This was, by far, the best day adventure I've ever experienced. A huge thank you to the captain and…read morecrew for making it such an unforgettable trip. The sunset was absolutely breathtaking. It seemed like the captain knew exactly where to position us to find the perfect break in the clouds because once the sun began to set, the view was simply incredible. Special thanks to Johnny for helping me book this excursion and ensuring everything went smoothly. I would recommend this experience 10/10 without hesitation. I'm already looking forward to bringing my family back so they can enjoy the amazing views, atmosphere, and unforgettable vibes for themselves.

Sandy and Will did an amazing job in helping us achieve our goal.....having a wonderful time on the…read morewater.

HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TRIP! We have a 2 and 6 y/o and they cannot stop talking about it. The captain…read morestarted by asking what our goals were for the outing. We wanted to 1) see dolphins, 2) snorkel, 3) spend time at a remote sandbar, 4) anything else he recommended. We were able to accomplish all 4, and then some! We had a pod of dolphins swimming around and under our boat, which was amazing. We found a very shallow sandbar and decided to snorkel there, with our kids being young. We saw fish and found a large conch shell that our 6 y/o still talks about days later. We saw the remnants of a lighthouse in the middle of nowhere. And then ended the day watching the sun go down. Just breathtaking. Cannot recommend it enough. There were also a variety of sodas, waters, and snacks available which came in handy with little ones. A nice touch that we were glad to take advantage of while in the middle of the ocean. In summary... yes, it costs more to charter a boat, but the intimate atmosphere with just your family and friends around make it absolutely priceless. I'd pay triple the price to make these memories with my family, and not have 25 strangers in the background of each picture. Splurge once and you will know EXACTLY what I'm talking about.

Did the three hour dolphin and snorkel ride for $99/person. Originally was supposed to go earlier…read morebut they called me the day before and said the weather would be bad and asked if we could postpone it and I am glad we did because the weather was much sunnier and less windy the next day. James did a great job as our captain. It's nice you can bring your own beverages and they have some snacks on board. We drove around key west stopping at a few points, then rode out to an area to snorkel for a bit where we saw tons of sponges and some little fish, and then head back toward Key West, into the marina, and then back to where we started. Honestly, we didn't see any dolphin until we were on our way back in from snorkeling, and it honestly felt like it was just pure luck that we saw one but thank goodness we did since it was the highlight of the safari. The boat was pretty nice and comfortable. There were 6 total people including Captain James. The front is definitely the best place to see things from, so try to get a seat there if you can, even though it's not under the shaded cover part. It's like $112.36 per person after tax/fees plus there's a big sign on the boat guilt tripping you into tipping at least 20%. It's fine because James did a great job and deserved the 20% tip (although if we didn't bump into that dolphin on the way in, I would've felt a bit ripped off for the price), but basically expect to be out over $130 per person for a three hour boat ride. This can get pretty expensive, especially if you have a family, and I would've felt ripped off if we didn't see a dolphin but luckily we did so it was a cool experience that I definitely recommend when the weather is nice, winds are calm. Their website had higher prices in the description than the $99 that was actually charged so I hope they don't raise their prices because that would get kind of expensive. Especially when I was just in Miami and could rent a 13 person yacht for four hours $1300 so $100/person plus tax and tip is about the most I would be willing to pay for this experience, especially since seeing dolphins isn't guaranteed so you are basically just paying for a 3 hour boat ride.

My husband booked us on this sunset cruise. We wanted a lower keyed experience and it was perfect…read more This tall ship does not serve alcohol or food only water and snacks. The positive side is you get to bring your own alcohol and food if you want. We chose to eat dinner at the Conch Republic seafood house before we boarded. And of course I brought my wine on board. We boarded at 6:15 pm and were greeted by a crew of three. Captain and two mates. They were all awesome full of knowledge answering all our questions while tending to the boat. They are known for their cannon which is fired at other ships veering too close lol. We had a quiet group of 18 souls on board but it was my first time on an actual sail boat so I totally enjoyed it. I highly recommend this as your option if want to avoid the huge boats.

What a fantastic sailing cruise and sunset!!! The Jolly Roger captain and staff made the sailing…read moreinteractive with ALL guests with cheerful conversations, letting guests help lift the sails, sitting at the helm, and handing out snacks and water!! The cruise was a gentle and smooth sail of the area ending with a great sunset!!!! Highly recommend for an enjoyable couple or family group.

We had so much fun! Brian was respectful and helped us enjoy the excursion fully. We cant wait to…read morereturn!

This is my second adventure with Cruisin Tikis Key West which rents dock space from Macs…read morerestaurant. Very laid back reservation system directly with the owner Johna. Arrived thirty minutes early to blow up our rafts and register online with an ipod. Brought our snacks and liquor onto the tiki boat with our charismatic captain, Kathy who provided mixers and a quick safety drill. We were off right on time and headed out to the sandbar in the Gulf of Mexico. Light drizzle for the first ten minutes then pure sun for the entire two hours. Loved every minute and would do it again and again. Price is $430 for two hours with a max of six people.

My wife and I took a fantastic charter with CPT Zach and 4 other people for our 25th wedding…read moreanniversary. It was absolutely fantastic. CPT Zach was a wealth of knowledge and a lot of fun for the entire journey. He had floating seats, pool noodles and a paddle board that he eagerly taught how to use at a secluded sandbar where we had full run of the area. Highly recommend!

Incredible day on the water. We did a 6 hour charter with snorkel and beach. Amy is a FANTASTIC…read morecaptain. She is friendly, funny and very knowledgeable about marine life. I would highly recommend booking a charter with Captain Amy.

Sailing at its best. Great craft but more importantly great Captain…read more Thank you Chazz for making us feel so happy, unforgettable BD gift for my wife. Maybe we see you in North Carolina or is it South?

I booked Capt Chazz for a sailing with my family and we all walked away grinning ear to ear. We…read morebooked a 3 hour sail and my only regret is we didn't book a longer sailing. I highly recommend you book a with this Capt, he will make sure you and your party have a great time.

We had an absolutely amazing experience with Key West Tiki Tours! Our captain took us to several…read morebeautiful sandbars where we had an incredible time relaxing, swimming, and enjoying the water. The entire trip was fun, well organized, and exceeded our expectations. The staff was exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and made us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. Their hospitality and positive attitude made the experience even more memorable. We highly recommend Key West Tiki Tours to anyone looking for a fun day on the water. We can't wait to do it again!

Absolutely amazing experience. If you are looking for a charter anywhere near the keys you MUST…read morebook with Jason and Debi! The knowledge and fun they both had and shared with us was top notch! Not only did they teach us all so much but they got us on fish and had a blast the entire time! We had such an awesome time our first day fishing offshore with them that we booked a second trip for the very next day with them! They will do whatever it takes to get you on the fish and to make sure you have an awesome time doing it ! We can't rave enough about Debi and Jason and how awesome of an experience we had, and overall just great people they are! We will DEFINITELY be back very soon and are happy to say we are leaving The Keys with 2 new friends ! Cheers !

I'm a little late for the review, but I've been running at the speed of sound since we got back…read more But OMG, what a time. Usually a long holiday weekend in the Keys is a challenging thought, as the traffic and weekend warriors tend to make a 4 hour trip into an 8 hour one, but given the break in the work schedule and the weather report, along with a highly recommended fishing charter operation out of Summerland Key, it was time to test the traffic gods and head south for a few days. We made it in record time, amazed that we arrived in time for sunset! We found our accommodations, settled in for the night, and enjoyed the most beautiful sky full of stars that can only be seen in these "away from the city" places, where the background light doesn't affect your view of the heavens. The next morning, we met up with JT and Debi Gabriel, gathered our belongings, and boarded the "fishing machine" for our day on the water. , being fair skinned Canadian and a desk jockey, completely covered myself in SPF80 sunblock for the day out on the water. The boat was roomy, had all the modern conveniences (we were able to charge our phones, enjoy our choice of music, enjoy beverages and lunch, fully equipped with all the modern navigation technology you could imagine). After helping load the bait wells with bait (fun!) we left on our adventure. The bay water was like a lake, calm, not a ripple. We stopped for gas at a local marina, where I picked up a pair of surf mocks/water shoes for $14 as my original footwear was not appropriate for the journey, as I was forewarned my apparel may be adorned with souvenirs of our trip, like fish blood and guts if we haul in a monster. Glad I did. We headed out east/southeast, for the first time in my life I was in a boat (other than a cruise ship) offshore out of plain sight of land. We crossed not one but two shipping channels as loaded freighters were heading south, and spotted a huge sea turtle along the way (very cool!). Finding frigate birds and weedlines we slowed down and hit a school of Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), where JT and Debi helped us with rods and bait, and before we knew it, we're reeling in fish in a fishing frenzy! We boated a few, kept the legal sized ones (one HUGE fish), and continued on for a while. Finding a fishing spot he knew from before, JT employed a power reel/rod combo for deep water bottom fishing. An impressive technical rig of multiple hooks, lights, etc. As we couldn't believe how calm, serene, and flat the ocean was today, and the partly cloudy skies gave us a little bit of relief from the powerful sun and heat, we enjoyed lunch and beverages waiting for our "guests below to announce their arrival". Next thing we know, JT's reeling up the line, and we have a beautiful tilefish in the cooler. Fifteen minutes later, a good sized snowy grouper! We realized the time and began to head back in, slowly trolling in the hopes of catching something, when we saw porpoises breaking the water in the distance. We slowed down and found huge (OK, 14 feet of shark is huge to me) sharks slowly circling the boat. We needed to empty the bait well anyway, and it was happy hour for the sharks, as the small bait fish hit the water, the graceful creatures helped themselves to our hors d'oerves. We soon had four to five of them, almost like a water ballet, circling on both sides of the boat, keeping us company while we had fish to offer. It was very impressive, and a memorable moment. We headed back to the dock, where JT cleaned/filleted the fish, and Debi cleaned out the boat and helped us gather our belongings. We cleaned up ourselves and were invited for dinner where we enjoyed the fish caught on our adventure, along with a few cocktails. The stars were out again, and some celestial event with Mars and Venus took place, and were clearly evident and visible to the naked eye. An absolutely amazing day and night, I highly recommend Boneafide Charters for anyone wanting to enjoy their day on the water in the Keys, for fishing, snorkeling/eco trips, and more.