We decided to book with Charter Finds for a snorkeling and dolphin-watching tour. When we arrived…read moreat the docks, the captain Troy met us there and was very friendly throughout the trip! However, the boat itself was older and showed quite a bit of wear and tear. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed with the experience overall. Our kids were especially excited about snorkeling and finding seas shells but when we arrived at Shell Key island, it was so crowded that the boat wasn't able to dock anywhere. The captain took us to a different location, but the snorkeling there was very poor, and we were only able to stay about 45 minutes because our time was almost up. Overall, the trip did not meet our expectations. I wish I would have done a little more research and booked with a different company.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED…read more My wife and I were in town on vacation and wanted to get out onto the water. However, we did not want to go with a large group or spend a lot of money. I came across Charter Finders and saw they were veteran owned. I contacted them via telephone, they answered all of my questions, and were extremely polite. They offer a discount for veterans and first responders which was nice and was a draw for us. We knew we were likely in good hands. The boat leaves from Sea Dog Brewery which was great for grabbing drinks to go and bring with! They make a good seltzer FYI. Dean and Tim had a cooler with ice on board where you could throw your own booze. There were only 6 other people on board and it made for a much better experience. We made friends and just sat back and relaxed. We were able to see dolphins up close on the way to shell key island and back. (See attached photo) Once we were at shell key advice was provided as to where to find shells. Some of us had high success. We were unable to snorkel due to visibility. The island is beautiful and not populated. The trip was roughly 3 hours long, but they were nice enough to extend it an hour so we got very very lucky. We highly recommend Dean & Tim and cannot wait to go again in the future.

Salty Boat Rental is the best! Their staff of Zack and Josh are very good and nice and helpful...read more

We had so much fun on our 8hr pontoon rental. Jim was great. Very friendly, through and patient…read more The pontoon was extremely nice and fairly new - about a year old. We will definitely consider Salty Boat Rental the next time we are ready for a day on the water.

Jim was so helpful and the cart included gas the entire time we used it! We had so much fun…read moreexploring from Clearwater to Pass-a-grille. He had some great recommendations for things to do and pickup and dropoff of the cart was easy (Cambria building). Definitely will choose them again next time we visit

From the owner: We rent clean, safe, late model gasoline powered golf carts. No need to worry about limited range…read morebattery carts like our competitors. no worries about how to charge. Over 200 mile range on a single 5gal tank of gas (included). Street legal on all Pinellas beaches roads. Use on mainland roads not permitted. 4 passenger and 6 passenger carts with seat belts, windshield wipers, headlights, taillights, and turn signals. Must be 25+ to rent or drive. Requires a valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance. Perfect way to get around the beach area!

Such a fun day and great experience overall. Communication was great the entire time. We got there…read morea bit early, maybe 15- 20 minutes before our reserved time. They were very speedy cleaning up from the guests that just finished their charter and let us on a little early. Plenty of space for our group of 4 adults, definitely room for more. Loved that they had some snacks and drinks provided - such a nice touch, though we did bring our own since it was a birthday celebration. The cruise itself was great, gave us options of how we wanted it to go, and let us out to swim for a little. The wind wasn't in our favor so no full sailing BUT the weather was great and we were still plenty happy cruising on the water - even got a little extra time on the end. They were honestly great overall, checking in on us during the cruise from time to time while also just letting us be to enjoy ourselves. Highly recommend and would book again!

I do not know where to begin. We signed up for a three hour cruise and that was exactly what I got…read moreand more. Jonas and Greg were the most hospitable hosts that made us a beautiful charcuterie tray for 6 people. Fresh cheeses, meats and fruits. They offered wine but but we decided we didn't need to drink. The ride to the Skyway Bridge was beautiful and the water and weather were all working in our favor. It was a relaxing ride and we saw a couple of pods of Dolphins. We felt we could reach out and touch them. As we got to the skyway and turned towards shore, the captain asked if we would like to sail, which we did for a while. It was spectacular. The catamaran was beautiful, clean, comfy and cozy. We were briefed on where to find the lifejackets and there was a small raft on the aft. I cannot say enough about this truly wonderful crew and Boat "Sweet Escape ". I highly recommend and will use them again! Thank you guys for a truly amazing time. My family was blown away.

Capt. Danielle is simply amazing. Our boat tour was full of dolphins manatees and nesting birds…read moreincluding white pelicans. She really knows her way around midnight pass and her sons took my grandkids fishing. Looking forward to our first sunset cruise along Casey key this spring. If you are looking for something fun to do, take a cruise. Bonus, she does fun videos and pictures for free and sends them to you. Thank you for an awesome day Salty Adventure Boat Tours.

Cpt Danielle took us on an incredible sunset charter. We loved every minute. She is an incredible…read moretour guide and shares her love of the water and sea life. Great adventure for great value!

Captain Richie, Captain Mike, Mate Shane & Mate Hilly are wonderful!…read more Did the Sunset Sail on Thursday 9/17, & then the Day Sail on Saturday 9/19. Awesome wind Thursday really made the sail top notch, & saw dolphins. The Saturday Sail was great, we saw a loggerhead turtle. Crew are friendly & answered questions. Definitely will do this again next time I am in the area.

It was a perfect experience for us!! Captain and Terry(?) were friendly as can be. They made…read moreconversations with those of us who wanted and left others be. It was a nice clear day for sunset sailing on this late February evening. There was a light breeze which made it a bit chilly, but they provided cozy blankets for us. Water is also provided. The best perk is that you can BYOB!! We can't believe this! They also provide a big cooler of ice on board for your drinks. How awesome is this?? This is a great choice for sailing!!

Why hesitate? Just book a cruise with Greg! He shares his knowledge of the sea life and local…read morehistory while providing a relaxing pontoon sunset cruise. Greg knows where the dolphin nursery is in the intercoastal and has named several dolphin he has grown to recognize doing these tours regularly. I would highly recommend the educational sand bar tours for youth adventuring.

Captain Greg was amazing! He more than just a boat captain. He's a lover and true advocate of the…read moresea. We had a great time truly experiencing all the Gulf and Long Bayou had to offer. So glad for his expertise. We will definitely be back again & again. Highly recommend & very kid friendly!

Had such an amazing time on our Tiki boat tour. Our captain was great and full of knowledge of the…read morearea. He had the best reggae music playing which helped with the vibe of cruising along the water. Definitely recommend booking Florida Tiki Tours if you want a chill time on the water.

We took our second Tiki Tour today! We loved both rides.... Safe, fun, so much to see! Today we…read morehad Captain Jim and we sailed south on a beautiful day! Florida Tiki Tours is the best! Can't wait for our next trip!

Captain Jim and Kirsten were amazing. The dolphins were joining us for the fun. Our entire family…read moreenjoyed the trip and the experience and knowledge of the crew.

FABULOUS! The captain knows just where to go for the…read moredolphin show!!! Some clever maneuvering of the shark vessel, and we had about 8 dolphins with a baby giving us an acrobat show of a lifetime!

I was looking for an early morning dolphin tour, and fortunately I found Fins Up Donuts and…read moreDolphins tour. The tour leaves at 9:45am out of Clearwater Beach Marina. You get a Dunkin Donuts donut and a 1 1/2 hour tour of Clearwater Bay and, if the tides are in your favor, the Gulf of Mexico. Eliza was our tour guide and Captain Mike steered our vessel. Both were very friendly and informative. Of course the boat tours can't control how many dolphins you see, but I saw the most dolphins I've ever seen on a boat tour here in Florida on this boat tour. I believe that was because dolphins seem to be more active earlier in the morning. We saw probably over 20 dolphins, including baby dolphins that still had stripes (meaning it was a newborn)!

PERFECTION!! They promised sunset and dolphins and delivered on both. Best sunset I've ever seen!…read moreFirst dolphin I've ever seen! I will say the dolphins were really front loaded at the start but then the gorgeous sunset was on the back end. We loved how you could bring drinks on board; would suggest bringing bottled margarita from Costco. The vibes were immaculate in every single way. We had Chris and Gabby who were so sweet and so funny. Gabby took amazing photos of our group and was so nice about it! Please do this when you're in Clearwater!