Great people, totally worth the money and the experience. Had such a fun trip up and down the…read moreriver, saw all kinds of wild life. I would highly recommend it if your in the area!!

Great kayaking, friendly staff, sweet kitty and so much to see in the water. Robert was very…read morehelpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Can't wait to return.

We went on an airboat tour today and it was perfect. We had my almost 5 year old with us. So much…read morecare and concern went into making sure he was safe. We saw lots of alligators and learned about the area. Couldn't recommend this enough.

We found this place while driving from Destin to St. Augustine. Such a hidden gem! We had a group…read moreof 7 and did the airboat tour. The owner was very kind and got the boat gassed up and in the water for us on short notice. Along the river route he told us the about the history of area, pointed out many gators and showed us where the springs flowed. Highly recommend this place for a canoe trip/ airboat tour.

I logged in to my Yelp! Today to see this place recommended for me to review, something I wanted to…read moredo but forgot about. We were in Tallahassee for a Covid-19 detail. I was tasked with leading PT. The first time I lead PT we performed a circuit. The second tome we contacted Harry and he took us on a shenanigan-laced trip throughout the springs. It was pretty funny as one guy dropped his keys and another his cell phone. Definitely recommend Harry and his crew. You'll have a blast!

I am so grateful for Harry Smith! He has repaired my aging kayak twice for a very reasonable fee…read moreand in a timely manner. A pleasure to work with an honest, knowledgeable, and talented business. Highly recommend!

Had an amazing day on the water. We rented a tandem kayak from Jesse and were so pleased. The m…read morerental included drop off and pick up directly at the push off spot. We saw so many animals and had beautiful weather. Highly recommend Jesse and his company!

Could use tap to pay which is always nice. Easy and quick tandem kayak drop off and pick up. All…read morethe safety basics required. The location is right next to the park gate. Loads of nature to see! Gators, turtles, cranes, like 3 types of heron, tons of different fish and vegetation that aquarium nerds will love to see. Boaters are a nuisance so I would not rent a paddle board unless you're really good at it.

Awesome time on the Wacissa today! Tommy had everything set up before we got there, from boats to…read morePFD's to a map of the river. After a quick safety check and talk about where we were going we were off. He led us in and out of coves and over springs, pointing out birds, gators & turtles we would not have noticed without him. He told us interesting tidbits about the critters, history of the area and some very disheartening facts about the environmental degradation happening over the last few years around the Wacissa. And he helped make sure our technique was good and we were all having fun as we paddled up & downstream. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Tommy and the Florida Kayak School to anyone.

I'm a relative newcomer to kayaking and had the GREAT fortune to have a private session with Tommy…read moreof the Florida Kayak School. We toured Piney Z lake and Lake Lafayette. It was INCREDIBLE! First, the supplies were really nice (nice kayak, paddle, etc.) and fit me perfectly. Second, Tommy is a great teacher and tour guide! He made me feel very comfortable in the kayak and he gave me a few pointers which were instantly useful. Tommy also knows seemingly all there is to know about the wildlife (both above and below the water...definitely some gators out and about...), the lakes and the environmental challenges that they face. No joke, go to Florida Kayak School as soon as you can! I plan to go again soon, next time with the wife and kid!

This is a Jackson county landmark with beautiful water, clean facilities and great family time…read more It's a must-visit swimming spot if you're a local or just passing through!

One of our favorite springs to visit when we are in the area. Always a great time. There is a…read moreshallow area for the young ones to enjoy the water. A wonderful spot to bring the family. There are a lot of activities you can do in the park from kayaking, swimming, diving board, slide, volleyball. Definitely worth checking out!

I just got back from River Run 2009 with my friends down a 13 mile stretch of the Suwannee river…read more The price to rent a canoe on the river was $75 for the three days so i decided to check out shops around town and see what the price would be if i just brought my own to the river. The closest rental place to where i live was a 20 min. drive across town called Blue Water Sports. I called them up to see if they had any available canoes for the memorial day weekend and they said that they had two available a 15' and 18'. I told them that i was going to head down there to check out their canoes and probably rent one. I showed up and the guy at the front desk was new and didn't really know much of anything but hey, it was his first day. So he went to get the manager/owner (not really sure which he is). He comes out and tells me that the price is $36 for the weekend so i was pretty excited. Furthermore he said he didn't really care when i picked it up but if i came on Thursday it would be better for him since Fridays are pretty busy. So i said deal and gave my credit card info to reserve the 18' canoe. Thursday rolls around and i show up around 4pm but my canoe is not where it was before in the parking lot. I thought they must be cleaning it or something getting it ready for me . . . . . . . . . . Wrong! Another kid was at the front desk and said that they canoe was already rented and they must have double booked it. But not to worry cuz the canoe was supposed to be back the next day by 5pm. Since i didn't actually need it till then i didn't really care. Just to be safe i said what happens if its not back by then tomorrow. The manager/owner said not to worry if its not there by 5pm then he will go and get his sons personal canoe and i can take that so i wont be stranded without a canoe. So now i was feeling much better about the situation. Friday comes and i show up around 5:45 to get the canoe. The new guy tells me that the manager/owner went to get his sons canoe about 15 min ago and told him to tell me he shouldn't be more than an hour. Since it was 20 min each way to my house and back i figured i would just wait it out. He finally shows up at 6:40 with what looks like a brand new canoe. I'm sure it wasn't brand new but definitely nicer than what i had rented. He apologizes for the wait and the whole situation and then helps me load it onto the truck and secure it down. I left for the Suwannee river the next day. Monday i returned the canoe, even though he said i could bring it back whenever i was convenient for me i thought i would get it out of the way. The return went super smooth. On another note i was there around the same time i rented the canoe to purchase a hose-less dive computer. The manager/owner told me about a special the manufacturer was running on dive equipment. He got the book out that gave a description of the special and told me that if i have an old dive computer even one that didn't work i could trade it in for a 20% discount. He called the manufacturer to make sure that was the special and then i told him that i didn't have one to trade in anyway so it was no big deal. He continued to tell me that if i was really interested then he would give me the discount and send in one of the old dive computers they had lying around the shop. I was really surprised he would do that for a new customer, so i made the purchase. Overall the staff here seemed to be a little unsure of everything and somewhat unorganized. However, they do go the extra mile to help you out and make sure your not stranded after a rental mix-up.

Horrible service. We called about 8 times over the course of two months trying to schedule an…read moreintroductory dive lesson. Every time we were either told "currently full, but will call back later" or "Every instructor makes their own schedule, we will call you back." 8 calls, now 3 months since they first took our info and we have not been called once single time. The last few times that I expressed my frustration the staff there was defensive and unapologetic. I strongly advise you use another company. Any company that either isn't organized enough or just doesn't care enough to call someone back after so my effort on the customer's part is not one you want to trust with you bottles, instruction or gear when you are under the ocean. I would use Coral Reef SCUBA instead. They can be found here: http://www.coralreefscuba.com/

i would avoid this shop if you are looking for good customer service. Apparently they are doing so…read morewell they ask their paying customers not to come back. Very unprofessional and rude.

I had the pleasure of doing 4 SCUBA dives with Daly's Dock and Dive Center in Port Saint Joe…read morerecently as part of an underwater archaeology training course. From the moment I walked in the shop, I was impressed. Ann Marie was the first to greet our group, and she was so friendly and helpful. She and her husband Ed are clearly passionate about providing exemplary service. Their selection of merchandise is great, and they had an excellent sale on wetsuits that I couldn't resist. There are beautiful kitties in the shop, and the owners work tirelessly to save feral cats and to get them fixed and vaccinated to help reduce the population of unwanted cats in this rural county. I truly admire their compassionate hearts! I am also a SCUBA diving instructor, and I'm always looking for great shops like Daly's. The owners and crew went above and beyond to make sure our experience was stellar. Daly's is also very safe...we waited for a storm to clear before doing the afternoon dives. Setting up gear is a bit different here...you set up in the back parking lot before loading on the boat, then you walk across the street to meet the boat. Though everyone there was excellent, we mainly interacted with Gabbi and Michelle who we absolutely loved! Michelle is a great boat captain and put us right on the Vamar. Due to our large group, they contracted with another boat captain named Mike who was very experienced and kind. I had left a sea urchin shell on his boat, and he took the time to come back to the shop to return it to me. Also, I get cold easily, and between dives, Ann Marie brought us awesome boat coats we borrowed to keep warm! Customer service could not have been better. I had not been to Port Saint Joe in several years, and I was blown away at what a hip, trendy town it has become. There are many wonderful restaurants and attractions (including the lighthouse) within walking distance of the dive shop. Our group took full advantage of the prime location and dined, shopped, and did some sightseeing after our excellent experience with Daly's Dock and Dive Center. I highly recommend this shop and will definitely return!

My family had a great in shore fishing trip last Saturday. They were punctual, knowledgeable, and…read morevery patient with my three young anglers. We brought a picnic lunch and had plenty of room on the boat. It was so relaxing having someone else bait their hooks and cast their lines. My sons loved watching the fish get cleaned and having it for dinner when we got home.

From the owner: Outpost Alpha Fishing and Trading Company offers Inshore and Offshore fishing trips for up to 6…read morepeople. All fishing licenses, fishing tackle and bait is covered on your trip just bring your refreshments. Outpost Alpha also offers Eco-tours, Seasonal scalloping trips and excursions to the Famous St.Marks lighthouse and Sandbar.