I went on this cruise yesterday and brought a couple of friends with me…read more Learn from our mistake: Get there 15 minutes early!! Cpt. Kelly & Cpt. Kyle on our trip. I can't say more positive things about these two. They have a great sense of humor and an even better playlist. It is easy to be nervous because the boat has people you don't know but the boat is big enough to social distance, but you might not want to. By the time we got back to shore I had laughed and toasted with new people and connected with my friends. Cool beans allowed us to let loose, sit in front of one of the biggest ships on the island watch the dolphin pods, laugh and drink until sunset. we want to go again today that's how good it was. If you are looking for an epic trip with great captains and endless laughs, cool beans are the way!

It all starts with great people! These folks run a tight ship, but everyone has a lot of fun…read more Can't wait to bring the wife back for this one. Highly recommended, well worth the price, just great.

Love Off the hook! Cory is very knowledgeable and very…read moregenerous with his time and snacks!! The kids love this part of our trip and we make sure to include OFF THE HOOK in our plans every trip to Marco Island

Captain was knowledgeable and accommodating to scheduling and requests to see specific features of…read morethe island, would highly recommend this for your special occasion as a must do on Marco Island.

Zach and Caleb were fantastic! I was a bit nervous but their priority on safety put me at ease and…read moreI truly enjoyed my tandem parasailing with my son! Highly recommend this tour!

k I feel the need to post because we had a less than great experience. We took a boat trip May 26…read more 2026 and were looking forward to this trip with our 5 & 3 year old. The captain (Jack) was great. The guide Kristen did know a lot about marine life, I'll give her that. Her customer service skills were terribly lacking however. She def had an attitude about many things; one of them being when I asked for two life jackets for my little kids as we teach them when we're in a boat we wear like jackets supports. She acted like this was insane and out of the question and annoyingly grabbed them for us as said "you can have them but I don't want to invoke fear of the rest of the guests" I actually was so pissed she said that in front of my kids. At the end we got a bill and I was confused because when I booked, I was charged over $400 so I said simply I think we already paid, can I find my receipt and email? I showed her it said on my receipt "total paid" and showed her the charge on my credit card. She said in twenty some or thirty some years it's always the same and it's like a hotel and made me feel like an idiot. Again, I feel like i just asked a question and was spoken to like I was an absolute idiot. I then a little agitated calmly said, it's a little infuriating we are spending $400 and you are talking to me like this. I found your comment earlier about the invoking fear to be out of line and compared it to wearing a seatbelt in a car and I don't appreciate feeling judged by wanting to wear safety equipment in a boat. She gave zero apology and doubled down with both things and honestly I was so annoyed, I topped nothing and got off the boat. Kristen may be a marine expert, but having her with your business is honestly a liability. I am SOOOOO pissed we spent $400 on this ride. I hope you're other employees are better. Super turned off by the company

This has been my fourth catamaran shelling cruise experience with Cross cruises throughout the…read moreyears. The captain is great and the boat is well maintained and immaculate. This time we had our kids with us and we had a wonderful time cruising, spotting dolphins and finding beautiful shells. It was a great experience and I highly recommend it.

Hugh and his first mate - totally top notch. Booked for sunset cruise and enjoyed entire…read moreengagement. Booking - very responsive and informative Arrival info - clear and concise Pre departure - all safety items covered and assisted with loading of personal gear and food for excursion Trip - plenty to see. Many great photographs and family memories Post trip - great follow up Need to book again on next trip to area. (Naples, Fort Myers, Marco Island)

Captain Ron is THE BEST in the business. Always safety first and he tailors the trip to the skill…read morelevel of his riders. I've been on several trips with Ron from a 3 hr ride out of Goodland to a 3 day technical ride on the Suwannee. If Ron is available, he is your Guide.

We have done this tour twice now with Captain Ron and really enjoyed it. Capt Ron is big on safety…read moreand making sure his group is well cared for. He knows the area extremely well so if you have special requests like I want to see a turtle or dolphin, he knows where to take you. He does a great job of pointing out uniquenesses in the area. On our last trip, the water was so calm it was like glass, reminded me of our MN lakes. It made for fast, fun, smooth trails through the Florida mangroves. On a long straightaway, I got up to about 60mph, fast enough for me. I liked the weaving better. Our group size was 4 plus Capt Ron so it was perfect for staying together. Hope to do this again.

The team members at Dolphin Cove Marina are excellent! We have been renting boats from them for…read moreover 7 years and they do a great job. Morgan is very professional and knowledgeable. They will also deliver and pick up boats which is very convenient. We continue using them as we are very happy !

Great boat! We had a great time with family and friends. Great staff and facilities. All good all…read moregood.

I booked this trip through for my family (6 year old son and 12 year old daughter) and I booked…read morethrough their website and selected the 12pm time. Was super easy and the company was very responsive with my questions. Thomas was our captain and we loved him. He went above and beyond and if we come back to Marco Island will definitely be doing this again. We did the shelling, dolphin and water rafting tour.

We went out yesterday with Captain Thomas. He was great! He was waiting for us at the dock. We left…read moreon time and set out on a fun dolphin adventure. He was very knowledgeable of the 10,000 islands, as well as the animals that encompass them. He found us a large pod of dolphins for us to observe. He was personable and easy to talk with. The boat was fully covered so we didn't end up toasting in the hot Florida sun. It was a great two hour adventure. I would highly recommend Breakwater!!

Perfect sailing experience in every way! Captain Ron has thought of everything, from the gorgeous…read moreboat itself to the music, comfy lounging areas aboard, customizable itinerary and his obviously extensive knowledge of the sea, sailing, and Marco Island! We spent several hours sailing the gorgeous blue green waters of the Gulf and didn't want it to end. If you enjoy sailing, you will LOVE sailing with Captain Ron!

From the owner: Luxury private sailing on the Gulf of Mexico. Departs from the newly renovated Marco Island Yacht…read moreClub.

All that it was advertised to be Lots of fun dolphin time we saw a bald eagle osprey blue heron…read more The shelling beach was perfect The captains were informative and friendly and great with kids

Great boat tour with tons of dolphins, some birding, mangrove investigating, and sunset finish…read more Captain Clay rocks!!, great banter, good piloting of the boat for comfort, knowledge of the area, and perfect wakes to attract dolphins chasing us. Thank you CLAY!!

We went on the dolphin tour with Captain Colleen, and it was absolutely fantastic! She was…read moreincredibly knowledgeable about the entire area, which made the experience even more enjoyable and informative. We saw several pods of dolphins, a manatee, ospreys and their chicks, and even a swimming raccoon! It was the perfect day on the water. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable wildlife adventure! Plus note to those who want some shade they are one of the few boat companies that have a covered sitting area!

The BEST tour company in Florida! We loved every minute. Colleen was awesome, she knows her…read morestuff! We did the 3 hour eco tour and recommend it 100%! Saw tons of dolphins, birds, and had so much fun shelling. The shells we found were absolutely gorgeous. Next time I want to do the shelling tour exclusively. The sand on the island we visited was ridiculous...pristine white sands. Soo beautiful. Make sure you get here early, and bring your cooler with food & drinks! And don't forget your sunscreen, hat, and upf shirt. Hope to see you guys again soon!