This is the third weekend in a row my wife and I have gone kayaking with owner/guide/instructor…read moreMaddy on the Indian River. The river is an estuary with the most diverse aquatic wildlife in the country. Maddy has a masters degree in marine biology and leads wonderful tours of the area, where you can see dolphins, manatees and birds as well as plant life. If you have never kayaked before this is a good place to start. You'll receive excellent instruction on technique and safety. Equipment is in excellent shape. If you're visiting Vero Beach, I highly recommend you spend some time here.

I enjoyed kayaking so much, found it so easy under the owner's teaching, that now I'm having her…read moreteach me paddle boarding. It's a favorite tour that we book when friends visit. A great way to understand what makes Vero so special.

I have been paddle boarding several times with Katie and each time has been so much fun. My…read morefavorite time was the first time we went out and a manatee swam right past our boards. Katie is very knowledgeable about the area and likes to share information about the local wildlife and landscape. I can't wait to go out again.

Loved it!!! Came down for a weekend trip and wanted to do…read moresomething with the girls! Found Lisa and highly recommend her. She was patient and understanding and has great prices! All canoes and kayaks are well kept, and very clean. Had a great experience

Lisa's Kayaks is THE spot for kayaks and paddle boards. We used their online booking on their…read morewebsite. Lisa and her team ensured that we had a great experience. They have a very convenient location on south end of North Hutchinson Island. We made a slight error on our side booking kayaks instead of stand up paddle boards, which Lisa quickly fixed for us. Lisa cares and it shows in everything she and her staff do! Seriously better than any other aquatic sports rental we've done throughout our global travels! The new location has a private parking area, an easy ramp with paddle boards awaiting us. We saw 4 sharks, several rays and a manatee during our 2 hour rental. As we were leaving, Lisa flagged us down to stop and at first I thought we must have forgotten something, which would be par for the course with a family of 4. We were wrong, as Lisa was flagging us down to send us home with a goodie bag with some sweet treats in them! Highly recommend Lisa's Kayaks.

If in Florida you gotta do Ken's airboat ride. Don't take any other! His is a smaller boat and…read moretakes you to outta the way places that the big boats can't go. Ken made the ride exciting and informative. His personal touch made us feel like family. Gators, big and small, osprey alley, marshland wildlife and so much more!

Ken's airboat tour is amazing. Visiting from Connecticut we were recommended by a family friend and…read moreit did not disappoint.Great tour of the area where we saw a ton of gators, birds, and other wildlife. His boat is small enough to be able to bring the tour in the marsh trails where all the other bigger airboats can't go. Ken is a great tour guide with a lot of great information stopping at all the known gator hang out spots. Definitely will recommend his boat and tour to everyone we know. Highly recommend booking an airboat tour with Ken as opposed to the bigger commercialized boats. Great interaction and great with the kids. Great job Ken!!

We did a family fishing trip(me, my husband and our 13 yr. olds) with Sam and it was excellent. We…read morelove to fish but mainly get to do it on vacations, so always go with a charter. Sam and his team at Down Sea Charters were terrific. Booking was easy and Capt Sam is a wealth of knowledge about the area. He is friendly, patient and perseverant- one of the best guides we've ever had. A perfect blend of sharing info about the fish and the area and getting us to do some great fishing! His boat and equipment are pristine. I highly recommend Down Sea Charters and now I have to go because my son is obsessed with catching more snook!

My wife and I headed out for an in-shore charter with Capt. Sam in hopes to bring home some dinner…read more We're not foreign to the water or fishing, but needed a solid refresher to get the cobwebs off. From early in the booking process to when we first stepped on the boat, Capt Sam was extremely knowledgeable about what was biting, areas to fish up and down the intercostal, all while educating on technique & the local environmental factors at play. The entire charter Capt Sam was engaged and kept the vibes light & positive throughout. We ended up landing a few keepers (2 Pompano & Trout) and several smaller species like jack & pinfish. Capt Sam also provides some great advice on cooking up the Pompano after providing some nice fillets. Overall, if you're looking for a seasoned guide that is knowledgeable, good natured, and experience a awesome day on the water with one of the top flats boats on the market then you're in for a treat with Capt Sam. great day and will be back for another round.

I did the three hour trip down the St. Sebastian River and had a great time. The prices do seem a…read morelittle high for just a rental, but: 1. they are as posted on their website, and 2. they do include drop off and pickup so that you can do a one-way paddle. This was my first time kayaking alone so it was nice to have an easy trip. Chris was very helpful in making sure I had everything I needed for the trip and explaining the route to me. I saw a lot of various birds, turtles, fish, and gators although unfortunately no manatee.

Great service! Did the shorter route on the Sebastian River but saw turtles, small gator, mullets…read morejumping, blue heron, white heron, osprey! Fabulous! Current pulled us along as About Kayaks take you up river to float down stream. Even inexperienced kayakers can do this! Loved it!!

From Michael A. Parnell owner of Magnum Scuba Inc. Chicago Il…read more Ken and Laura planned another great adventure for my clients this time to Taveuni Fiji. As usual the trip was fantastic and went without a hitch with attention to every detail. Their service continually exceeds our expectations. I have worked with them for several years and their knowledge of the industry simply amazes me. I am so happy that we met and gave each other an opportunity to work together regarding dive travel. I offer at least 5 trips per year, my trips continue to be successful because I have a great travel team with Ken and Laura at Ultimate Dive Travel. I look forward to many future adventures these these guys. Thank you so much for your services. Peace

All around amazing!!…read more I don't have enough good things to say about Ultimate Dive. Ken and Laura are not only very nice people, but also very helpful and knowledgeable about diving. My husband and I were looking to go on a dive trip for our honeymoon. My heart was set on Indonesia as I didn't want to go some where "touristy" like the Caribbean, but at the time we were looking to go, there was a bomb scare in the area, which made us look for another destination. Ken suggested Matangi in Figi and I am so glad that he did. It was absolutely perfect. We were able to get the cultural non-touristy experience we were looking for as the Fijian people are so welcoming and offer a variety of activities where you can visit and spend time with them in their local villages. We also had amazing diving with a really great guide from the resort and wonderful relaxation and pampering that comes with being on your honeymoon. Ken was so easy to deal with when setting up the trip. He gave us lot of options for when we wanted to go and suggestions on the best ways to travel - he even booked us a day room when we had a long lay over between flights, which again ended up being a great suggestion. Thank you so much Ultimate Dive Travel for giving us the perfect honeymoon!

Miss fort pierce honest review…read more Went out. We chose fort pierce for the online reputation and location. Being fort pierce and being in a place where the water gets deeper faster we expected to fish more than 90 feet. Max depth was 89 or so feet. Rental rods were nothing to write home about but they were functional. Bait selection was limited. Live bait was not available for purchase. Deckhands/ mates were mixed bag. One gentleman was phenomenal. The other was not so much. The aforementioned original first mate put extra emphasis on a young angler who was on his first day. Fantastic to see. The second mate however chose to repeatedly open the cooler on the back of the boar during moves that anglers were leaning on instead of asking them or saying "excuse me", just forcing the lid open, practically shoving people. I understand that the cooler is operating equipment but there is no where else to be fishing the stern and this was not during fishing where it would have been sailly to be standing there. There is no seating available for individuals fishing the stern spots. The inside spots fill up fast as the cabin fits about 9 people and those sitting on them had their gear on the other seating around the boat. So those fishing the stern are just screwed in that regard. Could have brought a bucket or a chair if it was mentioned, but they did not disclose this. I have some concerns about the volume of fish they claim to catch on a good day because the fish sorting system and coolers for catch do not reflect any regular large hauls. 4 keeper fish were landed on a full boat. Granted that can happen but there are other factors in play. They supposedly restrict the amount of alcohol that can be brought to maintain "a family environment " but also had nothing to say about several people smoking right next to children. No food on the boat. Understandable for its size. Worth mentioning, They do not allow trolling. Which some Such party boats do. The images on the website of the restroom facility's are somewhat overstated. Those images must be old and the bathroom didn't even have soap in the dispenser at 7AM Unfortunately my takeaway is that this charter doesn't specifically put stock in any one angle and unfortunately if the fishing doesn't co-operate it ends up being a bit of a dull day. Of all the charters from fort pierce to Orlando they all charge the same but Miss Fort pierce is the only one that doesn't include food. All in all we picked this charter for geographical location and fishing potential and we felt that they didn't perform beyond what a regular party boat would do. Best part of it all was the friendly deck hand. Other than that I don't have much else to talk about. I feel that at the same price point as other charters this one doesn't have a distinct draw other than maybe the small size.

I've been out on Miss Fort Pierce several times this summer. If you're in the area, I highly…read morerecommend taking a trip. Although, the fish were few & far in between, this past trip, due to cold water on the bottom, Captain Scotty moved the boat a few times to give his customers the best chance possible to catch a fish. The captain and his mates are always very welcoming and friendly. They're attentive at all times which was especially helpful being I had minimal experience previously. Whether you catch a fish, or not, it's always a pleasurable experience.