Captain Alex did a great job creating a relaxing boat ride to Keewaydin Island. Very accommodating setting up chairs and umbrella along with snacks and drinks. Will definitely use again next time we are in town.
Our captain, Stan, was ready with the shuttle when we arrived. He pointed out a manatee and then slowed each time we saw a dolphin so we could get a good look. Once we got to Keewaydin, he set up chairs and an umbrella for us. My son and I just hung out, got in the water to cool off and walked to the other side picking up some shells along the way. It was very relaxing. You really don't need to bring anything but yourself and enjoy the ride! Gulf Breeze Charters has everything you'll need! Highly recommend
This was such an enjoyable trip to Keewaydin! Tyler, our captain, was so informative and helpful! I opted for the fun fishing for my grandson and it was great! Gabrielle was such a great contact! She was super helpful! I would recommend this for sure and I would do it again!
Our family had an amazing boat trip to Keewaydin Island, and it was the highlight of our vacation! Captain Alex was friendly, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. He made everyone feel comfortable and shared interesting information about the area along the way. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely book with Captain Alex again. Highly recommend!
Stan is man!! Amazing trip to remote beach. He is very knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend the trip
We had an amazing boat/beach experience from start to finish! Our captain was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and truly went above and beyond to make the trip special. The highlight was when he managed to get dolphins to swim and follow alongside the boat — such a magical and unforgettable experience! Seeing them so close was absolutely incredible. The views, the atmosphere, and the overall experience exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a fun and memorable day on the water!
fun, captain helped set us up and came back to help break down. The snacks were just right.
We had an amazing time on this trip. Very relaxing. Beautiful boat, gorgeous scenery. Both Francesco and our Captain, Bo were amazing.
Excellent tour operator, from start to finish! We booked the 9 AM tour- encourage this time slot because there were not too many other boats there when we arrived at Keewaydin and we could easily beach the boat and find space to spread out. Booking was easy, communication with operator was helpful and timely- Captain Alex was a great host, pointing out different wildlife along the way and sharing information about the locale. We enjoyed several hours on the beach~ the chairs, towels, snacks, and water bottles provided were a bonus. They even give you a bag to collect your shells in. On the return trip we spotted dolphins and Captain Alex maneuvered the boat so the dolphins would “surf” in our wake- it was great fun and enjoyed by all. Limited to 6 guests, we all had a good seat to enjoy the ride. Highly recommend this to anyone~ We would definitely go again!
The boat ride from Naples to Keewaydin took just about an hour. The pontoon boat held 6 passengers max (not including the captain) so there was plenty of room to enjoy the ride. We had terrific weather, warm and sunny but not too hot. The trip starts in narrow canals and eventually ends up moving down the interior side of Keewaydin. We were dropped off on the busy southern tip of the island and then had about two hours to spend there. There really isn’t a ton on the island in that area, no real trees for shade, just some scrubby stuff in the middle. No facilities available, but you do get a folding camp chair with a canopy, water, snacks, and a towel. Our captain Alex was able to coax some dolphins into the wake of the boat on the return trip, which was great. After a walk of about 1 mile or so we headed back to where we started and enjoyed the “boat life” culture by all the other boats parking there and enjoyed our water and crackers/chips until we were picked up. The water was cold by South Florida standards, maybe only 72*F, so we only waded in a bit.
We had a wonderful, relaxing ride. Captain Alex was absolutely amazing with his knowledge and personality. Highly recommend!
Capt Stan was fun. Talked about the area that was still rebuilding. The ride was interesting going through the 1000 islands. Tried to catch the dolphins for us. Set us up with our chairs and coolers. What to eat at the floating food truck. Would diffantly go on this trip again.
We had a great time. The trip was well organized. Clean and well maintained boat. Smooth ride with a knowledgeable captain. Chairs, snacks and sodas…all there. We went shelling and scored a great haul. The 4h was plenty of time. We would do it again in a heartbeat.
Great day on the water and at Keewaydin! Not too crowded at the island! Captain Tyler got us some dolphins to see in our wake. We had a great afternoon shelling and relaxing. A fun and easy trip for family or friends. Definitely recommend!
What an enjoyable day! Captain Stan was a knowledgeable host, sharing all about Florida waterways and the beautiful neighborhoods we passed headed out to Keewaydin. He treated us to a fantastic encounter with dolphins on the way back, as well. I appreciated the use of all the beach gear and thoughtful inclusion of refreshments for the visit.
Bryant was our captain, and we had the most wonderful day. My daughter-in-law was eight months pregnant, and they took such good care of her and the rest of the family. You can tell he really loves his job and people very much. She did not really want to go on the tour, but later told me that it was her favorite thing on our family trip last year. Thank you for the wonderful memories. I hope you guys are selling shirts so we can buy one the next time we are in Naples. Happy customers from North Dakota.
We had relaxing and wonderful time. Capitan Dave was excellent , knowledgeable and friendly. Well organized on timely matter
We had an amazing time. Stan was awesome. We had a dolphin play with us jumping and racing us. The beach was covered in so many shells. Water was clear and a beautiful color. Would do again.
What an amazing day spent with friends to Keewaydin! Gulf Breeze Charters is a top notch service, clean friendly and knowledgeable from boarding the boat to our entire journey to the island and back. The crew was so fun and provided chairs,towels,shelling bags,refreshments and snacks. If you want to go out in the ocean while visiting Naples this is the team you want to go with!
Once again, Gabriella and her crew at Gulf Breeze Charters were amazing! This is my 3rd trip and I will never use another service in Naples, FL. I will be booking a 4th next month! The accommodations provided are luxury, from brand new chairs, towels, shell bags, snacks and drinks. The service provided is top level, and they will always respond immediately to any inquiries and will go above and beyond to meet your needs. This trip with Gulf Breeze Charters is a must when visiting Naples, FL! For All ages!!!
Excellent experience from start to finish. Communication was great from the owners. Kerrick was an outstanding captain who made the trip worthwhile. We really enjoyed the day and celebrating our son’s birthday!
Our granddaughter was visiting us for spring break and we wanted to take her to one of our nearby beaches. Gulf Breeze Charters offered a private shuttle to Keewaydin Island (near Marco Island) which can only be reached by boat. Captain Kerick brought us to the island along with beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, drinks and snacks. The ride was a breeze and Captain Kerick set up the gear for us when we arrived. Along with the service, he offered commentary on the beautiful homes, scenery and wildlife we passed on the way there and back. The owners of Gulf Breeze followed up with us after we returned to make sure we were satisfied. All in all it as a wonderful experience. We highly recommend Gulf Breeze Charters.
We loved it! Our captain Kerick was so knowledgeable and friendly. He pointed out some fun facts about homes we saw on the ride out to Keewaydin island and he knew just the spot to recommend. There had been a storm / days early - there were mountains of shells on the beautiful island tip. We were thrilled that chairs, towels, beverages and snacks were provided. And the boat had a nice canopy for shade when the wind picked up too much for the umbrella we brought. Kedrick also knew about the wildlife on the island. Worth every penny. Bravo for our captain and owner Francesco!
Captain Kerrick was awesome. Excellent skills and lots of local knowledge. Chairs were so comfy and we loved the ride and Keewaydin. Beautiful water, shelling and wildlife.
Riding with Captain Kerrick didn't feel like we were paying customers. It felt like we were his friends and he was taking us out on his boat. We had wanted to go for years but didn't want to lug chairs, umbrella, drinks and snacks. Everything is provided on this tour. It was fantastic!
We had a wonderful day with captain kerrick he was very user friendly and took care of all the details so we could sit back and enjoy the journey The island was busy but very pretty and if you like shell hunting this is the place to go lots of KEEPERS!!!! Word to the wise SUNSCREEN !!!!!! We will definitely be back to enjoy the experience again on our next visit Thank you again to captain kerrick and the whole staff for a wonderful time Sincerely Joey marcoux
We had the most amazing experience with Gulf Breeze Charters! From start to finish, everything was seamless—but what truly made the day unforgettable was Captain Tyler. He took an already fun outing and made it off the charts awesome! Captain Tyler was incredible with our kids—so helpful, kind, and genuinely fun. He went out of his way to make sure everyone felt comfortable, engaged, and excited about the adventure. You can tell he absolutely loves what he does, and his energy made the whole trip even more special. Everyone we interacted with at Gulf Breeze Charters was warm, welcoming, and clearly passionate about helping people have the time of their lives. It absolutely shows. We can’t recommend them highly enough and will definitely be back!
Kerrick was our captain and he was awesome. Very knowledgeable and friendly. We also met Gabriella and Brian and they were both awesome as well. The snacks were a huge plus and the chairs came in so handy. They make everything very easy. We will be back to take another ride. Highly recommend!
Great day! Boat ride was beautiful and relaxing, and our captain Tyler was super friendly and accommodating - he even made sure we got a little dolphin show. And the island is the perfect destination for a beach day. Would definitely recommend!
I had a very good time on my trip to Keewaydin with Captain Ty. We saw several dolphin and the views were beautiful. Gabriella made sure we had plenty to drink and good snacks. Captain Ty set up our chairs on the beach and was very attentive to our needs. I look forward to taking another trip with Gulf Breeze Charters.
Had a wonderful trip with Captain Garrick…enjoyed the chairs, snacks etc. We found beautiful shells…boat was comfortable! I would highly recommend this charter! Very fun day!!!
We had an amazing time! The boat was comfortable, snacks and drinks great but the best was Captain Kerrick! He was so friendly and knowledgeable! Really enjoyed his company! We’d definitely go again!
Pleasant boat ride to beach off the beaten path. Relaxing not rushed.tour provided everything . Tyler was great, he was able to engage the dolphins for a great show
The trip to Keewaydin was wonderful! Tyler was a great captain and everyone had a wonderful time! Tyler was very kind, attentive and joyful to the passengers needs! We saw a beautiful dolphin jumping very near the boat!
Kerrick was fantastic - we enjoyed a beautiful day at Keewaydin - wildlife sightings, shelling, relaxing, wading, etc. Chairs, snacks, drinks were all provided. Everything was handled by Kerrick plus great conversation.
Took the charter to Keewaydin Island for shelling. Gabriela and her team were so wonderful and accommodating. The boat was clean, they had towels, shell bags, drinks, snacks and were so knowledgeable. Bryant was so fun and made the trip the best experience. We loved it so much we booked it the next morning for negative low tide and found some even more amazing shells. We even found our first coveted J shell! We would highly recommend this charter and will be back soon to do it again.
Bryan was outstanding we truly had an A+ experience. Everything was perfect from start to finish even the snacks he got were delicious everyone had a great time. He is super attentive and makes sure everyone is having a blast! We had our two kids with us and the experience was unforgettable!
Our family of 6 had the perfect day with Captain Bryant. He was so chill and friendly, and was a great host. The boat was clean and comfortable with lots of shade. We saw some playful dolphins on the way to Keewaydin, and the trip was so pleasant. He got us all set up with canopy chairs where we wanted on the beach, and gave us a cooler with drinks and snacks. The food boat was great for us to get lunch. Our family agrees it was an incredible day and probably the best charter we’ve ever booked. Many thanks to Captain Bryant - we’d definitely do this again!
We had a fantastic experience! From the first moment to the last- it was exceptional! Captain Bryant made certain that all our needs were met; he was friendly, informative, and helpful! It was a pleasant and scenic ride from Naples to Keewaydin island where he set up our chairs, towels and coolers with complimentary snacks and waters. He showed us where to get the most delicious lunch from the “food boats” (think food trucks - but boats!) burgers, pizza, snacks, ice cream and adult beverages! He told us what time we’d be departing and then came back to help us collect the chairs and other belongings to return to the boat. I HIGHLY recommend this tour company!! It’s family owned and it seems like they truly care about their customers’ satisfaction. We had a truly amazing day!! We will DEFINITELY be coming back with friends and family! Don’t think twice- just book it!! It was the best day!!
Absolutely fantastic! Captain Bryant created a joyous experience and was a great conversationalist. Daniella was fantastic. The boat was perfect, the snacks were great and we had an amazing time!
Our family just had the best “5 star” experience possible with Gabriella (the owner) and her captain, Captain Brian. We were considering other shelling tours and I’m so glad we chose Gulf Breeze Charters in Naples, FL. Captain Brian was amazing and so knowledgeable, and very entertaining. Even my 21 year old son with autism had a great time! Gabriella and her husband made sure everything was perfect and ready for us. The boat looks brand new and was very comfortable and spacious. Highly Recommend and we will definitely be return customers!
Owners were so helpful and kind. We have been on shelling tours with several different companies in Marco Island and this by far was the best experience we have had! We booked a charter two days in a row and had captain Bryant. He was the best captain. We found lots of shells(even a junonia) and my son even got to fish! We were provided chairs, towels, drinks and snacks. Would definitely book again!
Very impressed by our Captain Bryant and the entire operation for our boat cruise to Keewaydin! Bryant is knowledgeable and so warm, personable and made this an incredible experience! Such a beautiful and tranquil area! Loved the attention to detail with drinks, snacks, chairs, towels, etc! So many shells and shallow, warm water on this lovely island beach to relax, swim and sun. Free, ample parking right where you launch. Highly recommend this excursion!
We had a Great day on the water with Captain Ty… He made sure we had everything we needed to have a great relaxing dat!!!!
My grandfather and I love to visit different beaches together. We had a wonderful experience using Gulf Breeze Charters to get to Keewaydin. The boat ride was very enjoyable with Captain Tyler giving us info about the area. The boat ride was smooth and the boat was very clean. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We had a great time at Keewaydin. I love shelling and I was able to find many fantastic shells. Captain Tyler was attentive while we were on the beach and even allowed us to stay longer. The price for this trip and everything that was included was extremely reasonable. The booking process was also very easy and the company was more than happy to answer my many questions. I highly recommend you book your trip to Keewaydin with Gulf Breeze Charters!!
We had the best time with captain tyler! He took me and my friends out to keewaydin island, shared lots of information about the wildlife and island on the way, and even got some dolphins to play with the boat wake. The boat was spacious and the island itself was gorgeous. We went the Thursday after Labor Day and almost had the whole place to ourselves. We loved that they provided towels, chairs, and shell bags. We brought a cooler of additional drinks. Overall, one of the highlights of our trip.
La gran sorpresa de Naples. Gabriela and Francesca did a grest job as well the captain Bryant Williams, who understood to be one more of the bunch. Will do it again next year.
Owners were so helpful and kind! Captain Ty was FANTASTIC. He was so helpful and fun! Set everything up for us to enjoy our day on the Island. They provide chairs, towel, snacks and drinks. They give you your own shell bag! Can’t say enough but if you book with them you won’t be disappointed!!!!
Gabriella and Francesco are duck very Good hosts and Brian the best Captain ever The trip was amazing, what a great dat we had. There were chairs , towels, snacks, drinks The dat was perfect,
We booked a trip out to Keewaydin and had the best time with Captain Bryant. What an amazing experience. We were supplied with water, sodas , snacks, beach towel, shell bag, pool noodle, and the most comfortable chairs. Really the only thing you need to bring is your phone for pictures and sunscreen! We spotted dolphins on our way back and Bryant made sure to get them to play in the boat wake so we were able to get amazing videos of them. Captain Bryant was knowledgeable about the area, and played the best music! Thanks for an amazing day!!
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