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.

Phenomenal I had the time of my life !!!!!!Michael & the suncoast family are amazing kind people!…read moreI can't wait to go back for my birthday! This is the ultimate package! They supply a cooler full of chilled water bottles! They also offer floats too! You are welcome to bring your own float and bag with snacks & drinks I forgot to grab my beer at check in & someone came delivering it to me on a kayak THAT IS SERIOUSLY SOME DAMN GOOD SERVICE!!!!!!!!! (Please don't be like me make sure you grab your drinks at check in lmfao) Thank you everyone! Thank you Kurt you were an awesome captain ‍ MUST BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!! *always tip your captain

It was a perfect experience for us!! Captain and Terry(?) were friendly as can be. They made…read moreconversations with those of us who wanted and left others be. It was a nice clear day for sunset sailing on this late February evening. There was a light breeze which made it a bit chilly, but they provided cozy blankets for us. Water is also provided. The best perk is that you can BYOB!! We can't believe this! They also provide a big cooler of ice on board for your drinks. How awesome is this?? This is a great choice for sailing!!

We had a great time with Captain Dave! Highly recommend for a fun day on the water! We'll…read moredefinitely go again.

Totally Tiki Tours absolutely delivered an unforgettable experience! We did the St. Pete sunset…read moretour, and Captain Austin crushed it--the perfect mix of laid-back vibes, great music, and expert navigation to the best sunset views on the water. The tiki boat itself is a floating paradise, with plenty of space to relax, enjoy drinks, and take in the scenery. Watching the sun dip below the horizon while cruising on the water was nothing short of magical. Captain Austin kept the energy fun and made sure everyone had an incredible time. If you're in St. Pete and looking for a unique, fun, and scenic way to experience the sunset, this is it! Can't wait to do it again!

This is THE dolphin boat tour to go on, and we have tried several in the Boca Ciega Bay area. A…read moredolphin specialist guides the tour and explains everything about dolphins, and knows how to identify most of the 400+ dolphins in the bay, by name, by their distinctive dorsal fin. We were also guided to an osprey nest in the middle of the bay, on one of the channel markers, where the osprey family were raising their two babies. We were lucky it was a beautiful day, weather-wise, but they also have a canopy over the pontoon boat, which keeps out both hot sun and rain. It's really the best dolphin boat tour around!

I don't know where to start But…read more From the email about booking to the day we returned and they set up our catch to be cooked at a near by restaurant on the boardwalk Simply AMAZING Thanks to all the staff at Hubbard Marina

Did the pirate cruise with my family and some friends. It was great! The crew was fun and they even…read moreplanned some activities for the kids. Drinks were only $4 on board. Would definitely do this again.

This is something I do recommend. Steve is the boat captain, and Grace was our narrator and also…read moreour waitress. They offer drinks pop to alcohol. Grace will come get your card and hold on to it until you are returning back to your dock. Then she will give it back. It's because she will run your tab at one time so don't go asking her for your card! They were both awesome. We saw plenty of dolphins. It was almost 2 hr ride. Our boat was not full. There were available seats in the middle. But we did ride on a Monday at noon.

We took our second Tiki Tour today! We loved both rides.... Safe, fun, so much to see! Today we…read morehad Captain Jim and we sailed south on a beautiful day! Florida Tiki Tours is the best! Can't wait for our next trip!

We went on the big tiki boat for my 21st and it was a GREAT experience! We got to go under the…read morebridge to the ocean, swim in the water, and drive around the bay so a good mix of everything. They let the guests play the music and drive the boat if we wanted to. AND the best part Dan and Leo (I think) picked any piece of trash that we passed in the ocean. Such a good group of employee that clearly love what they do!!!!

Captain Jim and Kirsten were amazing. The dolphins were joining us for the fun. Our entire family…read moreenjoyed the trip and the experience and knowledge of the crew.

FABULOUS! The captain knows just where to go for the…read moredolphin show!!! Some clever maneuvering of the shark vessel, and we had about 8 dolphins with a baby giving us an acrobat show of a lifetime!

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!

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.

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 had an amazing time on this boat tour! We went mid week for my birthday and it was quiet in the…read morewater and the island. Our guide was amazing, showing us the best places along our cruise to shell Key! When we arrived, he guided us to the best spots to find shells! On the way back we encountered several dolphins as well! It was an amazing trip and I'd definitely book again with this company!

Wow! What an experience! We took a 9am tour to Shell Key on Cap'n Dalton's boat. There were only…read moresix passengers on board, which meant there was plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the sunshine. Dalton provided expert commentary about the area, even pointing out a few celebrity homes and yachts along the way. It was a gorgeous ride over to Shell Key, and we even saw a few dolphins along the way. Once on the island, we had about 45-50 minutes to explore the beaches and do a little snorkeling and shell-hunting. The island is aptly named, with rows and piles of shells along its white, sandy beaches. The water was warm and perfect for swimming. Soon enough we were back on board and heading back to the harbor. And that's when the magic happened: dolphins! Following along in our wake, and no doubt attracted to the enthusiastic squeals of one of our dolphin-loving fellow passengers, the dolphins put on quite a show. Even Dalton, who I assume sees a LOT of dolphins, was impressed by how long they followed in our wake and performed jumps and flips for us. It was truly one of the most remarkable experiences of my life! Thank you Dalton and Island Ferry for an amazing and memorable tour and one of the true highlights of our vacation!

Lovely tour! Our guide was very nice and chill, she definitely wanted to make sure we had a good…read moretime. Obviously its never a guarantee, but we saw dolphins and a manatee on our tour. Groups are small and the boats are very comfortable. They use pontoon boats so you have shade, which I definitely appreciated. The beach they took us to to snorkeling was gorgeous.