I booked my STCW at Bluewater's Fort Lauderdale location and they cancelled my course less than a…read moreweek before it was due to start. They have refused to provide me a refund and after 2 months of trying to contact them, they have completely ghosted me. If you're trying to pursue your dream in yachting, go somewhere where they actually care about their customers.

What brought me to Blue Water Yachting was that I had received a phone call from some friends…read moreadvising that they would be bringing their boat into Bahia Mar Marina prior to doing a Caribbean cruise and wanted me, for security reasons, to be the one to ask around about additional staffing. As soon as I walked in the door, though I had inadvertently entered through the back door, I was warmly greeted and rather impressed with the general bright décor and setup of their offices. I was also impressed to find out that they could handle all of my friends needs as they maintain a data base of over 100,000 professional crew with crew agents in various separate departments that would specialize in selecting those best suited for a particular yacht. I passed the information on to my friends for them to finalize any details, which they did, and have been advised that they couldn't have been more pleased. As I'm sure that the staff at Bluewater were aware that was an amateur handling such affairs, matters such as these are generally handled by a yacht's captain, they clearly went out of their way to accommodate me. They not only answered all of my questions but also advised me on a few points that I should have had questioned but failed to ask. I was also interested in the size of their operations, which are really big. They not only assist with crew placement but also handle yacht brokerage, are a yacht-training provider in Europe, have operations in Antibes, France, Mallorca, Spain, Moscow and Miami. Then, if you intend to have a Yacht designed and constructed, they offer new construction management. So no matter your needs when it comes to larger yachts, particularly those of the super or mega yacht categories, Bluewater seems to have you covered.

Overall the experience was wonderful! This is due to the Captain being very friendly and…read morepersonable. The process to book was very easy and provided one on one intimate experience but after the payment and forms submitted there were no contact following up to the trip. I emailed a few times and when I called they sound a bit agitated stating they sent an email which I didn't received the when they did send no attachment. So I had to call again on the day of the trip. The captain called a few hrs before to let us know he is awaiting our arrival and to share some information in reference to parking. Once we got to the location the parking described was a bit hard to identify. This may have been on me but there were a lot of parking spots that belonged to different boat companies. Call the captain he told us to stay were we are and he was standing about 100 yds out. Finally in the boat. The boat looked a bit aged and may need some cleaning but the overall experience was wonderful due to the captain.

Drew was very sweet and understanding! We got captain Erine…read moreand WE LOVED HIM SO MUCH! I will be booking through Drew again!

Last minute availability and great accommodations. The crew is super friendly and professional…read more They know the area well and gave us recommendations for waterfront dining which was perfect! We had an awesome time! Would absolutely recommend them and will be back!

I booked Kensington Yacht Group for 11 people celebrating a bachelorette party. Our experience was…read moreamazing! Tristan was very helpful in the booking process and provided us with all the information we needed. On the water Captain Paul gave us information about he mega yachts and mansions we were passing by. He also took us to a spot where we were able to drop anchor and gave us plenty of time to swim and float on the many floats provided. We have a fantastic time! I would recommend Kensington Yacht Group to anyone looking for an unforgettable day on the water!

Visiting from Virginia. Yesterday I spent the day with Matthew Schenk ALL GOOD CHARTERS and it was…read morea great experience. I learned a lot and enjoyed seeing Matt's knowledge at work which allowed me to catch a lot of fish. Only problem was the Bonitos. I caught a lot. Matt says he never heard anyone complain about catching fish. Hahahaha. Trust me, it wasn't a complaint but those suckers are relentless. They were everywhere. Now, I wasn't familiar with them at all. At first glance, I thought they were tuna. They look a lot like tuna with some visual differences. They are not edible for most but great for bait. Matt was determined to send me home with some good quality fish. I ended up catching a black fin tuna and a yellow tail. Both were on the table for dinner and super fresh and the best quality. I've fished most of my life but this type of fishing was beyond my prior knowledge so I'm thankful to Matt for showing me the ropes and holding off my sea sickness. I have a few pics to share from the day and how it ended with those delicious fish. I highly recommend Matt for your next fishing excursion.

Captain Mike was outstanding,he put us on the fish right away! We all caught big dolphin! He was…read morevery knowledgeable of the local water! and will be back! Thanks Captain Mike!

Super experience. The Owner/Captain Martha is very knowledgeable and hospitable and she does a…read moregreat job guiding the tour while navigating the very cool Gondola. We have been on this several times through the years. Very special experience and convenient for parking and a short scenic walk.

This was one of the best experiences I've had! Came with my besties celebrating my birthday! I've…read morebeen wanting to do this for a very long time. Found out this is an authentic Italian Gondola brought over from Italy. Met Captain Martha & the gondolier- Gianni. We are going to do this again real soon! I'll let my pics speak for themselves!!! Absolutely the best Birthday I've ever had!

My close friend and Yelper Steven B. booked a boat tour for his bday.On Groupon I find a great deal…read moreof a 4 hour tour up to 12 ppl! I call (when they were closed), left a message if Sept.16th was available;got a call back next day. We sail off at 11am! Andrew exceeded our expectations! He had a positive attitude,a lot of knowledge on the (interesting) history behind the homes on the intercoastal, personable,engaging but still professional, made us feel like we were in good hands! He even got us coconuts straight from the source itself when we docked on a private spot. The boat when I saw pictures made me weary due to the size. But it sat 9 of us comfortably, front of the boat perfect for basking in the sun and the back half for shade. It was clean,the seats also served as storage under the cushions, and separate compartments for your wallet or cell. The location itself was a bit higher tide I am assuming due to the hurricane. It was a bit murky but nothing to deter me from taking a dip. Smooth ride thru out, felt like home away from home, a memorable, fun experience! ****TIPS: 1. Ice and waterbottle-filled cooler was provided.So save hassle and room on the boat! 2. We met at the parking garage right across from the IMAX theatre/Science Muesum! Its $12 all-day so carpool! 3. We had brought a portable speaker for tunes but the boat has a built-in speaker that is easily accessible thru bluetooth. Don't risk getting those expensive electronics ruined! 4. A new discovery: Mango and Pineapple Svedka poured into the fresh cut coconut was perfect!

This boat was SO FUN! Wow I can't say enough great things about our Captain Andrew and his first…read moremate. JUST THE BEST. Highly recommend if you want to get out on the water, let loose and enjoy yourself and friends!!!! I'm so glad I live here in FLL because I'll definitely do this again!

This Tiki Boat Tour is exceptional!! From the driver down to the actual boat it self, you can not…read moremiss this! We rented it from 11-2 on a Friday and it was perfect. We drove around for a bit and then parked at a sand bar to swim! We brought our own alcohol but the driver had waters, a speaker and a cooler for us! Ralph was our captain and it wouldn't have been the same without him! Request him if you can! Highly highly recommend for a bachelorette party or just to go with a fun group of friends.

Excellent time! Captain Ralph was a fantastic tour guide who went above and beyond, sharing his…read moreknowledge with us along the way & made sure we always had a full beverage! Ton of fun, highly recommend!

I recently dived with this charter and found the crew to be friendly, competent, and efficient in…read moregetting us to and from the dive site. Unfortunately, several operational policies and equipment limitations made the overall experience less than ideal. Despite being fully trained, equipped, certified, and accustomed to solo diving with redundant gear, I was told solo diving is not allowed due to "insurance." This was disappointing, particularly since literally every other South Florida operator I dived with on this same trip had no issue with certified solo divers. Being forced into an instabuddy situation can actually increase risk if the assigned buddy lacks experience or compatibility. No dive guide is provided, which makes the restriction even more arbitrary. Limited Tank Options. Aluminum 80s are offered. No steel tanks and no Nitrox. On deeper sites (60-100 ft), this significantly limits bottom time compared to charters that offer enriched air or higher‑capacity cylinders. The boat uses plastic tank arms to secure the tanks. When I asked for a bungee, I was told it wasn't necessary for tanks without gear on them. During the ride back, an empty tank broke free and rolled across the deck. This is a preventable safety hazard and shouldn't happen on a professional dive boat. There is no bow‑to‑stern tagline, which makes moving alongside the boat in heavy surface current unnecessarily difficult and requires heavy kicking at the end of the dive to avoid missing the stern line. The stern tagline is tied off several feet away from the "fins-off" ladder, forcing divers to remove their fins while holding the ladder with one hand. In rough seas, this is an awkward, difficult and potentially unsafe process. For drift dives, I prefer to do a negative entry and use my own clutch reel which easily unwinds as I jump in and drop to the bottom. Instead, I was told I must splash first, then surface, and wait for the crew to throw the reel to me, even though I made it clear this was not my preferred diving style. This removes control from the diver and isn't consistent with how many experienced charters safely conduct drift dives. The crew themselves were great, but several policies and equipment choices feel unnecessarily restrictive or unsafe, especially compared to other South Florida operators.

American Dream Dive Charters is one of the best scuba diving charter experiences I've had in Fort…read moreLauderdale, FL. If you're looking for a safe, professional, and genuinely fun dive charter operating out of Ft. Lauderdale, this is the crew to book with. The crew is outstanding -- knowledgeable, organized, and clearly passionate about diving. Their briefings are thorough and easy to follow, and they do a great job making divers of all experience levels feel comfortable and confident. The atmosphere on the boat is always relaxed, welcoming, and upbeat. The diving has been consistently excellent. Every trip I've done with American Dream Dive Charters has been well planned, smoothly run, and full of memorable underwater experiences. The crew works hard to put divers on great sites while maintaining a strong focus on safety and customer service. I highly recommend American Dream Dive Charters to anyone looking to dive in Fort Lauderdale. I always look forward to getting back on their boat.