Why hesitate? Just book a cruise with Greg! He shares his knowledge of the sea life and local…read morehistory while providing a relaxing pontoon sunset cruise. Greg knows where the dolphin nursery is in the intercoastal and has named several dolphin he has grown to recognize doing these tours regularly. I would highly recommend the educational sand bar tours for youth adventuring.

Captain Greg was amazing! He more than just a boat captain. He's a lover and true advocate of the…read moresea. We had a great time truly experiencing all the Gulf and Long Bayou had to offer. So glad for his expertise. We will definitely be back again & again. Highly recommend & very kid friendly!

Such a fun day and great experience overall. Communication was great the entire time. We got there…read morea bit early, maybe 15- 20 minutes before our reserved time. They were very speedy cleaning up from the guests that just finished their charter and let us on a little early. Plenty of space for our group of 4 adults, definitely room for more. Loved that they had some snacks and drinks provided - such a nice touch, though we did bring our own since it was a birthday celebration. The cruise itself was great, gave us options of how we wanted it to go, and let us out to swim for a little. The wind wasn't in our favor so no full sailing BUT the weather was great and we were still plenty happy cruising on the water - even got a little extra time on the end. They were honestly great overall, checking in on us during the cruise from time to time while also just letting us be to enjoy ourselves. Highly recommend and would book again!

I do not know where to begin. We signed up for a three hour cruise and that was exactly what I got…read moreand more. Jonas and Greg were the most hospitable hosts that made us a beautiful charcuterie tray for 6 people. Fresh cheeses, meats and fruits. They offered wine but but we decided we didn't need to drink. The ride to the Skyway Bridge was beautiful and the water and weather were all working in our favor. It was a relaxing ride and we saw a couple of pods of Dolphins. We felt we could reach out and touch them. As we got to the skyway and turned towards shore, the captain asked if we would like to sail, which we did for a while. It was spectacular. The catamaran was beautiful, clean, comfy and cozy. We were briefed on where to find the lifejackets and there was a small raft on the aft. I cannot say enough about this truly wonderful crew and Boat "Sweet Escape ". I highly recommend and will use them again! Thank you guys for a truly amazing time. My family was blown away.

So fun and very interesting. Saw several dolphins and a Mantis. Exploring the sandbar was amazing…read moreand we learned so many new things about sea life

Need for Sea Boat Tours is a must-do when visiting the Tampa/St.Pete/Clearwater/Madeira & Redington…read moreBeach area. John's Pass is where it is at and Capt Ryan was easy to book with, has competitive rates and his boat tour was fun and educational for our family of 4. He gave us a little info about the area, got us close to a couple pods of dolphins (even saw a mom and baby), and took us out to a sandbar where we all learned how to find sand-dollars and took home some amazing shells that we wouldn't have found on the beach. He knew a lot about every creature and shell we found. If we are ever back in the area we will definitely do the tour again. Tips: Bring a towel, water, sunscreens and a snorkel/mask if you want to venture along the sandbar more. Capt Ryan has a couple of water clear-view viewfinders but our one daughter wanted to snorkel and brought her own - us parents used his viewfinders. We HIGHLY recommend Need for Sea Boat Tours - it was the highlight of our weeklong vacation!

Wow! What a great day! 3 of us wanted to get out on the water so we booked our adventure on the…read moreGypsy Soul. I can't say enough on how amazing Captain Mike is! His boat is Uber comfortable and spotless. He's very knowledgeable about the waterways and local places to pull up and eat. He has the perfect floaters to sit on or hold your drinks. Can't wait to go out again:)

Our group of four had the BEST day out on the water with Captain Logan! The vessel is a boat with a…read moreTiki Bar built right on top. The seating are barstools, so it's like a moving bar on the water. And it has a very necessary amenity - there is a marine toilet! We went out for a 4 hour trip at 12:30pm, saw some dolphins, went searching for manatees, cruised into St. John's Pass and the Gulf, stopped at a sandbar, and had a dance party. Really fun times! You bring your own food and drinks, and they have a cooler for you to keep stuff cold. Note that there is a place at the Bay Pines Marina where you can get food to bring onboard. We grabbed some fries and onion rings and they were good. This is a perfect way to spend part of the day whether you live in FL and don't yet own a boat (us) or your visiting FL and want to enjoy some time on the water (our friends). Can't wait to do it again the next time we have visitors in town or just want to get on the water.

We had a wonderful time celebrating our friends 50th! Thank you to Michael & Jeremy for your…read moreknowledge of the area and making our trip unforgettable!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED…read more My wife and I were in town on vacation and wanted to get out onto the water. However, we did not want to go with a large group or spend a lot of money. I came across Charter Finders and saw they were veteran owned. I contacted them via telephone, they answered all of my questions, and were extremely polite. They offer a discount for veterans and first responders which was nice and was a draw for us. We knew we were likely in good hands. The boat leaves from Sea Dog Brewery which was great for grabbing drinks to go and bring with! They make a good seltzer FYI. Dean and Tim had a cooler with ice on board where you could throw your own booze. There were only 6 other people on board and it made for a much better experience. We made friends and just sat back and relaxed. We were able to see dolphins up close on the way to shell key island and back. (See attached photo) Once we were at shell key advice was provided as to where to find shells. Some of us had high success. We were unable to snorkel due to visibility. The island is beautiful and not populated. The trip was roughly 3 hours long, but they were nice enough to extend it an hour so we got very very lucky. We highly recommend Dean & Tim and cannot wait to go again in the future.

We decided to book with Charter Finds for a snorkeling and dolphin-watching tour. When we arrived…read moreat the docks, the captain Troy met us there and was very friendly throughout the trip! However, the boat itself was older and showed quite a bit of wear and tear. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed with the experience overall. Our kids were especially excited about snorkeling and finding seas shells but when we arrived at Shell Key island, it was so crowded that the boat wasn't able to dock anywhere. The captain took us to a different location, but the snorkeling there was very poor, and we were only able to stay about 45 minutes because our time was almost up. Overall, the trip did not meet our expectations. I wish I would have done a little more research and booked with a different company.

This place is part of a larger group that has many locations in the area. I was staying at a…read morebuddy's condo next door and since I enjoyed using them in Clearwater Beach I figured I'd check these guys out. Rob was amazing. He made me feel right at home guiding me through the process. I had a lot of fun and hope to come back next time I'm there. If you are looking for some no hassle jet ski fun come see Rob and he will make sure you have a good time. Thanks Rob once again and I hope you stick around because you make that place special.

Great value for the quality of the trip. They did a good job explaining safety procedures, how to…read morepaddle a kayak, telling us that the heaviest person sits in the front as a counter weight. We got a nice tour passing by a mangrove and by the time we reached under the bridge where the catfish live, it was dark enough for our LED lights to illuminate the water so we could see and feed the catfish. Then it was a nice paddle back to shore. This is the perfect date night activity, whether you're beginners or have done it before. Only 2 people max can be in the same kayak as long as they are under the weight limit, so if you come in odd numbered parties, someone will have to be fine with kayaking alone.

While I understand that weather can impact operations and trips may need to be canceled for safety,…read moremy frustration comes from the complete lack of communication before and after the cancellation. Prior to the trip, I attempted multiple times to contact the company with questions through email, text, and Facebook messages. There was no way to leave a voicemail, and despite messages clearly being read, I received no response. Then, just four hours before the scheduled trip, a generic automated email was sent canceling the experience and instructing customers to request a refund. After that, communication again became nonexistent. I received no response regarding next steps for the refund despite repeated outreach. Unfortunately, I ultimately had to file a dispute with my bank to recover the payment for a service that was never rendered. Weather cancellations are understandable -- poor communication and lack of customer support are not.

My family and I took a beautiful boat ride with Captain Dennis and his first mate Dennis Jr. They…read morewere pleasant, professional and fun! We saw all the gulf beaches and Dennis pointed out attractions and restaurants to enjoy during our visit. Their rates were fair and the scheduling experience was easy. We will be back for sure!!

From the owner: We offer private boat charter trips to Egmont Key, Shell Key, Passage Key and Intercoastal…read morecruising. We also offer inshore fishing charters , Captain Dennis is a master captain who has been boating the area for over 40 years.