Captain Charlie was an excellent and knowlegeable Captain of his 387 Catalina sloop. He delighted us with his stories and knowlege of the Fort Lauderdale area. We enjoyed the 4 hour cruise we went on and was amazed at his seamanship. I highly reccomend using his services. read more

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I was put off by Charlie before the sail began and every ounce of me told me to cancel and not go on the trip, however we were with friends and i didn't want to ruin it for them. I take full responsibility for not understanding that we were going on open ocean and it could get rough out there. I also thought we would see dolphins, whales, and birds and we didn't. Thank heavens i took anti nausea pills that captain charlie offered or i would have hurled. as it was I felt pretty queasy for most of the trip even though it was a sunny day and would have paid extra for him to turn around. I wasn't enamored of the captains gruff way and i'm older so this trip wasn't for me. The guy who said he will be back was 19. If you're not used to going in the open ocean I'd think twice. i signed up for something totally different so most of this terrible time i had was on me. When i got home i was knocked out and slept for 5 hours and didn't fully recover till the morning. read more

Had a great morning sail down the New River, out to open ocean and back with Captain Charlie. Daffy is a wonderful sailboat and it's easy to tell that the Captain loves where he lives and loves to share his passion for sailing with others! Felt completely safe & comfortable the whole time as a solo female traveler. You won't regret booking this! read more

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Sailing daffy is awesome! Captain Charlie kept us safe and explained everything perfectly. We had an amazing first time sailing, definitely a new experience and can't wait to do it again with Charlie. Went with just one other person and my dog, brought plenty of alcohol and some sandwiches. Popping champagne on a beautiful sailboat in the ocean is incredible read more

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We all had a great time - every time!!! We have been out on the Daffy 3 times, and each time it's as good as the last. Captain Charlie is a great guy - he is warm, professional and accommodating with whatever you want to do. We went out as a group of 3 and just enjoyed the ocean air, being on the river, music, drinking wine and soda and then out into the ocean. My sister's friend won a silent auction last summer and she was invited to go out with her and her 4 friends. They had a blast! When she came back she said "We have to go - awesome ride and great Captain! " And so we have :) It's easy to book, Captain texts you all the info and address and you go to his house where the Daffy is docked. You bring all the food, (whatever you want). We have brought sandwiches, snacks, chips, cold cuts, desserts - whatever you want to eat during your 3-4 hour trip. We brought wine but all alcohol is acceptable. He has a huge ice chest so you need to bring ice as well, to keep things cold downstairs. You can also sit downstairs where there are 2 big couches, coffee table, small kitchen and toilet. So neat and clean! Once on board, Captain tells you the rules, and you sign a waiver , and set your things down. Now the fun begins! Definitely a fun private way to go see Las Olas and the ocean with a private guide. I highly recommend sailing on the Daffy with Captain Charlie!!! read more

It does not get better than Charlie! We had such a fun time on our adventure and charlie kept us laughing the entire time! Daffy is a stunning vessel and Charlie and Daffy go hand in hand! We miss him already, as he easily became part of our group! Thanks again! We sill be sailing again with you! read more

My friends and I came to Ft. Lauderdale for my bachelorette weekend. We booked with Charlie for a 4ish hour sail on a Sunday. He was so funny and witty right off the bat, so we had an awesome time with him. We were able to drink some mimosas and listen to music, sit wherever on the boat, it was a great experience. If you haven't been on the ocean in a boat before, I would recommend taking Dramamine or the equivalent the night before you plan to go out and then again in the morning. Most of us got a little nauseous when we hit the ocean, but it subsided after we adjusted. Charlie took us to a wading area for us to get out of the boat and swim, he has floaties to hold onto that are attached to the boat. Charlie was the life of the party, super safe, and would love to sail with him again whenever we are back in Ft. Lauderdale! Highly recommend if you're looking for a good time! read more

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More than what we could have expected! Thank you for making our experience memorable!!! Captain Carlie is a well mannered, light hearted, fun, and has a great sense of humor. What made our experience so special was the fact that my two young children age 6 and 4 continuously ask when we can go back to see "Captain Charlie" Now all their toys have taken on the name of "Captain Charlie". What more could you want for your kids while enjoying yourself at the same time??!!!!! Thank you for so much more than a just any commercialized sailing event but a real special personal experience! We will be back!!! Fondly, Jamie read more

Fabulous time! Captain Charlie is awesome - very warm and welcoming. Our family of 6 (me, my hubs, 3 kids, ages 7-12 plus grandma) truly enjoyed the 4 hour sailing. This is a MUST DO; highly recommend Sailing Daffy! We plan to book again next time we are in town. 5 Star Customer Service: honest, dependable, safe, knowledgeable and timely! read more

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My family & I went sailing this past Monday with Captain Charlie on the DAFFY & had an AMAZING time. It was a great experience right from the start - prior to booking, Captain Charlie answered all my questions, very timely, sent photos and was extremely accommodating in terms of scheduling. He listened to my concerns & assured me that the trip would be no problem for my father, who has mobility issues & promised us a wonderful time. He did not disappoint. Captain Charlie was great! He assisted my dad on and off the boat & could not be more welcoming. His sense of humor, expert sailing skills and wonderful disposition made our ride even better (if that was even possible). The DAFFY is a beautiful boat and we had a wonderful time. Cannot wait to go back! Thank you Captain Charlie, our new friend!! read more

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WOW!!! What an amazing day! Thank you Captain Charlie!!! Will definitely see you again very soon!!! For anyone else out there wondering if you should go for a ride, don't hesitate! Captain Charlie is like sailing with family! All the best to you Sir! And thank you dearly! read more

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Capt. Charlie operates a sail boat from the dock behind his home. The million-dollar yachts are parked along the waterway leading to the harbor. As you navigate out you get to see how the other half lives. $20M mansions abound. After cruising past the luxury views we made it out beyond the cruise ships and out to the ocean. We raised the sails and spent another hour under sail where we got to see dolphins just off the boat. It was a fantastic way to spend 3.5 hours on a beautiful day. If you're in the area and want an affordable option to head out on the water then give Captain Charlie a call. Although there are occasional Groupon deals available I'd suggest just calling directly since you will likely get a better deal from the man himself. Thank you for an amazing afternoon! read more

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I must say, we had an amazing time sailing the Daffy. This was a surprise for my husbands birthday and he had an excellent time. Capt. Charlie was great in helping my family & I prepare for the surprise. Everything went smoothly and made the experience a memorable one! Thank you again for an awesome time! read more

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Awesome!!! We had some much fun with Charlie , he's a great captain , super funny and professional. Definitely will recommend to all my friends & family. read more

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Perfect Captain, laid back, friendly, patient and showed us the beautiful houses and channels in the New River. Captain Charlie and Daffy are highly recommended. read more

Beautiful day for a sail on Ft Lauderdale's New River with Captain Charlie. Great memories with family and a fabulous experience for each of us! Captain was very gracious and accommodating to special needs. Trustworthy and charismatic. Highly recommended, without hesitation! read more

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Can't find enough words to describe what an awesome experience we had with Capital Charlie while sailing Daffy! If I could put a thousand starts I would lol!!! He was very accommodating when I asked if I could bring my friendly doggy along with us, he also is very fun to be around and very knowledgeable! He even let us swim for a while and we had such a wonderful time! Even when we got some rain, that didn't stop capital Charlie from making us have a great time. Over all, we had a wonderful experience, I would definitely recommend him and I am looking forward to come back again!!!! read more

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Captain Charlie is the best!!!! Have gone sailing with him several times. Will do it again next month. We always have a fabulous time. read more

We chartered Sailing Daffy for our final day in Fort Lauderdale and it was such a treat. We packed a cooler full of snacks and beverages and enjoyed every minute of our trip. The boat was well-maintained and Capt Charlie was an excellent guide. Whether for a beautiful sail down the river and into the ocean or to celebrate something special, I would highly recommend Sailing Daffy! read more

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I had friends visiting so we decided to do this. It was so fun and relaxing and I can't wait to do it again. It was supposed to be a three hour tour but Captain Charlie tried to fulfill our desire to see the sunset by staying out an additional 2 hours. Captain Charlie was very accommodating, friendly, and funny. I had my 3 year old on the boat with us and he let him "drive" the boat several times, he loved it! The only negatives (if you can call it that) were that it was supposed to be a private tour but we shared ours with another couple. To be fair, we only called the day before and he squeezed us in and the couple was great. We really enjoyed their company. Other than that, the sails weren't up much (only twice for short periods of time) but again not the company or Captain Charlie's fault as the ocean was really rough and we were lucky to go at all. All in all it was a fabulous day and I really hope to do it again...soon. Thanks Captain Charlie! read more

We had an excellent time on the water with Captain Charlie! He made it an excellent experience for all of us, including our kids. He is an expert of the area and was a great conversationalist. read more

Had a great time on the high seas! The captain was very nice, informative and made sure safety was first! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a new experience! read more

My family and I took a half day sail with Captain Charlie on Daffy recently. While the swell was maybe bigger than we expected, Captain Charlie and Daffy exceeded all expectations. Daffy was comfortable, with plenty of room in the cockpit for our family and the Captain, she was very clean and well taken care of. We've never been sailing before, so with the swell and heeling over quite a bit it was an unexpected wild ride, but our small children did well (the 2 year old even fell asleep on the cockpit after a while). Captain Charlie was great. A professional who clearly knows the area and sailing very well, and his wife was very kind and made us some sandwiches to bring along and some excellent cookies that my kids talked about the following day - saying they wanted to go back on Daffy just for more cookies. It was definitely a good experience even though the wind and waves were more than we'd expected. I would absolutely recommend anyone looking to see South Florida from a different perspective or wanting to experience something unique to take a half day or full day trip on Daffy. Tip - let Captain Charlie know what you want to do and he'll make it happen, whether a sailing intro lesson or fishing and a swim. read more

We had an amazing time sailing with Captain Charlie! The boat was very nice and clean. Captain Charlie was kind enough to give us a history lesson about the river. He is very knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. We can't wait to book our next event!! read more

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Captain Charlie and the Daffy are thoroughly enjoyable! My wife and I went for a 6-hour sail from downtown Ft. Lauderdale out to sea and back. It was relaxing, beautiful, peaceful, and a lot of fun! We are already planning an extended overnight trip during the cooler weather! Thank you Captain Charlie, it was a pleasure!! Rgf read more

We had a wonderful sailing experience. We had visitors from overseas and wanted to show them around our waterways, but at the same time wanted some relaxing time to talk, catch up and have an enjoyable time for both adults and kids. Couldn't have asked for anything better. Captain Charlie was friendly, kept us entertained, gave a sailing crash course to each one of the kids and let them sail, gave us our space to chat, took pictures, etc. Communication and booking was super easy and hassle free. Absolutely recommended Sailing Daffy is the way to go. I know we will come back. Thanks Captain Charlie! read more

Captain Charlie was the best part of our Awesome Adventure aboard the Daffy. He knows so much about sailing and the area. The views were beautiful and the company was great. He made us comfortable and let us try our hand at finding the "sweet spot" at the wheel. We definitely recommend that you climb aboard and leave it up to him be sure to let him know that you like Jimmy Buffet. If you bring him a Heineken and you will have a friend for life! Thank you Captain Charlie! read more

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Sailed with Cap twice now and phenomenal experience every time. Great guy, clearly loves being on the water. Sailing is simply a cant miss adventure read more

We had incredible time with our friends, we were real team during our trip to the ocean with a lot of wind and huge waves. Unbelievable! The captan Charlie is very easygoing and fun person! We recommend to all of you to try ones then you will go nonstop for sure! By the way, price is super affordable! Thank you, Captain! read more

This is a great sailing activity. Captain Charlie is a charming and skilled skipper and the Daffy is a beautiful boat. You can't beat the ride, especially on a nice day! read more

We love to take a sail every time we are in vacation if we can, so I was happy to find Captain Charlie and the Daffy online. They had great reviews on Groupon, so we decided to go. This was one of the best decisions of our whole vacation. The Daffy is great, and Captain Charlie is a lot of fun. The day was absolutely perfect, and the highlight of our vacation! read more

Amazing experience. I proposed to my girlfriend, now fiancé, and Captain Charlie accommodated everything I asked for. Very friendly and knowledgeable but also gave us space where we could spend time with our friends and family, and not feel awkward. Would recommend this to anyone interested in going out for something romantic or just for a few hours and some good drinks and great scenery. Will be back again, for sure!! read more

Sailing the Daffy with Captain Charlie was everything we hoped for and more. We reserved the boat to celebrate my friend's 30th birthday, and I can't imagine a more perfect way to mark a special occasion than on a gorgeous, luxury sailboat. Captain Charlie was super friendly, super accommodating, knows his stuff and made the day a breeze. Looking forward to doing this again and HIGHLY recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing day on the water. read more

Great trip for my family! Charlie was super attentive with my family, specifically my father with a bit of limited mobility. Would recommend this to anyone coming down to Fort Lauderdale, fun for the entire family!! read more

The Sailing Daffy was a wonderful experience. For a south Florida native and tourist alike. Captain Charlie was entertaining, accommodating and professional. His boat was clean and equipped with everything you could Possibly need. He told intriguing stories about the local area and made jokes to keep us laughing. Even though the weather wasn't the best and neither are my sea legs, he kept the boat stable and all of us feeling great. I would highly recommend this experience for a group of even a private outings. read more

Great sailing trip adventure for the day! Captain Daffy is a great host/captain and knows the area very well to tell some historic facts about the area while sailing. He is knowledgeable and made us feel safe and taken care of. The best part was getting to swim in the ocean and jump off the boat! My kids and I will definitely come again and highly recommend Captain Daffy for a great sailing experience! read more

This was definitely one of the highlights of our family vacation! The Daffy is a beautiful sailboat and Captain Charlie's love and passion for sailing is infectious. Our 11 year old was very reluctant to be out on the ocean. An hour into the trip she was behind the wheel and loving it! We learned so much about the area, Captian has a wealth of interesting facts and information. If you are considering a sailing trip, I wouldn't go any other way, fantastic experience!!! read more

Our birthday celebration was great, in part because of Captain Charlie's welcoming and eagerness to help us make it special. We were lucky the weather collaborated, so we were able to enjoy every single minute of it. We even had a little extension of the initially 3 hour scheduled trip.....Thank Captain. We will come back. read more

Celebrated my 50th Birthday with my special crew....it was gifted to me by my Bestest friend!!! How lucky am I?!?! The MOST amazing present ever!!! Captain Charlie was JUST what I'd hoped for in a captain. He headed our rowdy and varied bunch spectacularly!!! We each got a turn at the wheel with expert instruction...his tone and tutorage to suit each individual's personality. We received and printed our 16-page instructional booklet ahead of time and were commended by our Captain for having done a fine job with our homework! Positive! Passionate about his sailing and the freedom yet respect for the ocean and each other! "Feeling" at one with the wind and nature! He was flexible and accommodated our request to go "in irons" and dive into the deep blue to enjoy the pristine water....so clear you could literally see the bottom at 25 feet! He guided us to find a spot free of seaweed. We're seriously ALL returning to crew the Daffy and sail to Key West for my celebration of 51!!! 2 weeks at minimum!! Captain Charlie was patient and generous with his time, his expertise and stories of the sea! Loved him!!! LOVED our experience!!! Definitely left us with a hankering for more!!! read more

Had the absolute best time ever aboard the sailing daffy. Went sailing to celebrate my birthday with loved ones. It was a great time. Captain Charlie has the humor expected of a weathered sailor. A great personality with an experienced sense of the sea. He may hold blasé conversation while steering with his bare feet or ask a favor of you! We went out to the ocean for a bit, but one of our friends started feeling queazy(it was a little choppy that day). He respected that and turned the boat right around back into the intercostal to flat waters. The cruise through the intercostal was really lovely. Went through downtown las olas and saw the river walk. Do it you won't regret it! You can bring anything you want as far as food and drinks. He evens allows smoking aboard ship if you do that. I can't wait to go again. I had the best birthday ever because of captain Charlie! read more