We booked a 4-hour half-day trip with Queen Fleet Fishing Charter in Clearwater for my partner's…read morebirthday, and it exceeded our expectations! From the start, everything was seamless. Cindy at the front desk was incredibly helpful and made sure we were fully prepped before heading out--her friendliness and attention to detail really set the tone for the day. Once on the water, the crew was just as amazing. Everyone was welcoming, patient, and super informative, which made the experience enjoyable whether you're a beginner or more experienced. The captain did an awesome job moving us to several different spots to make sure we were actually on fish--and it paid off! It truly felt like they went above and beyond to make the trip special. Such a fun and memorable way to celebrate a birthday. Highly recommend booking with them if you're in Clearwater!

Oh my gosh, I had the best day ever! Best fishing I have had in a long time! Captain Jeremy and…read morefirst hand Tim were simply amazing. They made our fishing trip so wonderful. It's something I'll never forget. Grouper, redfish, grunt, black Seabass, lizard, fish, puffer fish, toad fish, and so many more that I can't even name. I highly recommend and recommend that if you go fishing in Clearwater to please look up this business they are excellent. Everyone on our boat caught a fish actually 10 or more unless you were asleep. This is the number one for fishing in Clearwater. And I didn't get the chef's name, but he make a heck of a hamburger and sausage and egg sandwich that I ever had. I will always come back here. Check out my catch in the photos.

Great boat ride and we came away with some nice fish! Very enjoyable and an exciting experience…read more Five stars for sure

We caught a lot of fish but the creature comforts, communication and preparedness were a bit…read morelacking. My family had a better experience with Maverick Charters. If you go, make sure to bring windbreaker / raincoat and sweater or jacket. The owner's wife Heather is terrific. ---- In response to the business owner's comments (see below), his son did not do a good job of making the trip fun, comfortable or safe. He's not a good communicator which is important when you're working with families. It also wasn't to the best idea to go so far out, which was his call. Fortunately, I was eventually able to talk him into staying a bit closer in after a long discussion. The young captain spent much of our time out there working on the boat. After his repairs to try and fix the broken speedometer, the boat wouldn't start and we were stuck out at sea for hours. The young captain's plan was to drift back towards shore until we were in cell phone range. No flares. No emergency devices to contact anyone. No joke. It would have been a very cold and uncomfortable night and it was quite an ordeal for us and our kiddos. Fortunately, I was able to contact emergency services and got us rescued. I tried to be pretty nice in my short review and focus on the positives, but I wouldn't use this charter company again and I certainly can't recommend them. Even if we hadn't had mechanical trouble, which happens, my family much preferred the way Maverick Charters handled my family's charter. The captain didn't have us towed by professionals because it would have cost him money. And the idea that we insisted on going out in a storm or that their poor decision making, lack of preparedness, and the captian's poor communication skills were our fault is just nonsense. They changed the time of our charter and we went along with it, just as we went along with all of the captain's decisions until realizing that he was incapable of handling the situation at hand. We all make mistakes and they're not bad people, but the owner lashing out at me over a bum cruise that we were still charged full price for is pretty gross. Your training, planning, maintenance and customer service skills need work. You can do better. Live and learn.

Best guide ever, he grew up on Tampa Bay and knows it like a true expert. Mike always puts us on…read morefish, cannot say enough good things about his commitment to exceed customer expectations.

Awesome Experience. Captain Mike did an amazing job. 3 generations: A 10 year old, a 47, year…read moreold and 71 year old attempt a fishing charter. SUCCESS! All came back smiling, but tired. Said they got into so many fish they actually got tired of reeling them in near the end. Is that possible? 10 year old was super excited all day. Definitely will be part of our yearly vacation ritual. My 10 year old has severe ADHD and anxiety so I was extremely worried it would be a short trip for the 3. I soon started getting photos from him with nothing but smiles (and fish). Thank you Captain Mike. The 3 are already excited about booking a charter for next year with you.

Great experience from start to finish. The boat is spacious and the service is great. We…read moreexperienced the double decker boat with the slide. We brought our food and drinks and there was enough storage on the boat for all of our stuff. Our captain navigated us well and took us to the best spots to see dolphins and a nice quiet private beach. Then he showed us the perfect spot to stop and take a ride on the slide. The whole process was seamless and the experience was great. I highly suggest you book with them!

I had the wonderful opportunity to experience The Buccaneer Funship Boat. Excellent communication…read moreand Spectacular service from the start of booking this experience. I was very pleased with how well Captain Randy communicated and provided additional insight. Upon closer to the time for our day I had a follow up conversation with Cassie who provided even more information that brought comfort not only to me but my guests as well. They provided a cooler with ice and water as well as numerous floats and shelling bags. The whole experience was relaxing and refreshing. Our captain for the day was Jordan and she was Spectacular with keeping us on time and showing us around. We did a 4 hour boat tour but were able to have time on the slide and visit two islands. Truly an unforgettable experience for families and groups alike. 10/10 will be booking again for a longer time. Thank you for providing a wonderful experience.

Wonderful family fishing charter. I took my kids and sister who is a rookie. Captain was great…read moreand very friendly. He took us to several different fishing spots which were full of action. He made sure everyone had a catch. Good conversation and very family friendly. Highly recommend.

I took my wife and daughters on a last minute fishing adventure while we were in Florida on…read moreChristmas vacation. We were absolutely blown away by the passion and customer service Captain Kevin gave us. Will go again

So this is the second time I have booked with this company. First time was on a bigger boat with an…read moreair-conditioned inside area. The boat I was on today was not air-conditioned inside, but still a decent size boat. The larger boat has places to lay down in case you're not feeling well. The smaller boat does not. In both instances there was only two people helping out when you needed assistance both times there were someone new and unexperienced. Fortunately for me, I know how to fish, add a new hook as needed, and takeoff my own fish so instead of waiting around, I often not only helped myself but helped those around me. Very discouraging since they do not have hand rags. Being this is my second time I was aware of this so I brought my own this time around. The spool on the fishing rods are awful... I'm not certain how often they change the line out or get out the bubbles in the lines. Several people around me were having issues. On both cases there was only one large catch of the day. Most of what I caught were grunts and Porgies- both which do not have size limits. I kept only the large ones. - about 1'0" The boat I was on today only offered squid and shrimp.- no fish for bait. My suggestion is to check which boat you're on and if there's air-conditioning., bring some hand towels/rags, nail clippers, and your own needle nose pliers. I almost forgot to mention that my most recent experience, one of the guys was walking around, smoking the entire time and for someone who has severe asthma and heart conditions. This was a huge problem. The rating has since come down to a three. Do I dare go on this boat again? Hummmmm I don't know....would you?

We went out on a full day trip. Opening day of Red Snapper season. We didn't catch a lot but had…read morea good time. We will go out again.

My girlfriend and I had a great experience. The crew was highly accommodating and sweet. We were…read moreable to snorkel and see tarpon and other fish. In other areas there were sand dollars everywhere. Make sure and ask for the sun chill raft! Perfect chill pad to float and still be in the clear water.

The best way to explore Fort De Soto and Shell key is by going on a day cruise with Wayward Key…read moreTours. My husband and I had a wonderful time bouncing around to find different places to snorkel. We've never snorkeled in the area so we didn't know what we were looking for. The knowledgeable WKT crew had many suggestions and found spaces where we could enjoy the waters and sea creatures away from the crowds. The activities: We got to see the fort ruins, saw wildlife in the seagrass, and hung out in the sandbars where we found sand dollars and shells with every step. The ride: The World Cat was impressively stable on choppy water and operated smoothly. There is a sink and head to make those long outings comfortable. There is plenty of seating. A few people may be able to recline in the bow under a retractable bimini cover. The size of the boat made it possible for us to get into shallow areas and anchor wherever we wanted. If you're visiting the area or are a local looking for a private boat with a captain to give your small group a wonderful, custom tour, Wayward is the way to go!

It's been my experience that if you want to find the best that a area has to offer is to find…read moreyourself a local. I'm not talking about someone that moved to a some town a couple years ago but a real deal bona fide born and raised here local. Capt Cory is that man. I heard about him in a great restaurant called Dockside Dave's (another place everyone should go for the best and biggest Grouper sandwiches) he has two boats, one for inshore fishing and one for offshore. The first day we went offshore and limited out on grouper. The next trip we just stayed inside Johns pass and had a blast catching trout and redfish and a couple of snook. He couldn't have more accommodating to all of us. I was glad we found him and will only call him when the next time I need to go have fun on the water.