RIP OFF!! GO JET SKIING ELSE WHERE!!!! DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY HERE!!!! I signed up for the 1.5 hour 27 mile jet ski tour. (Jet ski for 2). Our reservation was for 9:30am...we were told to arrive at 9:15am for paperwork....we arrived at 9:04am....one of the employees called in sick and the owner, Angel was doing a one man show. (Getting the skies ready and doing paperwork, running for gas.) At 10:00am we had our vest on ready to go!....then a group of cruise people showed up 10:03am...asking if they could join our tour....(their reservation was for the 11am tour.)....Angel did tell them no, we had been waiting awhile for our tour. ***WE LEFT THE DOCK AT10:09!!!!!!am... went out to the gulf, road around, Angel explained 'sacrificial leaf's of the mangroves, swam for about 10 minutes. ***WE CAME BACK TO THE DOCK AT 10:56am!!!!!! ***(I wear a waterproof Apple watch; and was wearing it today!) I asked Angel about our short trip being less than an hour....he said it was by mileage and not time.....BUT HAD WE LEFT AT 9:30AM AND RETURNED AT 11:00AM...THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN 1.5 HOURS!!!! ***I understand an employee called in sick, but that is NOT my issue...then leaving half an half hour late...I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THAT!!! ***DOWNTOWN ON DUVALL STREET (next to the The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory)....THERE IS A GENTLEMAN SELLING 2 HOUR 27MILE ISLAND TOURS 50.00 LESS THAN WE PAID WITH 'ISLAND SAFARI TOURS'!!!!----THE MAN SAID YOU CAN SNORKEL ON HIS TOURS RIGHTOFF THE JET SKIES!!!!!!!! (we had already booked or we would have went with this group!!!!!!) DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON ISLAND SAFARI TOURS!!!!!!!!!! TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. read more

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I don't believe we got our full amount of time, but it was still a blast. We went out at a crowded time, and the customers were all very pushy, everyone wanting to be first to sign paperwork, get life jackets, to get out in the water, to go faster... wasn't the hosts' fault (although they could've helped facilitate organization a little better), but it was a little annoying because of that. The jet skiing itself was exhilarating and I'd definitely go again! read more

Island Safari Tours - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Key West, Florida

Angel was a great tour guide. We called the evening before, left our name and our jet skis were waiting for us when we arrived the next day. He took pictures, so we didn't need to bring our phones. The tour was awesome and well worth the money. He also took time to ensure everyone knew water etiquette and hand signals. The next time we're in Key West, we will be back for another tour!! Check them out! read more

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I would leave 0 stars if I could.. completely ruined our day. Refused us in service (which we paid for) when we told that he is rude and his attitude is disgusting and we're going to leave a bad review. read more

Island Safari Tours - This guy ruined our day!!! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Key West, Florida

Tour was good by the crew needs some manners Advantages: 5 starts for the tour, very good trip and it was fun going into the sea for more than 1 hour Drawbacks: 1. Very bad reception - the whole time they were just commenting on us and called me a crasher (in a serious way) though we haven't done anything wrong 2. A person in our group couldn't control the ski and crashed into a bush which caused a small scratch on the vehicle - they made a deduction for close to 600$ without even notifying the interested party and made them to sign it by claiming he can claim of Hit and Run on that person 3. They scared the shit of the other 4 customers who were about to take a ride in the next group and said "we provide free graveyard service and they can Rest In Peace without paying any money for the damage if they ever make one" - definitely not a good choice of words read more

Awesome jet ski rental tour. Owner is an old school local and super knowledgeable about the island. I highly recommend. Thanks Angel!

What an awesome experience! Angel was our guide and he was so caring and dealt with my anxiety issues lol we started off and I wasn't comfortable on my own ski so he took us back and allowed me to get on my boyfriends for the tour. He took us ALL over, including to the ocean with the cruise ships. We got To swim and hear about the ecosystem. Highly recommend read more

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PLEASE READ: DO NOT BOOK HERE I don't know where to start.... we showed up with a groups of friends and family for what was supposed to be a day on a rented boat for their low key but very special wedding ceremony. Caitlyn had made a reservation through Groupon and then called the business as noted in Groupon directions to confirm the booking. This reservation was made months ago. She was told over the phone by the associate she spoke with that her reservation for the deck boat was all set. When we arrived at the business that morning, we were greeted by a very nice woman who's name I don't remember who said she could not currently find the reservation and would check with the business office. When she returned to speak with us she informed us that they could not find the reservation and all of their deck boats had been rented for the day. Obviously upset about this Caitlyn and William remained understanding. The woman helping them was very apologetic and offered to help work to get a refund and then help us book a trip through their competitor across the way. This is when the owner of the company came out. He was immediately rude and accusatory at Caitlyn and William inferring that they did not properly book the trip. Also while openly admitting to them that he had an incompetent employee who "only works two days a week" and she "doesn't know what she's doing." He was incredibly rude and derogatory towards both of them and said Caitlyn was "confused" and didn't know what she was talking about and inferring that she had not done the proper steps and thus never made an actual reservation. He continued to interrupt both William and Caitlyn when they were speaking so I asked him to let them speak, at which point he put his hand on me and told me to stay out of the conversation. William and Caitlyn both decided at that point that they were done having any further interactions and decided to leave. He clearly treats his employees just as poorly as his customers. Please do not give this vile human any of your business. Only a few hours later the woman we initially met at the business called Caitlyn apologizing for the mix up and stating that they had found her reservation! She said the owner he offered to bring us all out on his personal "yacht" for the day. Absolutely not. None of us had any interest in spending a day with this man. To further prove the fact that he is a terrible person who lies and clearly degrades women, I included his response to Caitlyn's review warning others not to book here, i wanted to leave it here just so everyone sees along with some other comments he's left on other reviewers comments. I added in a few others I've seen as well. He only makes his case worse, not to mention one person even said he flat out admitted to charging them hundreds of dollars for leaving a bad review! read more

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Over this past weekend we were in Key West for our best friends wedding. We had gotten a Groupon months ago and booked a private deck boat to go out on the ocean and have a small, intimate wedding ceremony performed by the brides brother. We arrived at the scheduled time to get our boat rental and were met with an incredibly polite, helpful and apologetic woman who stated they had no record of our reservation. She asked the bride if she had called to make a reservation after purchasing the Groupon, which she confirmed she has. The young woman then informed us that this is not the first time this had happened and they have an employee who takes reservations over the phone and then never writes them down. Unfortunately, all of their boats had been rented for the day, so they had nothing to offer us. While trying to assist us with requesting a refund from Groupon, the nice staff member also went across the way to speak with their competitor to see if they had any boats available, which they did, but at a significantly higher price than we had planned. We understood that mistakes happen and we were working with the staff member to pick which boat would be best suited to our needs when an exceptionally rude man came over and inserted himself into the conversation. The man never identified himself as the owner of the business. Never once apologized for the mix up and just began telling the bride that she had never made a reservation and this is her fault. The bride assured him she had called and had given a credit card number to whom ever she spoke to on the phone, and that person told her everything was all set. The man was extremely accusatory, implying that the bride was lying about ever making that phone call, even after he openly admitted to us that he has an employee who takes reservations and doesn't write them down. When the bride asked him to stop being accusatory and rude to her he told her he is not being rude and she is just confused. Every single member of our party was shocked by this mans complete disregard for any form of customer service. He swore at the bride, when her fiancé asked him to please stop talking and just allow us to work with the female employee who has been nothing but helpful he then swore at him as well. Myself and my boyfriend again asked the man to please just leave us alone and allow us to deal with the woman because she was helping us and everything was fine until he showed up, at which point he got in my boyfriends face, and finally identified himself as the owner of the business and told him to shut up and that he has no right to speak to him or tell him he is being rude in his own business. At this point we wanted nothing to do with this disgusting human being or any of his business. We got in our car and left, beginning the process of a refund via Groupon and PayPal because this "owner" told us we should be nice to him because he can refuse the refund. About an hour later, the bride received a phone call from the woman who had been assisting us from the beginning. She told us that they had found the reservation. She said that the owner had offered to allow us to take a boat out from 1-4 (it was a full day reservation we had) but that we would need to be accompanied by the owner. Hard Pass. The last thing any of us wanted was to be anywhere near that condescending misogynistic excuse for a man. The woman was again incredibly polite and apologetic and told us "that's just how he is". In the end, it all worked out. We went to Dante's pool bar and had their ceremony in the pool overlooking the ocean. We also looked up more info about this "business" and after reading copious reviews saying this man is a scam artist and makes up fictitious damage to his boats and charges people's credit cards thousands of dollars over what he says he is charging. All in all, his poor book keeping and terrible business practices turned out to be a blessing in disguise for us. But BUYER BEWARE. read more

We had the best time! Kyle was such an awesome tour guide! We loved being able to take the jet ski as fast as they would go! We got to stop a times and see some really cool spots! Angel was super nice! Highly recommend this place! We will be back for sure! Thank you for an amazing experience! read more

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Awful organization. They ripped us off for a half hour. Someone fell off the jet ski and was joking about how 'embarrassed' they should feel. That's after he lied, saying we would start slow to get the feel of the jet skis and then going to top speed immediately. He obviously just wanted to get the tour over with since it was the end of the day. When we got back so early he said it's because we were 'enjoying riding so much we skipped the final stop'. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. read more

This tour definitely beats getting a FL boater's license to rent jet skis on your own. We got what we paid for with friendly & professional service (paid $118 for 2 1-hr tours plus $20 tip). I think I was quoted a slightly lower price on the phone, and I think I could've argued that, but I never tried, as the price was on par with everyone else in town, and the difference wasn't significant. A couple on our tour had a bit of a panic attack and held up the group at first, so the instructors broke off to divide the group in two so as not to ruin the trip for the rest of us. The guides made sure we got a complimentary bottle of water for the trip and a drink when we got back. I wish I'd asked the guide to take our picture as other Yelp reviewers had. I also forgot my bag on the dock (yikes). I called and retrieved it the following day, with the staff following up to make sure I knew I'd lost it. I got to the dock shortly after they closed for the evening, and a manager had stuck behind to make sure I got the bag, and no one stole it even though it was my fault and definitely beyond his responsibility. Thank you!! read more

Update: Very Unprofessional!! After I wrote this review, he called my husband and called him a cocksucker, idiot, and a dickhead. NEVER give this scam artist your money! I am 6 months pregnant. I called the owner to make sure it was safe to be on a jet ski. He assured me it was safe as long as I was further than 2 months along and that they have 9 month pregnant women riding no problem. Less than 5 minutes into the ride our guide stopped us and told us he couldn't in conscious take us any further and that it was way too dangerous and that he would have never rented to a pregnant woman. He called to ask for a refund and the owner refused to give even half of our money back. He basically scammed us out of money at the expense of our baby read more

My wife and I did the Jet Ski tour and had an absolute blast! You get to go Jet Ski for roughly 60-90 minutes. We stopped twice to get out and swim at sandbars. Angel who was our tour guide was very friendly and helpful for us who are not quite familiar with riding on Jet Skis. I would definitely recommend this to any couples or families looking for a good time on the water. read more

This is my second time coming to island safari tours! And both times were amazing! Angel and his crew are outstanding and so fun! I have been on many jet ski tours and this us by far the best. You aren't stuck going in circles like other tours. You can actually ride around and enjoy the jet ski going at fast speeds. Definitely a must do in the key west. This crew is the most friendly and welcoming staff you will come across! Til next time island safari tours! read more

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So good! Angel was an outstanding tour guide who read the crowd really well and took us all around the island expertly. The jet ski tour is an incredible way to experience the island, take in the gorgeous scenery, and learn about the rich history and unique culture of Key West. We had an absolute blast. Also, the food truck adjacent to the tour kiosk is banging with a substantial local customer base. Highly recommend if you are in the area. read more

Angel was the most excellent man. He went over and above on helping us and making us feel comfortable. The golf cart that we rented was fAntastic. I saved his number and will only use his company when I return read more

I have called them and made a jet ski reservation on 12/30/2019 around @ 10:30 They said they are taking my card information for reservation and won't charge us if we don't show up or cancel the reservation. and @ 11:30 i called them and canceled the reservation, they said they are fine with it. But the next day they charged my card with out my notice. I tried to call they store manager to resolve this issue, he is so rude and denying it completely. read more

So awesome!!! Paid $129 for a 1.5 hour tour for 2 people on one jet ski. Our tour guide was great. Such a fun experience.

This place is a rip off , Please do not go there and save your money, I have travelled the US and do not a place like this one

Awesome experience. Very relaxing and exhilarating too...Jacob was our tour guide and he showed us a really good time!

Fabulous tour!!! Had never driven a jet ski before and our guides made it easy and comfortable...we even got a shuttle back to our hotel by Tommy...a bunch of great guys!...would definitely do it again when we return to Key West! read more

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We had SOOOOOI much fun!! We TOTALLY DISAGREE with ANY negative feedback! Angel and Glen were awesome, picked us up from our B&B and brought us back after the tour. Our tour guide( can't remember his name, but he came from Cuba when he was five years old!) was so sweet......he gave us HIS jet ski because ours was running slow. We had free time to play out in the open water, got some history of the Keys...... Sooooooo much funnnnnnnnn!!!!! We rode together, but NEXT time, and there WILL be a next time, I'm getting my OWN jet ski. I strongly recommend getting your own jet ski! Wish I had!!! Angel, sir, we WILL be back! Your AWESOME!!! read more

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I had a really great time out on the water with our guide Angel. We went fast we went slow and we even cut loose a little. The sites and sceneries were beautiful. I would definitely reccomend to others in the future. read more

We went out on this 1.5 hour trip with Kyle, it was great!! He took us to the Southern most point, a sandbar (where we were able to get off the jet skis and take a little swim), and then were able to let loose and have some fun! He showed us the Real World house as well as a house previously owned by Pablo Escobar!! It was super fun and we would highly recommend! read more

Went paddle boarding today and it exceeded our expectations!!! Kassie was an excellent guide. We'd definitely do it again! read more

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Angel the owner was terrific. I can't say enough about them. We rented their jet skis and had a blast. Soooo much fun. I can't say enough. This is where you should jet ski if your looking to ride. read more

Angel was awesome and our party of 6 all had a blast and enjoyed ourselves, only reason I'm giving 3 stars is because we got back to the docks after only an hour and 15 minutes if that when it was supposed to be a full 2 hour tour pp read more

Warren & Eric were fun and knowledgeable! We stopped twice for swimming! Warren found a starfish we all got to touch. I recommend getting your own ski, because as a passenger you get beat up a bit! read more

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We had so much fun! Ricky was a great tour guide! We didn't have any problems and everyone was extremely nice. We got separate jet skis and I think it made the whole experience better. If the water is choppy, you're going to be bumping into the other person the entire time if you are riding double. read more

I did the jet ski tour. It was very fun! I booked it for two people, and when my friend couldn't go last minute and it was just me they didn't mind or make me pay for a second person anyway. When I arrived their was a good size group finishing up but I was actually the only person going for my time slot. Again I was impressed that they even took me out! Most businesses would cancel if they only had one person booked for a certain time. It ended up being a great one on one tour. It was my first time jet skiing in years but I'll be back! read more

A fun, fast tour with a couple stops. When comparing this with other operators, be aware that they charge $10 per person over the advertised price ("tax" they said) and if you go fast like we did, the tour length is closer to an hour than to an hour and a half. read more

The worst jet ski Rental experience in my life . There were like 5 people who all felt the same way. According to one of the employee The employees are under paid. And the employee work for tips. I call this place snd checked the availability and the price over the phone but when I arrived there the asking price was different. The owner refuse to honor his own price sign board. His trick is to make the customer come in to the door step and increase the price by couple 10$ dollar. ( which is a cheap business). The tour is not properly narrated. You will be given generic facts about the places they show. The trip was 70 minutes but they advertise the tour as 90 min . The place does not have restrooms. There is no sitting room if some one wants to sit. Parking is limited to five cars. The place will be occupied by the previous tourist who goes before you. And you cannot park elsewhere. The owner is from different national ( not an American , it looks to me like he is a immigrant from Cuba ). However when we asked why the price is different now then it was said over the phone he replied that, I did not speak to you so I don't know what price was given to you and also 'it is my place I can set the price what I want'. Pro: the employee greeted us with respect . These guys work for tips Cons:. 1. Price is inconsistent 2. Tour guides don't have deep knowledge on some of the spots they take. 3. The owner uses inappropriate words if you ask questions and he is very rude. 4. The owner used Inappropriate words which was very insulting. One employees was upset the way the owner talked. 5. Zero customer services. 6. We had a unpleasant and frustrating holidays dealing with this guys. read more

Misleading company and extremely rude manager/owner. Prices were not as quoted. Make sure you confirm your rental price for the time of your tour to make sure they don't over charge you. Called the phone number on island tours flyer a day in advance and got rates from supposedly the owner however when calling to confirm the booking we were quoted something else. The owner stated he only has those rates for the early morning tour and the rates for the rest of the tours are significantly higher. He didn't even try to correct the problem. Mistakes happen but the worst part was the owner hanging up on me without attempting to resolve the mistake. If you book with this business make sure to use caution! read more

I dunno what Vijay is saying because this was an amazing time! Angel was great and took us to awesome places! So funny and fun! read more

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This is the worst jet ski tours I've ever been on. 1 out of the 6 skis we rented did not work and they refused to refund the money for that ski. Only reschedule, like the one person wanted to go on her own. It was suppose to be a 2 hour tour that started at 2 pm. The tour started at 230 and was done at 345. 45 min shy of our paid 2 hours. I would rather throw money into the ocean then give a dime to Angel. read more

One of our best tours in Key West, I highly recommend this tour. Angel was great, good costumer service.

Took my family on July 29th we had a great time. Angel was our guide. Very friendly and made it exciting. Can't wait to go again

Great time surpassed all my expectations. Chris the guide could not have done a better job. We took the Key West safari snorkel adventure.

Fantastic tour. It is not a "free ride" but is still a ton of fun. Speed, turns, great times. Angel will take you to a sand bar for swimming and will show you mangrove islands. Jet skis are solid and well maintained. Kids are welcome. Fun, aggressive, challenging but safe and very carefully controlled. Great staff. Wonderful experience. read more