What a great trip we had. Capt. Robin and her mate Braelyn were just the best. Informative and…read moresuper nice. Will definitely be back

Excellent shuttle and service. They take you to and from the island at various times. It was $25…read morefor adults for the shuttle. The provide an umbrella and a mask and snorkel if needed. They also provided shelling bags! Type in Merry Pier in the navigation system. Park on the street. There is meter parking or you can buy a parking pass for $10 for all day at the Shell Key Shuttle booth. Great option to get to the island! It was also very quick and the staff and captains were so nice and helpful!

Had a great time on the speed boat adventures with Scott! He took us through some great places,…read moreable to see the bridge and then he took us out so we could go fast on the speed boat!

Captain Scott was great and shared some interesting stories and facts throughout the tour. his top…read morepriority is your safety and we would so do this again!

Fort De Soto Park was honestly one of the biggest surprises of our Florida trip. The second we…read morearrived, we could see why so many people love this place. The beaches were absolutely beautiful with soft white sand and clear Gulf water that looked straight out of a travel magazine. Even though it's a popular park, it still felt peaceful and relaxing. One of the coolest parts was how much variety there is here. You can relax on the beach, bike the trails, go kayaking, fish, camp, or explore the historic Spanish-American War-era fort. Walking through the old fort while looking out over the water was such a unique experience and made the park feel completely different from a normal beach destination. We also spotted wild Nanday Parakeets flying around the park, which made the whole place feel even more tropical and unforgettable. Seeing bright green parrots while standing near the ocean was definitely not something we expected. Everything felt very clean, well maintained, and easy to access. Fort De Soto Park is the kind of place where you could easily spend an entire day and still not see everything. We would absolutely come back again and highly recommend adding this spot to your Florida bucket list. Check out our video on our socials @reessroots

Easy parking, clean enough bathrooms. If it weren't so dang far this would probably be the main…read morebeach spot for me and my friends! Can't say it's a hidden gem, but it's certainly not as touristy as Clearwater or Treasure Island so it's a great beach to go to. And $6 flat rate parking for the beach is amaaazziinnggg!!!! Lots of pavilions and different areas for activities like camping. We were there for a spikeball tournament. Always something going on!

Wow! What an experience! We took a 9am tour to Shell Key on Cap'n Dalton's boat. There were only…read moresix passengers on board, which meant there was plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the sunshine. Dalton provided expert commentary about the area, even pointing out a few celebrity homes and yachts along the way. It was a gorgeous ride over to Shell Key, and we even saw a few dolphins along the way. Once on the island, we had about 45-50 minutes to explore the beaches and do a little snorkeling and shell-hunting. The island is aptly named, with rows and piles of shells along its white, sandy beaches. The water was warm and perfect for swimming. Soon enough we were back on board and heading back to the harbor. And that's when the magic happened: dolphins! Following along in our wake, and no doubt attracted to the enthusiastic squeals of one of our dolphin-loving fellow passengers, the dolphins put on quite a show. Even Dalton, who I assume sees a LOT of dolphins, was impressed by how long they followed in our wake and performed jumps and flips for us. It was truly one of the most remarkable experiences of my life! Thank you Dalton and Island Ferry for an amazing and memorable tour and one of the true highlights of our vacation!

Lovely tour! Our guide was very nice and chill, she definitely wanted to make sure we had a good…read moretime. Obviously its never a guarantee, but we saw dolphins and a manatee on our tour. Groups are small and the boats are very comfortable. They use pontoon boats so you have shade, which I definitely appreciated. The beach they took us to to snorkeling was gorgeous.

Everything went as planned, super friendly people to deal with. The boats are nice, clean and in…read moreproper working order.

Best Boat Rental Company!!! Great rates, excellent staff. Welcoming before you even hit the docks,…read moreprovides tons of routes for different adventures, great boat equipment. Everyone must try them out!

Ummm this was perfect with my group of friends! We're from here and just wanted a fun night outside…read moreof our apartments. The boat was decorated cute, water was beautiful , captain was funny and knowledgeable and we were met by a family of dolphins. Perfect sunset cruise!

Marty and Dan were amazing!!!!! Would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting the area…read more.. especially if you'd like to see some dolphins!

Nice little place to fish frequented by locals and tourists. The bait-shop is closed unfortunately.read more

Boat rides and shuttle service to the nearby preserve. Fishing supplies, snacks and now even a…read moresmallish fresh seafood market. Definitely a cool little place to check out, even if you are only looking to take a couple water-front photos. PS. Update coming soon with more details on shuttle service. [update] OK, so here's the deal. For $25 ($12.50 for children 12 and under) you have two options: 1) The Shell Key Shuttle, which (obviously takes you to Shell Key - http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/managedlands/skp.htm, a wonderful preserve for a very quiet and natural afternoon. 2) A Sunset Cruise involving 1.5 hours of sightseeing and dolphin watching through the intercoastal, finishing in the barrier islands south of Pass-a-Grille, which is were the sunset viewing occurs. If interested, do make a reservation. For more information on both options, see the Shell Key Shuttle review(s) and URL here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/shell-key-shuttle-st-pete-beach

We went on this boat, the boat tour guide guy was great, and friendly.. had a great time on the…read moretour.. hope to come back soon..

We did a two-hour sunset cruise on the Chain of Lakes in Winter Haven yesterday, and it was…read moreabsolutely wonderful. The scenery alone was worth it, but what really made the experience special was Captain Sage. Her knowledge of the lakes, the area, and the wildlife was incredible, and the way she shared it made everything feel relaxed and engaging, not scripted or rushed. She has a great presence and genuinely loves what she does, which made the whole cruise even more enjoyable. I will ask for Captain Sage every single time and will definitely be back. Highly recommend this experience, especially at sunset.

Best customer service and had such a blast fishing and kayaking here. We had a manatee swim right…read moreup to us.

Nicest people ever! We showed up an hour before closing they gave us a discount and sent us on our…read moreway. They were so friendly and helpful I will definitely be back again.

John & Amber were a fantastic crew for the day trip we went on. They are so hospitable and safety…read moreis #1 priority for them which I appreciate. Perfect for family trips or a good time with friends. We will definitely book again!

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