We LOVED our Sunset Private Dolphin Cruise !! Captain Matt was amazing and so fun. Would 10/10…read morerecommend if you're on the fence about booking.

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!!

Great fun! Great Fish! And a Great Captain! We will be back! Thanks for a great day Captain Craig!read more

Top notch always on fish within mins of getting on the water highly recommend…read more We been using this charter for the last 6 years and go twice every year

This was our second time renting with Sand Island Boat Rentals, and we'll definitely keep coming…read moreback. Doug and Dawn truly go above and beyond when it comes to customer service. Booking was simple, the boats are exceptionally clean, and the entire experience is seamless from start to finish. The owners were there the day of our rental to get us out on the water and took the time to recommend great spots based on what we wanted to do that day. We also had Captain Cooper, who was fantastic! He did an amazing job and made sure we had a great time on the water. Once again, we had an incredible trip with Sand Island Boat Rentals, and we can't wait to rent with them again on our next visit. Highly recommend!

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!!!

Had a great time with our pontoon boat rental. Awesome staff and location is very accessible…read more Highly recommend.

We had a great experience on our sunset dolphin cruise. It took us a bit to find them but when we…read moredid it was a great experience. The boat crew was great!! They were funny and made sure everyone onboard had a good time. I would use them again!

Great trip with a great captain (Tyler). We were looking to pull on some big fish and that's…read moreexactly what he got us into. Highly recommend this group!

I really hate to write this review because I've chartered a few times with Hot Spots over the past…read morefew years but today, I encountered one of the rudest guys and was really blown away by his attitude. I had a 6 hour private charter scheduled for me and my son for the 28th of this month. We come down for the PG World Series each year and close out our ball games with a fishing trip so as a mom, I plan ahead and booked this trip about a month or so ago. Because of all the rain forecasted, we decided to cancel this charter and take a trip to Tamarindo in July. I called to cancel the charter today, 9 days in advance and the guy laughed numerous times and said "that's 10 days away, but ok." I let him know I was well aware of the timeline and that we didn't want to take a chance on the rain. The possibility of storms was part of the reason but I also decided to just take a trip to Tamarindo and fish instead. The trip to Costa rica is 5 days and only $1700 more and we get a 10 hour fishing day so I thought it would be a cool experience for my son since he's already gone out with Hot Spots several times, this would be a little different. This review is based solely on the poor & rude service of the kid I spoke to today. I have had great experiences in the past but they were with Cash & Jason.

Austin was extremely patient with our 9 and 13 year old grandchildren! He explained what they…read moreneeded to do to reel them in! Isaiah was also great and he did a lot of work! They both helped us all have fun!! We just wanted to catch and release them, so they knew a perfect place to have a memorable day catching sharks.

We found Captain Kenny with Panhandle Charters about 8 years ago and he is the only charter service…read morewe will use. We took a party of 6 to fish for Snapper and, as always, he didn't disappoint! I tell everyone this is the best time money can buy! There is no comparison. Captain Kenny is professional, fun, and entertaining!

On time, safe and responsible crews, and fun ride. Cool area to hang out, overall a fun little…read moreenvironment. Staff isn't difficult to look at either

Super nice and chill guys working here. Great experience and…read morethe jet skis are really nice. Had a blast and went so fast on those things. They make sure you know the important safety stuff and you can get a temporary license there to be able to do it.

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!

SCAM ALERT!!!!!! This company is owned by Jakob Pritner and is no longer in business but they will…read morehowever collect your money and not show up. They scammed me out of $345 today 6/12/2019. I paid for a private charter and showed up to find out he had done the same thing the day before to another family. The people at the dock said he has been out of business for a year and they are trying to get his boat removed from the slip.

**BE CAREFUL BOOKING WITH THESE PEOPLE** They claim you get a full refund if you cancel before 24…read morehours. I've emailed and called them twice and can't get a response. I'm leaving a review on every site I can find them on! They can't call me back but blocked me on facebook. I hope they get a slow, miserable, gut wrenching payback!!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Captain Kirk and his incredible Condor 40 trimaran,…read more*Dare II*! We took our three girls (ages 3 to 8) on a dolphin tour with Condor Sailing Adventures, and it was easily one of the highlights of our trip and one of the best family experiences we've had. I'll admit, as parents, we were a little nervous when we saw the "don't get seasick" disclaimer. I mean... seasickness isn't exactly something you choose. But Captain Kirk and *Dare II* put those worries to rest immediately. This boat is basically the Ferrari of the ocean. It's unbelievably smooth and stable. Even our youngest stayed happy the entire time, laughing, pointing out dolphins, and having zero tummy troubles. I've never experienced anything quite like the way *Dare II* glides across the water. Captain Kirk was fantastic--knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely wonderful with kids. He made the whole experience feel personal, relaxed, and fun while making sure everyone felt safe and comfortable. We saw so many dolphins up close, and the small group size made it feel special instead of crowded and touristy. And then came the surprise that absolutely made our girls' day. At the end of the tour, Captain Kirk let each of them take a turn at the helm and "drive" this Ferrari of a boat (with his close supervision, of course). Their faces lit up like it was Christmas morning. Watching them steer *Dare II* was the perfect ending to an already magical day. If you're looking for a truly special, family-friendly experience in the Pensacola/Gulf Breeze area, this is it. Captain Kirk and *Dare II* are in a league of their own, and we're already talking about when we can come back.

Dare II Experience! We sailed past boatloads of tourists and enjoyed our own personal captain…read morewithout charter prices. Captain Kirk let each of us take our turn at the tiller, chased and watched some dolphins, provided drinks and snacks, and shared some of his experiences as a professional racer on a unique 40-foot Condor racing trimaran. Racing before the wind, relaxing in adjustable recliners, sitting up on the pontoons watching the water speed by underneath and enjoying the sun & salt spray made for an unforgettable day! Are you ready to take the Dare II?