Great time on the water!! Found the dolphins really quick. Loved that the boat had a topper and…read morea bathroom. Staff very knowledgeable about the local area and bottle nose dolphins.

We had the absolute BEST time on the Jolly Sailing & Dolphin Cruise!! I serve at a hotel restaurant…read moreon Pensacola Beach, and I can honestly say I will be recommending this to every single guest from here on out--it was THAT good. Mary was our tour guide, and she was truly something special. I wish I remembered the captain's name because he was so kind and welcoming too, but Mary completely made the experience unforgettable. She went out of her way to connect with every single group and person on the boat, and especially the kids. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does, and it shows in every little interaction. My son is 3 and usually stays to himself, but Mary picked him up, let him ring the bell, and everyone cheered for him--it was such a special moment that I'll never forget. As a mom, that meant everything* to me. The whole experience was so fun and interactive--we were waving or dancing every time we passed another boat, laughing nonstop, and just genuinely enjoying every second. The vibe from start to finish was so light, happy, and comfortable. The boat itself was super nice & spacious with comfortable seating, plus you could see everything from every angle, which made it easy to catch every encounter! Pro-Tip: come prepared with your best dolphin puns and your "dolphin call" because they WILL put you to the test This was hands down one of the best experiences we've had on Pensacola Beach. We will definitely be back, and I truly can't recommend it enough!!

We waited too late to book a cruise with our hotel, and luckily Chase N Fins had a few spots left!…read moreI came in with low expectations and boy did they surpass it! Our boat captain and guide were both awesome, a lot of punny jokes and information on the ride. We saw a lot of dolphins, the pod stayed near us for a good 45 minutes. Will definitely be back!!

We booked a Blue Angels practice excursion. The co-captains put us on a pod of dolphins in route…read moreto the naval base for a nice bonus. They parked the boat near the lighthouse. The captains called every maneuver, pointed where to look, and kept the boat in perfect position. They even had Top Gun sound track playing. Experience of a lifetime.

Captain MJ was FANTASTIC!!! She did a great job in getting us to where the dolphins were located,…read moregave great tidbits of information on dolphins, city, legends, history etc. all along the way. We even tracked down the legendary 'Half Tail' and got to spend some quality time around him. Great pictures all along the way. Capt MJ is HIGHLY recommended - very personable and professional! Super experience. Thank you Capt MJ!

Carson was a great captain for our private cruise. Very fun, informative and engaging. Viewing of…read morethe Blue Angels was amazing. Would recommend Frisky Mermaid to any friends and family! (Dee was super friendly and helpful over the phone as well)

Highly recommended Sand Island Boat Rental if you are on Pensacola Beach! Top notch state of the…read moreart boats, very friendly and attentive owners!! Doug and Dillon were great and took the time to make sure we had a wonderful experience!! We will definitely use them again for our next trip in June!!!

Went for family vacation and rented a tritoon boat. We have rented from all over FL and this is by…read morefar the best service we have ever received. Doug is very knowledgeable about the island, pointed us to the best spots for relaxation. Doug also pointed us in the right direction to watch the Blue Angles practice and where we could get the best seats. He offered a extra ice chest for our drinks which was very nice. We had such a good experience we decided to rent the very next day from Sand Island. Once again Sand Island did not disappoint, they seem to love there jobs and are the best.

Wonderful sunset cruise with captain Kevin. Relaxing cruise with lots of dolphins. Highly recommend.read more

We booked the Blue Angels cruise. It was my favorite part of our trip! The captain was informative…read moreand fun.

Funny and friendly people. Made the best of our outing,…read moreeven though we got soaking wet on the way out. The waves got everyone completely soaked. Kids and wife were initially miserable. Something about the currents and riding against the waves or something or other (pardon my drunken memory). Alas, as soon as we met up with flipper everything was golden. We dried out, took pictures, and enjoyed the setting sun. The person attending the crowd of waterlogged tourists in the trenches did a bang up job keeping people happy with slapstick jokes and great insight on what the locals do. Yes.. that is my wife. The only person wearing a life jacket..

Stop looking and just go ahead and book with this company right here. You won't be disappointed…read more There's only so much you can say about a business that is on point. This is one of those businesses. You are dealing with experts who know what they are doing and that's what you want. Trust me book now and enjoy! We sure did!

We had Captain Mike and had the best time! He had a great play list but also played songs we…read morerequested. We did a one half hour tour. I would recommend it for all ages!

What a blast this was!! Our captain was Cameron and he was so easygoing and fun. We cruised around…read morethe bay and played our music on the Bluetooth speaker, successfully skirted a thunderstorm, and stopped at the Sneaky Tiki which was on my list of things to do. We bought our own beer and the cooler on board was huge and stocked with a ton of ice. No restroom on board but Cameron made a stop when we needed one, it was very easy. Absolutely the most relaxing way to spend an afternoon! Highly recommended!

Captain Kenny was able to keep a trio of 17 year old boys off of their phones and fishing, even…read morethough it was a bit slow. This single feat shows off his skill and care of his customers in providing an excellent experience on his boat. The slow morning turned into a fast bite with his knowledge of the area and he ended up cleaning more fish for us than we could eat! What a great morning! Don't hesitate to book with him, but remember he does fill up quickly.

Excellent customer service, captain knows where the fish are going to bite. I had an exceptional…read moreday and will be going back for another go in a few mont

10/10 would recommend and do again! Captain Kirk (yes, that's really his name) is super friendly…read moreand informative. You start with a dockside introduction to the boat, some history of the boat, some safety info, and instruction on where to step and where not, what to grab on to if you need to. Easy instructions-if it's white, you can walk there. From there, step on board and relax. Beautiful views of Pensacola Bay. You can decide if you want sit in a comfy chair or dangle your feet in the water. With a limit of six passengers, it's easy to I've around and experience everything. We went on a choppy day but you wouldn't know it. The boat glided through the water with ease.

Clean ship and friendly captain. I was expecting to get a…read morelittle more speed from the ship than we did. However, the people accompanying my friends and I seemed on the timid side, so perhaps Kirk took that into consideration.

(May 22, 2024) I highly recommend this 2 hours dolphin and…read morebay cruise excursion. If you're staying on Pensacola Beach, it's a super easy drive and park situation. Park near Felix's restaurant and enter downstairs under Felix's. There is a little ramp that takes you to the bay side where you catch the boat. No signs mark the area, but you will see others waiting in the area. These are most likely your fellow boaters. They suggest you arrive 45 minutes prior to departure. Our tour was scheduled for 10:00 AM; we arrived at 9:20 AM. The wait is easy with the beautiful scenery are lovely breeze. There are tables and chairs to sit at while waiting. The boat came out of the bay to get us, so don't be surprised if you don't see a boat when you first arrive. You will walk in the sand for a short distance before taking the pier to get onto the boat. A gentleman will take your last name that you made the reservations under, so you don't need tickets to show the reservation. The guys can help you on the boat if needed. The boat is a double decker. The lower area is shaded with large 3-3-1/2' port type widows which are open for a great breeze and maximum viewing. The captain will briefly go over safety instructions and what to do in case of an emergency. This is standard procedure on any chartered vessel. Don't be late! We had a group of 4 board at the last minute so all the instructions they missed had to be restated. Very annoying and rude, so don't be THAT person/group. You must stay seated while leaving the pier, but after you leave, you are free to roam the vessel. All seats are around the perimeter of the boat and each side of the boat has 7 windows. There's plenty of room for viewing. The captain does a great job of turning the boat so everyone gets to see the dolphins no matter which side you are seated. They sell canned sodas, bottles water and chips; no alcohol. There are plenty of grab bars to steady yourself once the boat gets going. It was a very smooth ride. Even when fishing boats went by us and created wake, we didn't feel much at all. I don't think anyone would have trouble with sea sickness. There is plenty of room for strollers, adult walkers, etc. No restrictions on purses. Several people had diaper bags for the kids and backpacks. There is a restroom onboard. We saw several pods of dolphin. It was a so neat how they come very close to the boat. Dylan/Dillion, of the boat hands, was so good at engaging with our group. Though he is young (born in 2001), he has been in Pensacola all his life and is very knowledgeable about the dolphins and the history of Pensacola. He was a pleasure to meet. After the dolphin viewing we took a cruise around the entire bay. We saw Ft. Pickens, the haunted lighthouse, million dollar homes, the military base area and so much more. I wasn't expecting the cruise to be as much fun as the dolphin viewing. They played reggae music while we cruised. I'm so glad we decided to do this tour! We were returned to the same area we left originally. For only $30 (plus taxes/fees and not including cancellation insurance you can add), this was a great deal! The vessel staff work for tips, so please remember to take care of them.

Great Experience. Little confusing finding the dock where we board. Had a great time. Saw plenty of…read moredolphins. Crew were super laid back and chil. I would recommend.