Took the my parents to Tarpon Springs for the weekend as recommended by a friend who grew up there…read more We decided to take the cruise, hoping to see some dolphins & collect some shells at Aneclote Key. Our guide Rick & Capt Sam gave us really good information. But Rick gave us history lesson about the town & about the environment. That was really great information! The Aneclote Key beach was really nice. I wish we could've stayed longer. I really enjoyed our tour. I recommend this tour if you happen to visit Tarpon Springs. Bring & put on sun block.

This was a wonderful informative, one hour dolphin cruise…read more For $12 we got a wonderful ride on a pontoon style boat, with a tour guide that was so knowledgeable of the area, I learned a lot about the natives and the Greeks. I highly recommend this one hour tour on the river. You won't get seasick as the weather is calm. Beverages are served. It's a cash type bar. Between useful information wonderful music was played Please leave your tour guide and Caption a tip upon leaving the boat. They earned their keep.

Took a nice ride and saw many dolphins and seabirds. We stopped at a little island for those…read morewanting to collect shells or take a stroll on the beach. We took friends and my Pugs, we all enjoyed the ride. The staff was attentive and friendly as well.

So my family and I were on vacation and we loved going on this adventure! Thanks so much for an…read moreamazing time! Dolphins, sea shells and a smooth cruise made for some great memories!

Wonderful trip! The boat crew was amazingly helpful getting me on the boat, being diabled. Then…read morethey made sure everyone on our tour was comfortable. The Captain was extremely knowledgable about the sponge diving industry and history of Tarpon Spings, giving an entertaining and informative talk during the tour. The weather was beautiful, as was the waterway. Bonus was seeing Manatees. The sponge diving demonstration was so interesting and the diver was personable, and ready to pose for a selfie anytime. All in all, we thought it was a great trip, well worth the money. We would recommend it to anyone.

Tarpon Springs for the day and went on this hour long boat ride. The family and staff were…read morewonderful - friendly and informative. During the tour, they did a demonstration of sponge diving. It was great to see and you gained appreciation for the hard work that these families did for many generations. This boat tour is a must to do when visiting Tarpon Springs.

Sean was amazing and so intuitive to our needs..i see myself going on a private boat ride once a…read moremonth for mental health needs. the boat ride was relaxing, soothing and i got to listen to my own music. beautiful, wonderful and so much soothing for the soul

We had a great time and saw lots of dolphins. Best boat charter around! Plenty of ice and room in…read morethe cooler for our drinks and snacks. We took the 4 hour tour and loved exploring the islands and sand bars. The captain was great and he knew a lot about the history of the area. Wish we could do this every weekend!

I've been on a boat tour before but this one takes the cake and I'm a Floridian…read more We brought our in-laws on a whim to go out on this tour and the two guys who ran it were fantastic. Great bar service on the boat and the shelling was awesome. My in-laws were SO pleased! Not to mention we had dolphins that swam right up to the boat. It was a great time - I would recommend this for a cute date night, out of towers or just someone to do on a weekend. Will be bringing family out on this tour again!

We bought our tickets on line and on the day of the trip, we got a phone call from the Lady who's…read morerunning things, ro let us know to come into the shop and check in. Once we were checked in, we got a seat near the window and watched the scenery on our way out. So many luxurious homes! There is a bar on the boat, so we got waters and enjoyed ourselves. They made sure everyone was safe and secure. We had 40 minutes on the shoreline to take photos and collect shells. All in all a 5 star experience

Fantastic family boat trip! The kids loved the slide! The boat was beautiful and immaculate, the…read morecaptain made sure we had everything we needed for a great day on the water and exploring the islands. Can't wait to go back again!

From the owner: Looking for a tropical island adventure? Rock and Reef Charters is a Family Owned and Operated…read morebusiness that offers amazing private trips aboard the Aqua Dragon Slide Boat to Anclote Key and Three Rooker Island! Enjoy boating with family or friends as you cruise along the Anclote River to the sandy island beaches! Our trips are great for all occasions - birthdays, graduations, bachelor & bachelorette parties, anniversaries, showers, work meetings and more! We offer a variety of half day and full day options! We also offer River Cruises for those looking to stay on the boat! During an island trip you will have access to the water slide, beach, swimming and shelling. You are welcome to bring additional gear for your trip such as snorkels to explore more under water! On many of our trips we have encountered dolphin, starfish, and sometimes manatee! We will stop to admire these creatures when appropriate and safe for the sea life. These wildlife sightings are not guaranteed but do happen often. Whether you are looking for a vacation activity or a getaway from everyday life, you are sure to have a good time!

Captain Mike was amazing, he is very knowledgeable and gave us a great tour…read more He picked us on time, we were a party of 7 with 3 teenagers. The kids were able to go tubbing for a long time and had a great time. Then he took us to the island to do some snorkeling, if you want to see a lot of colors and sea life you will be disappointed, but we knew what to expect so it was ok. The water is clear and very calm. At the end we got to see a lot of dolphins, perfect way to end the day!

Captain Mike was great! He was very knowledgeable about the area and shared information about local…read morehistory as well as amusing stories and some special video footage of dolphins! We had the trip he said we would, saw the shells, fish and beach we hoped to experience and were treated to an extended visit with a group of dolphins who seemed to be as interested in us as we were in them. We felt well cared for and very comfortable with Captain Mike and appreciated his considerate manner.

Our family used this charter to commemorate my mother's passing and it was a wonderful experience…read more The staff was very empathetic and accommodating. The catamaran exceeded our expectations and we would definitely use them in the future and would most definitely recommend their charter service.

I am extremely disappointed with how this charter from Sweet Escape Charters was handled…read more I received a last-minute text message informing me that my charter was canceled because the captain who held the required license for groups larger than six passengers "unexpectedly resigned." As a result, the company stated they could no longer legally accommodate my booking as originally planned. The message offered three options: reduce our group to six people, reschedule for a later date, or accept a refund. While I understand that staffing issues can occur, this explanation and solution are not acceptable given that this was a pre-booked, planned event that multiple people organized their schedules around. What is most frustrating is the timing and lack of proper contingency planning. A business offering group charters should not be in a position where a single staffing change results in last-minute cancellations or forced downsizing of paid bookings. This reflects poor organization and a lack of reliability. Because of this, I had to scramble last minute to salvage my birthday plans. What was supposed to be a chartered experience has now turned into a simple beach day with drinking games and making the best of a situation that should never have been handled this way. Overall, the experience was highly inconvenient and disappointing, and it significantly disrupted our plans. For a service that markets itself around special outings and experiences, this level of instability is not acceptable. I would strongly caution others against booking with Sweet Escape Charters unless you are comfortable with the possibility of last-minute cancellations and significant disappointment, especially for important events.

Unexpectedly ended up on this excursion, and ended up being a highlight of our trip. The shelling…read moreexperience was phenomenal, the captains were super friendly and knowledgeable, and the bar was a plus. (: We also got to see dolphins on our trek too and from the island. For the great price would definitely recommend this experience to any one of any age.

Avoid! They overbook and then ask you to reschedule or go without your whole party. We booked…read moreonline and arrived long before we were set to board the boat. We were informed that only one of us could go on the boat because they overbooked. They scrounge up tourists from the streets without checking website to see how many spots are actually open.