Best ever tour guide captain D. We saw sharks, Dolphin, turtles, manatee, ship wreck the reef, a…read moresandbar, and much much more Captain D. Made the trip the most memorable and exciting day trip ever. Honestly when we booked him we had no idea how amazing our trip would be. He was personable, helpful , fun and professional. The Boat was amazing nice size for 6 adults and the captain. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone.

What a great time with Captain Dean! Took us to some beautiful hidden places, a deserted Island,…read moreswimming w Manatee... I cant say enough great things about our adventures. Definitely do it again w Aqua Leisure Boat Charter

If you're looking for a sunset cruise Marathon Mermaid Charters is where you should go…read more Everything about them is top notch. Lisa who took our reservation was warm and friendly. The cruise itself with Captain Dawn and Brandon was so much fun. A terrific vibe with good music and great stories about the area. Oh and we saw a beautiful sunset too! We would definitely cruise with them again

Bill and Mandi were helpful, friendly, and made the trip fun. Extremely easy going experience. No…read morefrills, just a good time. The island life, it seems.

Had a wonderful trip to Sombrero reef and lighthouse with Captain Candace and first mate Tanner…read more Both were knowledgeable of the area with attention to safety of both the guests and the environment. Captain Candace's docking skills rock! Perfect spot for snorkeling, saw a variety of fish amongst a large coral reef! Quite a relaxing morning on the water! A must see while visiting the area.

I have a hard time leaving negative reviews, but I feel this experience needs to be shared…read more On May 24, 2026, my daughter, a friend, and I booked a morning snorkeling trip. We had booked the day before and were told that if weather conditions were unsafe due to the wind, the trip would be canceled and we would be notified. When we arrived that morning, we were told the trip was still going ahead. As we headed out, Candice explained there would be a "splash zone" on the boat. Unfortunately, the conditions were much worse than expected -- the entire boat was getting soaked from rough waves and strong wind. The ride out was extremely intense, and honestly, I expected we might turn back. When we arrived at the snorkeling location, the waves were still crashing heavily, visibility was poor, the wind was strong, and it had even started raining. I was surprised the trip continued under those conditions. Since we had already paid, I decided to try snorkeling anyway, which ended up being a mistake. Within minutes, I was struggling badly in the water. The waves were rough, I was swallowing water, and I was fighting just to get back to the boat. My daughter actually had to help me back in. Once I was back onboard, the rough conditions made me extremely seasick, and I spent the rest of the excursion vomiting over the side of the boat. It was honestly awful. I do want to say that Candice, the captain, and Hope were all incredibly kind and helpful throughout the experience. I understand everyone is trying to make a living, and I appreciate how nice the staff was personally. However, I truly do not believe it was safe to be out there that day. What surprised me even more was that my husband was out fishing that same morning, and his captain told him there was "100% no way" snorkeling tours would go out in those conditions -- yet ours still did. Thankfully, this was not my first snorkeling experience, because if it had been, I probably never would have tried it again.

Captain Scott was a wonderful host and an excellent boat captain! First , his boat is easy access…read moreto the marina parking lot. We had no issues finding his clean, new boat. Second , he has impeccable details to boating safety guidelines. You feel like you are in good hands with Captain Scott as he navigates the ocean. As we anchored at Sombrero Key Reef, Captain Scott paid attention to all safety concerns. Plenty of water toys to enjoy the abundance of surrounding fish and the blue waters of the Florida Keys! The boat was well stocked with towels, ice , water and soft drinks. If you need a catamaran rental for a slice of island paradise, go see Captain Scott!

It's our first time to Duck Cay and I was looking for a boat charter for the day, I was referred to…read morea group that was totally booked and asked the captain if he knew of anyone else that did something other than fishing and he said these "new guys" are at the Faro Blanco Marina and they have a new boat and are very nice. So I gave them a call and I am so glad that the other place was booked up because this is by far the best charter I've ever been on. We snorkeled, had snacks, learned how to sail (a bit) and it was just amazing. My ten year old twins want me to book again tomorrow. Captain Scott and skipper Brody are outstanding. They made our day! Fresh fruit, yogurt, bagels and great sailing. What more can you ask for! Book with these guys! You won't regret it! Cannot beat the experience of the service. Don't go anywhere else! I'll be booking another tour, hopefully before we leave to return home, my husband had to miss it and after he heard about it from us, he wants to go :). Don't miss out on these guys!

Todd worked with us to get us going ahead of schedule, providing us with all the information we…read moreneeded for a fun day on the water! Be sure and visit the sand bar, and take more water and sunscreen than you think you need. Mark N.

Great place! We booked and then the winds kicked up and and we had a small craft advisory…read more They looked at the weather and suggested we push back a day. Kristen was a doll on the phone and worked with us every step of the way. Exceptional communication by phone and text. Todd met us at the boat walked us through the GPS, maps, regulations etc. Great sense of humor and very informative. We took off and had a great day on the water. The GPS was easy to use and the weather turned out great. The boat was in quality condition and ran great. I would highly suggest if you are looking for a fun day book with Marathon Pontoon. 5 Star.

Lots of fun, great sunset, pods of dolphins. Good times had by all, well worth every penny and…read morehighly recommended. Thank you Capt Mike !

From the owner: Escape the ordinary and embark on an unforgettable journey aboard our 50 foot sailboat, “Chao Lay”…read more Marathon Sailboat Rides offers Day Sails and Sunset Sails through the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary in Marathon, Florida. Our sailboat rides feature the perfect blend of natural beauty, maritime history, and the thrill of the open sea. Book your spot now and get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Great tour with Frankie! Did great job in showing us some fun in the keys. Good instruction on jet…read moreskis, made sure we were comfortable, and stopped along the 2 hr tour to give us interesting information about what we were seeing - he was personable and knowledgeable (about area and wildlife). Highly recommend! (Frankie took pictures/video for us on his phone and then air dropped them. So great of him to do this)

We walked up and arranged having a guided tour on a jetski. It cost $170 for both of us to go out…read morewith both of us on one ski. He led us around the water ways on the gulf side for an hour. He would make kind "S" type curves keeping me on my toes. We followed in his wake so most of it was a really good ride. It took a bit of getting used to the ski since it was my first time but we quickly got the hang of it. Quickly I had us doing almost 40mph and enjoying the ride. Well worth it, do it!

Captain Mike took me out sailing my second day in Marathon, something I had never done before. It…read morewas a perfect day, and I enjoyed the wide open views and the quiet swells of the ocean. A great experience!!

Came across Mike last minute for a sunset sailing excursion and was so glad we did! He was very…read moreaccommodating...took us on private tour. His sail boat was beautiful!!

They don't come more knowledgeable then Capt Joel and his crew. If you want fishing action, this…read moreis the place to go. Thanks again Joel and Sean.

I found Ana Banana through FishingBooker.com. A 4.9 out of 5…read morestars seemed like a no brainer. I checked online to make sure the company was legitimate and called to formally book the trip. We excitedly booked at the end of January for a trip at the beginning of June, making it clear to Capt. Joel that the goal was to catch a sailfish or marlin or something to write home about - a memory our graduate would carry with him for a lifetime. I understand it was a stretch goal, but we quickly realized when we arrived for our very expensive 6 hour deep sea charter ($1600 + $300 tip), that Capt. Joel and his first mate, Eric, only ever intended to bait for Mahi - prey which is plentiful without the "deep sea"journey. The entire trip was a search for Frigate birds - apparently the real fishing guides. The fishing lines may have actually been in the water for only 45 minutes to an hour of the entire trip. We fared some rough, stormy seas to catch some very mediocre baby Mahi - total of 3 caught in what ended up being a 7.5 hour trip - plus a lost sea dinghy that the 1st mate and captain felt was worth retrieving for their own personal gain while we were politely grinning and baring an awful experience of a hopeless fishing expedition. Unfortunately, we got to watch one Mahi filet slip out of the first mate's hands into the ocean when he was cleaning the fish. I have to say, I did feel bad for him being left in the pouring rain to clean our fish while our captain dismissed himself to the indoors. Thankfully the 1st mate's friend came along with an umbrella after 15 minutes or so. At least we had enough for the three of us to have a "cook your catch" dinner at Castaways, along with some Ana Banana consolation fishing shirts and hats to memorialize this unremarkable trip. We were so excited and then so Incredibly dissatisfied with this trip. Please do yourself a favor and skip this Captain and skipper.