This was our first - but far from our last - trip with Captain Laken and Charlie. We went out on an…read more8-hour trip January 5th, and have already rebooked for May 1st. Despite it being January (with much out of season), we brought back 50 lbs. of beeliners and white snapper. We also had some catches we had to throw back - red snapper and triggerfish - but they were still fun to pull out of the water. Captain Laken took us about 20 miles out and at our first stop, we pulled fish in with most every drop. The minute it slowed down, he moved us to another hot spot. Charlie was absolutely topnotch as well. Both guys were clearly serious about making sure we caught fish, but they were loads of fun too ... the kind of people you would want to hang out with off the boat, but also who you can entrust with a significant amount of money to catch fish and have fun. Worth every cent! As I said, we have already rebooked with them for May, and intend to in July as well.

Charlie and Brad were excellent. They cared about all of us and did their best to learn all of our…read more10 names. We were able to catch almost 100 fish! First class charter, I would recommend to anyone who is looking to charter in Panama City!

Hubby & I went out with Big Blue Dive Boat for my 1st boat dive in the Gulf. Big Blue Dive Boat is…read morerun by a family that takes pride in offering excellent customer service, area/dive sites knowledge, Kelly (Dive Master), Melissa (Captain) & Cassandra (Crew Member) are all knowledgeable, courteous, polite, helpful... I could go on & on. Kelly also took photos during our dives (which was extremely helpful since I'm not quite ready yet.. this was my 6th & 7th dives after getting certified) so it's great having these photos to look through. They provided an excellent variety of snack's & drinks. I'd you're looking for a dive boat & crew when you're in Panama City look no further than Big Blue Dive Boat. You won't be disappointed.

Great drive diving on my daughter's certification with red alert dive shop. The captain was awesome!read more

Went fishing with Queen Kate Charters on July 18, 2022. Captain Mike and Logan were amazing for the…read moreentire day. Logan worked his tail off jumping all over the boat and keeping lines baited and poles in the water. To top the day off our daughters broke the world record, Florida state record, jr female angler record and test line record for Unicorn fish. I've fished with Queen Kate previously and have had nothing but a great time from the second I stepped on the boat. Fishing is day to day but Captain Mike busts his tail to try to put you on the fish.

I highly recommend Queen Kate Charters for all your fishing trips in PCB! Queen Kate Charters…read moretreats you like family from the moment you reach out for booking a trip to after the trip is over! Safety and fun are top priority! They are very accommodating to meet your requests and get you fishing quick! Captain Mike and First Mate Logan kept our rods in the water at all times! We had a great colorful box every day we went out with them! We were able to get on a variety of snapper and grouper, mahi, wahoo, jacks, triggers, parrotfish, sand tiles, blue runners, etc. and even caught a 10 ft shark! We made the drive down to PCB just for the fishing trip and came home with plenty of fish to share with friends and family! We definitely will be back to fish with these guys again! Thanks so much for everything!

Our family of four has been fishing with Captain Black every summer since they were little! He and…read moreTyler are both fantastic with kids. And pretty personable with adults too! The air conditioning and potty onboard are a must when fishing with kids. My oldest daughter (now 13) is obsessed with sharks and was able to catch her first one with Captain Black when she was 8! Fishing with Captain Black's is a highlight of our family's summer! I can't say enough good things about Captain Black's Fishing! Be prepared to catch a haul and make memories.

Had a great time, caught some fish, and the crew was great with the kids. It was the highlight of…read moremy sons' beach trip. Highly recommend.

We had an awesome sail with Captain Anderson on his Benetau 46. The wind was great and the sails…read morewere up for the whole trip. Fun stop at an island and we loved swimming and snorkeling in the clear water. He was very engaging and made it a really fun day. My son loves to sail and Captain Anderson let him assist and gave him some great sailing tips. An awesome day all the way around and looking forward to the next time!

We had the best day with Captain Anderson! He went out of his way to make sure we got a day out on…read morethe water, even though the weather was stormy on our original date. We did the full-day sail from midday through sunset, and he even went back to the dock to pick up my parents for the sunset sail since they weren't up to the full day experience. It was the highlight of our beach experience - it's in a completely different category from every other boat excursion we've done on the Gulf Coast. We would go again in a heartbeat!

This is the best dive center in the whole panhandle, primarily because of their excellent boat…read moredives. Their store is well stocked with all the usual and necessary gear, and you can rent everything here from snorkelling and paddle boarding equipment through dive computers, but what really makes this place stand out is their boat dives. They have three large (one is huge) boats at a nearby marina that boast fresh water and AC, and every day they visit the best dive sites in the region. Most dives are "inshore" dives that max out around 80 or 90 feet, but you can request "offshore" dives that take a good bit longer but max out at around 120' and offer clearer dives and usually more marine life. There's rarely been a dive I've done here in more than 100 dives that hasn't been great. Both rentals and dives are very fairly priced. For $150ish you can get a full equipment rental plus two fantastic boat dives. The staff are fantastic. Super helpful at fitting gear, helping you plan self guided dives, and doing all they can to help.

Dived here this weekend through a group. I wasn't impressed honestly. We had to pick up, transport,…read moreand drop of tanks before and after diving. I have neck and should injuries so this was not good for me. The first day we walked in, it seemed like Joe had an attitude towards us and couldn't be bothered. I needed help with a tool to open my dive computer because I left it at home. They were no help. Finding the boat was easy. It's over in Captain Anderson's Marina area. The first day, the crew didn't even lift a finger to help but then were asking for tips.... Crazy. I don't know if they heard me complain or what, but the 2nd day they were way more helpful. Yes, it's a service industry. But I paid for the charter. If you aren't going to help me with anything I'm not tipping you. There are too many great dive shops where the crew helps with tanks and getting you situated, etc. if it wasn't for the 2nd day, they would have gotten one star. The 2nd day a nice younger dive master came up and asked us if we needed help and lord Jesus I was so grateful for him. I wish I caught his name to give him a shoutout. Sadly, he wasn't on our boat.

Beautiful day on the water! Staff was quick and attentive, we didn't catch much but the deckhands…read morestill made the trip fun and enjoyable. We went on the 5 hour trip, very beginner friendly. Deckhands offered lots of encouragement and education. Anyone could enjoy this even if you're unsure.

Excellent trip for my first time deep-sea fishing with the family. The crew was friendly and…read morehelpful, making all of us feel very successful. A little smokey, but more the other folks fishing than the crew. Byob and food, makes a great five hour trip. Thanks Charlie, Chops, Brandon, and the rest of the crew for a fun afternoon on the water.

Captain Mike was amazing and we had a blast. Got to see dolphins and was loved going to Shell…read moreisland for snorkeling.

Captain Todd was amazing. He took us to see dolphins and sea turtles. He showed all our littles sea…read moreurchins, how to snorkel and how to find sand dollars. Even showed us a star fish! Ask for Captain Todd for a terrific experience.