Island Adventures Reviews

Keith Pagano 2026.10.18

     

Great trip! Jim & Tina were awesome! Would definitely book again

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Reply from Island Adventures 2026.10.18

Thanks Keith, it was great meeting you guys. We really enjoyed hanging out at the sandbar and getting to know you. Can’t wait to do it again.

Chrissy Krejci 2026.10.11

     

We had a great trip!

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Reply from Island Adventures 2026.10.11

Thanks, Chrissy! Glad you had a great time on your private trip to the Islamorada sandbar. I appreciate you choosing Island Adventures and taking a moment to leave us five stars. Hope to have you back aboard soon! — Capt. Jim

Steven Bowden 2026.10.10

     

We had a blast. We went on an Eco-Tour, Snorkeled, and spent some time at the sandbar. Capt Jim told us about some of the history of the area as we passed spots and it was a great time. Highly recommend. We had a 14 year old and two ten year olds and they had fun.

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Reply from Island Adventures 2026.10.10

It was a blast having your family aboard! I love being able to mix a little Florida Keys history and local wildlife with some great snorkeling and sandbar time. That's what makes a private custom charter so much fun—there's something for everyone, especially the kids! Thanks for spending part of your Islamorada vacation with me and for the great recommendation. Hope to see the whole Atlanta crew back in the Keys again!

Geraldine Vallejos 2026.09.16

     

Captain Jim was amazing. Beautiful day at the sandbar and snorkeling and sight seeing! He’s knowledgeable and really good guy. Highly recommend!

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Reply from Island Adventures 2026.09.28

Thank you, Geraldine! I’m glad you had such a great day out with us. The sandbar, snorkeling, and a little sightseeing make for a pretty solid day in Islamorada. I really appreciate the kind words and the recommendation. Hope we get to have you back out on the water again next time you’re in the Keys!

Colleen Finn 2026.09.16

     

Captain Jim was amazing! We never felt rushed, he allowed us to decide what we wanted- he never pushed anything on us. The ride from & back to the marina was just as fun, he's extremely knowledgeable about the entire area and took us past quite a few hidden gems which was great to see. I will come back to Islamorada just to hang out with Captain Jim. I recommend Island Adventures for anyone who wants to ride with one of the coolest captains on the island. An A+ experience from beginning to end

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Reply from Island Adventures 2026.09.16

It was an absolute pleasure having you two aboard! A private custom charter in Islamorada should be exactly that—your day, your pace, and the freedom to explore what interests you. I had just as much fun showing you some of the hidden corners of the Florida Keys and enjoying the ride along the way. Reviews like this mean a lot, and I’ll be looking forward to picking up where we left off when you make it back down from New York. Thanks for choosing Island Adventures!

Jeanette Edwards 2026.09.07

     

Awesome flexibility and service! This will be our go-to company when visiting the upper keys. Such nice operators! And super pet friendly! We were on the way back and they saw dolphins so they stopped for us 😍

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Reply from Island Adventures 2026.09.07

Jeanette, we had such a great time with your family — pups included! I’m glad we could make the last-minute timing work and get everyone out for a private Islamorada sandbar trip on Labor Day. Spotting those dolphins on the ride back was the perfect bonus. We’d love to have the whole crew back aboard next time you’re in the Upper Keys!

Josemaria Gonzalez Vigil 2026.09.07

     

Amazing experience! Captain and wife were also amazing! Unforgettable memories were made here today, many many thanks!

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Reply from Island Adventures 2026.09.07

Josemaria, we loved having your family—and the pups—aboard! It was the perfect afternoon for a private Islamorada sandbar trip, and I’m glad the last-minute charter worked out so well. Tina and I had a great time getting to know everyone and making some Florida Keys memories together. Hope we get the whole crew back aboard Island Adventures again!

Hannah Snyman 2026.09.07

     

We really enjoyed our alligator reef 2 hour snorkeling tour. Captain Jim & Tina were so helpful the whole trip, helping us load our things in the boat, and we loved Alligator reef lighthouse. It was so nice to have the floating deck to relax as an option while others snorkel. I appreciated that captain jim was always monitoring the weather as we delayed our launch time so that we could still get out and snorkel that day , and even though we had to come back a few mins early because of some lightening and rain - we still had the best time and will definitely be booking again next time we are in the keys!

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Reply from Island Adventures 2026.09.07

Hannah, this was a fun one! I’m glad we could work around the weather and still get you out to Alligator Reef Lighthouse for your private snorkeling trip. That flexibility is a big part of what we do here in Islamorada, and safety always comes first. Tina and I really enjoyed having you aboard, and I’m glad the floating mat gave everyone a way to enjoy the reef at their own pace. We’ll be ready for round two next time you’re in the Florida Keys!

Eliza Jacobs 2026.08.22

     

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Reply from Island Adventures 2026.08.22

Elisa, what a day to experience snorkeling in Islamorada! Between the Great Hammerhead encounter on the way out, exploring Alligator Reef Lighthouse, and all the other incredible Florida Keys marine life we saw, this was one for the books. It was great having you aboard Island Adventures, and I hope we get to explore the reef together again!

Thomas Bittel 2026.08.20

     

Great personalized experience. Jim, our captain was very helpful in showing us the local sandbar along with a local reef where we did some snorkeling. He spent adequate time ensuring a safe a fun boat ride adventure. Highly recommend.

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Reply from Island Adventures 2026.08.20

Thomas, this is exactly what a custom private charter in Islamorada is supposed to be—personalized to what you want to do and adjusted to the conditions on the water. I’m glad we could get you out to the Islamorada Sandbar and then over to Cheeca Rocks for some snorkeling. It was a pleasure spending the extra time with you both and making a full afternoon out of it!

Luna Zhang 2026.08.20

     

We had a great time!!

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Reply from Island Adventures 2026.08.20

Luna, we had a great time with you too! From catching low tide at the Islamorada Sandbar to snorkeling Cheeca Rocks, it turned into a fantastic private boat day. I especially loved that you could relax on the floating mat and enjoy the reef your own way while Thomas explored with the underwater scooter. Hope we get you both back aboard Island Adventures again!

Angelica Mena 2026.08.13

     

My family and I had an amazing time on the boat and would definitely love to do it again. I would recommend this experience to anyone who wants to have a good time and relax.

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Reply from Island Adventures 2026.08.13

Angelica, days like this are exactly why we love running private snorkeling charters in Islamorada. Glass-calm water, incredible marine life and plenty of time for your family to simply relax and enjoy the Florida Keys together. We’d love to have you all back aboard Island Adventures for another day on the water!

Jimmy Buggella 2026.08.13

     

Great time out on the reef. Got the perfect equipment for an awesome day

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Reply from Island Adventures 2026.08.13

Thanks so much, Jimmy! We couldn’t have asked for better conditions for your private snorkeling charter in Islamorada. Glass-calm seas, incredible visibility and a reef full of marine life made for an awesome day at Alligator Reef Lighthouse. Glad you enjoyed the gear and your time with Island Adventures!

Joanne Swetman 2026.08.12

     

Jim was a great boat captain and our snorkeling trip was awesome

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Reply from Island Adventures 2026.08.12

Thank you, Joanne! It was a pleasure having your family aboard. We couldn’t have asked for better conditions for your private snorkeling charter in Islamorada, and getting to explore both Hen and Chickens Reef and Alligator Reef Lighthouse made it an especially good day. Glad you had an awesome time!

Sean Ross 2026.08.12

     

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Reply from Island Adventures 2026.08.12

Thank you for the 5 stars, Sean! We had a great time taking your family out for a private Islamorada snorkeling charter. Flat seas gave us the chance to explore two of our favorite Florida Keys snorkeling spots, Hen and Chickens Reef and Alligator Reef Lighthouse. Hope to have you all back aboard Island Adventures again!

G C 2026.08.10

     

We had such a great time with Captain Jim and Island Adventures. Jim was super friendly, great with our family, and made the whole trip feel easy and relaxed. The sandbar was beautiful and the water toys were amazing — definitely a highlight for the kids! One of our favourite experiences in Islamorada. If you’re looking for a sandbar trip while in the Keys, Captain Jim is your guy. Would absolutely book with him again!

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Reply from Island Adventures 2026.08.10

Thank you! We loved having your family out for a private Islamorada sandbar trip. A quiet Monday, warm clear water, plenty of water toys for the kids, and almost no crowds made for a pretty perfect afternoon at the World Famous Islamorada Sandbar. We really appreciate you making Island Adventures part of your Florida Keys vacation and would love to have your family back aboard with Captain Jim next time you’re in Islamorada!

Nikki Smith 2026.08.09

     

Jim is awesome - the chillest, the kindest, the best captain. We had an awesome time, in a gorgeous place, with an awesome human on an awesome boat!

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Reply from Island Adventures 2026.08.09

Thank you so much, Nikki. Happy Borthday! We’re glad your private Islamorada sandbar charter still turned into such a memorable birthday trip, even with the weather changing around us. Staying flexible, watching the storms, and finding a safe window on the water is a big part of running private charters in the Florida Keys. We really appreciate your kind words about Captain Jim and hope to have you both back out with Island Adventures again.

Brett Greenlee 2026.08.09

     

Captain Jim was awesome. We will be booking again. Got stuck in a storm, knew we were in good hands the entire time, and had a blast.

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Reply from Island Adventures 2026.08.09

Thank you, Brett. We’re glad you had a blast on your private sandbar trip in Islamorada and felt confident with Captain Jim when the weather shifted. Summer storms can develop quickly in the Florida Keys, so local knowledge, timing, and safety always come first. We appreciate you choosing Island Adventures and look forward to taking you back out for another private boat charter in Islamorada.

lo 2026.08.05

     

Great private trip to sand bar, then to snorkel with underwater scooters which are great! Jim is a super nice guy and will take you where you’d like, weather permitting. Highly recommend! Take preferred beverages !

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Reply from Island Adventures 2026.08.06

Thank you so much Lance for the great review! It was a pleasure taking you on your private snorkel and sandbar charter in Islamorada. We’re glad you enjoyed exploring Cheeca Rocks with the Sublue underwater scooters and that we could tailor the trip to the day’s conditions. That’s one of the biggest advantages of a private boat charter—we can build the best possible day around the weather. Thanks for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Island Adventures for another Florida Keys snorkeling adventure soon!

Jill Brodrick 2026.08.05

     

Fantastic day on the water!!! Highly recommend!

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Reply from Island Adventures 2026.08.05

Thank you so much! We’re glad you had a fantastic day on your private snorkel and sandbar charter in Islamorada. From relaxing at the World Famous Islamorada Sandbar to exploring Cheeca Rocks with the Sublue underwater scooters, it was a great day on the water. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to have you back out with Island Adventures on your next Florida Keys vacation.