Took the my parents to Tarpon Springs for the weekend as recommended by a friend who grew up there…read more We decided to take the cruise, hoping to see some dolphins & collect some shells at Aneclote Key. Our guide Rick & Capt Sam gave us really good information. But Rick gave us history lesson about the town & about the environment. That was really great information! The Aneclote Key beach was really nice. I wish we could've stayed longer. I really enjoyed our tour. I recommend this tour if you happen to visit Tarpon Springs. Bring & put on sun block.

Awsome boat ride, lots of collected sea shells and great memories for the birthday girl and meread more

Took a nice ride and saw many dolphins and seabirds. We stopped at a little island for those…read morewanting to collect shells or take a stroll on the beach. We took friends and my Pugs, we all enjoyed the ride. The staff was attentive and friendly as well.

So my family and I were on vacation and we loved going on this adventure! Thanks so much for an…read moreamazing time! Dolphins, sea shells and a smooth cruise made for some great memories!

The best sponge diving tour in Tarpon Springs! The boat tour of the river was scenic and very…read moreinformative. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our time on the boat and I cannot recommend St. Nicholas Boat Lines enough. We even got a tour bonus by seeing dolphins

Took the boat ride to hear about the original sponge divers of Tarpon Springs. The information…read moreprovided was very informative and interesting. Seeing the dive suit and equipment gave a very unique perspective. It was reasonably priced.

We took the Spongeorama Dolphin/Anclote Key boat cruise over the weekend and had a great time. Boat…read moredid leave late, but we were kept informed. We were even called to insure we were on our way. Tour was fun, safe, and packed. Crew was funny, seasoned, knowledgeable, and responsible. We didn't spot dolphins on the way to the island, but crew ensured we saw them on the way back several times. We kinda stalked the dolphins (safely). All for an affordable $28 pp from a convenient location. Good time. I recommend.

I've been on a boat tour before but this one takes the cake and I'm a Floridian…read more We brought our in-laws on a whim to go out on this tour and the two guys who ran it were fantastic. Great bar service on the boat and the shelling was awesome. My in-laws were SO pleased! Not to mention we had dolphins that swam right up to the boat. It was a great time - I would recommend this for a cute date night, out of towers or just someone to do on a weekend. Will be bringing family out on this tour again!

Fantastic family boat trip! The kids loved the slide! The boat was beautiful and immaculate, the…read morecaptain made sure we had everything we needed for a great day on the water and exploring the islands. Can't wait to go back again!

From the owner: Looking for a tropical island adventure? Rock and Reef Charters is a Family Owned and Operated…read morebusiness that offers amazing private trips aboard the Aqua Dragon Slide Boat to Anclote Key and Three Rooker Island! Enjoy boating with family or friends as you cruise along the Anclote River to the sandy island beaches! Our trips are great for all occasions - birthdays, graduations, bachelor & bachelorette parties, anniversaries, showers, work meetings and more! We offer a variety of half day and full day options! We also offer River Cruises for those looking to stay on the boat! During an island trip you will have access to the water slide, beach, swimming and shelling. You are welcome to bring additional gear for your trip such as snorkels to explore more under water! On many of our trips we have encountered dolphin, starfish, and sometimes manatee! We will stop to admire these creatures when appropriate and safe for the sea life. These wildlife sightings are not guaranteed but do happen often. Whether you are looking for a vacation activity or a getaway from everyday life, you are sure to have a good time!

Sean was amazing and so intuitive to our needs..i see myself going on a private boat ride once a…read moremonth for mental health needs. the boat ride was relaxing, soothing and i got to listen to my own music. beautiful, wonderful and so much soothing for the soul

We had a great time and saw lots of dolphins. Best boat charter around! Plenty of ice and room in…read morethe cooler for our drinks and snacks. We took the 4 hour tour and loved exploring the islands and sand bars. The captain was great and he knew a lot about the history of the area. Wish we could do this every weekend!

We loved our day out on the water with Captain Larry and Sarah! We booked a private cruise. The…read moreboat was clean, comfortable and roomy with two nice bathrooms. We appreciated Captain Larry and Sarah's fun attitude and courtesy. They were attentive and even led our group in singing happy birthday to my adult kids. We loved Anclote Island! Just beautiful. Captain Larry helped us set up and take down our chairs, Sarah set up the lunch we brought and they provided swim noodles and life jackets. I highly recommend booking with them!

Captain Larry and crew were awesome!! Boat ride to an island in the gulf where we were stayed for…read morehours with music, fantastic food, and great waves. Highly recommend booking a boat day with Captain Larry - you won't regret it!

Captain Mike was great! He was very knowledgeable about the area and shared information about local…read morehistory as well as amusing stories and some special video footage of dolphins! We had the trip he said we would, saw the shells, fish and beach we hoped to experience and were treated to an extended visit with a group of dolphins who seemed to be as interested in us as we were in them. We felt well cared for and very comfortable with Captain Mike and appreciated his considerate manner.

We had a great time out with Captain Mike! We saw quite a lot of dolphins and even got them to play…read morewith us in the wake of the boat! The weather and water were perfect and we had a wonderful day on the water. He knew so much about the area and it's history and even recommended a terrific restaurant to dine at afterwards. We'd definitely look to book with him again the next time we come to Florida!

We had the absolute best time with Captain Carlos, Jeremy, and Drake!!!!…read more We booked the 4hr in shore trip, and caught a ton. They made our experience incredible & memories that will last a lifetime.

Bottoms Up Fishing Charters has 2 great captains and always make the trip so enjoyable. Carlos and…read moreJeremey always look for the spots that will yield you the biggest and most fish! Definitely recommend Bottoms Up for a trip that you will never forget and will always be a highlight!

I called and emailed at 9am the day of our tour to confirm my reservation. I received a text…read moremessage at 6pm advising me that they had moved locations. I didn't even know that was a possibility! So we weren't able to make the tour and now Groupon will not refund me. I am out over $200 now. Do not recommend this company.

Had a great time, we only wish that we had taken the tour that allowed us to remain on the island…read morelonger.