Captain Josh and AquaBlue Adventures were FANTASTIC all the way around!! We had such a great day…read moreout on the boat with him. He offers something for everyone: snorkeling, paddle boarding, fishing, sunset cruise, great music (of your choice!), and delicious snacks and adult beverages (also of your choice). He is extremely knowledgeable and also super fun. I cannot say enough good things. I am usually underwhelmed by day boat trips - but our trip either Captain Josh was the highlight of our trip. I would go back to Islamorada just for another day out on the water with AquaBlue Adventures!

Sara was great. I highly recommend you ask for her as your captain. Very engaging with many stories…read moreand information on local areas.

Caption Mike is a very sweet soul. He cares very deeply…read moreabout your experience. You will not find a more knowledgeable guide. He is very intent on safety and finding the perfect spot. If you want a cheap and quick tour with very little interaction and surrounded by 30 strangers, all means, by take one of the cheaper group tours. But, if you want an intimate personalized experience you will never forget - call now! You won't regret it! r

My husband and I went out with Mike twice last week…read more I REALLY love snorkeling but hate those crowded party boats, so I was looking for a more personalized way to go. Most charter boats seem to be in the $500+ range for a half day. Mike charges not by the hours but by the number of people, taking 2-6 per trip. So, just two of us for a snorkeling trip was just $160. I consider that a real bargain for having a boat all to ourselves! The first day we were to go snorkeling the conditions were not good for it. The water was too choppy and cloudy. Mike suggested a sunset cruise. We accepted. He will let you take whatever food or drink aboard that you want. We didn't have anything but sure wished we had some wine and cheese for the beautiful evening. The horizon was cloudy and we didn't expect much of a sunset, but Mike kept saying "wait and see". Sure enough, there was one opening in the clouds exactly where the sun was setting. It was gorgeous. We even saw the rare and infamous Green Flash! The two hour trip was $110. We were to try a snorkeling trip again two days later, but weather still was not good. But Mike kept in touch with us and as things improved he let us know when it would be good to go. He easily could have taken us to the site at our first scheduled time and said "oh well, not my fault the water is cloudy and choppy for snorkeling," but he wanted us to have a great experience so waited until the time was right. He is not out to steal your money, he honestly wants you to have the best time possible! Again, sure enough, Mike took us to the reef at exactly the right time! The water was calm and clear and we had one of our best snorkeling experiences ever anywhere in the world. When we got out of the water some squalls were appearing. Mike threaded us through them expertly on our way back in. Mike is extremely in tune with the tides, the weather, the moon. He has sailed all over the world for all his life. He will take you out when YOU want to go. No set schedules. We hope to sail with Mike again someday!

Dan and Richie were fantastic hosts and guides. We had a lot of fun and caught great snapper and…read moretriggerfish for dinner. They recommended a great local spot to have the fish cooked up for us that night and it was delicious!

Did a 3/4 day with them. Was an amazing day. Salt and crew were fanatic and put us on the fish…read more We will be back for sure and highly recommend them.

We searched for a special experience for my BFFs 50th birthday. So glad we found Captain Rob! He…read morewas so imaginative in creating the most unique experience for us. He was willing to accommodate most anything we asked but suggested what he thought was best. He was dedicated to making sure we had a quality, memorable and most enjoyable experience and he delivered! Even provided boatside bar complete w/ complementary fresh fruit, and well stocked bar! My BFF raved about her experience and will surely remember the day forever. We are grateful to Rob!

Best time of my life! Visited Florida for a summer vacation with the family and Capt. Rob was…read morehilarious & amazing! Took us out snorkeling, paddle boarding & even did a little fishing! The kids had an absolute blast! We even saw some dolphins! Couldn't have asked for a better time for the family! Thanks captain Rob!

It's a positive sign that the snorkel operator is doing something right when people take a snorkel…read moretrip two days in a row. One of the participants on our boat did exactly that and she enjoyed herself on both trips. The boat went to different locations on each day, so repeat snorkeler was able to see different parts of the reef. Paradise Island Charters is a small boat that holds only 15 people, and we had 11 on our trip. The sales rep at the dock said the limited capacity allows for a more personal trip with more attention from the crew. This was very much the case as we had a couple of newbies with us and First Mate Al was able to provide them with a lot of assistance (& patience!) Al was very knowledgeable about the fish, the reef, and the overall snorkeling process. She was personable and seemed to enjoy her job very much. She even gave us a few good suggestions for places to dine in Key Largo. Captain Doug was friendly, knowledgeable, and very safety-conscious. He was also an amazing captain. He spotted a family of dolphins and skillfully turned his boat in large circles at just the right speed so that the dolphins could safely frolic in the boat's wake. What an amazing sight! We watched the dolphins jumping for several minutes until they swam off. Thank you Captain Doug for that awesome show! Unfortunately the snorkeling was exciting but not for the best of reasons: numerous jellyfish were floating in the area and we spent a lot of time trying to avoid them. Although the coral and the fish were great to see, the abundance of jellyfish was a big distraction. And some of the snorkelers were stung. If you are comparing snorkeling tour operators, please be aware that Paradise Island Charters does not include the snorkeling equipment in the base price of their tours. They do offer prescription snorkel masks for people who wear glasses. Overall, the trip was really fun and I would recommend this company to other snorkelers. Doug and Al are a key part of their success.

Captain Doug & First Mate Micaela (sp?) were great! We haven't snorkeled in years, since we…read morecertified for scuba and had a great time! Great snorkeling locations, like Seagrass Reef, which bring the sea floor up to you. Nice boat and snacks and they were super accommodating to our tardiness

Captain Spurgeon is the best! My friends and I had the best time. Picture it Key Largo, last week,…read morefive women decide to go on a nautical adventure. Three of them are prone to sea sickness, one has anxiety about being on boats, one has anxiety about getting into the ocean, one has had eye surgery and yet another is afraid she won't be able to get back in the boat if she gets off. We all got in the water (and successfully got back in the boat!) We we're able to fully enjoy the beauty of the ocean all while sounding like a bunch of cackling hens. Spurgeon had the patience of a saint, which allowed us to sit back and relax. He talked us all through our fears, gave us great instruction, was full of interesting information. I highly recommend chartering with Nautical Adventures and Captain Spurgeon!

It turned out that this is a virtual place. We had to make phone calls and ended up not being able…read moreto connect.

Had a great time with Capt Todd. We rode to Cayo Costa and hung out on a beautiful beach. He made…read moresure we were well taken care of but still with a cool, laid back vibe.

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Was here for a wedding these guys are amazing. Captain Johnathan is the man. Thank you guys.read more

We just landed after a 90 minute cruise with Captain Jim. It was so worth it and an amazing time -…read morehe knows Buttonwood Bay, the birds, the iguanas, the manatee's & dolphins. We saw hound fish, barracudas and more. Learned that this whole bay is 3-5 feet - and today it was SO clear! Jim's co-captain, Mako was so well behaved and frankly I'm kinda sorry the cruise is done - till next time!

Staff were great. Rented the Catalina 22. Boat was in good condition and a blast to sail. I will…read morerent there again.

Nice relaxing boat ride. Learned about sailing !! Friendly…read morecaptain & crew. Weather was clear & calm.