As the MOH in my best friend's wedding, I wanted to plan the BEST POSSIBLE bach party trip to Fort…read moreLauderdale for a group of 14 girls flying in from all over the US. I can certainly say that booking a boat day with Captain Eddie absolutely did the trick and MADE our trip! We originally booked for six hours and had so much fun, we asked to add another hour on. Captain Eddie is easy to work with, very professional, and has tons of great suggestions for things to do while you are in FTL. The pictures of the boat don't do it justice - there is so much room for walking around and tons of seating area, and enough cooler space for any alcohol you need. I will admit, at first I was wary of not going through a typical boat charter company, especially since I was handling other people's money who were paying for our boat day. I did my due diligence and even privately messaged a few of the other ladies who reviewed Hard Charters on here to be sure that they had a fun and safe experience, and the feedback was all immensely positive. This helped me make the decision to book with Captain Eddie and I am SO glad I did! It was the perfect day and exactly what I (and our bride!) had envisioned.

I used Hard Charters for my bachelorette party to a sandbar in lake boca and could not have asked…read morefor a better experience. There were 16 people on the trip and each person left smiling ear to ear. Captain Eddy was great to work with and I look forward to hiring him again in the future!

This is one of those reviews that nothing I write will do SFDHQ justice. I've not been able to find…read morewords to describe my feelings. Perspective: New diver with my veteran buddies on Scubatyme III for a Veterans Day/Marine Corps birthday dive. With that out of the way, I was nervous! New. Like NEW diver! The captain and dive master were top notch, masterclass. They made me feel completely comfortable and I knew that I was in good hands once we approached the dive site. I usually write forever when it's top notch but I'm just lost for words for how much fun I had and how safe I felt! Just go! Have fun, and know you're in good hands.

Hubby and I dove with South Florida Diving Head Quarters recently and were very happy with the…read morecrew! Captain Jason and Marty were wonderful. We booked through Force-E and had our tanks delivered to the dock by Force-E. There was a mixup and one of our tanks disappeared, but the team was very helpful and made it all work. We dove the MV Castor and a nearby reef. The briefings were good. Boat was well maintained, and we felt safe and comfortable the whole time. Will certainly dive with them again!

I'd strongly recommend another fishing charter since this one in Lantana appears to be a scam…read morefavoring crew, friends and regulars. Dia

It's a balmy morning in Lantana, FL and I am packing my small travel bag for a 4-hour fishing…read moreexcursion with Bar Jack Fishing. Sunblock - check, Hat - check, water bottles - check, small towel - check and now I am ready. I've never been on this boat before, Lady K. I have no idea what it will be like. But I planned to have the morning off and just the thought of being out on the ocean was enough to get me to go, fish or not, I am going to have a good morning. I arrive and to my delight, there are only about 8 people on the boat, it's a Tuesday morning, and I know I will feel safe with lots of "social distancing." My only small concern in the fee went from $40 to $60 and when asked why I was told; COVID 19. OK, I get it, the boat's at 1/2 capacity and it's not like I have to add a new expense item to my weekly budget, but after today, I may just do that! We take off and the sky is so beautiful, the sun is up and the cloud formations are majestic. We are about 15 minutes out from the doc and I feel so happy being on the ocean in the fresh air; the ocean scent, the sun and warmth (it's not too hot yet) and the smooth ride is making my think of a why I came to Florida in the first place. Captain Frank and his first mate Bobby are out helping us get set up with bait and in my case rod and reel. I asked about the cost of my loaner, Bobby responded it would cost about $300 to replace. I held on even tighter at that point. We find our first spot, I am told to let it out all the way and hit the bottom, we are "drift fishing" which is simply letting the natural drift of the ocean and light wind move us along. People are catching fish! I apparently am feeding fish! My bait keeps disappearing in bites as they eat around the hook. Smart little buggers. I am an hour in and I get a hit! It's a big one, feels like a whale, but it's actually much smaller and it finds a way to get free before I pull him up. This happens now several times and I am pretty sure there's a sign on my hook that says "beginner" and the fish know it. Finally, I catch a sweet little yellow tail and I am so happy! It was almost the end of the trip so the timing was perfect. A delightful ride back to shore and Captain Frank offers to filet my fish for me. A few others didn't want their yellow tail so it became part of my take home. Later that evening, a scrambled egg, a little breading, a fresh lemon and a hot iron skillet was all I needed to have a memorable dinner. A great way to end a delightful day on the ocean. I will be back!

Captain Adam put us on the fish and was very prepared to make sure we hooked up. I booked a six…read morehour trip and had him bring us in early cause we couldn't reel up another one !! Great day and a successful trip !! Excellent experience high five captain Adam

I came down from NYC for a long weekend to visit my brother and his partner. I was thrilled to…read morediscover they had booked a two hour cruise for us to enjoy. The weather was gorgeous and Captain Dan was extremely professional and personable. We had a great time and I highly recommend Blue Water Excursions. Gilbert Rucas NYC and East Hampton NY

Do not choose this charter. The owner was a no-show at 6:30 am for a vacationing multi-family of 5…read more After the fact, they said we weren't on their schedule even after 3 confirmation email/texts. After they checked again they said oh I see you. They couldn't admit they overslept?! Very poor management.

Great time fishing with this crew. They were polite, professional, and great to work with. A must…read moretry if in the Delray/Boynton area.

We had a great day with Captain Gary and Captain Joan‼ With…read moreeverything going on with COVID, its hard to find things to do as a family while staying safe. Aboard Sail Layla, we had good conversation, a delicious picnic, saw beautiful views, and even got to relax out in the middle of the ocean on floats. Such a beautiful day and our captains made it so enjoyable and fun. We definitely plan to Sail Layla again!

It doesn't get any better than Living on Island Time!…read more From the crew to the catch, you can't go wrong. Captain Dale and Captain Max do everything they can to put you on fish. The crew is awesome. There are good days and there are days where the fish just aren't biting, but there is never a bad day on this boat. Young or old, experienced or never held a fishing pole before, you'll be comfortable aboard. Poles and bait are provided if you don't have your own. The crew is great with newbies as well as young kids learning to drop their line. They are there in an instant when your hook needs more bait and are very knowledgeable about what's biting so they will set you up with a proper rig. This is a drift fishing boat so you can expect some line tangles, but you can also expect to catch kings, snapper of many kinds, grouper, Mahi, cobia, Porgie, tuna... just to name a few. The boat is equipped with bathrooms, an air-conditioned cabin and a cooler of water to stay hydrated. Check their Facebook for updates before you head out as they privately charter the boat sometimes. Pack a cooler, some snacks (no bananas), plenty of sunscreen, and head out for an awesome time!

Great crew, super friendly and polite they put us on a bunch of fish. Everyone had fun even people…read morewho didn't catch any fish.