I was visiting Florida and really wanted to jet ski, however, we originally booked our stay in…read moreOrlando (wanted to do Universeral & Disney). Our options were to either drive to Tampa or Daytona. We decided to go with Tampa and made the trip in the morning and got here shortly, about an hour and a half! Make sure you do the Temporary Boaters Exam online first before you arrive. I was able to do it in the car on the way here. It's $10 & 25 questions. The staff was awesome! Very kind and friendly. This was my second jet skiing experience and I loved it! Parking: we parked at a lot down the street. They are also located by a bunch of restaurants + hotel with a parking lot.

First off, so no one gets lost -- the location is under the bridge. If you're walking down toward…read morethe yachts, it's on the right side (not towards the hotel). I was visiting my cousin in Florida, and honestly, I had never been on a jet ski in my entire life before this. We decided to take the plunge, and I'm so glad we did. Overall, it was a really memorable experience. The jet skis were a blast! We got to go out into the bay, escorted by one of the employees on their own jet ski. After guiding us out, he basically just let us freestyle and ride around, which made it even more fun. We picked up some speed, splashed around, and just enjoyed the water -- the jet ski handled everything perfectly. I also feel like the price was completely fair for what we got. The whole experience was smooth, exciting, and something I'll definitely remember for a long time. I'd highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a fun day out on the water!

Perfect day with a few hours to kill so I dropped by on a whim to get out on the water. Hunter had…read moreme on my way quickly with fun, friendly, and professional service. The rental gear was great, with an option for a full vest or belt-type (inflatable) PFD. I'll be back!

We took SUP lessons at the Safety Harbor location. Great teacher, equipment and location. It was…read morevery easy to get started up and our instructor was more than willing to help us out with anything we needed. This is the perfect way to get started if you are interested in the hobby. They also offer package deals if you want to go out a few more times but don't have the money or the space to commit to owning your own. Safety Harbor also seems like the best location for me because there are less waves, boats and people to have to contend with, and plenty of life in the mangroves to enjoy. If you want to people watch and enjoy some waves then you're probably going to be happier at the two Clearwater locations.

Had so much fun with the Kraken crew!!! This was the first part of our bachelorette celebrations…read moreand was a great way to kick off the trip.

Our women group was looking for something fun to do and booked a tour with Kraken. We had a…read morefabulous time. Our captain was amazing and made sure to keep us entertained with great music. It was an amazing experience. Now I can't wait to take my family.

Love this peaceful place to chillax with a great view!read more

Great place to spend and afternoon at the beach! There is a great playground right next to the…read morebeach and some great spots on each side to go fishing. There are 3-4 large pavilions on the beach, along with grills. There are a couple of volleyball courts as well. Showers and restrooms are located near the entrance/exit of the parking lot. A word of caution - there are some sharks in the waters, so you don't want to venture out past the no swimming signs that are clearly posted in the water. Two downsides to this location - there are no waves (I know that's no ones fault!) and the sand/beach area isn't maintained by a staff, so there is grass growing very close to the beach. One could argue that you get that "natural" beach feeling, so to each their own.

Excellent service - great location and little dockside tiki stand for food and drinksread more

Such a fun place to rent a SUP or kayak and get out on the river. Great view of the Tampa skyline…read moreand it's even more beautiful at sunset when the buildings and bridges are lighting up! One-stop shop for Tampa surf apparel, outdoor gear, and a souvenir!

Ken was very accommodating to our experience! Making sure we had a good time despite the bad…read moreweather, he even showed up around the area took some amazing photos and video for us! Went above and beyond would definitely recommend 100% for your kayak rentals super affordable compared to others! Thank you for everything once again!

Ken was able to suggest the best time to go out which was very much appreciated being new to…read moreFlorida. He helped us in other ways too and even took pics of us! It was a great day on the water thanks to Ken's guidance.

We were to attend in Clearwater however when we arrived we were told this was a rental in Madeira…read moreBeach! We called the 'shop' in Madeira Beach to find out there's no cancellation even though the website was unclear and purposely misleading. We drove 40 minutes out of our way to have only a small area to ride the jet skis. Don't book here!

Jet Ski rentals in my backyard. It was a little bit gut wrenching to know I live next door and had…read moreto pay to use a Jet Ski but until I buy that boat slip it is what it is. Located inside the Cove Cay condo and golf course community at the Marina on the east side of Clearwater by US-19. This little shop is professional and friendly. The Jet Skis were newer models and in great shape. Sign some waivers, grab your life jacket, and follow the guide out through the no wake zone into old Tampa bay. 1 hour will cost you $80 add $15 to ride double. An hour may not sound like a long time but when you are driving in circles it is plenty of time. If you opt for 30 min the price is $60 There were two things that bothered me. 1. The rule that you can't drive past the bayside bridge and 2. That they have a babysitter watching you to make sure you don't. He's nice enough but I don't like feeling like I'm being watched. However, if anything were to go wrong this is a good thing. I haven't rented from anybody else in the area so I don't know if this is standard practice or not but it was a little off putting nonetheless. Still nothing to complain about. The process was smooth and the experience fun. I give it 5 stars

Went in to get a prescription mask for my husband for his birthday and wound up talking to Mark,…read morewho convinced me that I should bring in my husband so he could find the mask that fit him best. We had a great time working with Mark and wound up getting a whole dive system from him. He has great patience, vast knowledge and experience and is funny, too! The shop is full service; from equipment to classes and dive trips. Ask for Mark, he'll take great care of you!

Gulf Coast Divers is located in a small plaza off N Dale Mabry and they are great if you're…read morelooking for a local, family owned dive shop that actually cares about their students. I just completed both my Open Water certification and my Nitrox class with them, the experience was solid from start to finish. The shop has a friendly vibe, you can tell they genuinely love diving and teaching. Matt and Jason were my instructors, and they were both informative, patient, and safety focused without making anything feel intimidating. They took time to explain the "whys" behind everything, not just the steps, which helped a lot with confidence and understanding. They were also very cautious in a good way always giving helpful corrections, and making sure everyone felt comfortable before moving on. Training days were a lot of fun, not as stressful as I imagined . Our dives at KP hole at Rainbow River State Park and Devil's Den were well organized and ran very smoothly. They balanced learning with fun. If you like supporting local businesses and want instructors who are knowledgeable, safety focused and that still make the experience enjoyable I'd recommend Gulf Coast Divers. Great people, great training, and a great overall experience.