I was in Florida visiting my dad for his birthday in march and knew he'd want to get out on the water. We found Kokomo charters by chance and it was legit the best day of the trip. We did the half day tour with Captain Aaron on One Love and it was phenomenal from start to finish. His boat is gorgeous which is also a nice bonus. He took us all the way to Sarasota and showed us a bunch of the sites and then took us to a little cove where we swam and paddle boarded for a bit. We got to see a bunch of dolphins and he even got some to play in the wake of his boat which was gorgeous. All in all, I would recommend this to anyone who is going to be in the area and will deff be returning next time we visit my parents. My dad didn't stop talking about what a nice day it was for the rest of the weekend so it would also make a great and unique gift! read more

We rented the memory maker for a sunset cruise for my mom's 60th birthday and I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate. This charter company is absolutely incredible. I was able to show up early and decorate the boat and set up food, Coree and Michael were so helpful with everything including even helping us set up our food drinks and decorations. They have everything you need on board like cups, plates, serving platers, silverware, ice, wine glasses etc! Michael was our captain and he was fantastic in every way. Coree was our first mate and she was amazing, helpful, and so fun! I highly recommend this crew if you rent from Kokomo! 10/10 experience and I'll be back for more 100%. read more

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The sunset cruise that we took with Kokomo Charters was truly worth every penny! Beautiful, clean boat, nice calm night and Aaron did a great job pointing out points of interest along the way! We were very fortunate to have had a beautiful sunset and traveling to Sarasota Harbor to see all of the waterfront homes and huge yachts anchored there! We would strongly recommend Kokomo Charters to one and all! read more

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Took a cruise with because we thought it sounded like a fun time for a small group of girlfriends celebrating an upcoming wedding. The day was incredible. Captain John & Ally are genuinely invested in their guests happiness and want to make sure that everyone on board is having a great time. The sandbar was beautiful. The music was great and the company was even better! read more

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If you're looking to explore the best of siesta key this is the trip for you! It's the perfect mix of relaxation, wildlife, music and drinks! Captain John has years of experience and knows the best parts of the area to explore. Prior to the trip he even found the perfect pickup location close to where we were staying. Our group had so much fun we decided to book the next day- which means a lot as siesta key is one of the best beaches in the country. Day two we had Captain Tom who was so knowledgeable about the local wildlife- we saw snoots (sea snails), sting rays, crabs, Sand dollars, and a dolphin who was surfing in our wake. Our time with Kokomo Charters was amazing and we are so grateful for John and Tom! Thank you!! read more

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We had such a great trip on the One Love with Captains Aaron and Sarala! They were so accommodating and communicative with everything. They shared so much local knowledge of the area, the houses, and the sea life. We were very appreciative of Sarala connecting with our 3 little ones and they even worked in some kids music to keep them happy during the trip. Aaron told great stories of his fishing experiences. We saw a couple of dolphins, lots of cool houses, and tons of birds. We highly recommend Kokomo and hope to be back soon! read more

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Celebrated my birthday with 10 friends on a sunset cruise on the Sarasota Bay. The Captain was awesome with his knowledge of the area and celebrity residents. We all loved the music they provided, drinks and services were all EXCELLENT! read more

This is a truly LUXURY experience!! I used to live in Sarasota and know it's complex to navigate these waters. It's clear the captain knows what he's doing, keeping us safe and showing us the best the area has to offer on the water. The owner, Peggy, was awesome and went above and beyond to personalize our experience. The boat is GORGEOUS- much larger than most. If you want a top-notch, memorable experience, I can't recommend them enough! read more

The new Top Shelf Boat does not disappoint. Total luxury from bow to stern! Captain John and Ali are great hosts and enhance the experience immensely. Had a great excursion with my family recently and we already can't wait to book again soon.Good Vibes continue on Top Shelf. read more

I am not even sure where to begin, besides if you are looking for a day out on the water with the best captions- look no further! We were supposed to have my bachelorette party on a cruise but with all of this craziness going on it was cancelled. We found this and loved how there was no itinerary. Spent the 1st day with John- his energy from the beginning was just great and lasted all day! He took us around with music blasting it was like he knew we needed to unwind & relax after the stressful week! We stopped at the most beautiful island clear water, friendly people, it was amazing & we hung out there for some time. We could not have asked for a better day. It is one we will remember forever. It was so amazing we booked again for the next day. We had Tom as our captain- we went to a sand bar, he found us amazing sand dollars, went paddle boarding, we even had a dolphin chasing the boat Tom is so knowledgeable about the area & different wild life we learned so much. John and Tom we really can not thank you enough for putting up with us! These were days we will never forget. read more

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Captain John & Ali will guarantee the best day ever! We've been boating with Kokomo for a few years now and they NEVER disappoint. Their boat is clean, comfortable, and beautiful. John & Ali go above and beyond to make sure you have the safest, most enjoyable experience ever. They are not only the best hosts, but John & Ali are amazing, warm, & fun people. We will recommend using their Charter to anyone. Definitely a 10/10 experience! read more

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Our family just completed our 2nd charter tour with Kokomo and it was amazing once again. John and Ali are great guides and very knowledgeable of the area. They often turned around when dolphin pods were spotted. They also recommended many restaurants and bars to check out while visiting Sarasota or Siesta Key. To cap it off, they found a beautiful and quiet spot to watch the sun set. Highly recommended for a day out on the water! read more

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This charter Boat tour was wonderful. We had 4 adults and 1 child on board and wanted to have a nice tour of the coast and hopefully see some dolphins and/ or manatees. There is obviously no guarantee since they are wild animals but we were hopeful. We originally signed up for an afternoon tour and talked to them about the fact that I have a old neck injury and wanted to be sure I'd be OK. They said there's a lot of boats in the afternoon and said they didn't want me going then since the other boat wakes would be terrible for me and changed us to the morning tour which has less boat traffic to keep me safe. That was great knowing they cared about my safety. Our tour guide, Captain Aaron, was very kind and informative. He pointed out landmarks, celebrity homes, information about the wildlife including birds and was very knowledgeable. We were all having a great time. On the way back we spotted 2 dolphins for just a moment on the other side so we couldn't get close but it was still cool to see. Then suddenly the Captain spotted a dolphin and took us to that area and made wakes for him to follow and sure enough he did! He followed us for a long time jumping out of the water and having fun. It was awesome! But even if we weren't able to see that it still would've been worth it as we really enjoyed it all. read more

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Can I just say, this is the best boat charter in Sarasota! Top Shelf is a BEAUTIFUL boat and the whole experience was amazing thank you Captain John and Ali!! Highly recommend - definitely choose them for your next boat rental, you will not be disappointed read more

This experience exceeded our expectations! In fact, while we were on the initial tour, we scheduled another for the following day! The captains we had were AWESOME! Our first tour took us out to the gulf and we saw some incredible homes and got to swim a bit. The second tour took us to an awesome sandbar near Sarasota! Both boats were incredible. The sound systems were amazing! Excellent price read more

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Amazing! The entire experience was beyond all expectations! Captain Potter was awesome! So down to earth. We did the two hour tour and we even saw a dolphin! One of the best parts...you can even bring you pet! Which we were going to, but changed our mind since we planned to spend the rest of the day on the beach. We even passed Ali and John while we were cruising. They were on their other boat. Such a sweet couple! They even asked where our pup was. :) We can't wait to come back and bring some friends next time! read more

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I am so happy we did this! My boyfriend surprised me with this boat trip for my birthday. From the moment we walked down the steps John & Ali were so welcoming. They honestly felt like old friends, nothing but god energy the whole night. They weren't too much or too little, they were just right. If you're wondering will it be awkward being with complete strangers? No, no it won't. They gave us facts and laughed with us but gave us enough space as well. Honestly, I had no expectations (because I knew nothing about this) but if I did, they surpassed them by a landslide. Thank you John & Ali for such a wonderful evening! You two are amazing and I wish nothing but success for the both of you. P.S Thank you for blessing our ears with reggae read more

John and Ali are truly amazing hosts! Couldn't have asked for a better day touring around Siesta Key and Sarasota. I traveled in from California with a group of girls and we couldn't have been more pleased - John is so knowledgeable about the area and so accommodating! I would definitely recommend them to anyone coming to the area, you won't regret this adventure!!! read more

Our boat captain Aaron was amazing. The boat was a perfect size and spotless. Aaron was beyond knowledgeable of the area and took us to sandbar for some swimming and relaxing. We even had a family of dolphins swimming behind us in the wake on the return back to the dock. I would highly recommend Aaron as he was personable, more than accommodating, and extremely safe. We thoroughly enjoyed this outing and will definitely be back. read more

We had an amazing time ! My friends booked the charter for my bachelorette and it was the best part of our vacation. Not only were the hosts amazing but they made sure we had a fabulous adventure. We went to a sand bar and then went out to paddle board. It was so much fun and a memory I'll never forget ! read more

Wonderful boat tour! I took my sister for her 45th birthday, and we had a great time! Captain Aaron is full of interesting facts and trivia, and we enjoyed his company. I highly recommend booking the "One Love" charter if you're looking for fun, relaxation, and even dolphins! read more

We had such a amazing time!!! Captain John and ally were the BEST.They went out of their way to make sure my friends and I had the most fabulous trip. They were super fun, yet professional, unbelievably informative and had a great understanding of our wants and desires. We highly recommend this charter when you are in the area!!!!!!!!!! read more

Beautiful way to start our morning on the Good Vibes Sightseeing Tour. Captain John and First Mate Ali were the best. We choose Kokomo Charters based on positive online reviews and those reviews were spot on. It was easy to sign up, easy to find and great way to start our morning. We only wish we would have signed up for something longer. The first thing you will notice are the friendly smiles of John and Ali, their incredible hospitality and their immaculate boat. John and Ali were amazing and welcoming. We toured several different areas and John and Ali had many stories to share along the way. We will definitely come back for a Kokomo charter. Highly recommend "Good Vibes"!! read more

One of the best trips ever. We had such a great time. We were there on our annual girls trip and this was the best part of the whole trip! John and Ali are awesome and made it so memorable. I hope we can do this every year. read more

We have taken vacation to Siesta Key for two years in a row and make sure to include a day charter with Kokomo each time. The boat is very NICE and super comfortable for 5 adults and 2 children (with Captain John and Ali). One of my sons didn't want to get in the water to go explore the sandbar so Ali stayed back and kept him company. We felt like they were part of the family. We knew a rain storm was coming this year but it was only a few minutes long and the crew made us feel safe and sound while riding it out. It was an added special moment! We will be back for another trip next time we visit Siesta Key. read more

Great sunset tour with captain potter. Found a pod of dolphins and followed them, a ton of fun. He was great with kids.

Wow!!!! What a trip!! Went with some friends on a midday into a sunset cruise, and we just had a blast. Capt. John and Ali so nice, ever so accommodating, and just all in all great down to earth people. Capt. Knows the waters well, we all felt totally safe. We brought a bunch of beers and food to cook out on the beach. Capt. John new the perfect spot for our cookout. I can't wait to do it again. A big CHEERS to Kokomo Charters. read more

WHAT A BLAST! We had the best time on tonight's PRIVATE excursion. Captain Potter was as kind and accommodating as could be! We saw dolphins and a stunning sunset. The boat was in impeccable condition and appeared to be brand new. DEFINITELY chose this option over the crowed 40 people pontoons, it's around $20 more a person but totally worth it! read more

Seriously this boat was insanely awesome!!!! Our captain, John, knew exactly what we wanted and even showed us some secret spots. Definitely something new and different to take advantage of, glad we tried it out!!! I recommend to anyone that wants to enjoy a day out on the water sightseeing and relaxing with a cocktail in hand with no stress of driving a boat or understanding the waterways. Will be back, thank you again!! read more

Captain John and Ali are amazing! We were a bachelorette party of 13, and we had to split our group into 2 boats since we were a larger group. At first we were a little nervous of how this would affect the party but Captain John and Ali made sure we all had a blast on both boats! They provide everything you need, speakers for music, towels, water, gatorade so all you have to do is relax and have a good time - we brought our own beers and snacks, it was so nice not to worry about bringing anything else! Everyone in our group agreed this was the best part of our trip to Siesta Key and we can't wait to go back just for another trip with Captain John and Ali!!! If you are looking for any kind of boat adventure, book them!! It was worth every penny. read more

My wife and I recently vacationed in Sarasota and were going to rent our own boat but didn't want to deal with the hassle. Our hotel concierge knew all about this boat and raved about it.. so we decided to give it a shot. We had a fantastic time with Jon and Alley, they took care of every little detail and we could finally relax on their comfortable boat. They knew all the secret getaway spots! These two made our vacation! We have already booked for the same date next year and can't wait to go back. Thank you so much! read more

Amazing! We did an 8 hour cruise (afternoon into sunset) and it was a wonderful day. Great boat and crew. Highly recommend.

John and Ali are terrific hosts - we had a wonderful time on the mid day cruise, toured the intercoastal and went out to the gulf, saw dolphins up close, John obliged our 5yo by making the boat do donuts, Ali provided nature insights (and pretzels!), good time had by all. Recommend! read more

My kids (12 & 14) loved the paddle boards and my wife and I had a great time relaxing with John and Ali. The area is filled with sandbars and islands to explore, all beautiful and unique. It was really nice to be on a boat and unwind without any stress of renting and operating a boat. We will definitely do this again. read more

Hi! We are baaaaaack ! We come every summer ( I know, not really Summer yet but we were anxious to get to our Summer home .) Anyway after settling in we looked to see if Kokomo Charters was still around. It was ! Oh! Happy Day ! It was ! We needed some relaxation after the long drive ! Signed up for the next Sunset cruise ! The ride was great ! John and Ali remembered us and it was like greeting favorite family members ! The weather was perfect and the sunset was to die for ! Big surprise, they have a NEW boat It is bigger, more seating and more comfortable, if you can believe it ! John confided he has a new nickname, Capt'n Jack ( not Sparrow ). He is sporting a neatly trimmed beard and looks the wizened captain. Ali is as beautiful as ever. Maybe she will allow us to see her mermaid tail this year. She says not but maybe strings of pearls may coax her. Anyway we signed up for another two cruises. One morning and one afternoon as May appears to be a perfect weather month. Thank you Capt'n Jack ( not Sparrow ) and Mer Mate Ali ! read more

We had a beautiful morning ride with Captain John and Alli. The boat is clean and comfortable and we were treated like old friends. We brought our 89 year old mother and they were very attentive and considerate. The paddle boards were a surprising treat! It was a delightful experience which we highly recommend. read more