An Absolutely Unforgettable Florida Keys Adventure -- Thank You, Captain Barry! If you're even thinking about booking a sandbar charter in Islamorada, stop scrolling and book AquaBlue Adventures right now -- and ask for Captain Barry! Our family just did the Simple Sandbar Private Charter and it was hands-down the highlight of our entire Keys trip. From the moment we stepped aboard, Captain Barry made us feel like family. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the local waters, the marine life, and the history of the area, and he happily answered our endless questions with a smile and great stories along the way. The sandbar itself was pure paradise -- crystal-clear, turquoise water as far as you could see. Captain Barry came loaded with an arsenal of ocean toys for us to enjoy, including a paddleboard that the whole family took turns on. The kids (and the adults!) had the time of their lives, and Barry was right there making sure everyone was safe, comfortable, and having a blast. What really set this experience apart was Barry himself: helpful, attentive, genuinely fun, and clearly someone who loves what he does. He went above and beyond to make our day special, and it shows. The boat was clean, the gear was top-notch, and the whole operation from booking to drop-off was seamless. If you want a true Florida Keys adventure with a captain who treats you like family, you cannot do better than Captain Barry and AquaBlue Adventures. We're already planning our next trip back. Thank you, Barry -- you made memories we'll treasure forever! read more

We took an adult trip to Islamorada for a long weekend getaway in the Keys (6 of us from NJ). We weren't sure if we would do a boat excursion, but we're sure glad we did. Captain Josh is simply the man. Great personality and the perfect temperament to hang out with a group of strangers for an entire day. He's got boundless knowledge (and not just about all things boating, fishing, etc), which made for great conversation and jokes all day long. His boat was clean and well kept, as was all his equipment. He took us snorkeling, paddle boating in the mangroves, barracuda fishing and then topped it off with a whole lot of fun and chilling at the sand bar. He cooked us a perfect lunch on his boat grill while we floated in the open water, taking in the sites, throwing the football and sharing a bunch of laughs as a group. Josh was 100% seamless in his ability to captain the boat and to host the entire experience. He was working the entire time, as a captain does, but he did it with such ease that it just made it comfortable for our entire group. I highly recommend Captain Josh to anybody that is even remotely thinking about a day of boating in Islamorada. Thanks again Josh! read more

Islamorada is great, Josh & AquaBlue make it even better!! To start with, the weather was absolutely perfect. Not sure Josh had anything to do with that part, but he certainly did take advantage of every ray of sunshine on the full day adventure. SUPing in the mangroves, tour of the million (and multi million dollar homes--and sighting of Jimmy Johnson's house for this Cowboys fan!), barracuda fishing (only caught one, but wasn't for lack of trying), snorkeling (gear is great), and finally the sandbar for grilled burgers & dogs and relaxing (even pineapple dipped in seawater...delicious! We even got to see our first Bahama Sea Star. Josh is extremely personable, as well as, knowledgable about all aspects of the area. He makes you feel like family and made sure my two daughters and I were well taken care of on the trip. He even uploaded our pictures and movie and sent to us the very next day. If you're going to do one thing in the Keys...HIGHLY recommend Josh and AquaBlue Adventures. read more

What a wonderful Day! Josh Made our trip truly a unforgettable adventure. Beforehand he arranged a surprise complimentary cake to celebrate my friends 50th. He was so attentive and personable. We had such a laugh and everyone, including those reluctant to go on the water had an amazing day . I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to celebrate a significant Birthday and make it unforgettable. The water was amazing, the tunes, the food and the captain all made it so wonderful. It is worth every penny and really the most reasonably priced charter boat you can find. In fact he also was an incredible photographer as well. Within two days we had a whole collection of photos that capped off the exceptional day read more

We had a blast with Captain Josh 12/8/16! We were given the chance to snorkel and walk on a sandbar near an iconic Lighthouse. He also took us to a small key with hiking trails and then he took us around the Horseshoe Key that is a bird sanctuary, we saw so many birds and were so close it almost seemed as if we could reach out and pet them! He knew so much about the area and the sea life around us. He had some great snacks for us. He was fun to be around and he got very excited when he spied hammerhead shark, the highlight of our tour! Thanks Captain Josh! read more

Had such a great time with Capt. Josh. He provided everything from snorkel masks and fins to stand up paddle boards and floating tubes to relax on. He is super knowledgable and will make even first time snorkelers feel safe. We had an awesome day looking at all different kinds of fish, and then relaxed and played at the sand bar while Capt. Josh grilled up a fantastic meal. He even took photos with his underwater camera! I absolutely loved this day trip and will certainly be booking it again the next time I am in the Keys. read more

we love captain Josh and AquaBlue Adventures! I couldn't be more happy with his services. He takes you out for a day filled with adventures include snorkeling, paddle boarding, and so much more! we end the day at the sandbar with a home cooked meal by caption josh himself while we relax in the water with a variety of different floaties and an umbrella for some shade. Definitely will be using him again! thank you captain josh! read more

So glad we found AquaBlue Adventures when we were visiting friends in Islamorada! We had SO much fun. Full day boat excursion that was equipped with music, fun, food, paddle boarding, sandbars and an absolutely amazing time. We went on a paddle board tour that was so incredible. Seeing ocean life swimming beside us, amazing sun, trees, the scenery was just stunning. Captain Josh is the BEST. And we can't wait to go back. read more

The day we spent with Captain Josh was the highlight of our trip to Islamorada! As a group of 6 friends we were entertained, catered too, informed, guided, relaxed, taken to the most gorgeous blue water to snorkel - and made to feel like royalty at sea. If anyone is headed to this island we would all recommend that you reserve a spot on the AquaBlue for sure! It will be the highlight of your time on the island too! read more

This was our 2nd full day tour with Captain Josh with my wife's sister from Wisconsin and her son and it was just as amazing as our first full day tour. Had incredible fishing experience (Our nephew landed a barracuda), did some great snorkeling in two different areas and of course had wonderful lunch and good time at the famous Islamorada sandbar, highly recommend AquaBlue Adventures and Captain Josh! read more

Captain Charlie, Captain Mark and Claire were the absolute best for our bachelorette party at the Islamorada sandbar. They were so fun and friendly! They took us around the sandbar, provided snacks and were there to help us anytime we asked! Charlie also took lots of pictures capturing our afternoon and we can't wait to see them. Recommend chartering with this group for a fun and unforgettable time. read more

Josh is a great captain and host. We spent the first part of the day trawling for barracuda, then headed to a reef for some snorkeling. Finally, we went to the sand bar to relax for the rest of the day. He provided food, drinks, snorkel gear, paddle boards, and even took pictures of us with his underwater camera. I recommend AuqaBlue Adventures to anyone looking for a fun day on the water. read more

Had a great day with Josh. The waters were a little rough the day we went out but he took the extra precautions to keep us safe and still get the whole experience. Loved fishing for the barracuda and relaxing and eating on the sand bar. He was a great host and took the time to explain many things about the area and fishing in the ocean. I would highly recommend AquaBlue Adventures. read more

We booked a full day with Captain Josh and had an excellent time. Josh is very personable, knowledgeable of the area, and a good cook! The snorkeling was perfect and the paddle boards were fun. Loved all his floats and overall set up for hanging at the sandbar. Would highly encourage AquaBlue Adventures to take your Keys vacation to the next level. Gotta get off the land! read more

We went with friends for a birthday and had a fantastic time. Capt Charlie does a great job with the outing whether is fishing, snorkeling or relaxing at the sandbar with great music, food and drinks. The freshly caught and grill on the boat yellow-tail snapper was excellent. Highly recommend him and hostess Claire for a phenomenal all inclusive day out in the water!!! read more

We really enjoyed our time with Captain Josh! He was personable, professional, and offers a great service. We did one of the sunset cruises, the trip was gorgeous! We would absolutely use AquaBlue Adventures in the future, and will recommended it to anyone traveling to the keys! Looking forward to taking a trip to the sand bar next trip! read more

We had the most amazing morning with Captain Mike exploring the mangroves and sightseeing. He took us to Bird Island which was so cool and peaceful. Cpt. Mike is very knowledgeable of the Keys. He also had a great playlist. Great way to spend our last day. He will be the first person we book with on our next trip down from Atlanta. read more

Claire and her team are truly amazing...from the initial booking to getting on the boat, their communication, kindness and professionalism is superb. Captain Willie is the best of the best. We have made some of the most wonderful memories thanks to him. Thank you! You're truly one of a kind. We can't wait for our next trip. read more

If you want an expirience of a lifetime than this is it. We had an amazing day on the water with Captain Josh . We went to two reefs snorkeling, saw beautiful fish, dolfins, sea turtles and more. Relaxing on the sand bar and enjoying a freshly prepared, delicious bbq lunch. Truly a trip of a lifetime! read more