We had an absolutely unforgettable experience with Island Tales Charter! From start to finish,…read moreeverything exceeded our expectations. Captain Andy was incredible--friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire trip fun and relaxing for our whole family. My wife, our three kids, and even our dog had an amazing time. We spent the day swimming, snorkeling, and exploring beautiful sandbars that felt like our own private paradise. One of the highlights was cruising through the mangroves--the views were stunning and unlike anything we've experienced before. It was peaceful, scenic, and truly memorable. If you're looking for a perfect family adventure in Key West, this is it. Highly recommend Island Tales Charter--we'll definitely be back!

We had an amazing day with captain Andy!! He was in contact within minutes of booking to go over…read moredetails and was ready and waiting for us when we arrived. All six of us said it was our favorite day of the vacation. We was so patient teaching my kids how to fish, even as they kept losing the bait. We feel we got a unique experience from him and a really special day. We brought burgers and dogs and grilled on a little island. Will absolutely book with Captain Andy again when we return!

I feel compelled to write a review - even though our trip to Dry Tortugas was cancelled due to…read moreweather. While we were disappointed, JP handled it professionally. We hope to come back soon to MAKE the trip with SeaEO.

Captain Kody was so sweet and so amazing and so fun!!! We all loved him!!! This was such a great…read moreexperience and I would recommend booking with JP and captain Kody 1000x over! Thank you so much for such a beautiful day on the water! :)

Captain Tim was wonderful from the moment we booked, until we stepped back onto the dock. He's…read moreincredibly professional and takes safety seriously. 25+ years boating in the area means he's highly knowledgeable on the area and understands weather patterns. He really offers a variety of activities to suit every group. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone interested in chartering a ride in key west! We really had a lovely time. The complimentary bottled ice water and fresh fruit was a great touch.

What a great experience! My wife, myself, and my uncle went out on a fabolous sunset cruise…read more Captain Tim was very knowledgeable and not only showed us a breathtaking sunset, but he also took us on a shoreline tour of Key West hidden treasures. This tour is a must if visiting the Keys. He also offers kayak tours and snorkeling.

Sailing at its best. Great craft but more importantly great Captain…read more Thank you Chazz for making us feel so happy, unforgettable BD gift for my wife. Maybe we see you in North Carolina or is it South?

I booked Capt Chazz for a sailing with my family and we all walked away grinning ear to ear. We…read morebooked a 3 hour sail and my only regret is we didn't book a longer sailing. I highly recommend you book a with this Capt, he will make sure you and your party have a great time.

Eric is very knowledgeable and just a great captain He…read moreknows the area and where to fish or float . You'll enjoy the time on his boat When we return, we'll be back to charter Laid Back with Eric

Second time with captain Eric. We went lobstering, saw dolphins , sharks and plenty of reef fish…read more Eric is a very flexible and friendly captain. We will be back in future visits to key west for sure

2nd time out with Captain Kyle. He is amazing! We booked a private charter for 3 people and…read morerequested Kyle. It was such a great time! We just love him as a Captain. It couldn't be more perfect! He even found us sun on an overcast day! We will be back next year and request the best captain ever!!!

Perfect! Highly recommend! Seamless from booking to finish! We were lucky enough to have our call…read moreanswered and a last minute private charter. Everything explained perfectly and professionally handled! Captain Kyle was excellent and very much appreciated! We will definitely be back again!

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.

0 stars. Ordered food from Blue Ocean Yacht Charters to be delivered to the Shelley Kay. The order…read moregot "lost," so we had to go out of our way to another dock to have the food delivered, cutting into our ability to go snorkeling elsewhere. After a 700 dollar order, they provided a measly 100 dollar credit. Don't use them, as they aren't the luxury experience they claim. You can do far better with a company that treats their customers well.

Unfortunately, this did not turn out to be the trip we had hoped for when we booked what appeared…read moreto be a well maintained catamaran. Without making a novel sized post, some of the myriad issues we faced included: -One of the heads (bathrooms) was backed up and they did not have the piece needed to fix it. *It smelled for all 4 days* and we could not use that half of the boat due to the smell. That means we went from everyone having plenty of space and 4 bedrooms and bathrooms, to cramming into 2 bedrooms on the other side of the boat. -There was no propane in the tank to use the kitchen oven and stove, and the backup canister was empty too. The grill had enough gas to get about halfway through cooking some chicken before it gave out. They didn't have tanks available to replace them so we couldn't use the kitchen or cook the groceries we bought. -We never got clear instructions on where to find the boat. We had to wander around the marina with all our luggage and groceries for 20 minutes before finding it ourselves. Eventually we were met by the guy checking us in, who was very friendly, but that doesn't help the fact that we were left without any useful instructions or guidance. The boat wasn't even in the slip that was indicated on our contract, we just happened to notice the name as we were passing it by. -The contract is long, convoluted and poorly written, including fees left and right for every little thing out of your control (even $50 per half hour you check in after 5pm - flight delayed? That'll cost you!). On top of that, it includes an image release stating they can use pictures of you in perpetuity in any form of advertisement they like. When I objected I was told they have used that contract for 10 years - as if the length you use a bad contract makes it as good contract. They did eventually assent to me making cross offs, but not until we were actually at the airport boarding our flight, wondering if we would have somewhere to stay. We alerted them to each of these issues as they arose, plus the fact that one of our party fell on the slippery stairs, which do not have a handrail, as they happened. I followed up with them after we departed and never got any type of response beyond that they were 'talking with the owner about it' and it was 'out of my [hands]' (on separate occasions). Finally, the $1000 deposit that they charged (via ACH, not a credit card hold) was not returned within the timeline I was promised. When I followed up I was told it had been returned 2 weeks prior and to follow up with my bank - it was probably "delayed because of the holidays". Well, my bank has no record of it (surprise!). ACH doesn't take 2 weeks to hit, even "during the holidays". I hope to update this with some good news eventually. For now, we've gotten none.