Great crew, safe and humorous both, always the sign of good guides. They accommodated my…read moresnorkeling-familiar partner as well as my brand-new-to-snorkeling six year old son and myself (I'm somewhere in between but now I have the bug and I desperately want to come back to dive). We went to two places and saw tons of beautiful aquatic life, multiple types of colorful parrot fish, etc, as well as a huge larger-than-man sized grouper (I'll get my Bf to post pics on his review as he rented the underwater camera housing for his iPhone 6s). We also saw a sizable shark my boyfriend followed for awhile and then was followed by*... They have water and soda for sale $1 on the boat, a cooler to store your own snacks and drinks if have them (no glass or alcohol), as well as a cooler with tap water you can refill your own bottles. Highly recommend this business and the Looe Key snorkeling/scuba trip!

Had a decent experience with Strike Zone charters. They were accommodating with scheduling…read more At one point, there were sharks swimming underneath us, which we signaled to the captain about- but he just said ITS OK and looked the other way. I understand that sharks aren't a real cause for concern and a lot of people like the sharks, but we got scared and swam back to ship. I would have liked if the captains took our fears at least educated us on the different types of sharks that swim in the waters.

Our family of 5 had a great time w/ Ray & Leah on the water!! They were both so friendly and…read morehelpful, got us right on the fish! Beyond spear fishing, the sight seeing of sharks, Goliath groupers and more was so very cool!!! Thank you both for such a great time!!

If a picture can speak a thousand words, take a look at these! Captain Ray is very knowledgeable…read moreand knew exactly what to do to get the bite on. Both Ray and Leah were a great team and provided an excellent experience. The boat was roomie and had everything we needed including some shade. They filleted our catch and showed us a restaurant where they cooked it for us. Best experience!

Awesome captain Just what everyone needs for chilling in the…read moresun Sandbar, dolphin next to the boat watching us, snorkeling the reef and the light house Great day

Captain Clint was amazing! We had a group of 6 and had plenty of room on his boat. He took us on…read morethe backcountry and sand bar trip. We saw sharks, stingrays and a sea turtle! Was hoping for dolphins but they were anywhere to be found. The sand bars were beautiful!! Highly recommend a trip with Captain Clint!!

While down from Ohio.... We saw there was going to be a break in all the wind that was coming…read morethrough and gave Maya a call. So glad we did the prices were right and everything went really good!!!! She directed us to some good spots to fish and to be honest I was just happy to be out on the water and fishing at some depths I haven't been able to in the past down here!!!! I'd give more than 5 stars if I could. We had the 23' T top. So if you're thinking about renting a boat there's no point in looking any further. Thanks again for the great experience

Mya is wonderful her boats are all clean snd ready to run. She snd her staff are quite helpful…read morewith directions and advising fishing areas.

This fishing trip was awesome. We caught so many fish we lost count. All 3 of my sons caught tons…read moreof fish and Marcus was very personable, patient with my hyper sons. Overall it was an excellent experience that we will definitely do again

Great fishing experience. I would definitely recommend Hot Rod Fishing Charters if you want to go…read morefishing in the keys.

Awesome sandbar trip for our family of six. The boat had everything we needed. It was a great…read moreexcursion on our Florida Keys vacation. We have been to the keys several times and this was a truly memorable experience. Our 14 and 11-year-olds both said that the sandbar trip was the highlight of their whole vacation.

We booked a tour with Captain Jim this weekend. Due to some rough winds he gave us options on our…read moresnorkeling expedition and totally went with our desire for adventure. He took us to the best spot for snorkeling in those conditions. We did a combo tour and when we got to the sandbar he knew the right people to get our boat into a great spot and had all the gear we could want for a fun afternoon!

As locals, we know that Looe Key Reef Dive Center has an outstanding reputation, so when we wanted…read moreto celebrate a special occasion, there was no question who we would choose for our snorkeling trip. They exceeded every expectation. Captain James and his first mate, Allison, were absolutely fantastic. They were friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about making sure everyone had an amazing experience. The boat was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, making for a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon on the water. The snorkeling itself was incredible. The water was beautiful and clear, and we saw an amazing variety of marine life, including colorful tropical fish, large schools of fish, small sharks, barracuda, and so much more. Every time we looked beneath the surface, there was something new to discover. One of the highlights of the trip was the dolphins. Captain James went above and beyond to make sure everyone had the best possible view. He carefully maneuvered the boat so we could watch them from different angles, and at one point he even got them behind the boat where they followed along, jumping and playing in the wake. It was absolutely magical and made for some incredible videos and memories that we will treasure. I would also like to recognize Tabatha in the office. She was wonderful to work with from the very beginning. She made the reservation process simple and stress-free, answered all of our questions, and was genuinely kind and helpful. It was a pleasure meeting her in person as well. From start to finish, the entire experience with Looe Key Reef Dive Center at Looe Key Reef Resort was exceptional. The staff, the boat, the snorkeling, the wildlife, and the customer service were all top-notch. We had an unforgettable afternoon and would absolutely book with them again. If you're looking for a snorkeling adventure in the Florida Keys, we cannot recommend them highly enough.

These guys are great. Captain James took us directly to the best locations. The snorkeling gear was…read moreexcellent and the Looe reef is beyond comparison. I highly recommend them.

Absolutely amazing experience. If you are looking for a charter anywhere near the keys you MUST…read morebook with Jason and Debi! The knowledge and fun they both had and shared with us was top notch! Not only did they teach us all so much but they got us on fish and had a blast the entire time! We had such an awesome time our first day fishing offshore with them that we booked a second trip for the very next day with them! They will do whatever it takes to get you on the fish and to make sure you have an awesome time doing it ! We can't rave enough about Debi and Jason and how awesome of an experience we had, and overall just great people they are! We will DEFINITELY be back very soon and are happy to say we are leaving The Keys with 2 new friends ! Cheers !

I'm a little late for the review, but I've been running at the speed of sound since we got back…read more But OMG, what a time. Usually a long holiday weekend in the Keys is a challenging thought, as the traffic and weekend warriors tend to make a 4 hour trip into an 8 hour one, but given the break in the work schedule and the weather report, along with a highly recommended fishing charter operation out of Summerland Key, it was time to test the traffic gods and head south for a few days. We made it in record time, amazed that we arrived in time for sunset! We found our accommodations, settled in for the night, and enjoyed the most beautiful sky full of stars that can only be seen in these "away from the city" places, where the background light doesn't affect your view of the heavens. The next morning, we met up with JT and Debi Gabriel, gathered our belongings, and boarded the "fishing machine" for our day on the water. , being fair skinned Canadian and a desk jockey, completely covered myself in SPF80 sunblock for the day out on the water. The boat was roomy, had all the modern conveniences (we were able to charge our phones, enjoy our choice of music, enjoy beverages and lunch, fully equipped with all the modern navigation technology you could imagine). After helping load the bait wells with bait (fun!) we left on our adventure. The bay water was like a lake, calm, not a ripple. We stopped for gas at a local marina, where I picked up a pair of surf mocks/water shoes for $14 as my original footwear was not appropriate for the journey, as I was forewarned my apparel may be adorned with souvenirs of our trip, like fish blood and guts if we haul in a monster. Glad I did. We headed out east/southeast, for the first time in my life I was in a boat (other than a cruise ship) offshore out of plain sight of land. We crossed not one but two shipping channels as loaded freighters were heading south, and spotted a huge sea turtle along the way (very cool!). Finding frigate birds and weedlines we slowed down and hit a school of Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), where JT and Debi helped us with rods and bait, and before we knew it, we're reeling in fish in a fishing frenzy! We boated a few, kept the legal sized ones (one HUGE fish), and continued on for a while. Finding a fishing spot he knew from before, JT employed a power reel/rod combo for deep water bottom fishing. An impressive technical rig of multiple hooks, lights, etc. As we couldn't believe how calm, serene, and flat the ocean was today, and the partly cloudy skies gave us a little bit of relief from the powerful sun and heat, we enjoyed lunch and beverages waiting for our "guests below to announce their arrival". Next thing we know, JT's reeling up the line, and we have a beautiful tilefish in the cooler. Fifteen minutes later, a good sized snowy grouper! We realized the time and began to head back in, slowly trolling in the hopes of catching something, when we saw porpoises breaking the water in the distance. We slowed down and found huge (OK, 14 feet of shark is huge to me) sharks slowly circling the boat. We needed to empty the bait well anyway, and it was happy hour for the sharks, as the small bait fish hit the water, the graceful creatures helped themselves to our hors d'oerves. We soon had four to five of them, almost like a water ballet, circling on both sides of the boat, keeping us company while we had fish to offer. It was very impressive, and a memorable moment. We headed back to the dock, where JT cleaned/filleted the fish, and Debi cleaned out the boat and helped us gather our belongings. We cleaned up ourselves and were invited for dinner where we enjoyed the fish caught on our adventure, along with a few cocktails. The stars were out again, and some celestial event with Mars and Venus took place, and were clearly evident and visible to the naked eye. An absolutely amazing day and night, I highly recommend Boneafide Charters for anyone wanting to enjoy their day on the water in the Keys, for fishing, snorkeling/eco trips, and more.

Best Captain in the lower keys. Born here, knows the waters,…read moreand knows how to put fish in the boat. He loves ever trip as if it was his first trip. He loves fishing. He loves to share that with his clients..

While "some other BIG NAME boats" focus on profit for their owners, Captain Conrad's goal is to…read moreprovide a memorable fishing experience for his clients. He is professional, knowledgeable, high-energy, and relentless. He had an aggressive plan to push out where he knows fish are as opposed to wasting time on over-fished spots that are closer to shore. We did whatever was necessary (trolling, drifting, bottom fishing, flat lining, you name it) to catch high quality fish-Bull Mahi, Black fin Tuna, Snapper, Grouper, Almaco Jack, Yellow Eyes, Blackbelly Rosefish. I look forward to my next trip with Captain Conrad and highly recommend you book with him as well. -Aaron Date fished: 6/26/2024