Amazing ride out with Captain Fred and his first mate Henry the Beagle! Our family of 6 had such a…read moreblast on the boat ride, snorkeling around the ruins, jumping off the ruins, swimming in the Caribbean colored blue water to the beach, searching for mini conch shells and tortoises on the island, and swimming back to the boat and not wanting to leave! Captain Fred grilled us delicious cheeseburgers off the side of his boat while we swam...to the jealousy of the other boats who smelled the grilled deliciousness! He also kept a cooler of drinks for us too. Best part? Captain Fred was so laid back and wasn't on any exact timeframe! Truly a choose your own adventure...we were able to spend more time swimming or snorkeling or exploring the beach. This was a great 4 hour adventure without worrying about a timeline. This trip was the highlight of our FL trip!

Beginner friendly!!! I had never done anything other than snorkeling and captain Fred walked me…read morethrough the whole thing. He made sure I didn't wander off too far from the rest of the group! Captain Fred and his deck hand Henry the beagle made sure we had a great time with no real time crunch. If I'm back in the area I will for sure be going again!

We had the greatest time with Captain Ethan today. He was knowledgeable and fun and he put on top…read moreof fish! If you are thinking about fishing in Anna Maria Island- do it! We had a great time!

From the owner: We offer private PADI scuba diving courses along with specializing in guided scuba diving &…read moresnorkeling ecotours in kayaks. We are natives to Bradenton raised on the waters of Anna Maria / Long Boat / Siesta Key area. We know the waters like the back of our hands! Let us guide you on unique ecotours learning about the beautiful native birds and amazing aquatic life. We offer local private scuba lessons, guided kayaking & snorkeling tours, along with guided dives all over Florida to natural freshwater rivers or springs.

Absolutely terrible! Started the job took apart the boat and left it apart and wouldn't even return…read morethe call! I had a nightmare experience with him and would never refer anyone to him as he was not professional. Who starts a boat than doesn't complete? After he took the boat apart he asked for money yet not even done?? RUN!!!

From the owner: Computer Troubleshooting, Tuning and Repairing all major outboards most inboards and all Mercury…read moreRacing Engines. Includes printout of engines history and health troublecodes ect. Mobile marine repair , affordable, honest, fair also general marine repairs.

Pj runs a great business first hand knew some crew members all very professional…read moreand knowledgeable .. a definite high caliber business owner . Do yourself a favor . Skip the rest .. use the best Pjs divers a Docks ! 5 stars !

From the owner: We specialize in hull cleaning,barnacle removal, bottom scraping, piling wraps, and dock repair…read more Servicing Pinellas County, Tampa, Bradenton areas. Call today for a FREE estimate. Underwater Yacht Maintenance Company.

We booked a morning charter hoping to do some snorkeling but the weather turned against us. High…read morewinds made snorkeling impossible. So we cruised along the nearby islands observing wildlife. John has a very good sense of wildlife in the area and provided a solid tour. Also, John is very safety conscious. Would recommend him for families because he's a family man who has raised kids and wants everyone to have a fun but safe time on his boat.

Had a blast! A must do when in Bradenton! Took a sunset cruise with some high school girlfriends…read more Captain John is super friendly and knowledgeable. We got to see many native birds and dolphins. We also learned some of the area history. Captain John is pretty hilarious and kept us laughing. He also made sure we saw a stunning sunset. Made some great memories! Don't miss this!

Cameron was supposed to come out every three weeks. We continuously called him to come out to…read moreclean the barnacles off the bottom of the boat. It took him 2.5 months to finally come out. Not good, and then charged me double when he finally came to service the boat. When I confronted him about this he gave me excuses about how many boats he had to do and then tried to insult me saying my undercoat was old. Mind you, we are adamant about yearly upkeep and making sure everything is done accordingly.

From the owner: Barnacle Solutions offers a reputable dive service that places a strong emphasis on work efficiency…read moreand integrity. We strive to exceed your expectations by delivering services tailored to your specific needs. Our experienced and highly trained team is committed to providing personalized attention, transparent communication, and reliable solutions to ensure a promising experience. Barnacle Solutions offers comprehensive cleaning and maintenance services for sea walls, docks, and hulls removing algae, barnacles, and other contaminants to enhance the structural integrity and appearance of these important water front features. Based out of Sarasota, Florida we are also providing for Venice, St. Pete and Tampa. Barnacle Solutions is Licensed and Insured.

We have been using Barnacle Boys Dive Service to keep out 2019 Carver C40 Command Bridge barnacle…read morefree for well over a year - we have recommended Drew and Barnacle Boys to everyone that is in need of this type service - my wife and I enlisted the services of multiple companies to perform bottom cleaning before FINALLY finding some one who actually cleans the entire bottom of the boat as if it was their own - We had companies that spent less than an hour at the boat to clean the "entire" 40 foot bottom including a dingy lift - trim tabs - running gear - thruster - Yep, not possible - the area that get's cleaned with this type service is the areas that you can see from the dock - We 100% recommend Drew and his services to maintain the underwater surfaces on your pride and joy! I promise you will not be disappointed!

From the owner: At Barnacle Boys Dive Co. we're committed to top-notch quality and professional dive services for…read morethe Tampa Bay and surrounding areas: Manatee, Pinellas, Sarasota, and Hillsborough Counties. We offer Performance Hull Cleaning, Neglected Hull Cleaning, Sacrificial Anode Replacement, Item Recovery, and Other Specialty Dive Services. We stand out from the competition in not only our dedication to high-quality services but also our customer service, it is our mission to provide the simplest way for boat owners to get the quality services they need. To help fulfill this, all bookings and services are available on our website in full transparency to ensure customer satisfaction. Check us out today at barnacleboysdive.com

James is a hardworking man and will not stop until the job is done to your satisfaction. Your boat…read morewill come out looking like new.

James is a great guy and takes obvious pride in all he does. He recently detailed our 2012…read moreHurricane boat. It looked like new by the time he had finished. He is also very knowledgeable about boats and gave us great advice on operating the boat as well as maintaining the job he had just done. We would highly recommend James to family and friends. Give him a try, you will not be disappointed.