I was super excited to sail with Freedom Sailing. I practically called and reserved 3-5 days prior…read moreto my trip. The day before I called to confirm my reservation and everything checked out okay. The day of, I received a text stating my reservation has been canceled due to the Captain having a church obligation. That didn't sound right to me at all. I called and called to try to reschedule and no answer. I actually drove to the dock to see where they actually closed but no other people were in line getting ready to board and ready to sail. Not sure if this was a racial discrimination situation or simply they just didn't have room. They could have told me the day I called to let me know the date and time wasn't convenient for them.

Great experience. Captain Greg was very personable and made the trip a lot of fun. Could not have…read moreasked for a better captain!! Next time we visit Florida we will be looking him up for another cruise!!

Been out with Captain Mark several times. Always take my guests out on this tour. Everyone always…read moreenjoys it. And we have seen dolphins EVERY time! His boat has shade if you want it, and is easily accessible for seniors. Definitely safe for little kids. Highly recommend.

My grandchildren were in town (girls 15 and 17) and I wanted to give them a feel for the area I…read morelive in. Being from Texas they aren't around a lot of water. We had a wonderful time with Captain Mark and learned a lot. He did an exceptional job of telling us about the space program and the boats and equipment involved. We saw many manatees and dolphins around the locks. Had a little delay getting back thru the lock but he handled it beautifully and continued the tour thru the delay. AND THEN we ran into a huge pod of dolphins. It was so fun to watch them breach and play. I'd recommend this tour to anyone. My friend who went with us is 90 and had no trouble getting in and out of the pontoon boat. Fun time was had by all.

It was second sailing of the outfit, and despite issues, we enjoyed it greatly. The food quality…read morewas very good but the service needs work. Some got really upset, and others did not. They ran out of the beef selection, and ppl were taking too much, which left none, for some. I actually got the last of the beef, about three bites.... Nonetheless, the experience was exceptional. The crew has learning to do, and zi an confident they will own it! We will return, the Sunday's brunch cruise us calling me. .. Good luck moving, forward

I was very disappointed because I took my mother there for the special occasion for Mother's Day…read more There were only three people catering to a booked full cruise.. the food on the Buffay was cold and didn't have anything to keep it heat it while it was out. They ran out of bacon and sausage and it was supposed to be a brunch which they closed up rather quickly instead of leaving it open for the duration of the trip, but it was it took a really long time to get a frozen drink where the bartender continue to serve everyone else that was in line 1st, so she could reduce the length of the line versus stopping and making a piña colada which mind me I was first in line. The captain was extremely rude, screaming at a boat that was passing us on the wrong side when he was getting ready to dock, he could've handled that better, and he also screamed at a 97-year-old woman that was in the front of the boat world to move because she was in his way. Luckily, the lady was hard of hearing so a family member was able to ask her politely to move over which is something the captain should've done, but he was extremely rude. Thank goodness it was not my mother or he would've gotten an earful. There's a lot of things that they could do to improve this cruise and they should because it's a really nice event to hold for a special occasion or a midnight cruise. They just need to listen to the people that have input and change some things for the better.

We had such a good experience on our Eco Tour Tuesday, that we came back the next day for a tour to…read morewatch the SpaceX rocket launch. Both were well worth the time and money. Of course wildlife isn't there simply to perform for humans. It's unreasonable to expect any guide to guarantee what or how many species you'll see on a tour. That said, Captain Barry diligently sought out delightful experiences with local wildlife. He found us dolphins hunting fish near bridges and the lock. Manatees foraging on the edges of the canal. Pelicans 'dive-bombing' for fish; herons and more. We also got additional information about local history and the port. The 4-6 person boat is clean, comfortable and well captained. The next day, we sailed to the edge of restricted Kennedy Space Center waters, and watched SpaceX launch a rocket deploying satellites into space. We'd seen a rocket launch last year at the Kennedy Space Center, on the main grounds. This Launch Tour was a MUCH better way to watch. SO much more comfortable and a much better view. After the launch, we expected to go right back to the dock, but Capt. Barry took the time to seek out more dolphins. They came much closer to the boat today than yesterday. So gorgeous. We highly recommend this tour company.

Great and relaxing tour! The Captain was very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife.read more

Fun time with Captain Greg on his boat Freedom. We saw dolphins and birds a plenty. The sunset hid…read morebehind some clouds but the colors were brilliant. Being on the water with only the sails carrying us was so peaceful. Book with them if you get the chance!

Had a fantastic time with Captain Graig. My granddaughter and I did a sunset cruise 2/8/25. Pushed…read moreoff the dock onetime. Cruise out of the marina out to the Indian River and the sails went up. What a feeling of the engine shutting off and the gaff sail fills. And we were off. Saw a few dolphins. On the way back in was able to take the wheel and I was sailing. I hope to do another sail with Captain Graig. Fair Winds and Following Seas

Mike and Jody are the best! They are the most down to earth, kindest couple we've met in a long…read moretime. We felt like we were with family while on our tour because they were so kind, caring and fun to be with. I surprised my husband for his birthday and he enjoyed it so much , he said it was the highlight of his day. Our kids are already planning our next trip. They said they loved Mike and Jody so much they wanted to go to the zoo with them one day. Lol. We saw Dolphins, manatees, puffer fish, an alligator, pelicans, and herons. The boat "One Love " was comfortable, very cool and provided great shade. We had great tunes playing too. It was a wonderful experience and we will not only be back but will send others. Thank you both for a wonderful experience. God bless you!

Best Dolphin Charter!!! Look no further and book with Mike. He is super cool to ride with and knows…read moreall the right spots to search for Dolphin and Manatees. We saw so many Dolphin while we were on the sandbar and sting rays too. He knows so much about the water and area and even gets in the water with you! We had a great time with him and even booked again the same evening to go back out and watch the Falcon 9 launch. That was absolutely amazing!! I highly recommend this if there is a launch when you are visiting the area. The boat is very clean, well maintained and a super smooth ride. We could have stayed out there all day with him.

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was cold day with little activity but the…read moreguide was thorough and knew all the right spots.

Amazing Experience! Perfect for Our Orlando Vacation!…read more My wife has always dreamed of seeing manatees up close, as it's something we rarely get to experience in everyday life. So while we were in Orlando, we decided to take a tour with Dolphin Family Tours. It ended up being one of the best parts of our trip! The tour was well-organized, and we got to see not only dolphins but also those gentle manatees she had been so eager to encounter. The boat was comfortable, and the Captain was super friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!