Wow, were we lucky to find Finz when our charter to the Dry Tortugas canceled 5 days before our…read morescheduled excursion! Luckily, Finz had availability - and gratefully, we had Captain Rob and Holly to steer us there! His communication was EXCELLENT with texts in advance to keep me informed and prepared. We took their 37' Park Shark, which comfortably sat us in a cabin with plentiful views. The ride was a bit rougher than a catamaran, but it took us from Key West to the Dry Tortugas where Holly acted as our private tour guide, sharing insights about its history while we enjoyed the migrating birds. Afterwards, we zipped into wet suits that they provided to snorkel around a sunken ship. I'd recommend bringing your own lunch, especially if you have a vegetarian or pescatarian diet, but they kindly provide plenty of snacks and ice water. Captain Rob and Holly made our trip one of our favorite family experiences. Here's a photo and video that Holly took from our snorkel adventure. I highly recommend Finz!

Our party of 6 chartered the Finz Park Shark for a day trip to the Dry Tortugas, where we scuba…read moredove (2 of us) and snorkeled, badly (4 of us). Everything was perfection. The crew was professional, friendly and attentive. We arrived at Fort Jefferson before the ferry, and enjoyed a private tour without the crowds. We visited two separate dive/snorkel sites (cool wrecks!) and lunch on the beach. Not cheap, but definitely the best way to visit the island from Key West, short of buying your own boat. Highly, highly recommend this company.

Captain Mike exceeded my expectations of a great fishing trip in the Florida Keys. By involving me…read morein every aspect of locating and landing several good size Mahi, including the largest one I've ever seen, he taught me so much about saltwater fishing. I can't say enough about his patience and well mannered, positive attitude. He is also very dedication to his business and costumers alike. I would highly recommend anyone looking to explore the shores and seas of the Florida Keys to book their "trip of a lifetime" with the Lower Keys Adventure Charters and Captain Mike. Thanks Captain Mike for an unforgettable day in the Florida Keys! God bless, Edwin Lake Orion, Michigan

It's hard to express how amazing my experience with Mike and his boat charter. I don't know why in…read morethe world the one review on here is one star because my experience with Mike was 2nd to none. I went snorkeling in the Bahamas several days before and where Mike brought us out was significantly better than anything I saw in the Bahamas. We saw a lot of different fish including Barracuda, Yellow Tail, Rainbow Fish, Surgeon Fish, etc. Mike was very helpful in where we should go but also allowed for me and my girlfriend to explore. We had a small lunch afterwards on a small island that was quaint but very fun and relaxing. He also NEVER rushed us or said we needed to get going. However, that is only the half of it. I seemed to have lost my rental car keys during the charter (100% my own fault) and Mike came back after he dropped us off and helped me look. unfortunately, the keys were as good as gone. Still, Mike let us stay in his car while I tried to get a lock.smith to get a new key. Over the next hour, Mike stayed with us, brought us to his house, a convenience store to get some drinks, and waited with us for 40 minutes till the lock smith arrived. On top of that, he waited with us the entire time the locksmith was at worked for another 30+ minutes. During the time, I had some very good conversations with Mike. Mike is one of the most genuine people I ever met and words couldn't express how much better he made my gf and my day. I HIGHLY recommend Lower Keys Adventure. Also, he had a very cute and friendly dog named Lizzy!

The crew was super good at keeping their customers happy. The price is especially great...here in…read moreCalifornia the same fishing trip would cost $170.00.

** Amazing Day with Salty Goat Deep Sea Fishing Charter**…read more On Sunday, March 1, our group had the absolute best experience with **Salty Goat Deep Sea Fishing Charter**. There were six people in our party plus two additional guests, and from start to finish the trip was incredible. Our captain, Ashley, and first mate, Paul, were fantastic. The entire five-hour trip was fun, relaxing, and full of great moments. On the way out to our private fishing spot--where there were *plenty* of fish--we saw so much wildlife including turtles, dolphins, jellyfish, and pelicans. It was an amazing way to start the trip. Once we reached the fishing spot, Ashley and Paul were incredibly helpful and patient, guiding us through the process and sharing their knowledge about the different fish we caught. Thanks to them, we ended up with a cooler full of fish! They were also very patient with me as I kept getting my line tangled and "making a nest" with my reel--LOL. The whole atmosphere on the boat was perfect. We had great music playing, lots of laughs, and really fun conversations. Ashley and Paul are clearly experienced, knowledgeable, and genuinely enjoy what they do, which made the trip even better. One of the most memorable moments came on the way back when we noticed a young pelican struggling in the water. Ashley and Paul carefully rescued it, brought it onto the boat, and contacted Fish and Wildlife so the bird could be picked up safely when we returned to the dock. It was amazing to see how much they care about the wildlife around them. To top off an already incredible day, when we got back to the dock Ashley and Paul cleaned and filleted all of our fish and packaged it up for us. We brought it to a local restaurant that prepared one of the best meals we've ever had. This charter is the **real deal**--a knowledgeable, fun, and laid-back crew who clearly love the ocean and sharing the experience with others. We had such a great time and will *definitely be back to fish with Ashley again*. Highly recommend!

Great charter! - Caught a couple big ones, plenty of fish. Look forward to booking againread more

Edward and Russia are very knowledgeable and experienced. They delivered a fantastic experience, we…read morecaught fish the whole day. We were one the only ones to catch a sailfish that day. Great job Edward and Russia I will be back.

Captain Hans was AWESOME! Of all the vacation spots we have been to, this was a 1st. A picturesque…read moremangrove where we were invited to get out of the boat and explore. Next, we went to Horseshow Beach Sandbar, which was like being able to walk in the middle of the ocean in crystal clear water. Captain Hans took care of all our photography which made it all that much more relaxing for us. His demeanor absolutely made for an UNFORGETTABLE experience. Thank you, Hans, for a GREAT tour, John & Kim

2nd time going with Hans and as always it was a great day. Will definitely be back. the sandbar and…read moremangroves are must see's down here in the keys

Captain Kris was an amazing host. I knew very little about fishing but have always been fascinated…read moreby the ocean and marine life, so venturing out with such a knowledgeable Captain was a treat. The experience I had was unforgettable. He and his mate taught me about all the various fish were catching, as well as helped me overcome a small bout of sea sickness. Their patience and hospitality with this Yankee girl looking for adventure was unparelleled by most. A fun crew willing to give you a taste of the Key West culture. Smiles, laughs, and pirate adventures guaranteed. Couldn't recommend them enough.

Captain Brad knows fishing. Even in tough conditions he'll find you fish. He can be a…read morelittle....salty. First Mate James was friendly, helpful, and a lot of fun. Overall a great trip. Landed tons if fish, with variety, and good species. Best charter I've ever been on.

The captain has 45 years experience. He knows what he's doing. He can be a little short if you…read moredon't follow directions. The mate, James, was outstanding. He worked hard to keep lines in the water. Key West is an awesome place for fishing.

I highly recommend Capt Mike's Aloha Private Charter, especially for those visiting Key West with…read moretheir young children. Capt Mike was recommended to us by the Westin concierge (Becki, who by the way is extremely helpful!). We were looking for a half day private boat charter for my wife and I and our 3 children (11, 8 & 3). The most important thing to us was flexibility. We wanted fishing, a private island visit and dolphin watching, but we also knew our kids would lose interest in any one activity after about 45 minutes. I'm happy to say that Capt Mike delivered all three, and then some. We met at the Westin Harbor. We first started dolphin watching... within 15 minutes, he had about 6 to 8 dolphins all around us, jumping and playing all around the boat. After 30 minutes of this, the kids started getting bored and were ready to move on. So we left for a private island excursion. On the way, he showed the kids seaweed with crabs and shrimp (they thought it was so cool to see up close), a shipwreck and wild stingrays. We then arrived at the private island and had a 45 minute walk where the kids found cool shells, pieces of coral and hermit crabs. Our next stop was to head back towards key west for a 1 hour fishing stop. During the stop, each of the three kids all caught fish and felt special for having done so. Finally, we took a 15 minute pause to watch the sunset from the boat for a full Key West experience. Capt Mike was GREAT with kids. They absolutely loved his personality, his kids-friendly jokes and the experiences. My 11-year old kept saying "This is so awesome!!" every 30 minutes or so. I would highly recommend anyone take this charter, especially if you have kids.

Captain Mike was absolutely great! January 2013 seven of us were down from Louisville, KY where we…read morespend a lot of time on the river and we were wanting to get out on the water when Nate our concierge at Ocean Key mentioned Mike and Aloha Charters. We were sold after Nate described Mike and let us know that we would not be captive and stuck doing something we don't feel like doing and that Mike was exactly what we were looking for. Nate was right, Mike picked us up right at Sunset pier and we were off. We had a great time and were more than pleased with Mike and his putting up with our crazy crowd. We brought drinks and food and had a great time out on the water and islands with Mike. I will always return to Captain Mike, and recommend anyone else do the same when in Key West.