We booked the Platinum level Yacht for a 4 hour trip. The staff was very helpful during the…read morebooking, giving us great flexibilty on pickup times. We decided to leave in the morning and stay out until early afternoon. The yacht showed up in the designated dock right on time in Turtle Beach. The ship Captain, Carlos, was very helpful in creating a great trip even though we were travelling during a Red Tide event in Siesta Keys area. Captain Carlos took us out to a sandbar which was not as effected by the Red Tide and we spent some time in the ocean before getting back on the boat. We had told Carlos that we were really hoping to encounter some dolphins on our trip and he was very knowledgeable about where the Dolphins like to hang out. We found a couple of dolphins hanging out in a small cove he recommended and it was an incredible experience as the dolphins followed the yacht for around 15 minutes and jumped and played in the boats wake. Truelly an amazing experience. Would highly recommend this company to others.

This was a special occasion...parents 70th Wedding Anniversary! Our family all together on the…read morewater celebrating with a Sunset Cruise. It could not have been more perfect. The Crew was amazing attentive to our every need. We brought in a caterer so there was plenty of food and drink! We added a bit of playfulness by donning eye patches and bandannas letting our inner pirates out for the celebration, matey!

We had an amazing day on the water with Captain Mike. My friends took care of all the details as a…read morebirthday surprise for me and Donna left us wanting for nothing. My friend was going to order snacks but Donna offered to handle that instead and as I said already, she covered it all beautifully. My friend mentioned how great Donna was with communication. We floated, saw so many dolphins, and generally just enjoyed our time on the water. We really loved the location as we were on the key- it was a quick drive from our condo. We will definitely seek out Key Life the next time!

First, I want to highlight the communication process with Donna was beyond exceptional. Responsive…read moreand very easy to communicate with. I've saved her info down and will reach out for future outings! We had a two hour boat ride with Mike and we just asked him to tour us around Siesta key beach and allow us to see some dolphins; we did that and got to swim at one of the sandbars. We pretty much stopped at every dolphin encounter it was very nice! Great experience and would definitely come back!

We had an awesome day in the water with our captain, Mike. He was very friendly, knowledgable, and…read moremade our trip very enjoyable. We had a group of 4, all fishing and most importantly all catching fish. We caught a variety of fish, some keepers (trout and flounder) and some that we had to throw back. We ended up with 4 keepers that we had Captain Mike fillet and package for us to take home. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great time out in the water. Definitely worth the price.

We went out with Captain Mike today! We had a great time. My kids do not have a lot of fishing…read moreexperience and Mike was super hands on, super patient and just a nice guy! I have no hesitation giving him a five star rating. He has an amazing passion for fishing and that certainly shined through to us today. Thanks for a great morning!

What an enjoyable time! Great experience! Hands down the best thing to do in Sarasota! Floating…read moretiki bar, nothing is better than that! Stopped at the sandbar and the beach awesome owes and even seen some wildlife! Very personal cruise it seems like they care and enjoy the views and cruise at the same time! Hands down if you haven't experienced this you have to! 10 stars all the way!

Loved our tiki cruise. Our captain was great, really made the cruise fun. We were able to bring on…read moreour own foo and drink. We highly recommend.

Super clean and professional. Attentive. Like a private cruise…read more Definitely would consider using them again if we were using anyone

My boss wanted a charter for July 4th and the Ritz recommended Ulta Yacht. I handled all the…read morearrangements with Captain Ed which was very efficient and full of detail. This was an 8 hour day event with The Enchanted and they had a fabulous time. Ordered the SUP as extras and the guests thoroughly enjoyed the water. I highly recommend letting Ultra Yacht take care of your catering needs so you just show up ready to go! Thank you for making my boss very happy and I myself intend to make arrangements with you for future personal event. Cheers!

As a Sarasota native and someone who has rented many boats all around the Sarasota area, I DO NOT…read morerecommend this company - use any other rental company! I know it's conveniently located at Marina Jack's, but they will screw you over and ruin your boating day. We rented 2 boats to take 5 families out tubing - we called many times to verify the boats and the tube. Once we arrived, we were told that they only had ONE tube and it was already being used by a full day rental. The entire point of our trip was for the kids to tube. They admitted that it was their fault, but the young gentlemen in the office didn't really seem to care. Never again!

What an absolute disappointment. We are locals and are definitely not new to renting boats, but…read morethis was our first (and last) experience renting from Suntex. We reserved two boats for a group of 17 people to celebrate a high school graduation -- one pontoon, one speedboat, and a tube. The entire reason we chose Suntex was the location (so you don't have to spend half your rental navigating no-wake zones) and because the kids specifically wanted to go tubing. The weather was rainy, and we had been watching the radar closely all day. Obviously, weather is not something they can control, but we decided we were still willing to go out despite the rain if they would allow us to launch.  While our group waited next door at O'Leary's, someone from our party went to the rental office multiple times to confirm they were still allowing departures despite the weather, and each time we were told yes. We completed check-in and were preparing to leave when we were suddenly informed that the people who rented earlier in the day had still not returned -- and they had the ONE tube Suntex owns. Yes, one tube for the entire operation. Despite us arriving about 45 minutes early and speaking with staff several times beforehand, no one mentioned that the only tube was unavailable. The whole purpose of renting two boats -- especially the speedboat -- was so the kids could go tubing. The employees acted like they could not have cared less. There was no apology, no attempt to make it right, and the only solution offered was a refund for the tube rental itself. With the whole point of the boat day being tubing, we cancelled both boat rentals and after some back and forth, they reluctantly refunded us the entire cost of the rentals. So instead of a fun day on the water, we left with 9 disappointed teenagers on what was supposed to be a graduation celebration. If you are looking for a boat rental company, I would highly recommend CB's Saltwater Outfitters. We have rented from them numerous times over the years and have never had an issue.

I joined the dolphin and donuts morning trip. Captain Eric…read moreand first mate Kelly Brought us to viewing dolphins in their natural habitat right away. Kelly was very knowledgeable about the local history of some of the beautiful homes on our tour, and also about the dolphins and birds. The morning trip is definitely a great way to start your day! Tell em Davo sent ya!

The crew were friendly & knowledgeable. We did the Donuts & Dolphins and they called around to…read moreother boats to ensure a great experience. The Sandbar tour was also excellent!

I highly recommend this amazing charter with Captain Brian and First Mate, Christina. We had such a…read moreblast on the water and will definitely book again. We went to Midnight Pass, where the beach was pristine with fluffy sand. Floated in the water, and soaking up the sun! You won't be disappointed with Tortuga Boat Adventures.

From the owner: At Tortuga Boat Adventures, we have been providing unique boating adventures to the Sarasota,…read moreVenice and Bradenton area for over 15 years. Our experience and expertise in the industry make us the go to choice for all your boating charter occasions - Sandbar excursions, Tiki restaurant and bar hopping, Dolphin, Turtle and Manatee watching, Beach stops, Sunset cruises. We specialize in providing boat tours around Sarasota`s breathtaking coastline. We also offer family friendly & pet friendly boat tours. We have the perfect adventure waiting for you!