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Kim S.

Play Time Water Sports is the by far the best to rent from and book charters. The boats are spotless and well serviced. The ease of booking the rental, leaving the marina and returning it was effortless. The location is perfect! It opens to a nice mid point to either head south or north. I highly recommend them. I made the mistake once of using an app that set me up with a different company that was a disaster. I'll never make that mistake again.

Kimberly Jablaw R.

I purchase two vouchers for the Sunset Cruise from Groupon for $39 each. Then I called the number provided on the voucher and made a reservation for the Sunset Cruise using the link they provided for the next day. If you purchase through Groupon remember to bring $2.50 cash per person for tax purposes. We valet the car at the Four Ambassador Hotel $16 flat rate or $7/hr. If you have time can probably find street parking. The marina to board the cruise is located right behind the hotel. The staff was very friendly, enthusiastic, and fun. As you board, one can a grab drink (wine, beer, soft drinks) and lite finger foods (crackers, veggie, cheese, grapes, hummus). I like the fact that it was unlimited, and they go around refilling your drinks. They played tropical relaxing music. The Sunset Cruise has a nice vibe to it, and I would reccommend this experience for birthdays, dates, bachelorette parties. As far as dress code went people were dress pretty casual for women nice beachy dress or jeans and a nice blouse. I wouldn't recommend wearing heels and bring sunglasses. There is one bathroom that was very cleaned and kept nicely (smelled like bleach which is a good thing lol). Overall had an amazing experience and I cannot wait to enjoy it again.

Heather F.

It's the Saturday of the Memorial Day weekend 40 us boarded the Mariah for a 4 hour excursion. The boat at first seemed small and did not look like it would fit all of us. But it is pretty spacious. It was a 30th birthday celebration for my friend and they allowed us to bring our own food and beverages. They provided a bar tender for us which made it easy. I loved that they had a sound system to play music as well to make the afternoon of cruising better. The staff gave us a safety talk at first but were not uptight during the ride. They even danced along with us and had fun with the group. We stopped at the sand bar and they gave us enough time to enjoy the water for an hour. I thought the cruise went well and we had a great time. This is a great option for a group trip to do something different. It is beautiful to look at the view of downtown Miami along Biscayne bay.

Gerry K.

Great Time !! Wanted to surprise my girlfriend for her birthday & do something fun in Miami. We where running a couple minutes late & spoke with John who made sure the boat didn't leave without us. The staff was really friendly & walked around the boat to make sure our glasses never where empty.   The tour of Millionaires row was pretty cool & the view of downtown Miami was awesome. Will definitely keep this trip in mind when friends are in town. Thanks!

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Sim L.

*Do NOT go to 801 Brickell Bay Dr. You need to go behind (east of) the Four Ambassadors Hotel towards the bridge/water* This place has pretty terrible customer service. When you call you can only hear information--you can't speak to anyone. I think I'd rather speak to someone in India instead of listening to a recording. In the 21st century this company handles reservations via email. WTF?! Even terrorists have a website. I went through the motions though and eventually found the staff right on the water, and that's when everything went from bad to great. The staff was super cool. They immediately got us some drinks, snacks and they provided some towels to a few people as well. I was on the sunset cruise and this was absolutely a great experience. The music was pumping, the liquor (beer, wine & ?) was flowing, and views of the Miami coast along with some commentary were all perfect. You can definitely do this as a group event or just a romantic couples outing. I'll most likely come back to get my jet skis later.

Tara J.

We bought a Groupon for a Biscayne Bay Sunset Sail and decided to use it when our friends from Arizona were visiting over the long Thanksgiving weekend. Overall, this sailing of Biscayne Bay was a fun little adventure, but there are some things to know in advance if you're planning to participate. First, the time of this sail does not change. It is always at 6:30pm. So, if you're planning to see the sun actually set in the winter, you're out of luck. If that's what you really want to see, it's best to book this in the spring or summer. Secondly, the marina can be hard to find. There is no signage for Marbella Marina at all. The closest landmark is the Four Ambassadors Hotel which is where the address will take you. The marina is directly behind it. The parking at the Four Ambassadors will cost you $16 for the amount of time you're sailing the Great White Catamaran, but you can catch a break if you find a spot in the street, which is what we did. We found parking right out front for $1.75/hour. One thing to note though is that those meters will only allow you to pay for up to 3 hours. We paid our $5.25, and noted the phone number to pay by phone (thinking we'd add more time to the meter from our phone while we were out on the sail). When we called to add more time to our meter, it would not take our money. So, ultimately, we gambled and won a free hour of parking. While on the sail itself, you'll receive bottomless red/white wine, beer, water, soda, cheese and crackers, fruit, cookies, and chips. There is a small restroom on the boat, so no worries if you're in need! The staff are extremely friendly, personable, and fun and have knowledge of the area. We sailed around the bay, hovered around the Bayside Marketplace area, then set sail for Monument Island and Star Island, where the staff told us who lived where, who bought/sold which houses, including information about Al Capone and his lookout tower, guard house, and mansion. It was all very interesting, but would have been really nice to see during the day. We DID get to see a dolphin jump up a couple of times, so that was cool. The catamaran itself has a bunch of seating cushions, making it a pretty comfortable ride if you're on deck. The weather was a bit chilly though (after all, it was Nov 27), so I'd recommend long pants, a sweater, a jacket and a hat. I was wearing flip flops and wished I'd been in socks and shoes, though there were plenty of other people in flip flops too. This is NOT a dressy affair, so plan for comfort and warmth, and don't wear your hooker heels and short shorts or you'll be sorry (plus, no one wants to see that anyway!). Overall, I recommend this sailing for your out-of-town guests or even for locals who want a cool vantage point of downtown Miami at night. The lights are really beautiful, and the overall experience is a good one!

Tania E.

Over all it was an excellent experience, it did rain but it was all great, crew was very nice, beer and wine and was unlimited ++ don't forget to tip the staff!!! Will totally do it again! This was supposed to be a romantic evening and it was. John the owner was on board and was very attentive! Totally worth it!!

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She so sweet and we had an amazing day. She showed us around. We even drove all the way down to…read moreMiami city spent extra time took his locations that she doesn't normally go. It was well worth the money.

The good: This was a 3-4 star experience. I booked a…read moresnorkeling tour for 2 for my husband's birthday thru their website. It was easy to book and they had lots of availability. The best part of the trip was how we had the boat exclusively to ourselves! I didn't know it'd be a private tour until the day I came. So, the boat was just a total of 3 people (captain included). The water temperature was great and the clarity was decent. We even saw two dolphins! You meetup at Whiskey Joe's at the marina and you can start your excursion immediately. I liked that you didn't need to wait around much. I was able to see some cool looking fish, a bottom feeder and a crab. You get 2 hours for the snorkeling and you're not required to wear any life vests (in fact, we weren't offered any and I didn't see any). The water is super shallow so it didn't seem dangerous at all. The water is also salty and easy to float in. The boat was nearby the main snorkeling area. The bad: The area for snorkeling was pretty small. It was an artificial reef where the fish were but outside of that area there is just seagrass and there's no living things to observe. The website says snorkeling starts at $75/pp and up but that's misleading b/c that's only the price if you have 8+ people. When I came to the marina, the worker who had me sign paperwork said that "$25/hour tip is required" when I got an email saying 15% tip is optional. My husband clarified and he said "yes, it's required" but later retracted his statement after I clarified that it was strange to give tip upfront before we even went on the excursion. However, I did already give 15% tip upfront on 50% of the value and then Zelled an additional $25 tip to the captain himself afterward. The cost for snorkeling ended up being $407 for 2 people (pricey). The interesting: The captain swam with us to lead us to the reef and then swam back and was mostly on his phone.

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I rented a yacht for a group of friends for my husbands birthday. The experience with Mari was…read morefantastic from start to finish. She is always available and very responsive which is huge for me when I am planning anything. She reached out to me a week before our yacht day and there were some concerns she had with the yacht I originally booked and she called me with a solution already which was such relief for me. Many times when there are issues, people don't always have a solution right away, but she did and the yacht was awesome. We had a yacht with a jet ski and my husband had the best time. Captain Joe was so much fun. I will definitely be doing this again and will use Starlux in the future.

My experience with Starlux Yachts (Mari) was nothing short of extraordinary! Although she may take…read morea bit to respond, just know that Mari's got your back (most likely because she is getting the best deal she can for you!). I would recommend calling (vs. text) for faster response times. Mari was able to help our group of 30+ book a very luxurious yacht for a reasonable price. We also opted in for an open bar and passed hors d'oeuvres. To be honest, the food was better than anyone expected and no one was left hungry! The yacht also had Bluetooth connectivity for music but our group was able to bring our own music equipment to play on the deck. We also let the captain know before we set sail that we would like to jump in the water and he was able to dock mid-way to give everyone the opportunity to swim. The crew in general delivered exceptional service and helped create an atmosphere of luxury and relaxation throughout our voyage. This yacht charter was definitely the highlight of our group's trip and I highly recommend booking with Mari for an unforgettable and 5 star yachting experience.

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Excellent and speedy service! I highly recommend this if you want a private boat excursion…read more I booked this for my friend's bachelorette party. I used WhatsApp and they respond really quickly. Just provide details like the day, amount of people and the time. You can also book through their website which I also did but WhatsApp was immediate service. We quickly found an option that fit our budget and they send over a contract to sign. A small deposit is due during the time you sign your contract with the remaining balance and tip on the day of your trip. They offer drink and food services but we opted to bring our own as they provide an ice cooler. Our captain, Daniel, was great. He texted me right before and we let him know we were running late. Our Uber dropped us off at the wrong location which made us more late but he still gave us our time back when he did not have to all. Once he helped us onto the boat, he asked where we wanted to go and took us to a small island with other boats. He also gives you full access to the music. They also have an option for a large floatie for everyone to lay out and relax on. I highly recommend this if you're looking for a private boat ride. Prices are very reasonable. Easily our favorite excursion on the trip!

While we had so much fun with our captain Jorja I must say the boat itself was terrible! It looked…read moreas if it haven't been clean in years! The inside where the kitchen was had a very bad smell! The boat was so out dated! The mat was torn! We had to lay our towels down to sit on bc the boat was so unsanitary! The leather was torn badly! We had to do our own leg work upon boarding (as in picking the captain) and etc. We was told to arrive a hour early just for us to be sitting in our cars! Do I recommend this boat or company! No! But if others want to rent choose Jorga for your captain, he was a vibe! Oh we was on the 40 ft Sea Ray! Abort mission do not rent this particular boat!

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