Florida: Everglades Kayak Company, Russell no-show…read more Original request in Feb 2018 for a kayak rental and shuttle for 4-10-2018. Russell agreed to supply 3 boats and shuttle at Turner River put in, near Everglades City Florida. He said to call him to confirm timing details a few days before the date of the trip. -Text and email: 4-8-2018 7:07AM Hi Russell. We are trying to reach you to confirm 3 sit in kayaks, Turner River put in shuttle. You asked us to call today to confirm. Reservation under name "XXXX". I'll try your email too. Thanks. We got no response to text or email. Voice mail box was "full". -Called Russell: 4-9-2108 8:13AM His immediate text reply: "I'll call you right back". -He never called back or responded to a long chain of increasingly desperate texts and email, and his voice mail in box was "full" so we could not leave a message. We watched our 3000 mile flights and plan to go kayaking become toast. We asked around about Russell the next day, and folks said he was not out of Everglades City but Naples, which is a long drive. They thought his business was a "one-man show", which we took to mean he was trying to do it all. My guess is that he got a more lucrative job and decided ours was not worth it. The real issue? There may have been valid reasons Russell could not keep his word, but he never called us back and cut us loose to try to find alternate plans while we still had time. We waited until too late because we were sure he would "call us right back". We give Everglades Kayak Company and Russell zero stars for not having good business practices or being honest with a customer. If you are flying in from far away and banking on this company, beware. Note: We found an alternate kayak supplier the next day, but had to go on a group tour, not our small, meandering, self-guided plan at all. What should have been pleasant was too stressful!

Captain Mike is the best! Great boats, great rates, great service. We love to rent a boat for a…read moreday and explore all the mangroves and beaches around Marco Island.

This has got to be the BEST marina in town! Family business, fair prices, growing, and the best…read moreplace to see our SW FL natural beauty. Capt. Mike is the friendliest and most joyful guy to be around. He's also very knowledgeable and will take care of your needs! We also enjoyed the Capri Fish House restaurant. We hope THEY'LL be around for many years to come.

All that it was advertised to be Lots of fun dolphin time we saw a bald eagle osprey blue heron…read more The shelling beach was perfect The captains were informative and friendly and great with kids

Great boat tour with tons of dolphins, some birding, mangrove investigating, and sunset finish…read more Captain Clay rocks!!, great banter, good piloting of the boat for comfort, knowledge of the area, and perfect wakes to attract dolphins chasing us. Thank you CLAY!!

Jenny was fantastic. From the minute we met her she made us feel comfortable and even more excited…read morefor the kayak tour. She's been giving tours a long time, and it shows in the best way possible. She's incredibly knowledgeable about the area, and her love of the Everglades shows. Each mangrove cave we went in she pointed out unique attributes including plants and birds. Every animal she saw she not only pointed it out but helped us get great photos too. It was so special to see a crocodile! Jenny also brought us water and chocolate + came incredibly prepared with heavy-duty bug spray. Use it. And book with Jenny! It will be a top Everglades experience.

Jenny's kayak tours are fun and she will educate you with facts about birds, reptiles, fish and…read moreecology of the Everglades. We've done two other kayak tours in the past 3 years and Jenny's is by far the best! You'll learn so much about the Everglades and conservation efforts to protect this beautiful and delicate natural resource.

We went on the dolphin tour with Captain Colleen, and it was absolutely fantastic! She was…read moreincredibly knowledgeable about the entire area, which made the experience even more enjoyable and informative. We saw several pods of dolphins, a manatee, ospreys and their chicks, and even a swimming raccoon! It was the perfect day on the water. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable wildlife adventure! Plus note to those who want some shade they are one of the few boat companies that have a covered sitting area!

The BEST tour company in Florida! We loved every minute. Colleen was awesome, she knows her…read morestuff! We did the 3 hour eco tour and recommend it 100%! Saw tons of dolphins, birds, and had so much fun shelling. The shells we found were absolutely gorgeous. Next time I want to do the shelling tour exclusively. The sand on the island we visited was ridiculous...pristine white sands. Soo beautiful. Make sure you get here early, and bring your cooler with food & drinks! And don't forget your sunscreen, hat, and upf shirt. Hope to see you guys again soon!

Had a wonderful time kayaking. We loved the workout we got with this day. The tour guides are great!read more

Naples Paddleboard has the best products and staff! They have everything you need for your water…read moresports needs and more! Enrique is an amazing and knowledgeable instructor for kiteboarding, paddle boarding, surfing, etc. and his son as well! It's a family owned business that's been in Naples for a long time and they love anything and everything that has to do with water sports.

Awesome paddle with great guide! Learned so much and so much fun. Definitely need to do this if…read moreyou want some time on the water

My wife and I took a 2-kayak tour with Jeff and it was awesome. He loves being on the water, we…read moresaw manatee, dolphin, a ton of birds, and a ton of fish. We were able to access Little Gasparilla for the first time. These folks do it right, very knowledgeable and safe. Thanks again, SUP Englewood! Get here for a great experience!

Chance and Sparks (I believe that's their names) were amazing...super friendly and helpfulread more

Jet ski tour is not for the faint of heart! For a third of the 2-hour tour you'll be in the ocean…read moreand the Gulf waters can get rough like today. Personally I had a blast bouncing around through the waves, and WaveRunners were up to the task, these are the nicest personal watercraft I've rented, more than enough power for 2 riders. Only complaint is the "convenience fee" for using a credit card that isn't disclosed anywhere I could see. With that, taxes, and tip for the guide be prepared to spend $200 per ski, not the $175 advertised price.

I booked this half day private charter for my boyfriend and I, while visiting Islamorada. We had…read morerequested Charlie for our captain, per other recommendations from friends. He was very accommodating in finding a day and time that worked for us, very hospitable, and had a great personality! Charlie texts you several times before the boat day, to make sure directions on everything are clear- I really appreciated receiving the EXACT directions with pictures and precise details. His "Tiki Tiki" boat was brand new and beautiful, and I enjoyed bringing our own drinks and snacks on the boat (he parks next to a food boat, if you'd rather buy food). The sandbar was a lot of fun, and Charlie brought many toys for us to play with on the water (kayak, rafts, beer pong table, noodles, etc). Definitely enough equipment to keep you busy for the day! The sandbar was a bit busy (even on a weekday), but he tried to find us an area where no one was blaring their music, so we could play our own. Charlie took several pictures and videos for us that he emailed us later in the week. I really enjoyed having all those, in addition to mine. Only constructive criticism I have, would be that I booked a half day "tour", and had mentioned going snorkeling and doing the catch/release of baby sharks. I was under the impression that was all set up as the plan for the day. However, we went straight to the sandbar and spent the day there; little bit of a letdown as we wanted to do other activities as well- other than that it was a great day! The water was clear, we saw some fish (and lots of dogs), and the weather was perfect- we had a great day with Captain Charlie!

There is NOTHING better to do with your time in the Islamorada/Key Largo area than spend the day…read morewith Key Largo Adventures! Charlie is a magical Captain who creates special moments throughout your entire experience on his boat. Of course the Sandbar is beautiful but the hospitality is what sets this charter apart from the rest. His boat was beautiful and we were comfortable as can be all day long. We are already planning our next trip back and can not stop staring at photos from our special day. Can not recommend Key Largo Adventures enough!

Terrific Day on the Water. Captain Alex is a great guide. He…read moreworks hard to know the waters he guides. He did a terrific job putting me on fish and explaining everything from the techniques and equipment to the tides and their effect on the fishes' habits. Caught lots of fish, including three bonefish in the 8-9 lb. range. Really had a great time.

From the owner: Bone Collector kayak fishing Charters allows you to immerse your self in the beautiful waters of…read morethe Florida Keys , Biscayne Bay and the Everglade for the opportunity to catch a fish of a life time. Fish the clear shallow waters of the Keys for bonefish,tarpon sharks barracuda while enjoying the keys vide. Fish with a city back drop in beautiful Biscayne Bay where permit, tarpon, bonefish , sharks and barracuda roam the shallows estuaries. If exploring is your thing come fish The Florida Everglades where nature takes the front seat. Explore the brackish water for tailing redfish shallow water snook and more.