Matt was knowledgeable and extremely personable! He made our Everglades tour fun and educational…read morewith his vast expertise on the ecosystems of the flora , animals and waterways. He took the extra time to take us past the resident crocodile that sunbathes on a private dock. A must do tour for everyone with Capt Matt when visiting Islamorada!

What a wonderful afternoon with Captain Matt! Knowledgeable and fun--we had a wonderful time! We…read morelearned a lot about the Everglades! Thank you!

Another excellent experience on the FinChaser with Captain Ryan and 1st Mate Hunter. My 2nd trip…read moreand both times excellent catch results. If you want to catch decent sized fish instead of floating all day on a party boat catching little guys spend the money.

Awesome day of fishing with Captain Hunter and Andrew. They are amazing guides, gave us lots of…read morefishing option and had a great day out on the water. Can't wait to go back and highly recommend them for a charter when you are in the Keys!

It's a positive sign that the snorkel operator is doing something right when people take a snorkel…read moretrip two days in a row. One of the participants on our boat did exactly that and she enjoyed herself on both trips. The boat went to different locations on each day, so repeat snorkeler was able to see different parts of the reef. Paradise Island Charters is a small boat that holds only 15 people, and we had 11 on our trip. The sales rep at the dock said the limited capacity allows for a more personal trip with more attention from the crew. This was very much the case as we had a couple of newbies with us and First Mate Al was able to provide them with a lot of assistance (& patience!) Al was very knowledgeable about the fish, the reef, and the overall snorkeling process. She was personable and seemed to enjoy her job very much. She even gave us a few good suggestions for places to dine in Key Largo. Captain Doug was friendly, knowledgeable, and very safety-conscious. He was also an amazing captain. He spotted a family of dolphins and skillfully turned his boat in large circles at just the right speed so that the dolphins could safely frolic in the boat's wake. What an amazing sight! We watched the dolphins jumping for several minutes until they swam off. Thank you Captain Doug for that awesome show! Unfortunately the snorkeling was exciting but not for the best of reasons: numerous jellyfish were floating in the area and we spent a lot of time trying to avoid them. Although the coral and the fish were great to see, the abundance of jellyfish was a big distraction. And some of the snorkelers were stung. If you are comparing snorkeling tour operators, please be aware that Paradise Island Charters does not include the snorkeling equipment in the base price of their tours. They do offer prescription snorkel masks for people who wear glasses. Overall, the trip was really fun and I would recommend this company to other snorkelers. Doug and Al are a key part of their success.

Captain Doug & First Mate Micaela (sp?) were great! We haven't snorkeled in years, since we…read morecertified for scuba and had a great time! Great snorkeling locations, like Seagrass Reef, which bring the sea floor up to you. Nice boat and snacks and they were super accommodating to our tardiness

Best Charter in the Keys…read more I have fished on the Good Karma Sportfishing charter several times. Every trip has been a great fishing experience. His customer service is top notch. Always courteous and professional. Captain Ryan caters to all different level fishing experience. So if you have kids or spouse that are beginner that is not a problem. I always enjoy fishing with Captain Ryan. The hunt of finding fish and when the hard work pays off it is so rewarding. Captain Ryan has my business.

I'm not much of a fishing person, but Ryan was both highly engaging and knowledgeable! He went…read moreabove and beyond taking us to several different locations to catch fish, abs catch fish we did. I hope to be back again soon with our kids!! Thanks Ryan for caring about our experience, we had a great time!

We had a great day with captain Dave. Beautiful day, caught a nice variety of fish. I'd recommend…read morehim for beginners and experienced fiahe

Capt. Dave was a great fishing experience. He went above and beyond to be personable and…read moreaccommodating our fishing abilities and experience. We fished in several different locations and Captain Dave's knowledge of the waters and their history made this trip to the Keys the best yet. We are looking forward to coming back down to the Keys and fishing with him again.

Great guide! it was very educational and fun. Highly recommend it! I can't wait to go back because…read morehe will be the first person I call in doing a fishing charter!

We booked a snorkel + sandbar trip & were not disappointed. This was our first time in the keys, &…read morefirst time snorkeling. Our guides explained all of the how to's, made sure we were comfortable in the water, & kept us hydrated with water & adult beverages! It was a beautiful day despite high winds & we would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a great time!

I emailed this company, as told to, to request a refund for the sandbar portion of the boat trip I…read morepaid for, as I never received that service. I booked and paid for a sandbar boat trip and snorkeling excursion. While we did attempt snorkeling, the weather and water conditions were extremely poor--choppy water, stormy weather, and very limited visibility. The conditions were so rough that it made us feel sick, and snorkeling itself was difficult. Some of the people on the boat only went in a few minutes because it was so choppy. We were told both on the phone and in person that we would be going to Alligator Reef, (another woman on the boat said she asked the guy at the counter for the tour if we were going to Alligator Reef and he said yes), but due to the conditions, this was not the experience we were promised. Because of the weather, we were unable to go to the sandbar at all (rain, clouds, choppy water). In hindsight, the trip should not have gone out that day given the conditions, especially since the main destinations could not be accessed safely. WHICH WAS MOST LIKELY WHY WE WERE THE ONLY BOAT OUT ON THE WATER-- DIDN'T SEE ANOTHER BOAT THE ENTIRE TIME. The other thing- people snorkel in Florida because it's warm and clear. This day was raining, choppy, murky and cold! We were offered the option to return the following day by Jerry (Wednesday the 14th) for the sandbar. However, when we came back, the weather was again bad, and your staff advised that you likely would not be going out. This resulted in another wasted trip, and ultimately, we never received the sandbar portion of the experience we paid for. I was then told I could use the sandbar trip on a future visit, but I live in California and do not have plans to return, making that option unrealistic. To be clear, I did not request a refund for the entire excursion (although, I really should)--only for the sandbar portion, since that service was never provided. Even though we purchased the snorkel sand bar trip, they take you out on the boat to snorkel, make you come all the way back in to pick up more people, then go all the way back out again, so half your trip is just chartering people. That wasn't the issue (just putting that in here for others so that they know). It was so cold and choppy and nauseating that there is no way someone should be going to the sandbar! I was hoping we would have been able to resolve this directly and professionally, but the company didn't respond. It was not a fun environment for snorkeling, and clearly the company went out anyways because it's a business and they care more about your money than your experience. It was freezing and nauseating. After speaking to several employees at our hotel, they said that the company should never have taken any of us out that day and that the boating company often promise things and underdeliver and that they don't personally recommend that company to people that come in. I wish I had not booked ahead of time and spoke to someone onsite first. Also we have only one photo on the boat because it was so choppy that people were having trouble standing up to take a photo! I gave 1 star because the two men captaining the boat were fabulous and although they had to take us out by force, they were good at explaining how to snorkel and tried to make the most of it. When asked if we were going to Alligator Reef like promised, they said, "Look out there, it's pouring, it's bad here but it will be way worse out there."

Amazing experience. What I like about the company is the flexibility and their availability. It was…read morea last minute reservation that they were able to accommodate us for. Their staff are extremely friendly and helpful! Definitely a great experience and will recommend it!

Great boat and great experience renting with Blue Skies Charter! The booking process with Serge and…read moreBob was easy and they communicated everything I needed. The boat is in great condition and perfect for enjoying a beautiful day in the Florida Keys. I highly recommend and will definitely rent again when visiting the Keys.