We had a fishing trip today 8-3-23 with myself, husband and 3 of the littles. Our captain was…read moreAshley and we had a very enjoyable time. Kid's caught fish and that was what it was all about. She was knowledgeable and was patient with the kids and us. Would highly recommend this place. Very affordable. Thank you again Ashley for a great afternoon. Will see you next year

We booked the 3 Hour inshore fishing charter and it was great. Ashley the Captain was very friendly…read moreand helpful. She was great and put us on some great spots. Where me and 2 others caught about 20 Fish a piece. Would highly recommend them and Ashley as a captain for your next fishing trip.

Today was epic! Captn Chuck turned a tough weather day into something awesome! We had redfish, sea…read moretrout, and catfish all day. Captn chuck was awesome. Great boat. Super friendly. And a wonderful time on the water!

What a great addition to our family vacation! We loved our time fishing with Captain Chuck. He was…read moreso great with the kids and we caught a variety of fish while seeing the gorgeous inter-coastal waters. He pointed out Bald Eagle nests and we were visited but some dolphins. He taught the kids to filet the fish and we ate it for dinner that night. DELICIOUS!

This review is for the Navarre Family Watersports Jet Ski rental and obstacle course. I would not…read morerecommend using their inflatable waterpark due to barnacles that can cut you and possibly lead to an infection. Most of the negative reviews here are all for the floating waterpark experience. Moving on, we booked online for renting their jet skis and came in to sign our waivers. If you have anyone in your party under 25 years old who will drive a jet ski or boat, they are required to get a license (anyone born on or after January 1st, 1988). Navarre Family Watersports provides a Florida Boaters Temporary Safety Certificate after they pass a test, which takes about 30 minutes to complete. The certificate is valid for 30 days. Our instructor was great. He went over all the proper safety protocols, explained how to operate this particular model of jet ski, answered all our questions, and took us around for about an hour. Then we had another hour to enjoy ourselves. We did the two-hour ride. You get to cruise around the east side of the Navarre Beach Causeway Bridge, which is the Santa Rosa Sound to Makaph Island (Spectre) and back. Keep in mind that they will tell you there are no sharks in the Santa Rosa Sound. However, the Pensacola Bay, East Bay, and Santa Rosa Sound are all fed from the Gulf. It's saltwater... We had no issues, and the noise will scare the sharks and stingrays away. Dolphins, on the other hand, will follow you around for a bit, which is super cool. My kids came back another day and did the ropes course, which they loved. Overall, we had a great time. I would recommend their jetskis and obstacle course. [Review #711] (9th Review of 2024)

Brought our boat here to get some lunch, and was told that this company owns the water!!! We were…read morenot allow to park where we were (in a navigable body of water). Do not spend your money here rude manager... disappointment

Here's the review with spelling and grammar corrections:…read more We rented a pontoon here at Navarre Beach Pontoon Rentals two weeks ago and had a great experience. The guys had us all sign waivers on our phones, explained how everything works, and helped us get on and off the pontoon. If you are going out, go with their best boat. The 24-footer we had was the 150HP Tritoon. For $375 for almost 5 hours, it is well worth it compared to their 90HP pontoon for $275. The weather could not have been better during our rental. It was sunny with not a cloud in the sky. We stopped at several different islands on the Santa Rosa Sound. Probably the best place to stop is Spectre Island. The sand is soft and bright white. They do limit how far you can go out on the half-day rental. You are limited to the east part of the Santa Rosa Sound. Fort Walton Beach Bridge (Miracle Strip Pkwy) is the farthest you can go. If you want to go to Crab Island (party island) or visit Pensacola Beach (west of the Navarre Beach Bridge), you need to get the full-day rental. If the weather is good, I recommend bringing a fishing pole. I wish I did... darn... Overall, this was a fantastic time for our family. We had a blast. Just make sure to bring lots of water, sunscreen, hats, towels, light snacks, and sunglasses to protect yourself from the rays. The water is very nice, and it does get HOT out on the sound. Good family fun. [Review #715] (13th Review of 2024)

Rented a tritoon and all went smooth. Great customer service. Went from Navarre to crab island and…read morein between! ‍ found the mermaid mailbox

Captain MJ was FANTASTIC!!! She did a great job in getting us to where the dolphins were located,…read moregave great tidbits of information on dolphins, city, legends, history etc. all along the way. We even tracked down the legendary 'Half Tail' and got to spend some quality time around him. Great pictures all along the way. Capt MJ is HIGHLY recommended - very personable and professional! Super experience. Thank you Capt MJ!

Carson was a great captain for our private cruise. Very fun, informative and engaging. Viewing of…read morethe Blue Angels was amazing. Would recommend Frisky Mermaid to any friends and family! (Dee was super friendly and helpful over the phone as well)

If your from out of town or local and wanna do some fishing, call Bryant. I called him kinda last…read moreminute and he went above and beyond to get us fixed up. Awesome time fishing! Hell , even if the fish aren't biting the stories he tells fills the gaps. My son and I laughed the whole time. Also , I'm a pretty active fresh water fisher , but if he tells you to put a "popper on" , save yourself the time and throw a popper out there . Awesome trip! Baits that showed the most action was ", green and silver top water popper, and a fire and ice CULPRIT 7.5 Worm.

Captain Bryant really knows where to fish and what bait to use .We caught quiet a few fish. I…read morewould definitely recommend this charter to anyone who is wanting a great fishing time . He is very attentive and courteous! We had alot of laughs and smiles that day! I will be calling him for all of our fishing charters !

We were looking for a sunset cruise for our family of 5 and came across Destin Excursions. It was…read moreperfect for our family and so nice to have the boat to ourselves! Captain Brian was very easy to work with and had some great stories to share! The sunset was beautiful! We had an amazing evening on the water with Captain Brian, I highly recommend him!

Best part of our trip to Destin was our boat ride! We saw dolphins and sharks as well as snorkeled…read more Marshmallow Beach was a great place to find shells. Brian was easy to schedule and work with- always communicated quickly. Would highly recommend and would use his tour again when visiting Destin.

We have been out with many guides on all sorts of fishing trips over the years. This vacation (May…read more2024) we went out with Smitty to learn and do some surf fishing. To add to what the other reviewers have stated, I will say that Smitty is a fantastic person who is clearly knowledgeable, passionate, and respectful of the beach (fish, ecosystem, etc) and people. We learned so much and he gave us 110% the entire time that we were with him. There is no doubt that when we book our next vacation in the Navarre/Pensacola Beach area - Smitty is the next call! Beach fishing is unique and Smitty has top quality gear, excellent skills, and drive for making customers happy. He stays on top of what is going on fish-wise in the area so he always knows where to go. No doubt at all - we will be back! Rob

From the owner: At Smitty’s Surf Fishing, we don’t just fish the beach—we bring the beach to life…read more Owned and operated by Smitty, a retired Air Force veteran and Navarre’s only Florida Friendly Certified Fishing Guide, we offer a one-of-a-kind experience on Navarre’s beautiful shores and bays. Whether you’re casting into the surf at sunrise or exploring calm inshore waters, every trip is tailored to your skill level, goals, and sense of adventure. We specialize in family-friendly, beginner-friendly trips, helping first-timers catch their first pompano, redfish, or even shark right from the sand. For more seasoned anglers, we’ll help you level up your technique and chase that next personal best. As Navarre’s only Florida Friendly Certified Guide, I’m committed to sustainable fishing practices that protect our fisheries for the future. At Smitty’s, it’s more than a fishing trip—it’s a laid-back, unforgettable day filled with laughs, learning, and tight lines. Let’s make your Navarre fishing trip one for the books. Book today and see why locals and visitors alike choose Smitty’s Surf Fishing.

SUMMARY: Excellent equipment, friendly staff, prime Navarre…read moreBeach location. We rented 3 seadoo's for 4 people on a perfect Monday afternoon. 1 seadoo was shared by me and a 13 year old, the other two by 2 adults (18 and 40ish :) The seadoo's were fast, comfortable and easy to use. The staff fully explained all of the ins and outs. The two guys manning the hut were super friendly and helpful. We paid $90 per hour for each seadoo. We choose to buy the $5 insurance per vehicle. LOCATION: Located conveniently in the bay on the right just before crossing into the Navarre Beach island. There's not a lot of intercoastal waterway traffic to get in your way.. One nice benefit is the Sailors Grille and Juan Pagoda's right next door. After our ride we had a nice afternoon of food and drinks while enjoying views of the bay and people playing volleyball. If you want bar food, Juan Pagoda's ToGo bites can be purchased and enjoyed on the beach area (food looked good, we didn't buy anything) If there's one negative I'd say it's the size of the bay available for riding the seadoo's. I mean it's a big area for sure, but some riders may find it limiting. OTHER: You can rent kayak's, pontoon boats and other stuff. See their website for more info. RATING NOTES 5: should be the best experience you could've possibly had for that type of business. 3 or 4: this is certainly not a negative. Just means average to above average. 2: basically denotes a below average experience. 1: on the flipside this way over used rating should be reserved basically if someone died (so to speak), bug in food, etc. Sorry big baby millennials, if your food takes five minutes too long that's not a one star review.

SCAM ALERT!! SCAM ALERT!! this business has been caught red…read morehanded falsely claiming damages to skis when unable to prove. We purchased the insurance for $5 extra to cover any issues for a maximum charge possible of $250 but charged us $267.50 now they claim "coincidentally" there were damages to the propeller we sucked up rocks when we weren't even on the beach. Told us it doesn't matter what you do we will still charge your card. We canceled our card and our bank also stated they had set up a reoccurring payment every month for $267.50. A claim has been filed with the BBB and several reviews posted. Do not trust this company they took advantage of a local disabled veteran.

My daughter and I did the Dolphin tour and it was amazing! Our guides were wonderful...we saw so…read moremany dolphins! I highly recommend this tour.

Fabulous! We got to snorkel in two areas, seeing lots of fish and hermit crabs. We also spotted…read moresome dolphins on our way. Great trip!