This place was fantastic!!! I highly recommend to anyone in Key West to stop by and let these guys give you a tour.
First off, it was a good price and comparable to other companies in town. My friend and I were a tad hesitant about dropping $120 for the ride, but we called and they said we could double up on the jet ski and split the cost. Awesome! When we got there we went over the safety information and all the basics, got changed to head out. We were lucky enough to be the only ones on that particular tour, which was badass since that meant it was now a private tour. I'm not sure how this happened, but I have a feeling it was a cross between this being the first tour (10 am) and a weekday (if Friday actually counts).
So our tour guides name was Marcel. He was really freaking funny, but reading the review before this makes me think some of it might be a tad scripted, for the "Ride it like you stole it" line. However, these jet skis HAULED. There was a point when we were out on the open and we had the 'pedal to the metal' going 45mph, and Marcel totally smoked us. Don't even want to know how fast his ski could go. However, especially in the beginning he kept turning around to make sure that we were right behind him and able to keep up, and the few times were we got a little ahead of ourselves skill wise he stopped and made sure everything was okay. During the tour we went the "secret" sub space for the navy, and also to a sand bar to stop and take pictures. A very cool point, you actually pass from the Gulf of Mexico into the Atlantic Ocean during the tour, so that was pretty interesting. Marcel was great because he actually offered to take our pictures, not only while stopped, but while driving so we could get some action shots. Also on the private tour we actually got to stop a few extra places that normally weren't included which was really nice. Just as a word, a tip is recommended at the conclusion of your tour, so try to bring a few extra bucks with you in case you love it.
PROS -- Everything. This is a MUST-DO tour.
CONS -- Um... They were out of t-shirts to sell me at the end.
LESSONS FROM THE WISE -- Wear shorts. Seriously. Preferrably board shorts of some type that don't have the ability to ride up. Otherwise you will be showing some crack to anyone in or near the ocean. Also, be prepared to have the wind knocked out of you if you take a wave at the wrong angle at full speed.... so just try not to do that. If you are confident enough to stand while going over the waves that totally helps absorb that shock so its not so ... shocking. Also, one of those dopey looking sunglass holder wouldn't be a horrible idea. Overall, just go and have fun! read more