Capt Dwayne Coulter is a honest great guy. We went out fishing with him for a half day and came…read moreback with over 100 pounds of fish. We had such a great day, we booked him again on Friday of our vacation week. Dwayne is friendly and very helpful. He work hard for us to make our fishing day a great experience. Thanks!!!!

Had a great time on the water with Dwayne of Hooked Charters. Non-stop action and lots of variety…read more The Captain worked hard the entire day to make sure everyone was comfortable, caught fish and had everything they needed. Great boat, great equipment, great Captain!

Captain Lee is a professional angler AND nautical novices dream! we had the best time exploring the…read moreSGI and Apalachicola area with him. He knew great fishing spots and was able to guide us on what to do...and also carved in some floating fun to escape the heat. I'd highly recommend Captain Lee for fun family outings as well as serious deep sea fishing. Capt Lee is the best in the biz!

I found SGI Charters using a Google search and booked an evening fishing trip for 4 adults with…read morelittle information and was a little worried about that. Let me just say Capt. Lee not only met my expectations but surpassed them. We were constantly on fish, caught a large variety of fish, and then the Sharks. Fast and furious. The night ended with my brother-in-law landing a 7 footer. A trip with SGI Charters and Capt. Lee will become a family tradition.

We were looking for a sunset cruise before leaving St. George Island and found Captain Jeremy and…read moregreat 5 star reviews. Called on a Friday hoping for a Saturday cruise and Captain was able to put it together! Short notice but wow (!) he pulled it off! We met at the marina, climbed on board and off we went. The weather was perfect, our 3 year old granddaughter took a shine to Captain Jeremy right away and even went "up top" to sit with him while he steered! Jeremy was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and he got us to where we needed to be for a fabulous sunset. If you're in the area, give Captain Jeremy a call and see if he has an opening. He does fishing trips, afternoon cruises and sunset cruises. Check him out, you'll love it!

Such an amazing time learning new techniques (Mastery takes time and practice). I was so thankful…read morefor our time on the water with Captain Davidson. It was worth every penny; great experience, beautiful weather and great conversation and guidance is what we caught...and a few fish. The dolphins were a bonus!

I have been fishing with Earl Middleton (Doc) for 10 years now. He is always great at getting us on…read morethe fish! We have gone in shore and off shore fishing with him, scalping and snorkeling. He literally can do it all! He has a great sense of humor and always makes our trips fun. He really is the "fun charter."

Capt Way e was awesome! He was accommodating and a jack of all trades. Really nice boat, very…read moreknowledgeable and we caught some fish.

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 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.

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.