We had such a good experience on our Eco Tour Tuesday, that we came back the next day for a tour to…read morewatch the SpaceX rocket launch. Both were well worth the time and money. Of course wildlife isn't there simply to perform for humans. It's unreasonable to expect any guide to guarantee what or how many species you'll see on a tour. That said, Captain Barry diligently sought out delightful experiences with local wildlife. He found us dolphins hunting fish near bridges and the lock. Manatees foraging on the edges of the canal. Pelicans 'dive-bombing' for fish; herons and more. We also got additional information about local history and the port. The 4-6 person boat is clean, comfortable and well captained. The next day, we sailed to the edge of restricted Kennedy Space Center waters, and watched SpaceX launch a rocket deploying satellites into space. We'd seen a rocket launch last year at the Kennedy Space Center, on the main grounds. This Launch Tour was a MUCH better way to watch. SO much more comfortable and a much better view. After the launch, we expected to go right back to the dock, but Capt. Barry took the time to seek out more dolphins. They came much closer to the boat today than yesterday. So gorgeous. We highly recommend this tour company.

Great and relaxing tour! The Captain was very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife.read more

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was cold day with little activity but the…read moreguide was thorough and knew all the right spots.

Amazing Experience! Perfect for Our Orlando Vacation!…read more My wife has always dreamed of seeing manatees up close, as it's something we rarely get to experience in everyday life. So while we were in Orlando, we decided to take a tour with Dolphin Family Tours. It ended up being one of the best parts of our trip! The tour was well-organized, and we got to see not only dolphins but also those gentle manatees she had been so eager to encounter. The boat was comfortable, and the Captain was super friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Been out with Captain Mark several times. Always take my guests out on this tour. Everyone always…read moreenjoys it. And we have seen dolphins EVERY time! His boat has shade if you want it, and is easily accessible for seniors. Definitely safe for little kids. Highly recommend.

My grandchildren were in town (girls 15 and 17) and I wanted to give them a feel for the area I…read morelive in. Being from Texas they aren't around a lot of water. We had a wonderful time with Captain Mark and learned a lot. He did an exceptional job of telling us about the space program and the boats and equipment involved. We saw many manatees and dolphins around the locks. Had a little delay getting back thru the lock but he handled it beautifully and continued the tour thru the delay. AND THEN we ran into a huge pod of dolphins. It was so fun to watch them breach and play. I'd recommend this tour to anyone. My friend who went with us is 90 and had no trouble getting in and out of the pontoon boat. Fun time was had by all.

Absolutely incredible! 5 star experience! We loaded up and within one minute were already…read moreencountering wildlife. The entire ride was just full of wildlife activity. We saw it all, alligators, manatees, dolphins with their babies!! Every bird you can imagine, turtles, snakes just everything out there. We also got some great views of some incredible homes and local architecture along the water which was really neat. Our captains Andrew and Pat were very knowledgeable and professional! We learned so much. The real highlight of the day was that as we were due to dock Andrew let us know that there was about to be a spaceX launch and if everyone agreed we could extend the ride a bit so we could all watch it. To our delight everyone did. My husband came down here 30 years ago at the age of 10 to see a launch that ended up getting scrubbed so for him to see his first ever real launch on our 19th anniversary was pure magic! It brought tears to both our eyes and I will forever be grateful to them for giving us that experience. Fantastic memories made and worth every penny and more! Also want to note that the boats bathroom was very clean and easy to use. They provided beverages both adult and regular refreshments. The shade kept us pretty cool but I do recommend bringing "chilly towels" and a hand fan if it's over 90 degrees. We will absolutely be returning with our kiddos on our next trip to take them as well.

The tour was amazing! Andrew was the captain and I can't remember the tour guides name, but they…read moreall were amazing and very informative. We saw lots of marine life and birds, and even got to catch a rocket launch! Would def recommend!

Captn Dave's Tikki Cruise is a fantastic day out on The water…read more So relaxing! Pet friendly, my dogs love cruising, I've never seen them so calm and relaxed. Take your own food and drinks, sit back and enjoy the day. Fun for birthdays, celebrations or just a romantic day with your honey.

My sister-in-law and I had a wonderful time. It was just us and and Captain for a 2-hour Cruise…read morewhich was exceptional. I plan on going on a tiki Cruise again this coming summer with friends that are coming to visit. Would highly recommend Tiki cruises!

The trip was amazing start to finish. We saw dolphins and manatees. The captain was so friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. He made it seem like a boat ride with family. I highly recommend.

Amazing tour and plenty of sea life. Our guide Brain was very personal and took his times through…read moresome bad weather at the beginning. We than saw over an hour of straight sea life and dolphins were so close I could touch them.

We had a great time with Captain Quinn on the dolphin tour…read more We saw at least 10 dolphins and manatees up close, and a ton of other Florida wild life and scenic views. Captain Quinn was very knowledgeable about the wild life and ecosystem and he answered all of our questions! It was a blast and definitely on of the highlights of my vacation. I couldn't recommend CaptainQuinn and his dolphin tour enough!

Captain Quinn was a pleasure and spent time searching to find a few different families of dolphins…read more Took a min to assist another vessel and also didn't hog the viewing once we had our fill of one of the large pods of dolphins and even pointed out to a rival tour boat where the pod was. When we finished the tour he offered a perfect place for lunch which we did explore and loved. Just an all around great guide and good guy. You can't go wrong with this private tour.

Fun time with Captain Greg on his boat Freedom. We saw dolphins and birds a plenty. The sunset hid…read morebehind some clouds but the colors were brilliant. Being on the water with only the sails carrying us was so peaceful. Book with them if you get the chance!

Had a fantastic time with Captain Graig. My granddaughter and I did a sunset cruise 2/8/25. Pushed…read moreoff the dock onetime. Cruise out of the marina out to the Indian River and the sails went up. What a feeling of the engine shutting off and the gaff sail fills. And we were off. Saw a few dolphins. On the way back in was able to take the wheel and I was sailing. I hope to do another sail with Captain Graig. Fair Winds and Following Seas

Most charter boats don't take more than 6 people, so being able to take our party of 7 was great…read more What a trip it was. The captain (Ian) is very knowledgeable and able to tell us exactly what we can and can't keep and has been doing this kind of stuff pretty much his whole life. He found us some great spots, and went above and beyond during the trip. Highlight of the trip was when he helped us snag a large bull shark! They were great about telling us what we needed to do, but letting us actually do it. We actually hooked a second one, but it ended up snapping the line on that one. They filleted what we caught as soon as we got back to the pier and we were able to get it cooked right away at the restaurant at the pier, and took home the rest of what we weren't going to eat. This was my first experience deep sea fishing. This was, by far, the best fishing trip I could have asked for and set a VERY high bar for any future fishing trips to follow in the future.

I went on the Time and Tides eco tour with my good friend and her family, it was great! Being a…read morenative Floridian, I had been to the Cape Canaveral many times but was surprised out how much I didn't know. Our tour guide was very informative and it was great to hear about the area and learn things I had never heard of before. The staff was friendly and great with the small children in the group. They also had a cooler with water and Gatorade for passengers. We saw sea turtles, dolphins, red fish, and many native birds. They also had a fish tank and woukd let the children interact with them. I would recommend this to anybody from out of town or any local resident. Lots of information for any age group. They were also very helpful to a group member who got sea sick. A+ in my book! Looking forward to going on the fishing charter they have!

Odd but I love the restrooms! Full size real toilets sinks and room to go. All three I visited in…read morethe different areas , levels. We attended a beautiful wedding aboard and it was fantastic. Really impressed with the crew and the ship. Would love to go back. Five stars.

Staff/ crew friendly & welcoming. They reassured my son who was nervous at first. The bottom level…read moreis inside w/ big windows. Top level is covered w/ a better view. Seating available. Cruise was timely. Rate to cruise was reasonable. There's a bar, snacks offered also. Boat was pretty clean, restroom as well. Enjoyable experience.