What a wonderful evening! Our captain was awesome and did what ever we needed to enjoy our trip…read more Highly recommend for a small party.

We just landed after a 90 minute cruise with Captain Jim. It was so worth it and an amazing time -…read morehe knows Buttonwood Bay, the birds, the iguanas, the manatee's & dolphins. We saw hound fish, barracudas and more. Learned that this whole bay is 3-5 feet - and today it was SO clear! Jim's co-captain, Mako was so well behaved and frankly I'm kinda sorry the cruise is done - till next time!

Nice trip but very windy people were getting seasick. Crew…read moreknowledgeable and nice. Didn't see much at the reef because of roughness. Did see a nurse shark while still docked. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the trip, as a boater myself I certainly understand mother nature. I would do the trip again with better weather. We just weren't able to get everything it would normally do that's what I based my rating on

Great trip Jeff was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We have done the one out of John…read morepennekamp as well but enjoyed this boat better it was easier to see sea life with the way the glass is positioned flat instead of angled. Great trip would recommend to anyone wanting to get out and see the reef and stay dry.

The cruise was so much fun and educational. Capt Eddie is Fantastic!!…read moreDo yourself a favor and go.

The African Queen Key Largo 4-29-25 I booked this boat ride…read moreonline which was very easy for my dad's 93rd birthday. He always loved the movie. He was shocked when he seen the African Queen and more surprised when I told him we were going on a cruise in the Queen. You can book this cruise right at the Holiday Inn if you choose so. We booked a 2pm ride and got there 15 minutes ahead of time. Captain Duncan who oversaw the boat helped my dad on the boat without too much trouble. This is the original African Queen boat that was used in the movie of the same name. The Queen is small it only holds about 6 passengers and the captain. There was only one another couple on the boat with us at the 2 pm cruise. Captain Duncan knew all about the history of the boat. He was very knowledgeable about the movie, its movie trivia, and the Marina De Mar area which we cruised around. He told us many local stories and recommendations. He was friendly and a great sense of humor and welcoming attitude. Once we got out in the Atlantic a couple yards, he left everybody steer the Queen for pictures. He even had the Whisky Bottle so we could get a picture of us pouring the Whisky overboard just like in the movie. The cruise took about 1.5 hours which was fun and lots of site seeing to boot. I encourage everyone to take a cruise on the Original African Queen you just can't go wrong. I give this boat cruise a 5 out of 5 stars because of all the history, the fun, Capitan Duncan letting us steer the boat plus learning all about the movie and all the sightseeing to boot. Follow Me On Fb For More Fun and Reviews Gulf Coast Terry

Sara was great. I highly recommend you ask for her as your captain. Very engaging with many stories…read moreand information on local areas.

Where do I start? How about with some fun! Fun Fun and more Fun was what a few good friends and I…read moreexperienced with AquaBlue Adventures. On a boat charter personally arranged by a lovely girl called Claire we had an incredible day at sea. We parked on a sand bar as deep as my knees. Aquablue Adventures brought the boat to Islamorada sandbar, the music and most importantly unlimited shots of Fireballs just in case u need a little warm up. The vibe is ... put a bathing suit, get in the water and relax as you will have arrived in Paradise. Oh and if you forget to pack a lunch bag not to worry - there is a floating food truck parked right there with burgers and hot dogs. The boat was spacious and clean which I appreciated. Customer service was timely and professional.

wonderful experience from start to finish ease of…read morecommunication skilled Captain thank you Cpt. Bob very enjoyable experience

Staff were great. Rented the Catalina 22. Boat was in good condition and a blast to sail. I will…read morerent there again.

It's a positive sign that the snorkel operator is doing something right when people take a snorkel…read moretrip two days in a row. One of the participants on our boat did exactly that and she enjoyed herself on both trips. The boat went to different locations on each day, so repeat snorkeler was able to see different parts of the reef. Paradise Island Charters is a small boat that holds only 15 people, and we had 11 on our trip. The sales rep at the dock said the limited capacity allows for a more personal trip with more attention from the crew. This was very much the case as we had a couple of newbies with us and First Mate Al was able to provide them with a lot of assistance (& patience!) Al was very knowledgeable about the fish, the reef, and the overall snorkeling process. She was personable and seemed to enjoy her job very much. She even gave us a few good suggestions for places to dine in Key Largo. Captain Doug was friendly, knowledgeable, and very safety-conscious. He was also an amazing captain. He spotted a family of dolphins and skillfully turned his boat in large circles at just the right speed so that the dolphins could safely frolic in the boat's wake. What an amazing sight! We watched the dolphins jumping for several minutes until they swam off. Thank you Captain Doug for that awesome show! Unfortunately the snorkeling was exciting but not for the best of reasons: numerous jellyfish were floating in the area and we spent a lot of time trying to avoid them. Although the coral and the fish were great to see, the abundance of jellyfish was a big distraction. And some of the snorkelers were stung. If you are comparing snorkeling tour operators, please be aware that Paradise Island Charters does not include the snorkeling equipment in the base price of their tours. They do offer prescription snorkel masks for people who wear glasses. Overall, the trip was really fun and I would recommend this company to other snorkelers. Doug and Al are a key part of their success.

Captain Doug & First Mate Micaela (sp?) were great! We haven't snorkeled in years, since we…read morecertified for scuba and had a great time! Great snorkeling locations, like Seagrass Reef, which bring the sea floor up to you. Nice boat and snacks and they were super accommodating to our tardiness

Best option in upper keys for a sunset cruise--the views on the bay are incredible! They also have…read morea really cool unique snorkeling experience at an island, where we learned more about the marine ecosystem on Florida bay--they have floats and paddleboards on the snorkel trip too! We always choose Caribbean Watersports whenever we want to get out on the water in the keys!

Great experience with this rental, no complaints. The staff were very friendly, prices were very…read morefair, and we even got money back for returning our rental sooner!

They were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. They provide a helpful instructional video and…read moreoffer a thorough explanation of the location. Additionally, they offer complimentary ice, which is a nice touch. On top of that, we were lucky enough to spot a manatee on our way back while returning the boat! Overall, they have excellent prices, outstanding customer service, and a welcoming staff. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

We requested a specific boat but were given a boat that cost more (we weren't told this until the…read morecharges showed up on my cc). After we tipped and were told how much we were getting charged for gas, additional charges showed up on my cc. Make sure to verify you are getting the boat you reserve and that all charges are correct. Verify how much everything costs and check your credit card when you get home. Disappointing experience.

If you want to be your own captain for the day and see the beautiful Florida Keys from the boat,…read morethis is a great option. We spent an amazing family day cruising around, swimming and snorkeling, had a picnic out on the water. We even got to see dolphins! They were swimming for a while right next to the boat.

My brothers family and I had a great day out with Capt. Putnam. It was nice to have personalized…read moretrip snorkeling and paddleboarding instead of going on one of those big dive/snorkel boats with so many people. In fact, we arrived at the reef with the Christ statue when one of the crowded boats was leaving and left about an hour later one another one arrived. We practically had the place to ourselves. After snorkeling the two reefs we ate lunch and paddle boarded. It was a great day spent on the ocean. If you want a comfortable relaxing time and nice personalized experience out on the water, I highly recommend Capt. Putnam's boat. He is very friendly and truly accommodating to what we wanted to do. I definitely give this experience a 5-star rating!

Captain Spurgeon is the best! My friends and I had the best time. Picture it Key Largo, last week,…read morefive women decide to go on a nautical adventure. Three of them are prone to sea sickness, one has anxiety about being on boats, one has anxiety about getting into the ocean, one has had eye surgery and yet another is afraid she won't be able to get back in the boat if she gets off. We all got in the water (and successfully got back in the boat!) We we're able to fully enjoy the beauty of the ocean all while sounding like a bunch of cackling hens. Spurgeon had the patience of a saint, which allowed us to sit back and relax. He talked us all through our fears, gave us great instruction, was full of interesting information. I highly recommend chartering with Nautical Adventures and Captain Spurgeon!