The best boat rental in the Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel area. We called several companies but after…read moretalking to Jim from Smugglers Cove boat rental, we found our company. Jim was so pleasant and informative. He sent us a picture of the boat we would be renting and gave us quite a few tips on where to visit that would accommodate the needs of our family. There rates were very fair for the time we had the boat. We enjoyed the freedom of being able to take the boat from fort Myers beach over to Sanibel. We are regulars in this area and will be a regular of this company. The only thing I might regret is placing this review because once you have used this company you'll want to use it again, I can only hope a boat will be available when the best kept secret gets out on where to rent a boat in this area. Kim & Frank D

We paid $1,475.00 to rent Carolina Daze for 6 hours. The website promises a unique adventure…read morecustomized to whatever you would like your day on the water to be. What the website doesn't tell you is that they keep the boat at an idle speed the entire time. It was like we were in a no wake zone ALL Day. It took us 3 hours to idle through the bay to get to Sanibel island to take a 15 minute dip before we had to head back. We were going so slow there was not even breeze and we were sweating buckets while all the other boaters were flying by us. We did ask the captain to go faster, but he said it would use to much fuel. We wanted to stop at a restaurant and have lunch but the captain told us we didn't have time unless we wanted to pay more and extend our afternoon. Hope this helps you avoid having the same disappointing experience we had.

If you want a slow dinner cruise in the heat with no air flow - this is the boat for you!…read more If you want to have fun and be treated with respect - choose another boat! I had planned a fun day with some girlfriends from out of town. While I own a boat, I thought it would be fun to have a yacht take me and my guests around. Their website says to be on time yet the captain was 20 minutes late. He never acknowledged it nor did he apologize. The owner texted me and stated it was unacceptable and to deduct it from his tip. Nothing on the boat was ready. We had to go get our own ice (most boats at a minimum provide ice). He then watched us load every bag - never offered to help. After 45 minutes of the captain getting the boat ready for him to drive (not getting it ready for guests), we were undocked and ready to go. I asked for time back and that was denied as him prepping is what I paid for I assume??? We cruised through the river and it became hot and humid as no wind was blowing as we were going incredibly slow (we were out of the no wake zone at this point). He refused to turn the air conditioning on inside the cabin as he stated that cost additional money. After about an hour or so, I reminded him where I wanted him to take us and his response was "the owner always over promises but that's a 10 hour trip". It's actually a 30 minute boat ride as I do it frequently. I simply requested Cayo Costa which is the first place listed on their website! After asking him to go faster he informed me that it would be $300 more per hour. At that point the owner called me. I let him know what has transpired and that pontoon boats were passing us and his response was "you should have rented a pontoon boat". At that point I asked him to drop us off at the closet marina as I had another boat picking us up as this experience was awful! Very unprofessional. Not prepared. Incredibly rude.

My family and I had a great time on our vacation to Cape Coral this spring break, and boating Cape…read moreCoral was a big part of it. Captain John and Captain Bob are both friendly and full of local knowledge, which is a must when taking a boat out on the tricky waterways around Cape Coral. The weather this spring break was especially windy, and the captains both agreed to move my reservation out one day so I could have a better days on the water. I found this extremely kind during the busy spring break week, I'm sure it was hardship for them, but it made our time priceless. They went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time, and I will be recommending them to all my family and friends. Thanks for the great time captains John and Bob!

We rented a Hurricane deckboat for 4 weeks and I can only say: top quality…read more The boat was already at the dock of our house when we arrived. The boat was absolutely in pristine condition. Equipped with navigation and depthmeter. You would not want to drive a boat in the shallow waters without these 2 assets. Perhaps also not unimportant, captain John is a nice guy to deal with and talk to. Thanks John for contributing to our wonderfull stay in Cape Coral.

I booked a 4-hour afternoon voyage with Classic Sail, and the entire experience - from the first…read morephone call to the docking at dust was a delight. We needed a sailing for 6 passengers with only 2 days notice; they'd had a cancellation & were able accommodate. The boat is simply beautiful.. teak decks & fine lines - I felt like we were on a 'real' sailboat vs. the fiberglass pontoons that so many tourists get loaded onto. What a difference! Capt. David and crew were amazing. Diligently sailing the boat with confidence; impeccably professional while always approachable and eager to answer questions. Capt. David charmed us with a detailed and colorful knowledge of the islands and shores we were sailing past & around, regailed us with local lore and legend of yesteryear.. and as a bonus, he and crew were more than happy to show the ropes of basic sailing to those of us in the group who wanted to learn. (I know what a jib is now!!) The sail proved to be the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation, and was the highlight of our trip. Thank you, Classic Sail, for an amazing afternoon!

Captain Lauren has always been a great tour guide and knows all about the area and wildlife…read more We saw dolphins, manatees, and a flying sting ray! Thank you.

Captain Lauren is the best! Just book her, you will absolutely have the best time. She is so…read moreknowledgeable and points out things you'd never see otherwise. It can be as chill as you want it, or as crazy as you want. It's totally up to you!

I've rented from Al a great boat. The nice thing is that Al is a mechanic, and and given my novice…read moreexperience with boats, he is able to walk me through any issues I had while renting from him. Great service. Very Honest. Great prices.

We came down from Ohio two weeks ago and were lucky enough to find a wonderful honest company to…read morerent a fun pontoon boat for our quite short visit. We were limited on time and looked Florida Adventures R & R, LLC up. That absolutely made our trip perfect. We were able to see the Dolphins . This is without a doubt the most reasonably priced boat rental with a friendly, professional staff. I highly recommend R & R to anyone in this area for a really nice boat and perfect day on the water.

Caveat Emptor - Extremely Disappointing Experience with Tropic Star (Pine Island, FL)…read moreIf you're considering booking a "private nature tour" with Tropic Star, I strongly suggest you think twice. On March 23rd, my group paid $350 for what was clearly marketed as a private, multi-hour nature tour experience: lunch at Cabbage Key followed by a relaxing nature cruise with stop at Cayo Costa, wildlife viewing, dolphins, and a scenic return to the dock around 2-2:30 PM. What we got instead felt like a complete bait-and-switch. The ride to Cabbage Key was rushed, and after lunch, we were picked up at 1:00 PM only to be sped straight back to the dock at full throttle--arriving before 1:30 PM. No nature tour. No stops. No wildlife. No relaxation. Just a high-speed return trip where we were bracing ourselves on coolers and folding chairs instead of enjoying anything remotely close to what was promised. Prior to leaving the dock, my friend heard Captain Steve had multiple other groups scheduled and needed to rush back. So much for a "private" experience. It was clear our trip was cut short to accommodate their overbooking and miscommunication from staff. Customer service was just as frustrating. After multiple attempts to get a response from Vincent, the owner, we finally received a generic apology with "We have a great reputation and it's rare that I get confronted with any negativity and I sincerely apologize. We have not been able to run our big boats since Hurricane Ian 3 years ago. We're doing our best to accommodate some passengers with our smaller boats" and a vague offer for "free passage next time." When I asked for clarification--no response. I then requested a full refund to resolve the issue privately and avoid posting a review... and completely ignored. At this point, it's not just about a bad tour--it's about misleading advertising, poor communication, and zero accountability. Save your money and your time. There are plenty of reputable operators in the area who actually deliver what they promise.

What a great crew, what a great experience. The vote was comfortable and easily accessible. Finding…read morethe place was a little bit of a challenge. However, when you make the reservation they do fill you in on the GPS coordinates, and tell you that they are not necessarily correct. I would definitely do this again but I would spend all day at the beach I would not bother to go to the restaurant on the itinerary.

Fantastic Shark Fishing Experience on Captiva Island!…read more Our shark fishing trip with Coast to Coast was absolutely exhilarating from start to finish! Coby and his mate Brent were incredibly knowledgeable and made sure we had an unforgettable adventure. Something I thought fascinating was how they use a drone to deploy bait. The highlight of my trip was undoubtedly the thrill of reeling in those powerful sharks in which I caught 2 7-8ft Lemon Sharks and a 5ft Blacktip Shark. It's a feeling like no other! We also appreciated how respectful the crew was towards the environment, ensuring all sharks were handled promptly, safely and released back into the water unharmed. If you're looking for an exciting and well-organized fishing excursion with a focus on conservation, look no further than Coast To Coast Fishing.