If I could give Salty Dog Paddle and our Eco Tour Guide, Misty, a 10-Star review, I absolutely…read morewould in a heartbeat, and then some! I just moved to South Florida from Connecticut and brought my kayak with me in hopes of seeing some wildlife. My boyfriend doesn't have a kayak of his own and suggested we book a rental with a tour guide to show us around - I am so glad we did! Misty and her super cute canine, Abu, were the most amazing tour guides ever. Before our arrival, Misty kept in contact with excellent communication. She provided quality rental equipment, and not only did we feel very safe the entire time, she is an expert at spotting wildlife. The Peanut Island paddle was suggested for us - we were so blessed to see an abundance of manatees floating under us, a stingray, a starfish so big I almost called the Guinness Book of World Records (haha only half-joking!) and plenty of beautiful birds, lizards and fish. The excursion took about two hours and we never felt rushed at all, although it was just the right amount of time before we started to get a little tired. Can't thank Salty Dog Paddle enough for this incredibly special and very memorable experience. Misty was even thoughtful enough to take photos and videos for us which she sent after - she really was the best part of this experience for us!! Highly recommended!!!

Highly recommend Salty Dog Paddle. Proceeds support a wonderful cause. Reservations were easy to…read moreset up, good communication with the volunteer that was giving us a lesson, location was great and easy to find, and Misty and her dog were superb instructors!

I used Easton Watersports for a bachelorette party 5 years ago and was very satisfied with the…read moreoverall experience! Yesterday, I took my partner out jet skiing for a "date day" and even though the weather wasn't perfect, we still had an awesome time. Dominic made sure that my partner and I felt safe and that we were enjoying our time out on the water.

One of my favorite memories of growing up on South Florida was jet skiing around the intercoastal…read more Now that my kids are getting a little older thought they would enjoy a day on jet skis zipping around the intercoastal and so I rented them from Easton Watersports for 1.5 hours. Similar to a car you need to be 16 to drive one so my 11 year old daughter was on the back of mine and my 6 and 9 year old sons joined my husband. We met Dominic at the Pioneer Park- boat ramps in Deerfield Beach. Please note that this location is different than the address on the Yelp review since we were a bit confused ourselves. We started off slow getting used to the jet skis and also admiring the beautiful homes on the intercoastal. Then for about 30-45 minutes we got to go as fast as we could zipping over massive waves and holding on for dear life. I thought we were speed demons, but my thrill seeking daughter kept yelling at me that I wasn't going fast enough. My 9 year old son did fall off the back of my husband's jet ski, but he claimed that was the most fun part of the excursion. .And Dominic was nearby the entire time to help out in these situations and more, but overall we felt very safe. 1.5 hours was perfect and everyone had a great time. They declared it their favorite day in South Florida and made us promise we'll rent jet skis again on a future trip. Done!

Laura was professional, prepared, easy going, and knowledgeable. We never felt rushed or like we…read morewere boring her. We took our 8 year old who was a little afraid of the schools of fish, but Laura was right there with her floatation device and calming manner whenever she got scared. I can't imagine a more perfect experience. If you're thinking about hiring her, don't give it a second thought. You'll have a great time. Thank you, Laura. We sincerely appreciate you.

This has been the best experience from start to finish! I recently started taking scuba diving and…read moresnokeling lessons and hands down was Blessed with a wonderful instructor (Laura Parke) who took the time to explain, teach and handle me with great care. I was having some anxiety being this was my 2nd lesson and we were now going into the ocean water at the Blue Heron Bridge, Laura was extremely professional and made me feel very comfortable with her knowledge and safety protocol. My entire experience was so educational and memorizing! So excited for my next lesson it will be my 3rd and would like to say a Big Thank You to Ms. Laura Parke (instructor) for instilling her years of knowledge to me and hope to be as confident and competent as she is one day in my snokeling and scuba diving! I would Highly recommend Laura Parke @ Private scuba and snokeling lessons

This was the perfect place to bring out of town guests! It is easy to find and professional. The…read moreowner is sweet as can be and took it over from her dad. She is so friendly! The guy who gives you a quick lesson is very thorough and puts you at ease! For a great afternoon jet skiing, busy Intracoastal jet ski!!!

Bert and Wanda were super nice and friendly. They have a bunch of jet skis available. We got on the…read morewater in less than 10 minutes. Lots of fun!

UWE owner has been a fixture in the dive industry out of Boynton Beach for more years than I can…read morecount on both hands,having worked on other boats and now owning this boat.Service & Saftey is A#1 on the mind of the owner Kev and his staff.The boat a nice 6 pac get's you out and back fast and safe,the owner knows all the reefs like the back of his hand and offers diver in the water for whom need this,Photo opp is on this boat rocks and great pre dive briefings and beetween dive briefings let you know what to look for and this is great,Location 5 Star's pull up to boat un load, and park for FREE! next need a drink or meal after diving great food and drink next to dive boat, need some beach a block away! So if you like the laid back SE Florida feel and like to dive solo or like a guide in the water,like to hunt bug's, or just like to look at the critters this dive opperation will fill the bill, and Oh the prices are cheap!

I am a brand new diver and had never dove in the ocean. From the very 1st contact with Kevin at…read moreUnderwater Explorers I felt like I had made the right choice. Kevin assured me via email that I would be in good hands and he and his crew followed through on his promise. During the trip out to the site he explained things that would be different from freshwater diving and went over safety procedures as well as what we would be seeing underwater. Once underwater he monitored me and pointed out things too see but at the same time let it be my dive, not just me chasing him around. For those of you who are experienced divers he has a style for you also. He gets you to the site, provides you with a safe and friendly experience but lets you do your own thing. You tow a flag and they monitor it. You hit the surface and they pick you up. If you need something he and his crew are there but he doesn't try to smother you.

I have so many great memories of my teen years spent at the OG IWS and I was so excited to see one…read morein Delray Beach. Seriously- walking in just made me want to go back to my lazy beach days watching the waves and dancing around in my Billabong dresses and Rainbo sandals. This location is large and has a huge collection of shoes and clothing. I could not leave without finding something to buy. I found the cutest "retro" Florida shirt, but it was a mini and I am past that stage in life. The staff was incredible and found it for me in a normal length. I cannot wait to rock it here in Atlanta.

The first Island Water Sports was opened by Kirk Cottrell in 1978 in Pompano Beach. Less than a…read moreyear later they moved to Deerfield Beach where they sold surf clothing and surf boards. It quickly became known as "the" surf shop in Deerfield Beach. Business was good in the 1980's and they franchised to 26 stores. Unfortunately the 1990's were not as kind and the business took a hit. Kirk Cottrell leaned on his faith and in 5 years he was able to relaunch a more conservative business plan. In 1997 Cottrell and his family moved to South Africa to work as missionaries and start a Calvary Chapel. Sadly he lost his life in 2001 in a surfing accident. Island Water Sports is now run by Cottrell's son Cheyne and family. The Kirk Cottrell Pavilion in Deerfield Beach where Island Waters Sports has given free surf lessons to kids for years is named in his honor. My daughter used to enjoy the free surf lessons given by IWS with her friends when she was in elementary school and when her uncle gifted her his damaged surf board we took it to them to be fixed. They still have the Deerfield Beach location but when I was shopping in Delray I stumbled on this outpost across from the beach on Atlantic Avenue and I had to stop in to relive a few memories. Parking for this store is metered on the street. From the outside the store doesn't look very large but looks can be deceiving. As soon as you enter you can see that there are actually several rooms filled with clothing for men, women, and children, accessories, surfboards, skateboards, shoes, toys, tumblers, sunglasses, hats, and more. IWS has a rental business too. You can rent a surfboard all day for $45 or a stand up paddleboard for $60. An all day bicycle rental is $45 or an e bike for $75. They have a surf and skate camp for kids and private and group surf and stand up paddle board lessons. They still offer the free Saturday 7-9 AM all age, all level surf and paddleboard lessons with equipment provided. They can even give lessons at your special private event or birthday party. The girls working were so sweet. They were on hand to help and we had a nice chat. IWS is an iconic family owned business and they have given so much to the community. I am glad to see they are are still inspiring the next generation of surfers and skate boarders who love the outdoors as much as Kirk did.

It was my son's first experience going out on a fishing boat. At 10 years old he was at least half…read morethe age of anyone else on the boat that day, and it felt like the crew made a special effort to see that he was having a good time. We'll be looking forward to another trip with great captain and crew in the future!

Second time fishing off the Sea Mist, great crew! They are very friendly and always there to help…read moreyou out. Will be coming back often. My grandsons had a great time.

Fun times here! Our tour guide made sure we were comfortable and fitted with a helmet. He educated…read moreus on the safety guidelines and cues for the horses. Would recommend, and will be back!