Jim is an excellent sea captain! He runs a 1-man show and provides history and a safe sailing…read moreexperience. It's a beautiful ride from the new Gulfport marina. You can bring your own snacks and drinks and he provides water and soft drinks. 3 sailing times (2.5 hr) daily, weather permitting, and I plan to return for the sunset one in the future!

North Star is a great choice for sailing classes. Captain Chris Sharpe was an excellent instructor:…read moreexpert knowledge, patient and a clear communicator. Polaris was a great "classroom." North Star worked with my schedule and maintained communication. The whole experience was fun and I came away much more knowledgeable and comfortable. I can highly recommend North Star.

Captain Bryan did a great job entertaining and kept us constantly laughing during the trip being…read morevery professional and putting us on the fish. It is clear he has lots of experience fishing the area. He was very helpful and ready to assist you when needed. 10/10 recommend going to Mega-Bite if you are in the Beloxi area and looking for a great family fishing trip catching a variety of fish, well worth it

Charter started late and ended early. The 4 hours I paid for was actually 3 hours. The fishing was…read morepoor as we only caught very small fish (12 inches long or less). Now, I realize fishing varies but I don't think the Captain gave it his best effort and was more concerned about getting back early. I don't think I would rebook, I'll try someone else in the future. Since I selected this charter based upon reviews that I read, I felt compelled to give this captain a good honest review. Disappointing!

Let me say that the staff working on the boat are exceptionally nice. However, it was nice and…read morequiet until, and we are on the turn around cruise, until they picked up way to many people from the island. I wish I would have knew or I wouldn't of booked it. There were a lot of kids, so if you like noise and people that don't care what their children do then book it, otherwise I say get the sunset cruise for people over 21...and yes, if you don't watch your children you should be asked to go sit indoors. Otherwise this boat ride was very scenic.

Listen up, Biloxi crew if you're just holing up in the casinos, stuffing your face at buffets, and…read morenever stepping foot on the sand or a boat, you're straight-up robbing yourself and disrespecting the good people of the Gulf Coast. Come on, y'all! This ain't what Biloxi is about. I rolled into town ready for some real adventure, and after chatting with locals (who know their stuff), they all pointed me straight to Ship Island Excursions. Best decision I made the whole trip. The boat ride out? Pure magic. About an hour across the sound, wind in my hair, and that captain man, what a character! He had us cracking up the whole way with his stories, pointing out dolphins like it was no big deal (spoiler: it was a big deal flipper squad escorted us like VIPs). The narration was gold: history, wildlife, tall tales, the works. Felt like we were in on some secret Gulf adventure. Once we hit Ship Island, it was game on. White sand beaches that look like they belong in the Caribbean, crystal-clear water way better than the mainland, and that old Fort Massachusetts to poke around in. I rented a chair and umbrella, plopped down, and let the sun do its thing. But let's be real I couldn't just sit still. Me and a couple new buddies from the boat got up to some harmless shenanigans: epic shell-hunting contests, splashing around like kids, trying (and failing) to build the world's saddest sandcastle before the tide won. One guy swore he saw a mermaid; I didn't argue. We were all just living our best lives, laughing our heads off. The whole vibe is chill but electric the crew keeps everything smooth, the people are friendly as heck, and you feel like you're part of something special. Pro tip: Pack snacks or hit the concession stand, but don't miss the ride back more dolphin sightings and that golden-hour glow over the water. If you're in Biloxi and you skip this, you're cheating yourself out of one of the top "had to do it" experiences on the coast. Casinos are fun, but this? This is the real deal. Boat cruise + beach escape + good folks + zero regrets. 10/10, do it every time you're here. Ship Island Excursions just earned a permanent spot on my Mississippi must-list. Can't wait to go back and cause more (friendly) trouble out there!

The crew was great. It was very informative and educating. The grand kids loved the experience. We…read morewill do it again in the future and I highly recommend it.

We took the two grandsons on this. It was educational as well as hand on education. Got to see…read moremarine life that was caught in the net. Definitely worth the time.

The best repair shop in southern Mississippi for boat repair and restoration! James does an…read moreincredible job and is such a pleasant person. I hired him to fix a few odds and ends on my Carolina Skiff which we ended up almost restoring completely. He did a great job and was so affordable. I'd recommend him to anyone needing the very best yacht restoration or any marine craft owner who wants their boat looking and running factory again. I believe he's been working on boats for 40 years so knows every boat part, years made, etc. like you wouldn't believe. The best boat repair on the Gulf Coast!

Best charter on the gulf coast. Capt. never fails to put you on the fish, and best mate you can…read morefind.

Captain C-Bo had us on fish all day. The boat handled the West wind and ran from wreck to wreck…read morewith no time wasted. When he said drop 'em, we were catching fish. Actually, before we stopped, JT had all of the rods baited and ready to drop. That guy could tie a hook on in less than a minute. Kept the fishing area clean and ready all day. He also did a great job of moving us around when we all had fish on the line. I appreciated Capt C-Bo cheering the Ohio boys on, hi-fives and getting excited for them while they were reeling them in. He and JT were really good at coaching the boys on how to get the big ones. JT cleaned and packed the fish for our drive home. We did take one bag to McElroys later that night who cooked them for us, great call C-Bo. If you are taking rookies or veterans, the fishing experience on the SYL is worth every dime.

My husband and I rented kayaks from this business this morning (Sunday). We found them via Google,…read moreand then researched them on heir Facebook page. I called yesterday afternoon to inquire on the rental procedure and spoke to one of the owners. I was told that they operate from sun up to sun down. Single person kayaks are $35 for the entire day, and two sweaters are $70 for the day. Cash only. They provide oars and life vests. We got there around 9:00 this morning and were greeted promptly by one second owner (husband/wife team) as he was assigning two other customers. We were soon on our way after paying and reviewing the area map. They take the kayaks down the road to a launch site. You park there, across the street. When you are down you call them to have the kayaks picked up. It's very close, so there isn't a long wait. We had never been kayaking before but, as they reassured us, it was easy to catch on. You start out in the bay and can head out to Deer Island or explore other waterways. We chose to head toward Deer Island. We didn't make it, lol. We probably had another half hour or so to go before we threw in the towel and turned around. For our first time we did pretty darn good. When we started out there weren't any boats out, but headed back people were getting out. We didn't have any issues traversing the paths of the boats, though fighting the wakes was something else for us newbies. There is plenty to see while you are out. We saw plenty of pelicans flying and diving for fish, we saw fishing jumping out of the water, and we saw several dolphins. We also saw something that resembled a dolphin...but looked a little different than a dolphin. It was at that point I turned around and headed back to my husband, lol. I'm not saying for certain it was what we're pretty sure it was...but.... The couple that owns this business are both incredibly nice and accommodating. They have been in operation for a little over a year, I believe. The kayaks were nice and in good shape, and they were very prompt with the drop off and pick up. I feel like price we paid was fair, especially considering that it is for the entire day. They suggest you bring a bag with drinks and snacks. Definitely bring sunscreen, and a hat wouldn't hurt. We brought ziplock baggies for our phones and car keys, but I would invest in one of those dry plastic bags that you can hang around your neck. I would also take towels next time. Totally didn't think about that. Bathroom. I only saw one port-a-potty along our way, so I'm really not sure how bathroom needs are met. Also, I asked about bringing our Pomeranian in the future and was told that they've had people have brought their dog before.

Owned by a nice, friendly couple. My friend and my dog and I had a great time renting kayaks and…read morekayaked to Deer Island. The couple gave us great advice on how to get there and even recommended a local place for great food after we were done! Definitely would recommend them to anyone looking for a fun outdoors adventure with great views. cost $35 per kayak and cash only since they are a mom and pop shop