Five stars for an unforgettable shark experience off the coast of Jupiter, Florida! From the moment…read morewe hopped on the boat, the crew's enthusiasm and expertise were amazing. They provided a good safety briefing and shared things about the sharks, setting the stage for an adventure. The crystal-clear water made it easy to spot a variety of sharks, including bull sharks and even a glimpse of a sand, not from a wanting distance. but safe yes. The guides were incredibly there, making sure everyone felt good and throughout the entire thing. They were nice when answering questions and pointing out interesting marine life, making the experience fun. The snorkeling gear was in an okay condition, and the boat was clean and well-maintained. It's clear that this company prioritizes both the safety of their guests and the well-being of the sharks. If you're looking for an adrenaline-pumping yet responsible way to experience Florida's marine life, look no further. Shark snorkeling with this company exceeded all expectations, leaving me with an appreciation for these magnificent creatures and a desire to return for another dive. Highly recommend for anyone seeking an adventure they'll never forget! but there is no cage, don't hope for one! although i bet you can get some on other boats i think they just want you to feel comfortable, i do not recommend the cage! i feel even if your scared its epic with out it! not a variety of sharks, but thats ultimately fine.. its the best go 100%!!

This was such an amazing experience! Captain Austin and dive coach Jordan took such good care of…read moreus. They explained the boat and what we need to do to prepare us for the water and the sharks. I was a little nervous at first but my fear slipped away and I became one with the ocean and the sharks. We had 6 sharks show up and stay basically the whole time. This was my first shark swim experience but will not be my last. Thank you Florida shark diving for the memories.

We've dove with Walker's two years in a row. 4 dives for me this year and 7 for my husband. Jen…read moreis a fantastic dive master! Mike & Christina are also very good. If you need extra overview, be sure you hire someone as a guide. They watch out but that isn't their primary thing. They charter. They aren't checking on your air consumption, being sure you have a buddy, etc. We saw some amazing sites! The Goliath Groupers were AMAZING!

Well-equipped boat with a great, safety-conscious dive crew. Captain and deck crew were very…read morepersonable and fun, and gave thorough briefings for each site. A dive leader is in the water, which is helpful, especially for anyone not familiar with drift diving or West Palm Beach sites. Boat has rails near the ladder to make it easier to remove fins. All in all, I was very impressed with their operation and look forward to diving with them again in the future.

This was an amazing experience for our family. Captain Tim and Ashley were AWESOME. This was our…read morefamily's first time fishing in the ocean and snorkeling. We did a 6 hour trip and had a blast. They were hospitable, knowledgeable and lots of fun. We caught several fish and saw a few sharks. Thanks for the amazing trip!

We absolutely loved it! My husband found Islands Adventure through a google search and called Tim…read moreimmediately. My husband, my thirteen-year-old daughter, and I had such a good time! We did the deep sea fishing and snorkeling. Definitely earned the 5-star rating! Captain Tim was punctual, skilled, knowledgeable, and efficient. He was also fun and easy going. He had lots of sunscreen and cold water on board. Tim was able to move the boat around so that the boat covering provided a good bit of shade. He explained the different kinds of fish that we caught and that it was a barracuda that cut our line a time or two. We are not experts at fishing, and Tim did a great job of instructing and coaching. He also knew when to step in to give us a rest. Snorkeling was my favorite! Tim anchored in a great spot and told us where the best areas were. So fun! Tim gave us several restaurant recommendations. We've tried two so far and they were both great. I was most impressed by Tim when he had to take us in early because my husband started feeling bad - shaky and nauseated. It ended up not being anything serious but Tim treated the situation as of it were. He quickly gave my husband a cold, wet towel to put on his neck and back and replaced it as needed. I called 911 to meet us at the boat dock, and Tim got us there quickly and safely. It seemed like he took 5 seconds to secure the boat to the dock so the emt's could board as fast as possible. He stayed with us until my husband was in the ambulance. He even came to the hospital an hour or so later to check on him. Hopefully no one will ever need to call an ambulance, but if it does happen, you'll be glad to have Tim as captain of your boat. On a side note, my husband was fine and was released after 3 hours. It ended up being low blood sugar combined with the strenuous exertion of fighting a bull shark. We will most definitely book with Tim the next time we are in this area! He gets two thumbs up and five out of five stars!

Here's my short (and long) of my recent experience with Finatix Scuba Diving and Tammy Goodbar…read more The short version; Tammy and Finatix are my "go-to" for dive instructions and dive guides in the West Palm Beach area. Professional, accommodating, attentive and very, very safe. She just did a refresher for me after 4 years without diving. She was gentle but firm in confirming my skills in gear prep, dive planning, buddy procedures, hand signals and both beach and boat procedures. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for scuba dive training or dive guides. The Long Version; I first met Tammy when I was doing a underwater macro photography workshop at the Blue Heron bridge in Riviera Beach, Florida back in August 2016. At the time I had been a certified diver for almost 30 years. Tammy was one of the guides and I was lucky enough to be in her group. I was impressed with her professionalism and her eye I spotting the little critters we were there to photograph. Over the three days of the workshop I got to see that my first impression was not a fluke. Day after day Tammy was a pro wrangling the photographers and uncanny in spotting subject for us to shoot. I left that workshop impressed and with her number. By the time the Covid 19 pandemic hit I had some non-Covid medical challenges that required a couple major surgeries. The results of which made my ability to continue scuba diving a question. I live in California and although we have some great diving the water temperature is never really warm. When considering how best to determine my ability to dive I remembered diving with Tammy in the (nice warm) waters of Florida. At the beginning of 2023 I called her to see if I might retain her to review my abilities and skills one-on-one. She was immediately on board and we determined that June would be a good month for both of us and the waters would be warm. I booked her on the spot. I got down to West Palm Beach this last Saturday (6/17/2023) and came by Finatix to select rental equipment, sign the ever present paperwork and review our plan for the next couple days. We set a time to meet for the beach dive at Blue Heron bridge the next day. We met there and went through setting up the gear. As balance issues are one of my residual challenges Tammy insisted on carrying my gear to the beach. We reviewed our dive plan and got in the water. On descending we reviewed some skills and started the dive. Tammy led and kept an eye on my checking that I was "OK" regularly. Inn our 50-minute dive we managed to spot; Southern Ray, Eagle Ray, Yellow Ray, lobster, crabs mating, A Sharp-Tailed Ray feeding and a playful Octopus. We ended the day with an agreed time to meet for a 2-tank boat dive the next day. Tammy took the gear and brought it to the boat dock as well as getting it on-board. Before we boarded we reviewed boat procedures again. We went out for our first dive and she was careful to make sure that I could safely manage the difficult task of getting into the water off a rolling boat with heavy dive gear on my back. We continued practicing dive skills and cruised the reef seeing more great stuff including several sea turtles and eels. As this was drift style diving, we came up after doing the required 15' safety stop for 3 minutes in mid-water. A good test of buoyancy control. The boat picked us up and she monitored my ability to remove my fins, hand them up and climb the later with my gear on. After a surface interval we did a second dive then headed in. Tammy took care of the gear, signed my logbook and insisted that I had accomplished all the skills review that would confirm that I could still dive. I know the next time I'm down in the West Palm / Riviera Beach area Tammy and Finatix are going to be my first call.

Tammy is the consummate professional and her thorough training left me feeling confident, safe, and…read moreexcited to explore the ocean. She was patient with me and explained everything clearly for every step of the way. Her passion for safety was evident and this helped me feel secure as we started, performed, completed each exercise and dive. I highly recommend Finatix and Tammy!

My wife and I dove with Kyalami Charters this past Saturday, and the experience was flawless from…read morethe moment we stepped on the dock. We met up with friends from the Down Under Dive Club in Melbourne, FL (the Florida one, not the Aussie one), and everything ran like clockwork. Drop your gear, they load it. Finish your dives, they unload it. Zero hassle, zero stress. Jessica, our dive guide, and Kayla, the deckhand, were absolute pros - organized, attentive, and on-point. Both drift dives were well briefed, smooth, and comfortable for everyone on board. The surface‑interval touches were great too: cold sodas, plenty of water, and fresh watermelon that hit the spot. Kyalami is easily one of the top dive charter operations in south Florida. I almost want to keep them a secret , but they've more than earned the shout‑out. Can't wait to go diving with them again!

My wife and I just finished several weeks of diving in the area with Kyalami and had a fantastic…read moretime. We completed 26 dives each out of both Palm Beach and Jupiter, including a PADI Deep Diver certification before heading to the Blue Hole in Belize. The Kyalami team is outstanding -- true professionals who run a tight operation but still know how to keep things fun. From the office staff to the boat crew, everyone is attentive and detail-oriented. If I had one minor critique, it would be the requirement to complete a waiver for every dive day. There is no legal reason this can't be done once at least per year or season. It was a minor annoyance every day we dove (which was a lot) The diving here is excellent -- it's hard to believe this level of quality exists just a short boat ride off the coast. We dive in January-February and water temperatures ranged from 71-75°F. I wore a 3mm full wetsuit with gloves and a hood and was comfortable, though it was a bit chilly on the colder days. Visibility varied but was often very good. Only a couple of dives were scrubbed due to weather or rough seas. They aren't afraid to cancel if conditions aren't safe -- something we genuinely appreciate. Don't miss visiting Jasper the Goliath Grouper at Breakers Reef or the massive Goliaths and lemon sharks on the Jupiter Wreck Trek. We even had a rare hammerhead sighting during our stay and some massive bull sharks on our deep dive! Top-notch diving with a top-notch crew. We plan to return annually and are even considering a winter home in Florida close enough to dive with them regularly. Can't wait to go back and dive with Kyalami.

Great Captain, easy reservation process and beautiful, smooth and relaxing boat ride on intercostal…read morewaterway. Stop on a small island and enjoyed beach. Worth the money !

We had a great time on this tiki boat. Everyone loved the slide and captain Joe was very friendly…read moreand accommodating. We even saw dolphins playing in the water!

THE PREMIER DIVE CHARTER IN SOUTH FLORIDA! Great times, Enthusiastic Crew, Safety First, all the…read morethings you want to see from a professional dive charter. 10/10 recommend diving with Captain Joey and the crew! Been diving on this vessel for 10+ years and its long overdue that I leave this review. I always feel safe diving with Captain Joey. It can be dangerous dift diving in WPB with the wrong people. Captain Joey WILL NOT TOLERATE other vessels coming close and is EXTREMELY protective of his divers. Thats the kind of Captain you want in your corner while out on the open seas! Bravo to Black Flag Charters for a job well done. over and over again!

First time on this boat last week. Captain and crew were attentive, friendly, and capable. Marina…read morewhere they are docked has some nice bathrooms and even showers. We did an afternoon then morning dive: They locked up our gear on the boat saving us having to lug our gear to and from our hotel! After our morning dive they brought all the gear not just off the boat, but up the dock ramp for us. Will definitely go with them again!

We had out son's 12th birthday on Keylypso. We did a private charter with 10 boys and my husband…read moreand I. From the beginning to end everything was FABULOUS!! Shaun and Nicole were wonderful. They got us a great spot by peanut island near a really good reef for snorkeling. Then the boys got to play on paddle boards and Nicole was a great host. 1000000% recommend going on one of their cruises!!!

While the boat was clean and the crew was friendly this was NOT a guided tour but rather a boat…read moreride with alcohol and those snacks provided were just a bag of chips. They had a speaker on the boat but instead of using it with a microphone to tell the "guided tour" it was used to play loud music and on a very rare occasion the young man serving drinks would point to a house and say something that you couldn't hear because the music was louder and he mumbled while pouring drinks. Instead of taking a moment to lower the music, gather our attention, and give scripted information with volume and detail. In addition because it wasn't Season there weren't any mega yaughts to see. Now we took the cruise advertising mimosa and soda but they were out of almost all the soda with just ginger ale left, that's poor planning and stocking. Disappointed and it was not as advertised.