We went today 2/28 on the 2:00 ferry and the Captain and first mate were amazing! Great knowledge,…read moretook care of the boat and felt safe riding with them. It was a great trip and we had a fantastic time! Thanks again Egmont team!

We had a great time today with Dan and John! Super nice, fun and professional. They let my son…read moredrive the boat and everyone sang happy birthday to my 10 year old. A birthday he will never forget! Thanks!! Christine

This is truly a shipshape sailing yacht with a crew of two who can make any trip around the bay a…read morereally great way to spend a day or an evening. The Lionheart is a 44-foot ocean-going sailing yacht that owners Jim and Kathy McManus operate with ease and efficiency. There are plenty of places on board to perch to watch birds, dolphins and even cruise ships pass by. Both hosts are knowledgeable about the area and have lots of interesting tips and tidbits to offer as you smoothly sail across Tampa Bay. And this host and hostess make sure you lack for nothing whether it is to offer blankets on a brisk day, provide sodas and water to wet your whistle, serve a selection of cheeses, crackers, candies and nuts to nibble away on and even - this is truly above and beyond - a musical performance by Kathy on a Celtic harp. Amazing. She was principal harpist for the Florida Orchestra for 15 years so it is a real pleasure to hear her play. At the end of the trip I felt like I had just spent an enjoyable afternoon with longtime friends. The experience was comfortable, the company enjoyable and the chance to enjoy the lively Tampa Bay waterfront was memorable.

What an amazing way to spend a sunny afternoon sailing around Tampa Bay, thanks to the most…read moreknowledgeable, gracious and hospitable hosts, Jim & Kathy McManus, the "Captain & Crew" of the Lionheart. My voyage on the good ship Lionheart was a most memorable and enjoyable experience, and I'm looking forward to my next visit to Tampa so that I can sail the Lionheart again.

If I could give zero stars, I probably would. This place is extremely unprofessional. Me and my…read morehusband were on vacation and decided for our last day to book a fishing time block from 7am-11am. We were advised to show up at 7am at this dock, we showed up around 6:50. Once 7am hit there was nobody in sight that seemed they would be taking us out that day so we waited until 7:15am. Still nobody. My husband called the number provided for this company and nobody answered. he waited about 5 minutes and called again, still no answer. Around 7:22am the number texted my husband saying he wasn't notified that we booked the trip and he would not be able to take us out that morning. He did refund us all of our money, took about a week and half to two weeks to get our refund. This charter lacks all around. Do not book with them.

Fish Pro Charters - Captain Kellen…read more Captain Kellen Ankrum flat out worked his butt off for us! My teenage son and I had fished a short trip with him last autumn. I liked him enough to book two full-day trips with him for myself and a buddy 8 mos in advance. So last week, we fished for Tarpon, Grouper, Snapper (several kinds), Amberjack, and even caught a Cobia and hooked a small shark. The AmberJack fight like banshees, and the Grouper were big enough to stress your arms to the max! I have never tasted fish as sweet as Mangrove Snapper and Red Snapper. We limited out easily in the first 90 minutes! We fished in-shore; Tampa Bay under the Sunshine bridge; sandbars; "the Hole"; and 40+ miles off-shore on those two days. Had a blast!!! Knowledgeable, friendly, laid back, smooth boat, adjusts his methods to your level of ability, and just flat out works hard!!! Just don't book him on the days I go back!!!

Best fishing experience ever! Owner Sam was easy to talk to. When talking with Sam I heard the…read moreexcitement in his voice and knew it was going to be good. His son Joe was are caption and was truly authentic, Florida born and raised, Florida fisherman I don't have any words to describe this fishing charter but EPIC, true first class, if you want an experience of a life time call these guys. O my god, it must be, I think because of the last name they are Italian. O my god, amazing. I cut the charter early because my kids got sick and still felt I got a deal of a lifetime. Thank you Joe, T bone and Sam for the experience of a lifetime, I can not wait to fish with you guys again.

Easy to book, boat was nice, & a very successful fishing day! My 17 year old caught the 2nd biggest…read moreKing Mackerel so he was very happy!

We had a great time on our river cruise. The team was accommodating, knowledgeable, and extremely…read moreprofessional. The views of downtown Tampa are unreal from the water. Thank you, Boat Life Tampa, for an amazing evening.

Justin and his team were awesome! They went over and beyond to make sure we had the perfect day…read more Justin helped me plan the itinerary, gave amazing recommendations for lunch and even had the boat stocked with our favorite beverages. Will definitely use Boat Life for my next trip to Tampa!!

Great boat ride and we came away with some nice fish! Very enjoyable and an exciting experience…read more Five stars for sure

We caught a lot of fish but the creature comforts, communication and preparedness were a bit…read morelacking. My family had a better experience with Maverick Charters. If you go, make sure to bring windbreaker / raincoat and sweater or jacket. The owner's wife Heather is terrific. ---- In response to the business owner's comments (see below), his son did not do a good job of making the trip fun, comfortable or safe. He's not a good communicator which is important when you're working with families. It also wasn't to the best idea to go so far out, which was his call. Fortunately, I was eventually able to talk him into staying a bit closer in after a long discussion. The young captain spent much of our time out there working on the boat. After his repairs to try and fix the broken speedometer, the boat wouldn't start and we were stuck out at sea for hours. The young captain's plan was to drift back towards shore until we were in cell phone range. No flares. No emergency devices to contact anyone. No joke. It would have been a very cold and uncomfortable night and it was quite an ordeal for us and our kiddos. Fortunately, I was able to contact emergency services and got us rescued. I tried to be pretty nice in my short review and focus on the positives, but I wouldn't use this charter company again and I certainly can't recommend them. Even if we hadn't had mechanical trouble, which happens, my family much preferred the way Maverick Charters handled my family's charter. The captain didn't have us towed by professionals because it would have cost him money. And the idea that we insisted on going out in a storm or that their poor decision making, lack of preparedness, and the captian's poor communication skills were our fault is just nonsense. They changed the time of our charter and we went along with it, just as we went along with all of the captain's decisions until realizing that he was incapable of handling the situation at hand. We all make mistakes and they're not bad people, but the owner lashing out at me over a bum cruise that we were still charged full price for is pretty gross. Your training, planning, maintenance and customer service skills need work. You can do better. Live and learn.

Good enjoyable cruise around the St Petersburg part of Tampa Bay. Captain Christian, the skipper,…read moregave informative descriptions of the bay, its wildlife including the dolphins. Sarah, an environmental studies intern, handled the docking ropes and refreshment sales. We did see several dolphins early in the cruise. The group of dolphins included a very young one. The cruise is not just about dolphins. We also got a close up look a a mangrove island that is home assorted species of water birds, including pelicans and cormorants. Onboard refreshments are available. The assortment includes a couple of beers, hard seltzer and lemonade, some non-alcoholic beverages, and bagged snacks like crisps. Will go again on this cruise when we are in the area.

We enjoyed this cruise. Cpt Christian had such a good sense of humor. Had us laughing several…read moretimes. We saw a baby dolphin. The captain said that is a rare occasion. He also gave us history of the homes on the water. We saw so many birds and the views were amazing. It was Father's day. So the Father's got their first drink free. They sold snacks such as chips and candy. Also sold alcohol refreshments as well as non alcohol. My advice is to use the restroom prior to boarding. The restroom was on the lower level and those steps looked treacherous. Even for me. I was glad I went beforehand. The boat did do a lot of rocking so you have to be very careful. His first mate was helpful in getting everything for everyone. This was very affordable and definitely worth the price. Parking can be a challenge so I recommend paying to park. So that you won't miss the boat. We departed at 1pm. The ride was a total of ninety minutes. Highly recommend. Hold on to your hats and get ready for a good time.

The Captain was Amazing!! He went above and beyond all of our expectations. Very accomodating for…read moreall six of us. Would highly recommend.

The Captains are focused on matching the experience to the clients, and have extensive…read moreexperience/knowledge of the waters and safety guidelines. I would recommend Aqua Sol to locals or out-of-town visitors for a day you will not forget. My nephew introduced us to Aqua Sol, we will be scheduling more time on the water soon and share our recommendation to anyone looking for a boat ride. Thanks ASA, a pleasure to meet you, above and beyond our expectations!