent an hour and was very patient with us...of course I was confused and didn't quite get all the fine details ...he did such a great job to take numerous pictures for us... he did well Don't want to forget to mention Yami...sweet sweet young lady... helped us when we first got there and until we checked out....you guys rock ...we totally 100 percent recommend this sailing lessons and activities... totally so much fun and worth every penny!

Best option in upper keys for a sunset cruise--the views on the bay are incredible! They also have…read morea really cool unique snorkeling experience at an island, where we learned more about the marine ecosystem on Florida bay--they have floats and paddleboards on the snorkel trip too! We always choose Caribbean Watersports whenever we want to get out on the water in the keys!

We had a great morning ride on Jet Skis. We rented two jet skis - one for my husband and one for…read moremyself and our 7 yr old. It was just us on the tour so when we got out to the open water, the guide warned us it was very choppy and there were jelly fish and gave us the option to go out to the reef or skip it. We decided to skip as my 7 yr old was very scared about the waves. We rode over to bayside, then out to the sandbar. My child quickly transitioned to "go faster!" And was sad when the tour was over. Our guide was very nice and gave us a quick tutorial right before going out. A couple tips for families: There is a clean restroom right at the launching point. And showers down at the dock. Kids do ride behind the adult but the life jackets provide a great holding on point for them. There is a small compartment on the jet ski where you can keep water bottles and sunscreen. Bring a wet bag for your phone!

They were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. They provide a helpful instructional video and…read moreoffer a thorough explanation of the location. Additionally, they offer complimentary ice, which is a nice touch. On top of that, we were lucky enough to spot a manatee on our way back while returning the boat! Overall, they have excellent prices, outstanding customer service, and a welcoming staff. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

If you want to be your own captain for the day and see the beautiful Florida Keys from the boat,…read morethis is a great option. We spent an amazing family day cruising around, swimming and snorkeling, had a picnic out on the water. We even got to see dolphins! They were swimming for a while right next to the boat.

My brothers family and I had a great day out with Capt. Putnam. It was nice to have personalized…read moretrip snorkeling and paddleboarding instead of going on one of those big dive/snorkel boats with so many people. In fact, we arrived at the reef with the Christ statue when one of the crowded boats was leaving and left about an hour later one another one arrived. We practically had the place to ourselves. After snorkeling the two reefs we ate lunch and paddle boarded. It was a great day spent on the ocean. If you want a comfortable relaxing time and nice personalized experience out on the water, I highly recommend Capt. Putnam's boat. He is very friendly and truly accommodating to what we wanted to do. I definitely give this experience a 5-star rating!

Captain Spurgeon is the best! My friends and I had the best time. Picture it Key Largo, last week,…read morefive women decide to go on a nautical adventure. Three of them are prone to sea sickness, one has anxiety about being on boats, one has anxiety about getting into the ocean, one has had eye surgery and yet another is afraid she won't be able to get back in the boat if she gets off. We all got in the water (and successfully got back in the boat!) We we're able to fully enjoy the beauty of the ocean all while sounding like a bunch of cackling hens. Spurgeon had the patience of a saint, which allowed us to sit back and relax. He talked us all through our fears, gave us great instruction, was full of interesting information. I highly recommend chartering with Nautical Adventures and Captain Spurgeon!