This is the most amazing pontoon boat cruise. Bring snacks, drinks, enjoy the day, see the…read morewildlife. Absolutely fabulous!

Awesome early afternoon cruise with captain Sherry! Lot's of birds to see today - close up view of…read morethe rookery. Great piloting in heavy weekend traffic.

I've gone on many excursions with Trip Maven - domestic and abroad. From local destination to…read moreEngland and the islands. They are experts at both Disney and Universal in Orlando - knowing lots of inside scoop. Trip Maven has a love of history and cultures making them ideal to plan a trip where you can see more than just the tourist traps.

From the owner: "For all of your Florida theme park, cruise, and all inclusive trips, turn to Trip Maven Travel…read more Accessible travel is our specialty! We can do everything, including air, car, hotel, and much more. All expertly handled and booked by us."

Four of us booked a sunset cruise with Siesta Key Watersports and would highly recommend it to…read moreanyone visiting the Sarasota area! Our tour guides were Chad and Joey who made for a great ride out into the ocean. Good information was shared along the way and when dolphins were located on the tour Chad was excellent at pointing them out along the way. A bald eagle nest was also seen complete with a bald eagle perched overlooking the ocean. The sunset was absolutely gorgeous and the tour was just the right amount of time to be out on the water to enjoy the boat ride. We don't drink so purchased the tickets without the alcohol included but then were welcome to bring on our own drinks and snacks for the ride. The playlist of music out on the sunset tour was top notch and apparently dolphins have a good affection for Elton John's "Tiny Dancer" as when that song came on the dolphins came out in force. Highly recommend Siesta Key Watersports!

I took my friend ftom WI on this cruise and it was wonderful!!!…read more Corey and Chad we great Very informative and great atmosphere Will take all my friends there and even tho I live in Sarasota I will make this a monthly trip Thank you , Cory & Chad ! Theresa

Had the BEST Day o. The water with Neecha! Great boat - loved our stops and just a great experience.read more

The four of us had a great time! Very interesting to see everything from the water point of view…read more Took us to a great spot to find Shells and Shark's Teeth! Will definitely be doing this trip again!

I booked a charter for today and they never showed up. I called yesterday with questions and nobody…read moreresponded. I tried calling several times this morning to no avail. super unprofessional and I wasted so much money on renting equipment and wasted my time when I could be doing something else. I came to Venice specifically for this and bought cold weather diving gear specifically for this dive. crazy to not even communicate with customers.

We tried to call Dustin 4 times in the week leading up to our dive, since we needed to rent dive…read moregear. The 5th try was via email. Still no response. My spouse finally called from his number and Dustin answered. We verbally confirmed 2 wetsuits, 2 BCDs, fins and boots for the next morning. It wasn't the best start, but as long as it got handled, we can forgive poor communication. The next day, we met the boat at the public ramp. It was not Dustin, but Joe who greeted us. Another party was already there and had been given two wetsuits. When we arrived, it was clear there were not enough wetsuits, BCDs, or fins and booties for us all. Despite having verbally confirmed gear rental the night before, we were left with the boat captains personal wetsuit and a pair of neoprene pants from the truck. The fins weren't the right size for either of us, there was one pair of booties. Again, making the most of the situation, we made do with wrong size, cobbled together gear. (My email to Dustin listed sizes and weights.) We were not vetted for dive certification or levels or really anything prior to getting underway. To be fair, Joe was great and made things work as best he could, but he was set up to fail. He put our group on the teeth and fossils. It would have been a much better, successful dive with in-water guides. Thankfully, we both had dive computers, experience, and some navigation skill, so we were able to salvage the experience. However, this is definitely not a dive-centric charter. The dive safety and gear quality focus was missing from the trip. Diving with a charter boat compared to diving with a dive shop was just a bit different. Was it the best dive trip we've taken? Definitely not. Did it end up okay? Sure. We really thought with all the chaos and the fact that our gear we rented with given to another customer that we would not have to pay the rental, but no, Dustin made sure to reach out very soon after the trip looking for more money, which we begrudgingly paid. All in all, we likely would not take a second trip with Top 2 Bottom. Joe was as good as he could be, given the circumstances. This just isn't how a dive business should be run.

We recently spent four nights camping at Myakka River State Park while also making day trips to…read moreVenice for some fossilized megalodon tooth scuba diving, and this park was a perfect home base for our adventures. The RV sites are spacious, well-maintained, and thoughtfully laid out. Unlike many campgrounds where you're practically sharing coffee with your neighbors, Myakka provides plenty of room and natural vegetation between sites. It felt private, peaceful, and uncrowded. If you enjoy the outdoors, you'll never run out of things to do here. There are miles of hiking and biking trails, abundant wildlife, and excellent opportunities for photography and birdwatching. For those looking for a little adventure, the canoe rental outpost offers a chance to paddle the Myakka River and lake system while getting up close and personal with about 10 bazillion alligators. (The OG Floridian!) One attraction you absolutely shouldn't miss is the Trail and Observation Tower. The suspension bridge is a fun experience, and the views from the 72-foot tower are spectacular. Looking out across miles of untouched Florida wilderness really gives you an appreciation for how wild and beautiful this state still is. One word of caution: be mindful of the poison ivy. It's everywhere around campsites, trails, and wooded areas. As a native Floridian who should know better, I managed to find it the hard way and am still paying for that mistake. Learn from my suffering and keep an eye on where you're stepping, leaning, and reaching. Whether you're camping, hiking, biking, paddling, or just looking for a peaceful getaway, Myakka River State Park delivers. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are already "itching" to return. This time without the poison ivy. Pro Tip: Bring your camera, binoculars, comfortable walking shoes, and a healthy respect for Mother Nature. You'll be glad you did!

Beautiful park full of wild Florida great place to see gators and other wildlife and just soak up…read morethe beauty that is Florida

Captain Nick is funny, knowledgeable and will show you a great time with your friends and family!…read moreBeautiful scenery and wildlife! Don't miss this cruise! BYOB

Really, really good. I have been on their tours many times. In fact,, every time a guest comes to…read morevisit from out of town. We go on a tour with them. The captain knows so much about the area and where to go to find dolphins. Highly recommended.