Best fishing charter in the Tampa bay/ St Pete area, I went…read moreon a charter with him last week and caught so many fish couldn't be more happy, I'd recommend this charter to anyone friends or family especially

From the owner: Double O Fishing Charters is a locally owned and operated company that's provided personalized…read morefishing expeditions in Madeira Beach since the 1970s. Having grown up on the waters of the world-famous John's Pass, we know all the ins and outs of the best fishing spots. With us, you won't find your average commercial fishing charter -- you'll find a family of locals that will give you great fishing and personal, friendly guidance. Whether you're looking for an all-day fishing trip or just a sightseeing tour, you can always trust us to give you a trip that you'll never forget.

Salty Boat Rental is the best! Their staff of Zack and Josh are very good and nice and helpful...read more

We had so much fun on our 8hr pontoon rental. Jim was great. Very friendly, through and patient…read more The pontoon was extremely nice and fairly new - about a year old. We will definitely consider Salty Boat Rental the next time we are ready for a day on the water.

What a delight! Captain Dale was literally THE BEST. We had such an incredible day, we were sad we…read moredidn't spend more than 4 hours! (He did let us stay a bit longer though)! Dale was so fun to hang with, made us feel safe and had all these extras we were so happy with...padded seats for the bow, water and Gatorade, amici hook up, and the Lilly pad. We 100% will be back and hopefully sometime sooner rather than later!

From the owner: We offer pleasure charters with a licensed Captain. (no…read morefishing trips here) serving all the Tampa Bay area beaches. Licensed for up to SIX passengers. Three, Four, Five Hour Charters (and longer). Packages start at $675 for the first 3 hours and $150 per additional hour. Anchoring at all the major and secluded beaches and sandbars. Cruising the gulf and Intracoastal. Sightseeing, sun tanning and swimming. Lunch and dinner cruises. Wildlife, Dolphin and Manatee sightseeing. Madeira Beach * St Petersburg * Treasure Island Clearwater * Honeymoon Island * Belleair Beach Indian Rocks Beach * Indian Shores * Redington Beach Caladesi Island * Three Rookers Island * Egmont Key * Shell Key * Passage Key (Naked Island) Anna Maria Island * Sarasota * Siesta Key Bradenton Beach * Longboat Key

Far Horizons is an excellent dive charter. I suspect they are equally good when hired out for a…read morefishing charter. I moved to St Pete from Detroit, MI back in 2009. Generally, I go to the keys to dive, but have occasionally gone diving locally in the Gulf of Mexico. This past weekend was my first time diving with Far Horizons and I was very pleased! Coordination of the dive was simple and seamless with Margaret. Met at the boat at 7:30AM on a Saturday and departure at 8AM. Margaret and her husband, Captian Mike, were very friendly and knowledgeable. Captain Mike took us out about 18 miles to Fathom 10 / Tramp Steamer wreck in about 60 ft of water. Amazing visibility, could see the wreck at the bottom as soon as we got in the water. Tons of large sized grouper. Sea was a little choppier than weather reports made it sound, but Captain Mike took great care of us and we were certainly pleased. The dive was so good, we did not want to change locations, we did the same dive again with the 2nd tank. The boat is updated and well maintained. Best for groups of divers around 6 or 7. I brought my mother for mother's day and two friends who were visiting from out of town, we met another solo diver who joined our group and we more or less all stayed together in a big group underwater. There was also a diver master giving his student a open water checkout dive. It was a good group size for ease of maneuvering around the boat, storing all the gear and tanks, getting in and out of the water. The inside area of the boat is spacious. Margaret made sure the boat was stocked with plenty of water, fresh fruit, and some PB&J sandwiches, which proved to be clutch for the ride back. We arrived back at the dock about 1:30PM where Margaret was waiting for us. She took a group shot, they helped us unload, and we went home. Then I spend about 5 hours telling my wife all the morning diving stories. I think she needs about a 6 month break from hearing me talk about diving. I certainly don't intend to wait that long before my next dive, but I guess I will try to give her just the cliff notes next time. I think my stories exhausted her more than the dive exhausted me. Perhaps it was all the adrenaline I still had flowing thanks to the fantastic charter services of Far Horizons.

First Time Experience…read more Capt Mike and First Mate Randy were great! Red Tide had become an issue so Capt Mike went the extra mile (25 of them to be exact) to get us where the fish would be. He knew right where to find them. No wasted time searching. Very knowledgeable and Very Experienced! They kept the lines baited and the fish coming. No time wasted. This was our first trip out and my son and I will never forget it. The fish were amazing with a couple of suggested recipe's from Randy. Cooked for 20 adults and everyone loved it. We will be back and booking another offshore fishing experience with Far Horizons. Great people! A BIG THANK YOU TO MARGARET AS WELL! She took care of all the booking. Quick response time to all questions leading up to the day of the trip.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED…read more My wife and I were in town on vacation and wanted to get out onto the water. However, we did not want to go with a large group or spend a lot of money. I came across Charter Finders and saw they were veteran owned. I contacted them via telephone, they answered all of my questions, and were extremely polite. They offer a discount for veterans and first responders which was nice and was a draw for us. We knew we were likely in good hands. The boat leaves from Sea Dog Brewery which was great for grabbing drinks to go and bring with! They make a good seltzer FYI. Dean and Tim had a cooler with ice on board where you could throw your own booze. There were only 6 other people on board and it made for a much better experience. We made friends and just sat back and relaxed. We were able to see dolphins up close on the way to shell key island and back. (See attached photo) Once we were at shell key advice was provided as to where to find shells. Some of us had high success. We were unable to snorkel due to visibility. The island is beautiful and not populated. The trip was roughly 3 hours long, but they were nice enough to extend it an hour so we got very very lucky. We highly recommend Dean & Tim and cannot wait to go again in the future.

We decided to book with Charter Finds for a snorkeling and dolphin-watching tour. When we arrived…read moreat the docks, the captain Troy met us there and was very friendly throughout the trip! However, the boat itself was older and showed quite a bit of wear and tear. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed with the experience overall. Our kids were especially excited about snorkeling and finding seas shells but when we arrived at Shell Key island, it was so crowded that the boat wasn't able to dock anywhere. The captain took us to a different location, but the snorkeling there was very poor, and we were only able to stay about 45 minutes because our time was almost up. Overall, the trip did not meet our expectations. I wish I would have done a little more research and booked with a different company.

I had the wonderful opportunity to experience The Buccaneer Funship Boat. Excellent communication…read moreand Spectacular service from the start of booking this experience. I was very pleased with how well Captain Randy communicated and provided additional insight. Upon closer to the time for our day I had a follow up conversation with Cassie who provided even more information that brought comfort not only to me but my guests as well. They provided a cooler with ice and water as well as numerous floats and shelling bags. The whole experience was relaxing and refreshing. Our captain for the day was Jordan and she was Spectacular with keeping us on time and showing us around. We did a 4 hour boat tour but were able to have time on the slide and visit two islands. Truly an unforgettable experience for families and groups alike. 10/10 will be booking again for a longer time. Thank you for providing a wonderful experience.

Great experience from start to finish. The boat is spacious and the service is great. We…read moreexperienced the double decker boat with the slide. We brought our food and drinks and there was enough storage on the boat for all of our stuff. Our captain navigated us well and took us to the best spots to see dolphins and a nice quiet private beach. Then he showed us the perfect spot to stop and take a ride on the slide. The whole process was seamless and the experience was great. I highly suggest you book with them!

My family and I took a beautiful boat ride with Captain Dennis and his first mate Dennis Jr. They…read morewere pleasant, professional and fun! We saw all the gulf beaches and Dennis pointed out attractions and restaurants to enjoy during our visit. Their rates were fair and the scheduling experience was easy. We will be back for sure!!

From the owner: We offer private boat charter trips to Egmont Key, Shell Key, Passage Key and Intercoastal…read morecruising. We also offer inshore fishing charters , Captain Dennis is a master captain who has been boating the area for over 40 years.

Good morning. My family and I had the pleasure of going out on a pontoon last week Thursday out of…read morebeautiful Madeira Beach,Florida. Although I have been a member for almost 3 years, this was my first time going out of this location and the crew was awesome as it is usually at all of their locations. I wish to humbly thank Owen and Scott who helped us out when the motor wouldn't start only to find out that I was in too shallow of water. I learned something new and I am grateful for their IMMEDIATE assistance which was only a phone call away. The Pontoon boat was clean and well maintained and I have never been disappointed with the Freedom Boat Club. Once again, I take my hat off to Owen and Scott, at the Madeira Beach location, for their outstanding service to myself and family and feel that they are an asset to the organization as a whole even in these difficult times. Thank you Freedom Boat Club for the most awesome experience for our memories. We love you guys and hope that you stay number 1 in this space. Respectfully, Lenny Woods USMC/Retired

Customer service is unacceptable. I'll never return and would much rather support a smaller bait…read moreshops like Last Cast Bait & Tackle, or Boulevard bait and tackle, where customers are treated with respect.

Wow! What a great day! 3 of us wanted to get out on the water so we booked our adventure on the…read moreGypsy Soul. I can't say enough on how amazing Captain Mike is! His boat is Uber comfortable and spotless. He's very knowledgeable about the waterways and local places to pull up and eat. He has the perfect floaters to sit on or hold your drinks. Can't wait to go out again:)