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    Excursion boat!
    Samantha D.

    We bought their Living Social deal and finally got to go on our excursion after trying to book it for over three weeks. Their reservation process is quite disorganized and not very prompt. The only way they will take a reservation is through email in which they do not respond very quickly or effectively. I went back and forth with the guy emailing me with mainly me just emailing him and then waiting..... Forever. So we finally got to make the trip! When we arrived there was metered parking or valet parking at the Four Ambassadors Hotel. (The 2 options mentioned in the email from Play Time.) It is much cheaper to meter park and call in more time if you need it. This however is not the way we went and paid the huge fee of $16 to valet park at the Four Ambassadors, plus tip. Once we parked and went down to the dock at 9:45am expecting our trip to set out at 10am, we were informed that we are waiting for 42 people expecting a full boat. We waited for 45 mins and not many more people showed. Finally, we set off and the fun started! They had snacks such as cheese, crackers, grapes, carrots, and pita chips with hummus. Plus the unlimited beer and wine!! We didn't have to go far to get to the sand bar in which we docked and they got all the toys out! Kayaks, paddle board, a 6 person float, and wave runners (only included if you upgraded or bought the motor sports package). The day was very relaxing and sun filled. The staff was very friendly, helpful (when you needed a beer :)), and made sure everyone on board was having a great time! We had such a great day on board the Great White! After leaving the sand bar they took us around and showed us some mega yachts! We would definitely recommend doing this trip and would do it again ourselves!

    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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