Far Horizons is an excellent dive charter. I suspect they are equally good when hired out for a…read morefishing charter. I moved to St Pete from Detroit, MI back in 2009. Generally, I go to the keys to dive, but have occasionally gone diving locally in the Gulf of Mexico. This past weekend was my first time diving with Far Horizons and I was very pleased! Coordination of the dive was simple and seamless with Margaret. Met at the boat at 7:30AM on a Saturday and departure at 8AM. Margaret and her husband, Captian Mike, were very friendly and knowledgeable. Captain Mike took us out about 18 miles to Fathom 10 / Tramp Steamer wreck in about 60 ft of water. Amazing visibility, could see the wreck at the bottom as soon as we got in the water. Tons of large sized grouper. Sea was a little choppier than weather reports made it sound, but Captain Mike took great care of us and we were certainly pleased. The dive was so good, we did not want to change locations, we did the same dive again with the 2nd tank. The boat is updated and well maintained. Best for groups of divers around 6 or 7. I brought my mother for mother's day and two friends who were visiting from out of town, we met another solo diver who joined our group and we more or less all stayed together in a big group underwater. There was also a diver master giving his student a open water checkout dive. It was a good group size for ease of maneuvering around the boat, storing all the gear and tanks, getting in and out of the water. The inside area of the boat is spacious. Margaret made sure the boat was stocked with plenty of water, fresh fruit, and some PB&J sandwiches, which proved to be clutch for the ride back. We arrived back at the dock about 1:30PM where Margaret was waiting for us. She took a group shot, they helped us unload, and we went home. Then I spend about 5 hours telling my wife all the morning diving stories. I think she needs about a 6 month break from hearing me talk about diving. I certainly don't intend to wait that long before my next dive, but I guess I will try to give her just the cliff notes next time. I think my stories exhausted her more than the dive exhausted me. Perhaps it was all the adrenaline I still had flowing thanks to the fantastic charter services of Far Horizons.

First Time Experience…read more Capt Mike and First Mate Randy were great! Red Tide had become an issue so Capt Mike went the extra mile (25 of them to be exact) to get us where the fish would be. He knew right where to find them. No wasted time searching. Very knowledgeable and Very Experienced! They kept the lines baited and the fish coming. No time wasted. This was our first trip out and my son and I will never forget it. The fish were amazing with a couple of suggested recipe's from Randy. Cooked for 20 adults and everyone loved it. We will be back and booking another offshore fishing experience with Far Horizons. Great people! A BIG THANK YOU TO MARGARET AS WELL! She took care of all the booking. Quick response time to all questions leading up to the day of the trip.

We couldn't be happier that we came across Dan to introduce us to the world of diving! He's not…read moreonly a great guy, but a great teacher. He went out of his way to make sure we learned everything we needed to dive safe, but also keep it fun. He's an experienced diver with lots of stories to tell. I would highly recommend him and we will be going back for more in the future if we decide to take our diving to the next level.

From the owner: We specialize in groups, families & kids. We cater to your needs & will work hard to satisfy you!read more

SCAM! Rick Butler…read moreand IDEA are running a fraudulent business. When I responded to their online ad, they guaranteed that IDEA could locate "any certification" I paid my $50 and got a response that they were unable to locate my certification because I was certified through an entity that no longer exists. I responded, "Fine. Go ahead and issue a refund." No response. I eventually had to file a complaint through FDACS in order to get a response, which basically said, "We had to do work in order to NOT locate the certification and NOT deliver on our guarantee, so we're keeping the money." IDEA's advert and website make no caveats that some certifications are inaccessible and all transactions are nonrefundable. If they had, I would not have paid for the service. Mr. Butler is clearly making this up as he goes along. I paid for a service which I did not receive. If Mr. Butler were an honest business man, he would honor the fact that he did not provide the service promised and would provide a refund. Obviously, he is not an honest business man nor person of good moral character.

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Cameron was supposed to come out every three weeks. We continuously called him to come out to…read moreclean the barnacles off the bottom of the boat. It took him 2.5 months to finally come out. Not good, and then charged me double when he finally came to service the boat. When I confronted him about this he gave me excuses about how many boats he had to do and then tried to insult me saying my undercoat was old. Mind you, we are adamant about yearly upkeep and making sure everything is done accordingly.

From the owner: Barnacle Solutions offers a reputable dive service that places a strong emphasis on work efficiency…read moreand integrity. We strive to exceed your expectations by delivering services tailored to your specific needs. Our experienced and highly trained team is committed to providing personalized attention, transparent communication, and reliable solutions to ensure a promising experience. Barnacle Solutions offers comprehensive cleaning and maintenance services for sea walls, docks, and hulls removing algae, barnacles, and other contaminants to enhance the structural integrity and appearance of these important water front features. Based out of Sarasota, Florida we are also providing for Venice, St. Pete and Tampa. Barnacle Solutions is Licensed and Insured.