We have visited St. George Island for many years and this is the first time we went on the airboat…read morecruise. We did see an alligator, but the views and the history shared by Captain Cook were worth the tour even if we didn't see any wildlife. My husband and I recommend the airboat tour and plan to make it an annual tradition. Captain Cook makes the tour fun but the swamp views are worth the trip even if the alligators are hiding. Tip: if you are in the front row on the airboat I would recommend not wearing lipgloss....everything sticks!

Cpt Cook took us on an incredible tour, complete with alligators and a manatee. It was so…read morebeautiful, and he was a hilarious guide with his stories. I highly recommend this tour if you're in the Apalachicola area.

Absolutely the best charter experience I have EVER had the pleasure of booking. Captain Tim was…read moreprepared the minute we arrived and had a game plan for anything that happened. If water was rough, he had a plan B. If nothing biting at first location, he had other sites already chosen. If one bait did not seem to be productive, he had 2-3 other choices. He sincerely wanted you to CATCH fish. We were not very experienced at saltwater fishing, but he was very patient and very willing to teach. We will definitely book with Captain Tim and Bali Hai Charters again.

My family and I had a great time out in July with Captain Tim. We did a half day out looking for…read moreshells and marine life. Captain Tim knows the waters and area very well. The trip was easy to set up through their web site and the dock we set out from was easy to find in Port St. Joe. Overall it was our kids favorite part of the trip. Thank you Bali Hai and Captain Tim for a memorable day. HIGHLY recommend for any family looking for a great summer vacation excursion. Well be back next year.

We have rented from this company 2 years in a row. We had a great experience both times. Excellent…read morecustomer service! Such a fun experience! We will continue to use them for as long as we return to the area.

As easy as can be. Very laid-back transaction. We were fortunate to come up on a pod of dolphins…read more Looked like there were at least 20 of them. All of them showing off and so close to the boat. We went over to Cape San Blas for a little beach time. A great experience. Definitely recommend.

My husband and I took the sunset cruise on the Grand-mere. My hubs is handicapped, walks with a…read morestrained gait with a cane. While the boat is at the end of the pier, it was not a ridiculously long walk for him. We boarded via a ramp with handrails, so that was safe and easy. The mates on the cruise were helpful and it was fun to be able to move freely around the vessel. They offered a snack bar with cocktails and drinks were very reasonably priced, and good. The sunset cruise goes out to the shell island, but does not dock there. We idled around the area in hopes of seeing dolphins and we were not disappointed. There was a pod that was showing off for the people on 3 boats in the area. Great fun! Update: We went back for the Shell Island tour today. Reiterate how helpful, friendly, and professional everyone was.... Both tours!

Super friendly staff, that's the five stars there. Our tour wasn't super big, about 33 though they…read morecan fit over 100. The crew came around and introduced themselves and asked if we needed anything during the tour to let them know. They also have on-board snacks, drinks and a restroom. The tour starts at Papa Joe's which has food trucks, a little store, and even a pickleball court. The ship left at 1:30 and was about a 45-minute journey to Shell Island. I was a little disappointed with the Island itself. The shells were all broken and going out to see and look for shells the water wasn't as clear as other Florida beaches. I saw a stingray which was really cool but also made me hesitant to go too far in the water, also saw some crabs too and didn't want to get pinched. After an hour on the Island, we went to go see some dolphins - there were tons. You will define see dolphins on this tour. After doing a few circles to make sure everyone on the boat saw them, we started heading back. It was after this the crew went around again to ask if anyone was feeling at all seasick because of the turning. Overall the tour was really great. I don't thinknid recommend Shell Island itself but doing the dolphin tour would be worth the visit.

My family visited Mexico Beach in May 2024 to celebrate our oldest graduating HS. We found Maritime…read moreExpeditions via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094783637187) and instantly knew we were in good hands. Alex spent a considerable amount of time answering our many, many, many questions before, during, and even after our SCUBA adventure. He was a wealth of knowledge about not only SCUBA, but also the local area. I can honestly say our trip to Mexico Beach was so amazing in large part because of Alex and his recommendations. I am not the most comfortable in water, but trusted Alex and his Divemaster Rick, their equipment, and instruction. I truly believed I was in good hands and never questioned my safety. Despite all the logic I tried to apply to the situation I struggled to get comfortable breathing under water. Despite my mental hang-ups Alex and Rick were always patient, considerate, and offered tips/tricks to help me be successful at SCUBA diving. I never once felt pushed or was made to feel badly about the situation. They calmly helped me in any way they could, Rick and I even breaking off from the main group to work with me directly. They truly cared that we had a good SCUBA experience. My suggestions for a potential student: If you have a mustache and think you might have some mental hang-ups SCUBA diving, shave it at least ~1/4-3/8" down from the bottom of your nose. This will prevent water from seeping into your mask and making you feel like you are drowning (even though you are not). After doing so, I had almost 0 issues snorkeling a couple of days later. I will try SCUBA again and will be shaving the top part of my mustache before going. If your family is going to join you on the adventure to the jetty/springs, etc but not diving; it's doable, but I would not recommend it. My wife is very self sufficient, but there was some added stress on me to make sure we got all the things to the beach and setup so they could also enjoy their day. It didn't contribute to my metal hang-ups, but certainly did add a bit of unnecessary stress/rush. You'll have enough to focus on and learn, don't add more to your plate. Lastly, absolutely use Maritime Expeditions of the Forgotten Coast on your next water adventure. We will be back to Mexico Beach and we will be a return customer of MRFC.

Truly an amazing experience! Me and my family had a great time, some of us dived and me and my…read moredaughter snorkeled. Alex provided us with all the equipment and more, unforgettable memories. Will be back for more! His highly trained and experienced, made us feel very safe. Alex is not only a great diver and host but he got a smile and personality that brightens your day.

No show!! Booked a family trip well ahead of time. Showed up at the provided time and place,…read moreconfirmed ahead of time, but no one showed up. We called and texted with no response, so we left 30 mins later. Very disappointed especially given good reviews - avoid this company.

We had an absolute blast on our charter with Captain Krista. She was amazing and went above and…read morebeyond to make sure we had the best experience possible from start to finish. We caught so many fish throughout the trip, and as an added bonus, we got to see tons of dolphins and sea turtles along the way. It was such a memorable experience and one we will be talking about for a long time. If you're looking for a fun, exciting, and unforgettable day on the water, we highly recommend booking a trip with Captain Krista. We can't wait to come back and do it again!

It doesn't get any better than Capt Jordan Todd at Saltwater Obsessions. The man has some serious…read moreknowledge about the area as well as the fish we were catching. Come to find out, he has a degree in Marine Biology! The whole trip was exciting but relaxing. Hard to explain but there was just something about his demeanor and mannerisms that just continuously brought out the laughter and fun during our half day redfishing trip. MAN! DID WE CATCH SOME FISH! Bottom line; if you visit the area and would like to see what real fishing is all about, this is the guy to call.

Super fun- did have a location issue but the captain was amazing and had a great personality for…read morethe ride!

So fun, I would love to do it again. Literally the SCREAM machine for a reason lol but it's…read morecompletely safe

Fun day of dolphin watching, seashell searching & boating! Thank you @emeraldcoastwatertours for a…read moregreat day!

This was hands down one of my families favorite trips! The Captain was amazing and went out of his…read moreway to ensure our trip was perfect!