Great experience! my daughter, son-in-law, grandsons, husband and I all agree it was everything we…read moreexpected and more. We highly recommend booking with Captain Bruce! Enjoyed the entire experience!

Bruce was fantastic! My wife usually leave the reviews but I just had to say how great it was. Toms…read moreof Manatees and some great videos of the dolphins jumping right at the boat! Very knowledgeable about pretty much anything you could ask.

We booked a two hour morning boat ride to see Siesta Key and surrounding area from the water. A…read morefriend recommended Coastal Conch Charters and were so happy! Aaron was a great communicator during the reservation process. His boat was so nice- clean and roomy for our group of 4. (We could have fit a few more easily) Aaron was kind and friendly and informative. He told great local stories and we were curious about his life growing up in the area. We had the best dolphin sightings we have ever had in our lives! And we saw plenty of birds and rich people houses. We highly recommend this charter service! No regrets!

Awesome trip! Simon was great and really patient with the kids. My Dad has been fishing with guides…read morefor years and he said, "I think that's the best guide I've ever had." Highly recommend.

Me buddy and I took our sons out with Captain Simon and he kept the reels bent all day!!! We caught…read moreseven different species of fish going off shore. We kept a few grunts and sheepshead filets for dinner. We took the filets to Mar Vista and they made us some blackened fish tacos which were insane! The best thing about Capt Simon, aside from the content bent reels, was how patient he was with everyone on the boat. He was great with kids which is huge. Just a very chill guy to fish with who has a lot of hot spots to fish in. Highly recommend and will be booking with him again next year!

Ben and Captain Chris were top notch for the entire experience! First, Ben let us know up front,…read morewhen we called, that the snorkeling might not be perfect on the day we wanted to go. But he listened to our experience, expectations & priorities then suggested the best tour for us. Then, Captain Chris was awesome on our trip!! He was constantly looking for wildlife and telling us about the area. Once we got to Egmont, he kept asking what we wanted and adjusted the tour accordingly. We had a great day and would book with them again & again. Thanks for a perfect day on the water!

My family was vacationing in Anna Maria Island, and we wanted to do some sort of boat trip while we…read morewere there. We've done tours on other trips to other places, but I really didn't want to be on a big boat with lots of strangers. When I saw this tour, and all the great reviews, I knew this was what we needed to do. Susan was great handling the booking (I booked a month or so in advance, which was good so that we could get the time/day we wanted!) They did an excellent job of following up on the booking, then confirming the day before and making sure they knew what we wanted and answered our last minute questions. Parking at their storefront was easy, and the boat itself is just across the street. We showed up a few minutes early to be outfitted for snorkel gear which was quick and easy. It was a bright and sunny day, and Mike had us head out to Egmont Key so that we could explore the island. What was really awesome was that they didn't expect you to jump off the front of the boat (unless you wanted to of course!), they had steps that you could use that were quick and easy (and with a bad back, very necessary). It was a super hot day, so he gave us bottles of water, explained the layout of the island and off we went to explore. We saw some turtles, the lighthouse, and the fort ruins, and then had a nice walk on the beach before re-boarding the boat. He then took us just a little ways off shore to some rocky ruins in the water and got us out snorkeling. They have pool noodles if you just want to float, and they also had a big floating mat that you could lay on if you wanted! When we had our fill we climbed back on board and we were off to Passage Key. The water around Passage Key is amazingly clear - even waist deep you could pretty well see the all the way down. This area was very sandy, but the bottom was covered with hundreds and hundreds of sand dollars. You could feel them just under the sand when you walked, and you could then dig them out with your toes or just go under water and grab them. The key is that you cannot take any live ones - so if they are brown and fuzzy you have to put them back. We trolled around digging up sand dollars for quite some time - we must have dug up hundreds, but that day we only managed to come across one white, dead sand dollar that we could keep (but we did find several gorgeous "sunset" shells that were cool!) At this point we climbed back into the boat and saw that a thunderstorm was approaching in the distance, so we headed back for the marina. We were disappointed that we didn't get to see any manatee that day, but we knew that you can't always plan for that. We arrived at the marina just as a few drops were falling so the timing was perfect!! We booked the 4 hour tour so that we would not be hurried, and we used every minute of it - I wouldn't have changed a thing. You absolutely need to book this tour - why share an experience with a bunch of strangers when you can have the boat all to yourselves! You won't regret it, it was certainly one of the highlights from this trip!!

A wonderful day for fishing with Captain Dawson! Highly recommend. His communication was great. He…read morewas on time for pick up. Boat was very nice and had everything we needed. He had a great attitude and was very knowledgeable and patient with us. Had 5 people. 2 kids ages 10 and 9 and they really enjoyed him and all the fishing. Caught lots of fish and he even filleted them for our dinner tonight. If you want a great day in the water - relaxing and fishing this is the Captain. He had to do nothing more then reel in the fish! Perfect day! Thank you!

Captain Dawson Day is amazing!! He helped hook us up with a last-minute fishing trip around…read moreSarasota bay. He has a great knowledge of the area and knows all of the hotspots to fish. He took us to several locations and we hooked up multiple times at each location. We caught some nice size snook and Jack. We also hooked up with a couple of nice Tarpon. After our trip my 12 yr old announced that we are going back out with him next time they are here.

Captain Rob is the very best. He lets you choose your boating adventure. He is extremely…read moreprofessional and is an amazing host.

Captain Rob is amazing and I highly recommend him for any boat trip you are interested in doing! He…read morewas amazing to my family and I - we look forward to seeing him again soon!

Awesome experience via a super friendly family run business. Silas gave us a great tour including a…read morefun swimming experience and a great dolphin tour where we spotted many dolphins. Recommend!

Today was all about helping Cortez Village recover from Hurricane Milton. Cortez Coastal Cruises…read moreparticipated by taking locals out on donation boat rides. We had a fantastic time with Captain Silas. He is a very bright young man with lots of knowledge about the water. This was such a fun trip from beginning to end. We did get to see a few dolphins and several different birds. I would definitely recommend them to others and we will be back.

If you're trying to decide whether this dolphin tour is worth booking, the answer is absolutely…read moreyes. Captain Jim and First Mate Brandon made this one of the highlights of our trip. They were knowledgeable, engaging, funny, and genuinely invested in making sure everyone had a great experience. From the moment we boarded, they checked in with guests throughout the tour to make sure everyone was comfortable and had everything they needed. The tour includes complimentary beverages, including water, beer, and wine, which made the ride even more relaxing. The boat was comfortable, the pace was enjoyable, and there was plenty of time to take in the scenery. The best part, of course, was seeing the dolphins. Captain Jim knew exactly where to take us and shared fascinating information about dolphin behavior, their habits, and the local ecosystem while we watched them in their natural habitat. It felt like much more than a sightseeing tour--it was educational without ever feeling like a lecture. If you're wondering whether you'll actually see dolphins, we saw several during our trip, and the crew did an excellent job positioning the boat so everyone had a chance to enjoy the experience and take photos. Whether you're visiting as a couple, with family, or with friends, I highly recommend this tour. It's relaxing, informative, well-organized, and worth every penny. I would absolutely book it again.

Captain Derek and first mate CJ did a great job! They found some dolphins for us, then took us out…read moreto the ocean for sunset. Water, beer and wine are offered complimentary on the boat. A wonderful night!