If survival shows had a snorkeling episode, it would be here. You have to walk FOREVER just to get…read moreto the ocean, then walk through the water to even reach the snorkeling spot. Parking? Better wake up at 5:30 a.m. because there's barely any unless you enjoy circling like a lost seagull. And the waves??? Felt like the ocean had personal beef with everyone there. People were getting tossed around and there were basically no signs warning how rough it was. Came to snorkel, almost left fighting for my life.

Found lots of great shells during our week stay here! Also got to enjoy the sunset and early…read moremorning beach runs. We stayed on Point of Rocks road, so it was a quick walk to the beach.

Amazing ride out with Captain Fred and his first mate Henry the Beagle! Our family of 6 had such a…read moreblast on the boat ride, snorkeling around the ruins, jumping off the ruins, swimming in the Caribbean colored blue water to the beach, searching for mini conch shells and tortoises on the island, and swimming back to the boat and not wanting to leave! Captain Fred grilled us delicious cheeseburgers off the side of his boat while we swam...to the jealousy of the other boats who smelled the grilled deliciousness! He also kept a cooler of drinks for us too. Best part? Captain Fred was so laid back and wasn't on any exact timeframe! Truly a choose your own adventure...we were able to spend more time swimming or snorkeling or exploring the beach. This was a great 4 hour adventure without worrying about a timeline. This trip was the highlight of our FL trip!

Beginner friendly!!! I had never done anything other than snorkeling and captain Fred walked me…read morethrough the whole thing. He made sure I didn't wander off too far from the rest of the group! Captain Fred and his deck hand Henry the beagle made sure we had a great time with no real time crunch. If I'm back in the area I will for sure be going again!

Cameron was supposed to come out every three weeks. We continuously called him to come out to…read moreclean the barnacles off the bottom of the boat. It took him 2.5 months to finally come out. Not good, and then charged me double when he finally came to service the boat. When I confronted him about this he gave me excuses about how many boats he had to do and then tried to insult me saying my undercoat was old. Mind you, we are adamant about yearly upkeep and making sure everything is done accordingly.

From the owner: Barnacle Solutions offers a reputable dive service that places a strong emphasis on work efficiency…read moreand integrity. We strive to exceed your expectations by delivering services tailored to your specific needs. Our experienced and highly trained team is committed to providing personalized attention, transparent communication, and reliable solutions to ensure a promising experience. Barnacle Solutions offers comprehensive cleaning and maintenance services for sea walls, docks, and hulls removing algae, barnacles, and other contaminants to enhance the structural integrity and appearance of these important water front features. Based out of Sarasota, Florida we are also providing for Venice, St. Pete and Tampa. Barnacle Solutions is Licensed and Insured.

While visiting my brother and his family in Tampa I decided to try this dive shop for giggles since…read morehaven't been in forever and last times in Cairns (Great Barrier) and Maui (North Shore) were so choppy it was short and not visually that fun... muddy shark infested water... uhh nope. So stopped by here with their convenient and extensive choices for timing and duration of excursions .. if you just want to be out on the water to feel the breeze and not do much... totally worth the fees to have a boat for a day and have a meal and just chill swim and fish. Oh yeah... another thing I loved being able to go around saying "go get your ticket to BELOW ME (boat name)!" That humor is totally the vibe of the instructor and owner Joe and his hilarious wife Stephanie. They are so cute as they banter and give each other total grief and giggles... such entertainment!!! Love them! #CouplesGoals

The quality of people really shines when they willingly step up to help others. Joe and the group…read morefrom Gaspar's were returning from a trip when they saw our pontoon having engine trouble. Without hesitation, they tossed a line and expertly towed us back - right into our lift at our dock! This isn't a review of a dive trip; it's a review about good folks doing good for others. These are the kind of people we all should seek out for professional services.

Fantastic dive shop! The owner and staff actually spent time talking to me and my husband, making…read moreus feel comfortable about learning to dive (I had a lot of anxiety about diving). Steve is a wonderful instructor and was so patient with me during my MANY panic episodes. I cannot say enough good things about this shop. It's such a fun community and they hooked us up with other divers in the area.

I have visited other dive shops in the area and none compare to the awesome customer service at…read moreDive Florida. I was greeted and acknowledge the moment I walked in the door the first time. Now, I feel like family. I got my SCUBA certification last August and so glad I did. The last dive I went on was magical! Troy does a wonderful job with product knowledge and instruction. He is great to talk to especially if you a new diver. I would highly recommended Dive Florida!! Don't bother with the other dudes!

One dive you're holding a million-year-old fossil pulled straight from the Gulf -- the next you're…read moreexploring a sunken Army Tank. That's just a normal day with Aristakat. Captain Jamie and Divemaster Katia are the real deal. Can't recommend them enough! Had another amazing day with Aristakat Charters!! Captain Grayson and Dive Master Mate Katia are always fantastic and had a blast Diving the Army Tanks and Barge. Can't wait to come back for the night dive in September or possibly sooner.

The nicest people with amazing customer service! You are guaranteed a great time if you book with…read morethem!

great trip we found several megalodon teeth crew was very friendly and dive shop was clean and well…read morestockwd

Don't let any reviews from before last October..... used this center last week and theirs not one…read morething they could do better. Very professional, knowledgeable and just good people. Out of the 8 divers....at least Six of us found at least one size-able Meg and lots of smaller teeth.

Truly the best day of our vacation!! The BBQ was fantastic and the conversation with Captain Bruce…read morewas even better. We felt as if we were family the whole trip and we already want to schedule another day with Captain Bruce. Highly highly recommend!

Unwind Charters is a custom unique experience. Bruce is a one of a kind captain. Wish there were…read moremore men like him in the world. Extremely knowledgeable about the area and experienced on the water. Our family of 6 had a blast snorkeling and searching for sand dollars! Thank you for the everything especially the BBQ!