We celebrated our 61st anniversary on the sunset cruise! Our Captain Glenn, Vince and Penny were…read morevery friendly, announced our anniversary and they gave us a nice card. We saw so many dolphins and really enjoyed seeing the excitement of the children on board. The cruise was relaxing with the Jimmy Buffet theme and the sunset was beautiful. Jim and Carolyn McConnell

A perfect way to start the holiday season. No better way to see Punta Gorda's excellent canal side…read moreChristmas decorations, while enjoying their popular holiday concoction, "Jingle Juice". Kingfisher had three boats operating and the coordination between departures and returns was very efficient and accommodating. The boarding process could not have been easier or better. Capt. Glenn and mates, Susanne and Robbie were excellent hosts. Money well spent.

Captain Al is great guy. We really enjoyed our cruise with him. It was a lovely 2 plus hour ride…read morealong the beautiful Peace River.We saw alligators and a variety birds. If you're looking for a pleasant boating adventure with a very nice gentleman, this is your cruise.

Had a beautiful day touring with Captian Al! Great ride and…read moreeven better conversation. Capital was knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife! We loved the dolphins and ALL of the birds in the mangroves! Thank you thank you! This is definitely a recommended excursion for your trip! Thanks from the PA ladies and our sleepy baby girl

Mark was welcoming, friendly and professional . I…read morerecommend his business 100% ,because when uncontrolled situations arise its truly when you see someones professionalism. We had a good time and the location was great. Hope to be back soon !

We loved our experience with Mark and Heather. They made everything perfectly awesome for us to…read morehave a great day out on the ocean. We even saw dolphins, and loved how we were given a map marked clearly where we needed to go. We ran into a little snag at first but once we figured out the markers we were golden. Our day was perfect and we couldn't have asked for more. We would recommend these guys to anyone!! They took care of us the moment we arrived to the moment we docked in. We left our charger on the boat, Nd wS able to pick it up the next day. Mark was fantastic for finding it for us, and saving it for us to pick up. Thanks for a memorable vacation.

First, it's hard to believe that a West Marine, in this wonderful boating community could have only…read morefive reviews and the most recent before today, was in 2016! Maybe we are not the boating community I thought we were. Further, I can't believe when someone leaves a review for West Marine, and they complain that it is pricey. It's a specialty store, they have what you need and they have it here in your community. Get over the price! Finally, went to the store in Punta Gorda yesterday. It was staffed by two children. I know, makes me sound like an old guy, which I am, but still these two very young people with absolutely zero boating knowledge provided absolutely zero help. At least the young man stayed to listen to me ask questions which he couldn't answer, while the young woman simply walked away as I approached. I have been to West Marine stores that were a wealth of knowledge and real asset to the boating community. Yesterday, this wasn't one of them.

I shop this store often. They have a good selection of boating products and stainless steel…read morefasteners. The customer service has always been good when I am there. I have bought rope, chain, fittings, plumbing supplies, electrical supplies, life jackets, stainless fasteners, you name it. Only reason it is not a five star is their pricing is a little high, but I save time and gasoline by shopping there.

Great cruise'. Great crew! Saw a ton of dolphins! Comfortable seats, room to walk around. Highly…read morerecommended.

Absolutely fantastic . The host was spunky and had us all laughing . I definitely recommend for…read moreall locals and out of staters

What a great family experience!! Capt Billy Barton made it the perfect trip. He was very…read moreprofessional and personable. He definitely knows where the fish are and gave us valuable pointers that we could use forever. It was obvious he was invested into making sure we had the best fishing trip possible. We never had to wait for bait or anything. It was like there were two of him - Very attentive! Capt Barton also did a great job cleaning and filleting our fish after the trip. It was a bone-free dinner!! His recommendation for preparing the fish was a spot on recipe that was for sure a game changer. I highly recommend Scales and Tails Native Guided Tours. Regardless if you are an experienced fisherman or have never fished before, you will not be disappointed. Give this man your business and keep him out on the water. There's no doubt I will use his charter service every time I come back to visit the Punta Gorda area. Lastly - make sure not to get this business mixed up with another with a similar name, but in Boca Grande. Get out there and go fishing with Scales and Tales.

Went out had a horrible time, paid good money for the outing and didn't catch anything!!! We got to…read morethe boat ramp and he was being a jackass to the kids that where catching fish!!! Even processed to take a photo of the minors !! BAD EXPERIENCE wouldn't recommend!!

They are the best boat rental company ever!!! The entire family went out on the boat trip with…read moreCaptain and experience a life time of memories. Staff was very professional. Boat was clean. They were on time with the boat and even when we were 30 mins. late they did not care. Great Company will definitely rent from them again.

DO NOT BOOK!!!!!!!! Friend launched off and almost run over. Now, the owner will not call back or…read moregive us a refund after the absolute worst day. I never write bad reviews but I cannot emphasize enough how terrible this experience was. We booked a boat for a bachelorette party two months in advance and had a very clear plan. A driver called the day before to review the itinerary and said they did this every day. We had a driver who had to stay on the phone with "captain Todd" the entire ride because he had NO IDEA where he was going or what he was doing. We were told we would go to a beach. instead, the driver attempted to beach the boat and drifted into other boats with children close by. We had to leave the area. He continually drove over fishing lines as people got very angry due to his close proximity to every boat we saw. Then, HE GOT LOST taking us back. Instead of an expected 45 minute boat ride back to the dock, he went the wrong direction and it took 2.5 hours to return. The driver asked we help him while we dock the boat and he told my friend to 'throw the rope on the second pole' . He rammed into the dock and my friend was launched into the water. She is scraped up and could've been ran over. I was also promised a speaker. The speakers did not work and we were lost in the ocean with complete silence. Now, the owners will not call me back or give me a refund.

The boat was nice and the fish were biting but then he yelled at me and tried to fight my 11 year…read moreold son.

Brock Horner is a trash human being. A danger on the waters to other boaters when he's being…read morereckless. He hates being called out then targets the people who are alone while he's with friends to make himself look good. Avoid this guy at all cost. Go with someone who is not going to put you and yours at risk of being hurt or worse because he has problems controlling his emotions and boards others boats while being a threat to them. This guy is going to get himself killed or his guest when he boards the wrong boat.

This honestly was one of the most fun things I have done in a long time. Captain Aaron was the…read morebomb. You byob and food and karaoke for 90 minutes. It is a private boat for 4 to 13 people. There is a toilet on board. Sound system was good and even though it was choppy, Captain Aaron did a great job of not bouncing us around or getting us wet. Highly recommend! Parking was in one of the two lots. Do suggest stopping at the 30 min parking to drop off any coolers. Ice and waters were included.

Thank you Viv and Aaron! Our surprise Gilligan Island…read morebirthday party went off without a hitch! Our guest of honor was pleasantly surprised and entire party had a fantastic time. Your seemless accommodations, helpful tips and recommendations throughout were very much appreciated. Aaron was very knowledgeable and such a pleasure to talk to throughout the cruise. He was extremely accommodating, shared stories of Charlotte Harbor and the area. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed the day and Captain Aaron! Red Tiki Tours is definitely a wonderful addition to our area and so much fun! I highly recommend this special experience for any occasion! Thank you Red Tiki Tours!

Just went into the West Marine in Port Charlotte looking for a much needed small part, worth only…read more$15. Was helped by Kevin who greeted me as I walked in. They did not have the part but Kevin said, there has got to be something in here that will work". Within 4 minutes, I walked out of the store with a part that was superior to what I was looking for. Thank you Kevin for the extra effort. I hope your bosses value you as an employee.

Contrary to the word "closed" at the end of the name, this business is not closed. This location…read moreis very small and the staff not that knowledgeable. They are quite helpful with what they do know, but it is few and far between. If you have a choice and have the willingness to travel, go to the West Marine on NorthBound Tamiami Trail in Punta Gorda just over the bridge. The associates are more knowledgeable and the inventory is much greater and more varied.