Had an absolute blast on the marathon lady today for their morning charter from 8:30 am until 12:30…read morepm. Captain Craig and the two Jakes were amazing. They helped with baiting the hooks, unhooking the catches, cleaning the fish, and providing unparalleled entertainment. We couldn't have asked for a better day on the water, the fish were biting and the weather was absolutely perfect. The captain kept putting us right on the fish and we ended the trip with plenty to bring to a restaurant for a hook and cook dinner. I can't recommend this place enough, the price is right and the people running it and keeping it going are great. The captain even let us know when a pod of dolphins were nearby so we could enjoy seeing them! Such an unexpected and great bonus to the day! It is BYOB if you want, but onboard they do have some beverages and snacks for purchase (cash only on board), but we brought our own which worked out well. Tickets can be purchased with debit or credit cards, but cash on board is king for drinks/snacks, tips, and fish cleaning so make sure to bring some cash for your day on the water! If you're in the middle keys and want a great value for a fishing trip without a full charter, this is the best there is and totally worth it.

We've been doing nighttime snapper trips on the Marathon Lady for the past 10 years. It used to be…read morethe best. Went a couple nights ago and it was much different experience. The bite was very slow all around, but more importantly we felt like they weren't putting in any effort. Asked around and everyone we talked to said they heard they have really went down hill. We went on another boat out of Islamorada last month and the boat limited out super early and everyone went home happy. Sad to say, we're retiring our tradition of going out on the Marathon Lady every year for our anniversary trip.

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!

Shiesty boat rental company. I rented the 24' Caravelle for 2 days, we quickly noticed that this…read moreboat had many issues that we were not warned about. The first being how difficult it was to get the boat up on plane, regardless of people or weight. Second, the boat would porpoise up and down even on calm water as if the motor was trimmed too high even when it was completely lowered. Once we returned the boat we notified the manager and he snickered and blew us off. Just hoping this review saves someone from the disappointment and waste of money on their next vacation.

Amazing service from start to finish! We had a 2-day rental over the 4th of July. Everything was…read morethoroughly explained, and we were given a map with great spots to check out for fishing, snorkeling and sandbars. GPS on the boat had routes mapped and made both the Gulf and the Atlantic easy to navigate. Even the clerks in the stores were wonderful! Boat was in great shape, ran well and was perfect for the 4 of us. They have many options to choose from and make renting super smooth. A refreshing experience and we would HIGHLY recommend! We'll be back in our next trip to the Keys!

Rented 21 foot bay boat from them for 4 days for time around marathon and the keys. Boat had def…read morehad some wear and tear with a cracked and repaired front with exposed spots in the fiberglass. Scratched up and ripped top canopy. The shifting was tough and you just knew it was worn hard and for the $1200 price tag (plus fuel) it was def not what we were expecting. We know boat rentals are expensive but there were moments that left us uneasy with inability to reverse and the vibration over 20mph. Noted to the team but they were apathetic to it and when taking my family out that's not enough for us. Wouldn't recommend if heading out to sea for fishing or anything less than flat waters.

I've been a long time on and off customer of All Aboard Boat Rentals for years. And I've tried…read moredifferent outfits from time to time when staying outside of marathon. In my experience many of the boat rental outfits tend to be really cut throat and border line hustlers in the way they run their operations. Keep in mind I said many, not all. My recent experience at All Aboard Boat Rentals compelled me to sit down and share it with the world in hope that I can help others. I am going to be as concise as possible otherwise people will skip over my review and miss out on the best part. ****DISCLAIMER***** Not related, affiliated or paid in anyway Pros 1. Open on time. Believe it or not it's not the norm lol. 2. Answer the phone. If you call them with questions, issues or concerns they are more than happy to assist however possible. No attitudes or rudeness (unless provoked) 3. Knowledgeable staff that quickly go over the details of the boat like, safety requirements, propeller condition, fire extinguisher, shallow areas to avoid. 4. Well maintained fleet. We rented 4 different boats over the course of two weeks and we didn't experience a single issue. Turn key operation every time. All the electronics worked too, the radio, the GPS, the fish finder etc... Even the hulls are well maintained with very little marine growth which helps with fuel efficiency and top end speed. 5. Well stocked store. You can get everything you may need right there. From ice to chum, squid, basic tackle, snacks etc.... 6. Best part is the staff. I don't have all the names but I interacted mainly with Steven, Jay and the queen of customer service TONY!!!!! I can't say enough about this group. I've watched them interact with people of all walks of life and budgets and ethnicities. They treated everyone exactly the same even those that don't speak the language. It was very cool to see Steven using google translate to communicate with none English speaking customers. That most have been frustrating but they did it anyway. You'd think this is the standard but I can honestly tell you that this is not the case everywhere you go....sadly. Constructive criticism 1. I wished they had a way to store basic customers information so you wouldn't have to waste time with the paperwork every time you rented a vessel. Or streamline the process a bit more . I am sure it's a very small percentage of customers if any that actually read that many pages. If you are staying in Marathon and want to rent a boat, I strongly suggest you give All Aboard Boat Rentals a call.

I rented firm tropical boy rentals twice! The service is by far second to none! The boys were clean…read moreand ran without any issues. I will be renting from them again this year as well!

Awesome boat, great people to deal with, and good prices. I will definitely use them for my next…read moreKeys vacation!

If you're looking for a sunset cruise Marathon Mermaid Charters is where you should go…read more 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

We took this charter for Fourth of July to watch the fireworks from the ocean. The staff is amazing…read moreand we felt safe and taken care of. The view of the fireworks was awesome! They served up champagne, hard seltzers, beer, water and soda. They also had great sandwiches, chips, pasta salad, brownies and cookies. I would definitely book them again. The only critique would be there were no plates or cutlery to eat with. We really wanted to eat the pasta salad but had no way to.

We were scammed. We…read morebooked a boat rental with this company **six months in advance**, so we were extremely disappointed when we arrived and were told our reserved boat had broken down. Ray offered us a larger boat at the same price, and we signed a contract for the replacement boat covering the same **three-day rental period** as our original reservation. However, at the end of the **first day**, we were unexpectedly told that we only had the larger boat for one day because it had already been rented to someone else. This was the first time anyone had mentioned that, despite the contract we had signed. Ray and Barbara told us they would try to find us another boat and give us a call. We never received a phone call or any follow-up. The situation became even more frustrating when we requested a refund for the days we were unable to use a boat. Barbara initially told us we would be able to receive a refund, but after that it became very difficult to get answers. Ray would not return or answer our phone calls. While trying to resolve the issue, we went to Duck Key Marina, where the company was previously located. We were told that similar situations had happened to other customers in the past. We understand that mechanical problems happen, and we would have been understanding if the situation had been handled professionally. Unfortunately, the lack of communication, failure to honor the signed rental agreement, and difficulty obtaining a refund turned what should have been a great vacation into a very frustrating experience. I cannot recommend this company based on how our reservation and refund were handled.

Took the boat out from 9:30- 3 ish, we had a blast the people were very nice and the whole…read moreexperience was easy going

Went out fishing on an afternoon trip with Sea Dog charters and had a great time! The crew was…read moregreat and really put in the work to try to ensure everyone had fun. The mate was especially patient and kind with our young boys and really made sure they had the best time possible! This was following a night time charter with a different boat in the area, and we caught twice as much fish and had a much better time with Sea Dog. The shared catch aspect was originally a deterrent for us, it's something we're really not a fan of. In the end it worked out fine though, and we were glad we decided to give them a try!

Nice & knowledgable crew with fisherman's humor. We had some relaxing fun and would book again…read more However, the turbo on the boat was screaming on the way to the spot and back so I wish I had earplugs.

Best there is in Marathon! Capt. Kevin Johnsen doesn't just take you out and you catch fish.. You…read moreare part of his crew. He will teach you to become a better fisherman. I learn something new from him every trip out. He has so many water adventures other that just fishing. He works his tail fin off for you from booking to the time you pull back in from your excursion. You will not find a better captain out there. Cant wait till November to go out with him again. Go check out his website and FB company pages.. so much there to see... Tons of info and pictures!

What a day on the water. Kevin is a great guide. We caught a ton of fish and brought in enough for…read more3 meals. We could have kept more but that would be wasteful. We fished 5 to 6 spots and caught fish at every spot. We use different techniques per location and it was fun to learn new methods to catch fish. His boat and equipment are top notch. His ability to teach the youngest kids how to catch fish makes it enjoyable for everyone on board. No need to be a PHD in angling Kevin Will get fish in the boat and enough fish for a meal. Go see Kevin if you are in Marathon for an enjoyable fishing day.

Captain Mike took me out sailing my second day in Marathon, something I had never done before. It…read morewas a perfect day, and I enjoyed the wide open views and the quiet swells of the ocean. A great experience!!

Came across Mike last minute for a sunset sailing excursion and was so glad we did! He was very…read moreaccommodating...took us on private tour. His sail boat was beautiful!!