John was a tour guide and was Great!! He took me and my family to some very cool snorkeling spots,…read moreand provided us with all the gear and water.

We had the best time ever! We saw tons of dolphins. Went to Egmont Key and then went snorkeling…read more The kids had a blast and our captain was so nice!

First time at AMI, what a beautiful beach! St. Pete Beach is less than 20 minutes from me so I…read moredon't find myself compelled to visit other beaches, but AMI was a treat. A lot of free street parking (even arriving at 12:30pm on a Sunday), perfect sand, and pretty water.

It was a nice beach, but it was raining so we couldn't enjoy the whole experience. It was clean…read moreand the water was clear. We were able to sit for about 30 minutes, it was drizzling so it made the whole experience calming and peaceful.

When you book with Captain Joey Sweet know that you will be receiving a true local's tour of Anna…read moreMaria Island / Longboat Key. I booked a 90 minute dolphin tour because I was afraid my children might get bored, but I promise you that you that even the smallest child will be entertained the entire time. Captain Joey is an incredible storyteller and his Coast Guard and Mote Aquarium background means that he is incredible knowledgeable about all of the aquatic treasures and beautiful homes the area has to offer. Truly everyone on our tour age four to seventy had a great time. My very finicky nine-year old daughter's review: "I know it's his job to tell us stuff but he does it in a really fun way." The boat was very comfortable, communication was seamless, and I felt like we got a personalized tour versus a big box experience. Sweet Sunsets & Dolphins Tour is veteran-owned AND locally-owned. It really doesn't get better than that!

Joey was a great guide! The boat was comfortable, everything went very smoothly including…read morecommunication prior and booking was easy. We had an amazing time, the waters were crystal clear for snorkeling. Couldn't have asked for a better outing!

We booked an excursion for our 17 & 15 year olds. They had a wonderful time out on the boat and…read moresaid the team was informative about the safety measures and took time to answer their questions. We also purchased the photo package and received those later in the day.

This experience was one of the best on our vacation. We got to see the beautiful city scape and…read morefish in the water. I really enjoyed being able to relax far away from everything. As we were being pulled back in they dipped us in the water several times and it was great. (Even though my cousin isn't a fan of heights and dint like it) I had a great time and would suggest to anyone who likes a little excitement (Dispite the price tag)

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.

My wife and I are visiting from Maine and wanted to explore offshore so we researched boat rentals…read morein our area, chose Cortez Watersports and are SO happy that we did. Booking was super easy and the rental process was thoroughly explained. We invited two other couples to join us and found the pontoon boat that we chose to be spacious and comfortable for the six of us and one dog. We arrived around 8:45am to check in and carry our belongings down to the dock where everything was loaded into the boat for us which was nice. We were then given an explanation of the area map and a tour of the boat. We had an amazing day on the water where we saw several dolphins, found dozens of sand dollars, parked at some sandbars and caught a few fish. We arrived back at the dock at 5:00pm and unloaded our stuff onto the dock where it was loaded into a cart and wheeled to our vehicles for us which we really appreciated. The fine folks at Cortez Watersports were friendly and catered to us beyond our expectations. We would definitely visit them again and highly recommend that you consider them for your next on the water outing.

Had a great time on the water, highly recommend the guided tour on jet skis, we went to the best…read moreplaces and had a great experience

I've been to Coquina Beach b4,& it's a beautiful spot to spend the day in Florida. There's a huge…read morepark area w/ plenty of space to relax, have a BBQ, & enjoy some time outdoors. Of course, there's also a big beach w/ plenty of room to swim, soak up the sun, or just enjoy the water. The water is always so warm & clear. Unfortunately, the day I went this time, the weather had other plans. We were dealing w/ thunderstorms & rain, so we had to pack up all our BBQ stuff & leave. It was a bummer b/c we were ready to enjoy a nice beach day & BBQ all day, but safety comes 1st. Even though the weather cut our day short, I still enjoy coming to Coquina Beach. I'd come back again hopefully next time w/ plenty of sunshine so we can actually enjoy the whole day!

Yes I recommend it cuz it's Gorgeous waters but a couple of things…read more - no dogs allowed - no alcohol allowed - the little chairs with umbrellas that are out you have to rent from the shop/ cafe right there -free parking -there are bathrooms and showers -parking isn't far from your car -water is super clear and sand is great! This is. A part of Anna Maria island I believe. The little shop sells alcohol and food but you can't take it on the beach. There are lifeguards and guards that drive around. I saw some people bbq by the parking lot so not sure if that's up for grabs or not

We had an absolutely amazing experience with Captain Anne! We booked a four-hour trip for our…read morefamily, and every minute was memorable. As a local, she has incredible knowledge of the area and shared fascinating history and insights throughout the tour. She's friendly, engaging, and fantastic with kids. Our adventure included sightseeing, exploring sandbars, spotting dolphins, catching local critters, and learning so much about the area. She also recommended a local restaurant that ended up being the best meal of our entire vacation! Captain Anne went above and beyond to make our day special, and the memories she helped create will stay with us for years to come. If I could give more than five stars, I absolutely would. Thank you, Captain Anne

Anne's calm water charters was amazing and Anne is a real gem. Can't wait to go back again…read more She has been in the area since 1979 and knows everyone around. Made for an even more adventurous time on the water. Her knowledge was amazing and the scenery was outstanding. Highly recommend using her. Rates were great. Easy to do business with. Just a lot of fun as well. We did a few hours in the afternoon with her. Did the critter tour and dolphins and manatees. Which we did see lots of dolphins.

Our tour guide, Jeff was fantastic. He was very friendly, knowledgeable and fun! He was careful to…read moreexplain all of the kayaking techniques we would encounter and how to maneuver in tight places. On our way, he shared information about the area, the history of how the park was founded, rolls is about the ecology and the animals we encountered. Unfortunately there were no manatees, which are my granddaughter's favorite! that day, but he still told us all about them. All of the gentlemen that were working were very welcoming, helpful and personable. We loved the tour and would return and recommend Happy Paddler Tours!

Shane was helpful and accommodating. The spot was clean and secure, the free to use waterproof…read moreitems for protecting phones and valuables were an added bonus. The paddle was a blast. We saw dolphins, lots of birds, collected shells, enjoyed the driftwood beach and maximized our four hour self guided tour! We will use Happy Paddler anytime guests join us at Longboat Pass!

I have visited other dive shops in the area and none compare to the awesome customer service at…read moreDive Florida. I was greeted and acknowledge the moment I walked in the door the first time. Now, I feel like family. I got my SCUBA certification last August and so glad I did. The last dive I went on was magical! Troy does a wonderful job with product knowledge and instruction. He is great to talk to especially if you a new diver. I would highly recommended Dive Florida!! Don't bother with the other dudes!

Fantastic dive shop! The owner and staff actually spent time talking to me and my husband, making…read moreus feel comfortable about learning to dive (I had a lot of anxiety about diving). Steve is a wonderful instructor and was so patient with me during my MANY panic episodes. I cannot say enough good things about this shop. It's such a fun community and they hooked us up with other divers in the area.