We rented a pontoon boat today from Twisted Anchor Boat Rentals, and once again, it was a fantastic…read moreexperience! Ann and Patrick are wonderful to work with--communication is always excellent, the booking process is simple and stress-free, and they make all the logistics easy from start to finish. When you arrive, they meet you at the dock with everything ready to go, so you can get out on the water and start enjoying your day right away. One thing we especially appreciate is that you never have to wonder where to go or what to see. Ann and Patrick provide great local recommendations, a detailed boating map, and a Garmin GPS, making it easy to explore with confidence. We've been renting from Ann and Patrick every time we visit Anna Maria Island--about every 2-3 years--for at least the past 10 years. At this point, we wouldn't even consider renting from anyone else. Their customer service, professionalism, and attention to detail are second to none. 10/10 experience every single time. Highly recommend!

I am writing this because I feel a moral obligation to warn any families--especially those with…read moreyoung children--to stay far away from this company. What began as a peaceful vacation ended in a traumatic, profanity-laced tirade from one of the owners, Patrick, that left my entire family shaking and my 6-year-old son in tears for days. We rented a pontoon boat for a family outing. Our group included my 70-year-old mother, my sister (who is 6.5 months pregnant), my husband, my brother-in-law, and three small children (ages 2, 3, and 6). Things started off fine with Ann and Patrick, but the moment there was a minor navigational hiccup, Patrick's mask slipped, and he revealed himself to be completely unhinged. The Incident While heading back to the dock with 20 minutes left on our rental, we unfortunately hit a sandbar. We did the responsible thing and called for guidance. Rather than professional assistance, we were met with a phone call from Patrick that I can only describe as a verbal assault. He began screaming at the top of his lungs, using every profanity in the book, asking us "what the f* we were doing"** and calling us the "most disrespectful renters" he'd ever met. My husband remained incredibly calm, apologized, and asked if we could just get back to the dock to settle things like adults. Patrick's response? "What, you gonna buy me a new boat?!" He then made disparaging, xenophobic comments about us being from New Jersey and told us he should "let us f-ing sit out there and be stuck all night."* When we got to the dock (which took 30 seconds once we were off the sandbar), we didn't say a single word. We were terrified. Patrick continued his tirade, screaming at us to "get the f* out of my boat"** and that he needed to leave "before this turns ugly." This man threatened a group that included a pregnant woman, an elderly grandmother, and three toddlers who had done absolutely nothing to provoke him. To the Owners: Save your breath with the defensive reply. I know you will try to pivot to "rental rules" or "channels." Let me be clear: No amount of "improper navigation" or a 30-second sandbar stall justifies screaming F-bombs at children and threatening a family. You are in the hospitality business, yet you acted like a dangerous maniac. To Families: There are plenty of other rental companies in the area. Do not give your money to someone who thinks it is acceptable to traumatize a 6-year-old child. My son spent the rest of our vacation asking if "the scary man" was going to come find us and hurt his dad. This person is not fit to be around people, let alone young children. STAY AWAY.

Captain Brian is stellar! He orchestrated such a beautiful fishing day for us both. He's so…read morecompletely knowledgeable and utterly kind. Knew his stuff and the very best places to explore with fishing rods. He respects our environment and the beings living in it. We had the best day ever of ocean fishing and we fish a bunch! This guy's the real deal!

We had a fun day with Captain Morgan and first mate Brandon. Would definitely recommend fishing…read morewith these two. We had an enjoyable ride 9 miles out into the gulf to fish and came back to the dock from the other end of the island so we got to see all of Anna Maria. They cleaned our fish and the restaurant at the dock cooked it immediately and we enjoyed a wonderful meal. It was an incredibly great day!

Guy knows how to get you on the giants! His second mate really earns his keep! They literally…read moretake care of EVERYTHING, all you have to do is HOLD ON and let those huge Grouper and Snapper beat you up!! Prices are very reasonable! Will be returning soon!!!

Honestly had the most amazing exhilarating experience. We were so lucky and got to see so many…read moredifferent types of animals. My boyfriend and I have lived in Sarasota for 5 years. Never did I expect to experience the mangroves as I did, but thanks to our wonderful guide Laura I had the best time of my life. I highly recommend to natives who aren't experienced kayakers or new comers looking to learn a little about our wonderful history. She also took some amazing videos for us!

We had the perfect beginner kayak adventure. Island Style brought the kayaks to us at Lido Beach…read more We strongly recommend starting your adventure from this put in point. Island Style provided gently used kayaks and paddles, life vests and even plastic bags for our belongings. Remember to use sun screen on the back of your neck and arms. Also consider a bottle of water. We just wore shorts and t-shirts. Our guide was Kelly. He was prompt and courteous. He had us in the water and out of the water at the agreed times. Our guide made the adventure memorable. Starting with dry land instructions, our guide exhibited consistent knowledge, patience, encouragement . He continued to provide thoughtful instruction throughout the trip. Our guide helped us locate dolphins, snakes and pin fish along the Lido Park Mangroves. Also spotted green heron, ibis, and snowy egrets just outside mangrove tunnels. We had a wonderful adventure and Island Style provide us with a relaxing and intimate way to experience Sarasota's natural treasures.

Great shop and some really cool owners and staff. Friendly and knowledgeable. Give this place a…read morelook if you havent been there yet.

Great kayaks and knowledgeable staff . Bought 2 kayaks with all the necessary equipment.read more

I take pleasure in writing this review. The Viage group out of the Snook Bight Marina in Fort Myers…read moreBeach was a trip back in time when customer serivce was the norm not the unusual. I recently bought a pontoon boat and was looking for a facility that would do some bottom painting and an annual service. After reaching out to several other locations without a blip of response after leaving voicemails. With 1 call to Snook Bight they turned me on to Viage. Called Viage and literally within 10 min. I get a call back. From that moment on can I tell you the process of getting the work done was as seamless as you could want. Derek communicated the cost, time table and process clearly and did the job! How wonderful is that!!! If you've been having troubles finding an organization that's responsive to your needs look no further and give Derek and the team at Viage a call. You be glad you did! Thank you!!!

I have been dealing with Viage Group in Sarasota for 2 years now and find their service…read moreoutstanding. I bought a new Scout 215 XSF from Viage in 2021 and have been extremely pleased with the service since the day I started looking at this boat. There were some initial prop issues with the Yamaha engine, and a windshield issue with Scout, and Viage went to bat for me with both companies. Bought the boat from Clark at Viage St. Pete, FL, which was a very pleasurable experience, and the service from Derek at Viage Sarasota, FL was, and continues to be unbelievable. He is responsive, knowledgeable, patient, and accommodating. If you are going to shop and/or buy a boat, Viage is the place to start, and their follow up service is like nothing i have seen in the industry. I spend half the year with my boat in New England, and the service, attitude, and knowledge of Viage in Sarasota puts NE to shame. Thanks Viage....and Derek and Clark

I had a great adventure with Chris at Almost Heaven. You can book and pay for your trip in advance…read moreeasily, and everything was ready when I arrived. I had gone solo and ended up with a really friendly group of folks who had booked the same time. Chris made sure to get us all introduced and gave a quick demo, and then launched us one by one. He was so friendly and informative, we all had a wonderful time! It was a nice calm paddle around the bay, and then he took us to a little beach and went to find some little invertebrates that live in the mangroves - jellyfish, sponges, urchins and we talked about those animals while taking a short break before entering the tunnels. The mangroves are primordial, trees up above and the roots coming up around your boat. The water is very calm, and kind of clear, and we saw sponges, coral, and starfish as we paddled through. Chris kept a good pace and if anybody lagged behind (often me, gawking at stuff), kept up a great conversation with the rest of the group so everybody was having a good time while both paddling and waiting. Highly recommend!

I've experienced tours and rented kayaks with Almost Heaven five times. They are always super…read moreresponsive, accommodating, welcoming, and friendly. Highly recommend!

Captain Don is our favorite captain yet! His boat was super clean and he's very polite and nice. We…read morecan't wait to take our 6 year old to Eggmont with him.

We spent another fantastic afternoon with Captain Don, again. He's now our official "go to" when…read morewe want to get out on the water in Anna Maria. He took us to the Island Grill - highly recommend. Found some dolphins to follow us back to the marina! Really, really fun. Captain Don is a great host and the boat is big, comfortable and immaculate. We'll be back!