Made a reservation several months in advance for a 4 hour trolling trip with 2 kids and 4…read moreadults.The Captain was very responsive and communicated well and was accommodating. Upon arrival he said he had the reservation written down for 4 and the boat was small with no shade. Couldn't fit 6 plus crew. The larger boat had hydronic issues and wasn't sure if he could get it running. Didn't look all that sea worthy either. The only thing I wanted to do on my yearly trip to Mexico Beach was fish. I was crushed... 2 stars for good communication only. Preventive maintenance for their boat did not appear to be a priority. Will not reserve again.

I drove 6 hours from Orlando to go on a pre-booked, prepaid charter with Captain Tom at 8 am with…read moremy elderly father and friends. We showed up to find no one at the boat. We were finally able to get ahold of Tom on the phone ten minutes later to get "uh, I'll get back to you". Twenty minutes later (we're now half an hour past the scheduled start of this trip) we get a call back that he isn't coming with a variety of excuses as to why. We were all really looking forward to this and are really disappointed that Tom couldn't be bothered to show up for the charter we paid him for. There are plenty of fishing charters in this area to choose from. Don't use this one.

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.

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.

Great company, very sweet and accommodating family. We've used them twice - once last year during…read moreoff season and this year doing peak season. Very easy loading and drop off + pick up. They also started doing customized shirts, hats and koozies!

What a great adventure! Loved our canoe trip! Great value and friendly service from a family owned…read morebusiness

I took my 14-year-old son and his friend here. We did the 1 hr rental with three single kayaks…read more *We could have probably done two hours easily and gotten to see more of the deeper lake side & not be rushed to get back. Getting to go to the inlet side where the lake water met the ocean (& it was SO clear) was really fun, too. I recommend going at 9 o'clock when things are cooler & you might get to see more birds. Courtney and Katie provided excellent customer service. Note- The kayaks we had did not have a waterproof compartment. I double Ziploc bagged my cell phone. (I was able to get some great photos since the water was smooth & I was comfortable getting the phone out.) You might want to bring along one of those waterproof containers that you can bungee on to the boats storage cords, if you have one, though to be safer!

We had a great time kayaking! Easy to rent the equipment and everything was in great shape. We…read morepaddled out to where the lake meets the gulf, gorgeous day to be on the water. Rental stand takes cash or credit which was helpful. We will definitely go again.