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.

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!

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!

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

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

I know that the patronage and numbers played into my situation…read more I was the only one to sign up for this excursion so it was cancelled. Unfortunately I never received the cancellation because of a mix up with my email address, nor my fault. I would try this again with a group of folks not by myself again.

Our cruise was cancelled two hours prior to boarding. A refund was promised, that was March 26th…read more No money has been returned. Credit card dispute rejected by them and they said we were on the boat. Lies. Back and forth with the CEO and the FOC. Both continue to claim the card can't be credited. Again, lies. All disputes were closed due to their lies. They admit guilt but will not refund. STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY.

Mike and Jody are the best! They are the most down to earth, kindest couple we've met in a long…read moretime. We felt like we were with family while on our tour because they were so kind, caring and fun to be with. I surprised my husband for his birthday and he enjoyed it so much , he said it was the highlight of his day. Our kids are already planning our next trip. They said they loved Mike and Jody so much they wanted to go to the zoo with them one day. Lol. We saw Dolphins, manatees, puffer fish, an alligator, pelicans, and herons. The boat "One Love " was comfortable, very cool and provided great shade. We had great tunes playing too. It was a wonderful experience and we will not only be back but will send others. Thank you both for a wonderful experience. God bless you!

Best Dolphin Charter!!! Look no further and book with Mike. He is super cool to ride with and knows…read moreall the right spots to search for Dolphin and Manatees. We saw so many Dolphin while we were on the sandbar and sting rays too. He knows so much about the water and area and even gets in the water with you! We had a great time with him and even booked again the same evening to go back out and watch the Falcon 9 launch. That was absolutely amazing!! I highly recommend this if there is a launch when you are visiting the area. The boat is very clean, well maintained and a super smooth ride. We could have stayed out there all day with him.

''Twas a windy day but our captain did a fantastic job utilizing his many years of sailing…read moreexperience It was a great two hour trip For the three of us Highly recommended you giving it a go

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.

Awesome experience!!!!! I was so impressed with the…read moreprofessionalism and dedication our captain showed and all the alligator sightings. He really knows his stuff!

We didn't actually get to book with Capt Duke's, but he so graciously offered a referral so that my…read morefriend and I could squeeze in a ride before we left for home. Thanks for your help!

Captain Billy is one of the most friendly, personable people we have ever met! My husband, toddler,…read moreand I rented a deck boat. The weather was a bit cool and it was windy, so we were only able to go up and down the channel, but we still enjoyed ourselves. Captain Billy was so flexible with time. The boat was in good shape. This place also has the best prices around. This company is very reliable. I would highly recommend Beachside Sailing!!

Went on an afternoon charter with Captain Billy and had a fantastic time!…read more He is extremely knowledgeable and an excellent instructor as well as a great personality. Will be going again and recommend highly!