10/10 experience. Captain John, aka The Swamp Shepard, knows the marsh and the gators know him…read more Great wildlife sightings, top-tier gator action, and fire Marsh Beast merch. Would follow this man into the swamp any day.

Captain Jeff took us on a wild ride to hunt (search) for the mighty alligator. He knew exactly…read morewhere to go and we saw so many!! His knowledge and experience really shined through and this adventure went beyond our expectations. He also pointed out so many other works of nature and told elaborate stories. Ohh he navigated us away from the rain, but when it found us he gave me his raincoat. Such a gentleman. We had an awesome experience.

Amazing staff that were supportive of our parties needs. Extremely helpful and friendly. I would…read moredefinitely recommend them to everyone interested in taking this tour.

Make sure to request Captain Angel, she was the best. She let us walk around in the water and was…read moreknowledgeable about the area.

A beautiful night with hosts Kyle and Hannah where we enjoyed the full moon rise and sunset!…read moreGracious hosts with tasty wines, beers, etc and a local fish dip. Watching these two maneuvering the sails was interesting while you are relaxing under the sails. What a fabulous evening! Must do in Fort Pierce!

We had a great time sailing with Kyle and Hannah. Everything was first class from safety, beverages…read moreand light snack. We sailed with my 18 month old granddaughter and she loved it. Next time we intend to do the sunrise and Kyle suggested giving a range so the weather can be timed. First class all the way! Thank you Kyle and Hannah.

We did a family fishing trip(me, my husband and our 13 yr. olds) with Sam and it was excellent. We…read morelove to fish but mainly get to do it on vacations, so always go with a charter. Sam and his team at Down Sea Charters were terrific. Booking was easy and Capt Sam is a wealth of knowledge about the area. He is friendly, patient and perseverant- one of the best guides we've ever had. A perfect blend of sharing info about the fish and the area and getting us to do some great fishing! His boat and equipment are pristine. I highly recommend Down Sea Charters and now I have to go because my son is obsessed with catching more snook!

My wife and I headed out for an in-shore charter with Capt. Sam in hopes to bring home some dinner…read more We're not foreign to the water or fishing, but needed a solid refresher to get the cobwebs off. From early in the booking process to when we first stepped on the boat, Capt Sam was extremely knowledgeable about what was biting, areas to fish up and down the intercostal, all while educating on technique & the local environmental factors at play. The entire charter Capt Sam was engaged and kept the vibes light & positive throughout. We ended up landing a few keepers (2 Pompano & Trout) and several smaller species like jack & pinfish. Capt Sam also provides some great advice on cooking up the Pompano after providing some nice fillets. Overall, if you're looking for a seasoned guide that is knowledgeable, good natured, and experience a awesome day on the water with one of the top flats boats on the market then you're in for a treat with Capt Sam. great day and will be back for another round.

Went out on this fishing charter boat today ... it was a windy morning and was concerned about my…read moresafety from the very beginning . Further , upon looking at the boat .. it reminded me of the shipwrecked but from Gilligans Island . I specifically asked the boat Captain if it was too windy today and if the this boat was safe . They lied on both accounts . The waves out at see were so high and violent the boat almost capsized on atleast 3-4 occasions . All passengers were sick with sea sickness .. 25 miles out at sea the Captain informed us the boat is taking in water and instructed his first mate to grab the life vests AND to get the life raft ready. I felt bad for the first mate because it was his first day on the job and the Captain talked to him like he was a piece of chum . All passengers had to abandon ship and swim toward the coast guard boat which pulled us on board and saved our lives . The Captain of this boat cares more about collecting his money from his passengers than the safety of his passengers . This boat is a death trap ... do not go in this boat .. Further , the coast guard told me 95% of these charter boats , including this heap , are privately owned and not subject to inspection guidelines like other vessels are . I'm seriously considering taking this boat captain to court for gross negligence.. but by the looks of this boat .. he probably doesn't have a pot ( or sea worthy boat ) to piss in . Stay away !!

FINS charter with Cap'n Rich is fantastic - a great fishing experience! Captain Rich and his…read morecrew mate Stu put us on top of the fish again and again - always searching for the hot bite whenever the fishing got slow at a spot. THIS GUY KNOWS HOW TO FIND FISH AND WORKS TIRELESSLY DURING THE CHARTER! Besides finding fish (which is most important) - being on a boat (for 3/4 day to a full day) with someone you enjoy and trust (in the middle of the ocean) is critically important. Four of our party of six were non-fishermen - and Captain Rich and Stu were very patient and helpful getting everyone into the fish. No stress and lots of fun and laughs. Captain topped off the day by filleting our catch and recommending the "original tiki bar" at the wharf to prepare a meal of them blackened, fried and broiled. The fish were cooked to perfection. Our day with FINS was the highlight of our spring break trip. We will be back to fish with Captain Rich and Stu soon!

We booked our 3pm time the day of, for six people, which I love when places can accommodate…read morefamilies that don't plan ahead (yes that's us). The booking process was easy and they also answered the phone right away when I had a question. The address and directions they sent us in the email mapped us right there and it was easy to find. Yes, you do have to pay the six dollars to get into the park but that was communicated in the email. There is a bathroom onsite. You can bring a bag but it might get wet. What was really nice was our guide provided dry bags for everyone if we wanted to use them. It fit two water bottles,glasses case and phones in them so they are decent sized bags. You don't need to bring shoes. You probably don't need to bring a water bottle either unless it's a really hot day. It was 70 and really windy so it was a little chilly and a long sleeve was needed. Todd was our guide and he was so welcoming! They had informed us thirty minutes beforehand that it was going to be really windy. We did have a 9yr old and a first time kayaker to take into consideration. We decided to proceed and I'm glad we did! The wind made it a tad difficult for the newbie but it was a "breeze" for us and the younger people. The wind also stirred up the sand so unfortunately it wasn't very clear water. Todd was very informative and had knowledge on the plant life and animals of the area (don't worry, there's no snakes or alligators) The small lagoon was really cool and peaceful. Plenty of bird life and some fish once the waters calmed down. The two hours went quick and I wished we could've kept going, but I could also see how it was the perfect amount of time for other people. An overall great experience for every one of all ages.

Met Lisa and her team in 2020. Newbridge construction caused a bit of an interruption ! So glad…read moreshe's back. Always fun always safe.

I loved my time with Indian River Hauntings. I think I found out about them because they were on an…read moreinternet list of historical tours. The drive was a little further than I anticipated (2 hours for me) but it was worth it. Prior to the tour I didn't know anything about Fellsmere but by the time I finished my tour I was in love with the town. Larry Lawson who operates the tour is an ex cop. I like how he approaches his investigations as someone who is collecting evidence to prove or disapprove. The tour began at 7 PM at the Fellsmere City Hall which is a historic building that used to be a school. The building may be haunted as we heard banging in the elevator area during our talk. The people at the top of the stairs swore they heard footsteps in the hall behind them even though our group were the only people in the building. From city hall we walked in a circle through Fellsmere. It is very dark at night but Larry and his son and nephew took the utmost care to keep everyone safe. Other sites we visited on the tour were the Marsh Landing, The Fellsmere Inn, and the Marian Fell Library. The city of Fellsmere lets Larry have a key to all of the public buildings which was very cool. Along the way we learned about the history of Fellsmere and different paranormal experiences people have had. The tour was not hokey but very informative for a history lover such as myself. The tour concluded at the City Hall where Larry and his family let everyone play with their ghost hunting equipment. A lady showed me a spike she was getting next to an old desk in an alcove next to the stage. Everyone looked like they were having a great time and you could here a startled scream from time to time echo through the hallway. Larry also offers a tour of Vero Beach. He will also be leading tours during the Treasure Coast History Festival in downtown Fort Pierce in January. He is very knowledgeable about the history of the Treasure Coast and I enjoyed talking to him. You can see dates of tours on Facebook. You can just show up for a tour or make a reservation. I opted to just show up since I live so far away and wasn't sure if I was going to make it. There was no problem with just dropping in and our tour numbered around 20 people who were super friendly. The tour only cost $12 which was super cheap for the two plus hours we spent with him. If you are in the area take a tour and even if you aren't it's worth a drive.

This place was amazing! I would highly recommend coming here. Especially for beginners. They were…read moreso awesome Michael helped my girls and he was wonderful! They learned so much today and got to ride. I wish I lived closer I would come all the time!

My granddaughter was visiting from outside N.Y.C. She started riding western but she takes lessons…read morein. N.Y. For English. She wanted to take a few lessons here while on vacation. She loved it there. Everyone was very friendly, welcoming and she received very good instructions. The whole place was immaculate. She took lessons from a young gal name Chesley. She was fantastic. My granddaughter can't wait to come again For a vacation and visit Vero Beach Equestrian.