I rented a jet ski from this company, but the experience ended in a situation that raises serious…read moreconcerns about how they operate. There was no clear or visible parking guidance where I parked in front of their location at 100 Circuit Rd. The only sign on the building directs customers to a side gate and says nothing about parking restrictions or towing. I also received no verbal instructions about parking when I made the reservation over the phone. At no point was I warned that parking in that area could result in my vehicle being towed. After my vehicle was towed, the company claimed there was signage elsewhere on the property, but it was not visible from where I parked and would not reasonably be seen by a customer arriving at their storefront. Instead of taking responsibility, they immediately shifted blame to the marina and towing company. At no point did they acknowledge that their lack of clear, visible parking instructions--both over the phone and on-site--directly contributed to the situation. Separately, the overall process felt rushed. I fortunately have prior experience riding wave runners, but if I hadn't, the lack of meaningful instruction and the speed at which paperwork was handled would have been concerning from a safety standpoint. To make matters worse, I was initially denied access to retrieve personal belongings from my vehicle and had to deal with the situation in extreme heat (around a 107°F heat index) with my two young children present. This was entirely avoidable. The lack of clear direction, combined with how this situation was handled afterward, is a serious red flag.

My family had a wonderful experience renting three total kayaks from this spot on Nokomis. I called…read moresame day and they were able to accomodate us, but if you're pre-planning your rental the online booking process couldn't be easier. We were staying in Venice and found this location to be accessible, easy to get to, with easy breezy parking. Other great things? Right next to an awesome tiki bar for post-rental pina coladas! The views and vistas from this location were expertly explained to us and we enjoyed snake island, a few of the surrounding bays, and gorgeous views of sting rays, cranes, and BEST of all: dolphins! I had two swim up directly next to my kayak which was one of the most incredible things that has ever happened to me. I can't say enough about our experience and I highly recommend adding some boat time to your FL itinerary.

We rented jetskis for an hour of fun near Casey Key here and it was such a great time! It's located…read morein a beautiful spot that is close to all the amazing views of the key with super nice people and a ton of watersport choices. Jacob was very kind and covered everything super well for a beginner rider like me and helped us feel confident. Way better experience than CB Boats that I have tried in the past, we will absolutely be coming back!

If you're looking to create one of those "this is what Florida is all about" days, Great Day Boat…read moreTours with Captain Jenn delivers exactly that--and then some. From the moment we stepped aboard, the experience felt effortless and personalized. Captain Jenn guided us smoothly from Venice out into the Gulf and down toward Stump Pass, where we enjoyed relaxed beach time and some incredible shelling on Peterson Island. It felt like our own private slice of paradise. After a quick and easy shore lunch, we cruised up Lemon Bay and through the Intracoastal back to Venice, taking in beautiful views the entire way. What truly made the day special, though, was Jenn herself--she connected with every member of our family, kept the energy light and fun, and captured so many great photos that we'll treasure for years. It's rare to find an experience that feels both professionally run and genuinely personal. This was one of those days you wish you could bottle up and repeat. Highly recommend--this is a must-do if you're in the Venice area and want a perfect day on the water.

Captain Eric and Jenn are kind, very knowledgeable, and make your experience amazing! This was an…read moreaffordable, safe, and super fun way to enjoy a personalized and private time out on the water with family or friends! Captain Jenn is even on the lookout for photo opps the whole time! highly recommend choosing great day for your boat tours in Venice!

Fantastic Spot! Excellent service. AWESOME Bar to Cool off…read moreafter. Next to a Cool Restaurant on the water, can't beat that!!!!!

Boat rental gone wrong: we cannot imagine what ppl new to boating would have done when faced with…read morethe multiple scary moments we had when renting from Island Jet Ski rental on Casey Key. We are frequent boaters and wanted to try renting a boat while visiting our Florida home. We were joined by friends who have also boated in the past. We were told to arrive no later than 8:40 am, (arrived @8:30) but had to wait around for the employee to show up around 9. Their website advertises $299/4 hours or $399/8 hours but when we checked in we were told it was $399 for 6 hours or $499 for 8 hours. We agreed to rent the boat & when we returned the cost issue would be resolved after employee spoke w/owner since he wasn't able to reach her. Employee quickly showed us where safety equipment was stored and we were off. The boat, however, was not mechanically sound: we discovered that the storage compartment area under the floor was flooding to the point that the water was leaking onto the deck. It looked like the hull could be leaking. Imagine our surprise when we saw that! We were worried the boat could sink! The fenders were literally floating in the storage area. Thank goodness we were able to use the bilge to pump all of that water out. We frequently checked on and pumped out the water several times. The boat ran very slow because there was so much algae growth on the bottom of the boat which,in turn, caused it to guzzle gas. We had to stop for gas twice on our return for fear of running out! No sure why they would rent a boat for 8 hours that runs the risk of running out of gas? The engine repeatedly cut out while we were traveling the Intracoastal Waterway. Not sure why I but that just added to the stress and anxiety one feels when they are facing the possibility of being "adrift" and having to get their boat towed. We called them to let them know why it was taking us so long to return and that we might be late, but had to leave a message. On our return we showed the employee the condition of the boat and shared our experience with him. He discovered that the "live well" wasn't draining properly and it was flooding the boat. After calling the owner, she agreed to reduce the price of our rental by $50 and reimburse us $50 for what we spent on gas. It didn't feel like adequate service recovery to me but we took what we could get. We will never return here and if you are smart, you will rent elsewhere.

We had an amazing day on the water with Captain Mike. My friends took care of all the details as a…read morebirthday surprise for me and Donna left us wanting for nothing. My friend was going to order snacks but Donna offered to handle that instead and as I said already, she covered it all beautifully. My friend mentioned how great Donna was with communication. We floated, saw so many dolphins, and generally just enjoyed our time on the water. We really loved the location as we were on the key- it was a quick drive from our condo. We will definitely seek out Key Life the next time!

First, I want to highlight the communication process with Donna was beyond exceptional. Responsive…read moreand very easy to communicate with. I've saved her info down and will reach out for future outings! We had a two hour boat ride with Mike and we just asked him to tour us around Siesta key beach and allow us to see some dolphins; we did that and got to swim at one of the sandbars. We pretty much stopped at every dolphin encounter it was very nice! Great experience and would definitely come back!

Great outing today with Dusty. We booked a three-tank shark tooth/fossil dive. Dusty was a wealth…read moreof knowledge on the prehistoric history of the area and in identifying bones and teeth (and limestone when I didn't actually get an archeological find). His knowledge of the areas is top notch and he was very helpful in all aspects of the trip. We'll definitely book with Dusty again in the future.

I cannot recommend Dustin's Discoveries enough! I went out of Venice Beach, FL for a shark tooth…read morecharter and had an amazing day on the water. Dustyn was phenomenal--his focus on safety made us feel completely secure, but he still kept the vibe fun and exciting across all three of our dives. The hunt was a success; I managed to scoop up a few of good-sized Megalodon teeth that I'm thrilled about. It's rare to find a company that balances professionalism and fun so perfectly. I'm already counting down the days until I can come back and dive with them again!

This tour made our Father's Day one of the most special days! My boys still talk about Captain…read moreKarie and how he taught them how drive the boat Places he took us were unreal! And how he got the dolphins to follow the boat was unbelievable! We are already planning a trip back! Thank you Captain Karie for the highlight of our vacation!

We went on a Dolphin tour with Captain Karie and it was nothing short of amazing! We saw dolphins,…read morecormorant, spoonbills. He was so kind to my four year old daughter. I would absolutely recommend using Suncoast Adventure Tours. Thank you again for having us, and for being flexible with the weather. You're the best!

The lady is crazy... we followed her strict rules and she cancelled on us after we got to the boat…read moreramp.. and refused to return any of our money. She has crazy in her eyes.... AVOID THIS BUSINESS!!

I rented from this place last year and I'm scheduled to rent again soon. The…read morepontoon boat was nice, and Stephine and her husbands are very easy to work with. When we got to the dock the boat was waiting for us, we were walked through all of the stuff on the boat and we were off. The return was just as easy, we dropped the boat off at the dock and it was taken from there. We were very happy with the service that they provide at a great price. Thanks again. See you soon.