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.

I contacted FKFT since we (husband and I) were coming prior to season and I didn't see a tour the…read moreweek we were there. Craig was kind enough to put one on the schedule for us. Our four hours included: - Key Lime Pie from Trading Post Store - my favorite stop and most authentic pie - simple and delicious. Returned for another slice and tried their Cuban sandwich which was excellent (generous meat) - Iced Hibiscus tea and fresh fish taco from Bad Boys Burrito was delicious (a bit spicy). We'll be back next visit. - Coconut shrimp and shrimp fritter from Shrimp Shack - my husband's favorite stop. Plus large fresh brewed teas. - Stopped at Church with beautiful stain glass and the hurricane memorial next to it. - Flight of beers to sample from Florida Keys Brewing Company - Islamorada Art Gallery by Pasta - great paintings. We even went back for a hat with his colorful fish embroidered on it. - Battered fish taco and lobster fritter from Pierre's One stop was closed so Craig substituted another. Craig was very informative and shared history and great stories. Highly recommend!

DH and I booked this experience so that we would have an idea of the area restaurants in…read moreIslamorada, FL. Boy, it was so much more than that!!!! We met everyone and Craig was wonderful at explaining everything as we went along. He and his wife drove us to each location. Some were restaurants where we sampled tacos, shrimp, the best key lime pie I've had and fish dip. Other places were a small art gallery, an olive oil and vinegar gift shop (loved It!!) and historical locations that we wouldn't have known about. This was a very good tour and we really enjoyed exploring the area. Craig answered all of the group's questions whether about the current locations we were in or other highlights of the area. They were extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly! We truly appreciated them!

They did a bait and switch with Captains. Booked with Jason Bell, a phone call 48 hrs before, Tim…read moretold us he was no longer working there ( but Jason is still on their website to be scheduled with). So scheduled with with Captain Wayne. What a HORRIBLE experience! We are waiting now 3 days for Tim to call us back, after texts of him stating he would call us after we reported the Captains inappropriate behavior. Nothing but crickets, no phone calls. Do yourself a favor and find Jason Bell, he is a wonderful Captain!

Third trip with Captain Jason Great guide…read moreAlways catch fish He's great with kids too Highly recommended

From the start until the end, they took care of my family. Always watching over them in the water…read moreand making sure they had plenty to eat and drink. They put us right on the fish. As soon as we got in we were amazed. We swam with a Green Sea Turtle and an 7ft Eagle Ray. Plenty of beautiful fish around the boat. We wanted more time They were very personable, experienced, and honestly genuinely nice. They recommended dinner places around Marathon that were great. The Captain and First Mate were the best by far.

I would never stay there again Our room had termites and we…read morecouldn't sleep! Termites were all over the bed and wall!! We called service but they didn't help Also we made claim at front seat but they said " oh that's seasonal thing it might happen "???????? I just disappointed !

Great place! We booked and then the winds kicked up and and we had a small craft advisory…read more They looked at the weather and suggested we push back a day. Kristen was a doll on the phone and worked with us every step of the way. Exceptional communication by phone and text. Todd met us at the boat walked us through the GPS, maps, regulations etc. Great sense of humor and very informative. We took off and had a great day on the water. The GPS was easy to use and the weather turned out great. The boat was in quality condition and ran great. I would highly suggest if you are looking for a fun day book with Marathon Pontoon. 5 Star.

Todd worked with us to get us going ahead of schedule, providing us with all the information we…read moreneeded for a fun day on the water! Be sure and visit the sand bar, and take more water and sunscreen than you think you need. Mark N.

Best ever tour guide captain D. We saw sharks, Dolphin, turtles, manatee, ship wreck the reef, a…read moresandbar, and much much more Captain D. Made the trip the most memorable and exciting day trip ever. Honestly when we booked him we had no idea how amazing our trip would be. He was personable, helpful , fun and professional. The Boat was amazing nice size for 6 adults and the captain. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone.

What a great time with Captain Dean! Took us to some beautiful hidden places, a deserted Island,…read moreswimming w Manatee... I cant say enough great things about our adventures. Definitely do it again w Aqua Leisure Boat Charter

Highly recommend taking it to the skies and seeing the Keys from a different perspective! They have…read morereally great options for packages and highlights on what you'd like to see - we chose the 7 mile bridge and lighthouse and it was perfect. Jeff was our pilot and he was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we had a great time! He explained everything extremely thoroughly and made sure we knew what to expect with takeoff and landing as well as throughout the ride. The views couldn't be better - we were able to see plenty of manatee, sharks, and sea turtles! Jeff pointed out all of the notable landmarks and provided brief history of the areas we flew over as well. All in all, a really great experience and would absolutely do it again!

Captain Manske knows where the fish are and puts you on them every time. Gear is top shape, boat is…read morealways clean and well provisioned.

From the owner: We offer Sportfishing Charters, Boat Tours, Snorkeling Trips, Boat Deliveries and Marine…read moreConsultation. You may also design your own custom Adventure. We serve you. Capt. Bobby Manske Aikatsi Sportfishing

Lots of fun, great sunset, pods of dolphins. Good times had by all, well worth every penny and…read morehighly recommended. Thank you Capt Mike !

From the owner: Escape the ordinary and embark on an unforgettable journey aboard our 50 foot sailboat, “Chao Lay”…read more Marathon Sailboat Rides offers Day Sails and Sunset Sails through the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary in Marathon, Florida. Our sailboat rides feature the perfect blend of natural beauty, maritime history, and the thrill of the open sea. Book your spot now and get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime.

I cannot say enough good things about the DRC. Their dolphins are clearly very well cared for. They…read moreare in a habitat directly in the ocean - there are no tanks here. We got to watch two presentations with the keepers. Afterwards, they were doing a medical check on a particular dolphin that was having stomach upset. A nice man came along and told us "a keeper smarter than we will be along soon, but I can answer your questions for now. Oh, there's someone smarter than me now!" And he gestured to one of the summer interns. They both laughed. He told us all about each dolphin and their story. He told us about the hurricanes 10 years ago, and how the water rose far above the dolphin enclosures, offering them freedom, but none of them left. It was clear he really loved these animals. He walked away to assist the team working with the dolphin. The intern turns to us and says "that's the founder of this place. He's here every single day. He's the smartest of all of us!" She was great too. She said she's been dreaming of being a dolphin trainer since she was a kid. She was from Texas, but you could tell she was exactly where she was meant to be. I hope they hire her permanently. We loved the dolphin research center and will definitely be back someday!

For my 500th review on Yelp, I'm covering the Dolphin Research Center in the Florida Keys. This is…read moreactually my second visit as my wife and I came in 2021. This time, however, we brought our kids along too. In 2021, my wife did an encounter that included shaking hands/flippers with a dolphin, rubbing their back as they swam by, and performing a couple basic training signs. For this trip, we each did the Memory Maker Meet encounter, which included the shaking hands/flippers and back rub, but most importantly, having a dolphin paint us a picture. We each chose two colors and held a canvas out while a pair of dolphins (Reese and Louie on that day) took turns spinning around with paint brushes in their mouths painting the canvases. It was very much worth the time and extra cost. Throughout the day there are opportunities included even with basic admission to watch training sessions or learn about caring for dolphins. You can very easily have a fun day and support a great cause at the same time.