We had an awesome tour and Lauren was great! We didn’t see any dolphins or manatees but we did get to see a sea turtle and a manna ray as we docked after the tour. Very entertaining and educational.
We went on the dolphin and manitee boat tour and it was amazing. It was a relaxing and informative tour. I would recommend this for anyone who loves seeing water wildlife and learning about nature.
Rick Poole
01:19 14 Sep 21
The captain and his assistant were fabulous. They were very attentive to the passengers and also very personable. We were definitely impressed. We will certainly take this tour the next time
Absolutely loved being on the boat we managed to see a few dolphins. I highly recommend visiting for a dolphin tour. We will be going back again. Loved seeing one of my favorite lighthouses also.
We went today September 3, 2021 and please forgive me I don’t remember their names but the captain and the crew are both females very educational. love seeing the dolphins and learning all about the area. Will definitely come again the next time I am visiting Florida. They also recommended going to the marine center which we did before hand, also very educational and only five dollars per person. we did not visit the lightHouse unfortunately. Maybe next time. All in all very enjoyable experience
Amazing day with Ponce Inlet Watersports! The captain and first mate made it most enjoyable with engaging information of the area while servicing the waterways from removal of any garbage or debry. They even interacted with my young children while making them have fun but also feel safe! We did see a few dolphins and other species native to the area! Very reasonably priced and it great boat ride around the light house!
Amazing boat trip today with the Ponce Inlet Watersports today!! The captain and first mate made the trip super exciting and informative although not much dolphin or manatee sitings!! Well worth the trip and reasonably priced!! Thank you!! Will continue to bring out of state guests to your services in the future!!!
Update: I forgot to mention how accommodating and attentive the whole boat staff where to my little ones who asked questions upon questions and then spoke about the new Luca movie (under the sea creatures) and with out a beat didn't ruin the imagination of a little boy but encouraged it!!
Sara Neuffer
20:50 27 Aug 21
Captain Ingram was super nice and attentative during my groups fishing trip today. Although we didn't catch a bunch of exotic fish, was still an experience of a life time! Highly recommend captain Ingram and the fishing trip! Great price for the amount of time as well.
Sherry Loghry
17:44 26 Aug 21
Kit Trautvetter
00:38 26 Aug 21
Fun& super informative.. Captain and mate Revack are awesome. Dolphins/sting rays all sighted and a great array of fish caught. Highly recommend!!
Wonderful and funny crew Wonderful experience I would do it again.
Ashley V
08:57 20 Aug 21
Took a ride on 8/19 in the afternoon with the fam and the crew was great. My daughter had a blast.There was a cute passenger-he was a nice sight to look at along with a couple of dolphins...😅I would ride again but at sunset.
I love Ponce inlet water sports! They have never met me down. I visit them every trip I take to Daytona! I've done eco tours, manatee yours, fishing, kayaking and parasailing! Always a great time!
Kelsey Barker
14:06 16 Aug 21
12 out of 5 stars!! We did the 4 hour boat charter for 6 people with wakeboarding and tubing. This was so fun, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something to do in the area. Captain Josh was fun, knowledgeable, and kept us safe! I did a lot of research looking for a boat charter and this was definitely the best value and the easiest to book!
can't believe we waited so long before finally experiencing this treasure at ponce inlet! We rented a couple kayaks to check out the nearby sandbar islands...
Very friendly and entertaining! We had a great time and enjoyed the tour.
Aaron Richie
12:53 08 Aug 21
Well worth the money was the highlight of our Florida vacation Captain Jason and his first mate Gina was awesome we caught tons of fish
Meg Sine
06:41 08 Aug 21
I’m a local and took a tour with my young daughter so she could experience a boat ride before she heads to to camp. She was very nervous. The crew were so considerate and friendly and my daughter had an incredibly experience! I, myself, was very impressed by the knowledge of our crew! They are very informed on the biology and ecology of the area. I did not expect to have so much fun!
Captain josh knew his job well. Told him that I wanted to catch a shark and 15 minutes later I landed a four footer. 15 minutes after that another four footer. Then we went inland for some snapper and we’re catching on about every cast.
Branden Johnson
00:38 07 Aug 21
Had a awesome time on our boat tour. Both crew members were amazing. Saw a mother and baby dolphin. Very informative tour.
Bonnie Goodlin
02:05 06 Aug 21
Captain Tom was great. He found us some dolphins. One was close feeding by dock. Helper was great to. We stopped by shell beach and got off boat. Great trip.
The captain was great. We didn’t see any dolphins but we did get to see other local wild life.
Tracy Sky
03:53 02 Aug 21
I had a great time with my family. The tour was amazing and the dolphins were sooo cute! The staff was super helpful and had a awesome experience. Will definitely come back again.
Paul
03:53 02 Aug 21
I took the family out on one of their amazing manatee tours. We had the time of our lives. The staff was very attentive and informative and kept the kids engaged the entire time. We will be back!!
Tiffany McBride
05:38 01 Aug 21
Had a wonderful morning on the 10am Dolphin and Manatee tour with Captain Tom on 7/29/21. We saw several dolphins and Tom always stopped for awhile so we could watch them. We loved the little island that we stopped at and found several crabs! Tom was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed his love of the wildlife.
the crew was amazing, Gina was so helpful and informative with a pleasant and funny disposition. we throughly enjoyed the tour, the only think we were disappointed with was not seeing any dolphins.
If you want to go paddle boarding head out with Brian. Lots of fun. We saw dolphins, a sea turtle, manta ray and lots of other wildlife (Brian is part of...
We took an evening Dolphin and Manatee Cruise and could not have been more pleased. The crew was knowledgeable, entertaining, and courteous. I would recommend Ponce Inlet Watersports for this and other excursions.
Dawn Vigil
15:29 28 Jul 21
We had a blast with Captain Josh! Fun Day! Knowledgable of the local dolphins and turtles and other wildlife! Took us to get great drinks! It was an awesome day!
Capt Tom and his First Mate Bailey were awesome! we had a fun and enjoyable trip and even got to help find a Dolphin rescue. We all spotted a dolphin with some scarring, she took pics and notified someone about it. They were very informative which my family and I enjoyed!
Jared Norman
02:57 25 Jul 21
Had an amazing time got to see lots of Dolphins! Stopped on a sandbar to pick up seashells. Great family trip! The crew was great!
These guys are Awesome ,Beyond belief. If your looking to get out on the water in ponce Inlet/ New Smyrna Beach contact them for money well spent!
CJ S.
18:48 17 Jul 21
Gina & Captain Dan were awesome: friendly, experienced and funny! We were thankful to have found Ponce Inlet Watersports after a company in Clearwater canceled our dolphin tour at the last minute due to boat maintenance issues. And the Ponce Inlet price was phenomenal, more than worth it for the high quality experience, boat, and staff. It was fun to see the dolphins up close! Will definitely return with my family at a later date!
Our party of 7 had a great day today! Captain Jason and First Mate Gina were better than we could have hoped for! Super knowledgeable with the perfect mix of silly and adventure for my crew! They went out of their way to accommodate needs that pop up with little kids and made it thier mission to make sure everyone had a blast! Can't thank them enough! 😁
Great time on the Dolphin Tour! Boat was clean and my wife and I enjoyed the smooth ride around the bay. Gina was funny and made the trip very entertaining. Surprise stop on the island was good. Would recommend!
We love doing this tour every year that we come to visit! Gina told lots of jokes and made our experience wonderful! We will be back for many years to come!
We kicked of our 4th of July with a Dolphin & Manatee boat tour and it was amazing. Captain Jason and Gina were fun, engaging & knowledgeable and the kids loved being Jr. captains!!! This is a must do experience.
We had a really good time today our guide was very charismatic and captain kept us alive and also was wonderful we will definitely do other adventures with this company!
this was by far the best dolphin tour our family has ever been on! our Captain Jason and his mate, Gina, were so very personable and you can tell that they actually love what they do! we are from Nashville TN and we will be doing another tour when we come back for vacation with these awesome people! highly recommend!!! so much fun!!
The dolphin tour was awesome. Jason. and Gina made the cruise fun and entertaining. Will definitely be back again on our next vacation. Thanks for a great end to our vacation!!
We had a great time this afternoon! Thank you all so much for the laughs along the way. Truly amazing to see so many dolphins. The girls were thrilled!
Great way to spend a couple of hours! Scenic, slow paced tour with an excellent crew. Great for kids & adults. We would definitely do it again, many thanks to Captain Jason’s& First Mate Gina for working on the holiday!
Marisa Radha Weppner
19:12 04 Jul 21
Awesome day with Captain Ingram. We caught so many fish! And at least a dozen different varieties. Perfect day on the water.
This was a lot of fun. Saw dolphins and stopped at an island to collect shells. Had a great time on the ocean. Our tour guide was a lot of fun, very interactive... she even offered to take our picture together on the island stop. I highly recommend this tour.
Nikki M
20:16 03 Jul 21
danielle reyes
18:20 03 Jul 21
Me and my family were unfortunately unable to go on the dolphin tour, due to illness, but received a call to reschedule, and my sister and her family were able to go in our stead, so all was not lost. They handled the changes easily, and were willing to go above and beyond. My sister and her family had a wonderful time, and said the staff were super knowledgeable about marine life.
Mary Ann Gurkowski
03:18 03 Jul 21
Captain John and first assistant Gina were so much fun ! Even though we did not see any manatees we saw several dolphins jumping out to the water and waking on the sand bar was truly a fun experience!! The gentleman who greeted us was very friendly I definitely recommend everyone to experience the tour!
boat was fun. old guy at desk. rude as hell to us until we told him he was rude.
joel smith
13:10 02 Jul 21
My family and I decided to do the 10am dolphin and Manatee tour during our vacation on 6/29. We had such a fun time. Our son was so excited to get on a boat and search for wildlife. They provide adult and children lifejackets which is a HUGE plus. We got to see some of the native birds and a pod of dolphins too. I love that captain Tom will stop the boat and turn around when wildlife is spotted so everyone on the boat can see. Our guide Bailey was INCREDIBLY knowlageable about the area and wildlife too. The stop at shell island was also cool. You are able to get off the boat and walk the beach, get in the water, shell hunt ect. They provide shell bags for everyone too, and the shells are plentiful on this island. I would highly recommend this to anyone. Very family friendly, affordable, the staff is professional and funny too. Check them out on social media as well, they will post pictures from your tour also. Thank you captain Tom and tour guide Bailey!
Our family did the 6:00 dolphin tour yesterday & absolutely loved it!!!! The guys definitely knew their stuff, they were super knowledgeable on surrounding wildlife & my husband and I loved the little historical facts they threw in there!! 10/10 would recommend, or in this case.. 4/4!! 🤓🙂🦀
We took my sister out to sea for the last time. A small informal celebration. JIffy and Captain Josh were absolutely wonderful - very caring, sincere and patience. With our time schedule, Jiffy said he would take care of everything...AND he did ! Josh knew exactly when to help us and when to step back. His professionalism made our trip most memorable. Not only that, he's quite a character !! ... For sure, we strongly and highly recommend this company AND Captain Josh .
Captain and first mate very friendly and educational about Dolphins and manatees. Child friendly . Allowed them to sit at steering wheel of boat . Both of my nephews got too . One was 8 the other 11 (looks older ) but the captain allowed him to do when going faster on boat . This truly meant a lot to me and I know it effected Isaac. Thank you again . The best money spent on our trip from Kentucky . First time to Daytona area for me and first time ocean experience for my nephews . Highly recommend ! Also the first mate helped me on and off boat , which I truly appreciated .
Very knowledgeable personnel very interactive with all on the tour we enjoyed our time
Natalie Click
16:19 29 Jun 21
We just finished our dolphin and manatee tour with Captain Tom. It was fantastic!!! The view was beautiful, the breeze felt great, we got to see dolphins. His helper whose name I forget, 😩, was SUPER knowledgeable about all the animals and local know how. They were also hilarious. I would HIGHLY recommend this to to anyone!
This was a fantastic experience! Everyone was wonderful and knowledgeable. Seeing the dolphins was amazing!!! Highly recommend!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
P T
18:39 23 Jun 21
Wow! That’s all I can say. We booked a 4 hour charter and we were blown away! We had a great time and Captain Josh was amazing!!! Friendly, funny and knew his stuff. Don’t pass this up, if you want to book a charter, book here. 10/10. Next time we come back to Daytona, this is a definite again!!!
What a great day on the water! The boat caught around 30 fish. Including Whiting, Bonnethead Sharks, Puffers, Black Sea Bass, Pigfish, Catfish and Snapper! Everyone had a great time! Let’s just say we had a great Lunch at Hidden Treasure!
We took the dolphin tour and it was the best!! We saw at least 20 dolphins and learned some great facts and loved stopping on the island with tide pools to explore. I highly recommend this tour if you are in the area!!
We had the best time! Got to see dolphins, my youngest got to drive the boat and the stop at shell island was so much fun finding lots of neat shells!!
We had a super FUN day out on the water with Captain Josh while fishing. He taught us a lot about fishing and we got to make some great catches! Big fish, little fish and we even got to see a shark up close when he took a bite out of one of the fish we had on our line! Overall great day!
we had a great time during the tour. got to see lots of birds and some dolphins. I wish we had Gotten to see the dolphins more. Great spot to go on vacation.
FANTASTIC experience today! We absolutely loved Captain Josh in our private charter tour! So much fun and we caught two big Amberjacks and a SHARK! Will definitely be returning. Thanks for the wild experience!
The crew was wonderful and they gave us a jelly fish to hold and it was dropped back into the sea. They stopped at a small island for 10 mins which was a surprise . Overall it was a fun ride. Enjoyed completely
Wonderful experience!!! We didn't see manatees but got to see dolphins, different birds, a sea turtle, and learn alot about the area.The 2 gentlemen on the boat were amazing- very funny, knowledgeable, and entertaining.I would recommend to anyone coming to Daytona area to vacation.
Shalynn Mitchell
05:56 03 Jun 21
Captain Tom and Andy were absolutely amazing! The little island we stopped at was gorgeous and perfect for a dive in the water. We did get to see a few dolphins and Andy had so many cool facts and stories about the history of Ponce Inlet. Tom was an absolute blast! The hospitality could not have been any better! We will definitely be back in the future!
I went parasailing with some friends at Ponce Inlet Watersports in Florida and it was so fun! We got on a boat to go out to the ocean to get into the open...
Emma Williams
20:43 31 May 21
Great tour! Super cute tour guides, very knowledgeable and humorous. Definitely will be back on our next trip.
We really enjoyed this tour! The captain and guide were excellent at spotting and pointing out wildlife and had a great sense of humor while also being very informative! We were impressed with how knowledgeable the guide was. We had a lot of fun and saw jellyfish, dolphins, pelicans and many other birds! Definitely worth going on this tour!
Emma Brace
15:21 31 May 21
We really enjoyed this tour! The captain and guide were excellent at spotting and pointing out wildlife and had a great sense of humor while also being very informative! We were impressed with how knowledgeable the guide was. We had a lot of fun and saw jellyfish, dolphins, pelicans and many other birds! Definitely worth going on this tour!
The two guys who took us out on the boat were super nice a d friendly! So smooth and amazing 🤩
Savannah Newton
01:19 30 May 21
I want to make this about John !!!John was so nice,sweet helpful, professional !Everything was amazing about this place , even josh was cool , didn’t get to know him much . But everyone there had good personalities!Would do t again but not kayaking on the beach again lol , not because of anything they did wrong
My family had a ton of fun. We did get to see some dolphins which made us better happy. The guides know a lot and are very nice!! We will visit again when we are back in FL
We lived the dolphin tours! The tour guide and captain Chris were great! The tour was very intriguing to all ages and very informative and educational. I learned and good bit and seeing the dolphins were awesome. I actually found a sand dollar when we stopped on “Sand Dollar Island” also. Very affordable and fun for all ages!
Crystal McGrew
19:46 23 May 21
We went on boat tour and our guides were awesome and informative. Will definitely be back next time we are in town and would recommend!
Had a wonderful time with Capt. Josh recently. He was very personable, safety conscious, and a real help to a novice fisherman such as we had on board. Would gladly go bonitafishing with him again anytime.
I have lived in Florida for several years and love the water. My Granddaughter came to visit and we went on the dolphin tour. It was a fantastic time! The website was easy to use and setup the reservation. Everyone we had contact with was very professional. We saw several dolphins and several species of birds. The Captain and Mate were very knowledgeable. I would recommend this company and trip.
Shelby Johnson
18:05 18 May 21
The Boat Captain and guide were very knowledgeable. They had great stories and a great sense of humor. They had a good mix of humor with facts of the area and wildlife. They even pulled the boat up to disappearing island and let us off to take photos and explore a bit. I highly recommend this boat tour! Thanks for a memorable day!
We had an absolutely fantastic captain and mate! They gave us some very interesting facts about pelicans and dolphins and fish. Super helpful when it came to taking the fish off the hook or actually catching someone else's hook LOL we had a great experience you definitely should go and find out for yourself!
Great family experience and the workers are wonderful! So friendly, lots of humor, and great with kids. Will definitely go on a boat tour again when we come back! Highly recommended and very good pricing!
This was a really amazing experience for my family & I. We had nothing less of a great time on our dolphin tours. The girls were super nice & very knowledgeable. It was so beautiful & definitely worth the price. The kids loved stopping & getting off the boat to treasure hunt. The ice cream was delicious & all around a very memorable experience. They have so much to offer we will definitely be back. Highly recommended.
We went on the 4pm dolphin tour and my son got to help drive....huge highlight and memory made! Also enjoyed watching the dolphins and hearing fun facts shared along the way
great place to go kayaking!! Everyone was very nice and helpful,gave us tips where to go and what to see. Beautiful there. I go back every week now. Highly recommend.
fantastic trip especially for only $25 a person the crew was extremely knowledgeable, fun and kind. Will definitely use them for future watersport vacation fun
Had an amazing time on the Dolphin Tour today. Captain John and crew were great. They were all very knowledgeable and funny. Definitely recommend Ponce Inlet Watersports!!
Our tour was amazing! And the tour guide are awesome! It was so beautiful on the tour and got to see a lot. And we got to see them save a sea turtle who was hurt badly. The tour was truly amazing. Fantastic communication. Answered all your questions. Very family friendly! You can see the passion they have for the ocean.
Absolutely fantastic boat tour! It was easy to make a reservation and they communicated with our group all the way until our tour. We actually got a flat tire in our rental on the way and they even waited for us to arrive. Tom the captain and Tom the biologist were awesome! And we actually rescued an injured sea turtle ❤️ I would definitely come back! Thank you guys for such an amazing experience! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
what a great tour and friendly staff! we were very happy with our ride. We can't wait to take our grandson here! thank you for a wonderful first time dolphin tour!!
We were questioning if we made the right decision to take two, two and under on the boat tour!! It was worth it (with plenty of snacks). The tour guides make the experience so worth it and the stop at the end to explore was the perfect ending! Thank you 😊
Our experience was pretty amazing! Not everyone caught a fish but the experience made up for it! We learned that you are able to hold these type of jelly fish and we even seen dolphins while on our fishing trip. It was a little chilly and our tour guide offered his jacket to my daughter. I would highly recommend for a family outing while visiting!
Honestly the best boat tour I’ve been on! They make you feel so welcome and it’s so fun. Seen dolphins and a baby sea turtle. Told us some really interesting information. Just all around amazing!!
We went on the dolphin tour today, Tom & Rayvac (hopefully spelt right) were absolutely amazing! We had a great time and only wish the tour was a bit longer! They were very knowledgeable and fun! We will be back! -The WI crew.
My Daughter and I took the Dolphin Manatee 90 minute boat tour and really enjoyed it! Right from the parking lot to the boat, the staff was amazing, helpful, and kind. Our boat tour started a bit late due to a large group running behind, but the crew was fantastic. The cruise itself was beautiful, on a hot sunny day, no manatees, but a handful of dolphins, birds, and jelly fish. A quick stop at a little beach was nice and the crew really cares about the environment and the animals which is really nice. Highly recommend and we will be back!
An hour and a half on the water on a beautiful Florida afternoon. Informative skipper and first mate. Sea turtles, dolphins, pelicans and the Coast Guard. What’s not to like? 🌞🐬
We were in for bike week and took a 90 minute dolphin Manatee tour which we were talked into by one of the employees. I couldn’t believe the quality of the trip for the price.
We saw many dolphins in the wild and although we didn’t see any manatees, We got a very thorough education about The channels, inlets, and safety while navigating them, as well as a front row seat to the wildlife preservation efforts of the staff. It is clear that everyone on the boat had a heart toward preserving the animals. The animals seem the priority for the crew and that was very touching to see. We learned about all of the wildlife that we did spot along the shoreline. We learned about mangroves and oyster beds. (Ouch!) we had a great stop at Shell Island as well. I mean the island was just OK but my smoking friends were really happy for the break. It doesn’t hurt that an ice cream boat showed up “conveniently“ upon our arrival and one of my biker friends decided to treat the boat. If you are a smoker I highly recommend this move so that the tour keeps the stop at Shell Island. I mean there really isn’t a lot of shelling to be done there... do you know what I mean?LOL.
Captain Daniel and first mate Amber treated everybody with dignity and respect no matter how they were dressed. In fact,every staff member from the parking attendant to the trainees It was an excellent, customer-first focused individual. Terrific outing. highly recommend.
Our captain and crew were great! Very informative and we had a great time. Got to see plenty of dolphins and we even stopped so they could help a sea turtle. Definitely recommend!!
Nice little boat ride. Saw quite a few dolphins. There was a bit of chop so no manatees. Our crew was very knowledgeable and provided great information about what we were seeing and information about the area. Would definitely recommend.
This was a lot of fun! My 2 year old got to honk the horn and we saw quite a few dolphins. My 15 year old thought it was mediocre, but she also believes in horoscopes, so she’s not one to rely on for opinions. Lol. Beautiful tour, great company, would definitely do it again!
If your looking for a fun day outside, check this place out. Tours on the water, boat rentals and great ice cream stand. Lots of delicious flavors, great service and doggie scoops on the house! Kita loved her ice cream and mine too!
Terrific experience!! Captain Danielle and First Mate Ashley made the experience so fun. Saw dolphins, mom and baby along with others. Water so very clear. Loved the island stop. What made it the best was the stories and the knowledge about the wildlife and the area. You could feel their passion for the water and the area. Do it! Felt a freedom on the water.
For sure recommend this company and the dolphin tour. The people who work for this business is so sweet! The two women who lead our tour for super knowledgeable and interacted a lot with us. Only thing I wish was that the stop at the island was longer. It was so beautiful!
Great day with them while on manatee and dolphin tour. They even gave us some tips on other places to see manatees specially with the cold weather. We will definitely be going again
What a wonderful, relaxing day! We saw birds and dolphins and sunshine!The people were very informed and shared a lot of information and seem to know the...
Fantastic way to spend the afternoon. We learned a bunch about the animals and plants of the area. Our guide was extremely interesting and kept us all enthralled.
had a great time on dolphin and manatee boat tour today. followed a dolphin for quite awhile as we thought it was injured. the guides were so professional and concerned for the dolphin. waiting to hear the outcome. highly recommend.
What a wonderful day! We had a 2hour private boat charter with captain John and Josh. We brought our 6 year old and 2.5 year old with us and we all had a blast! We caught many fish and a sting ray! We saw beautiful dolphins and had a very beautiful day. Captain John and josh were amazing with our kids and gave us knowledge on every fish we caught. And we had such amazing fun conversation. It was like being out with friends! We will definitely be planning more trips! Thank you so much! This was a perfect birthday gift for my husband!
Doc and Ashley were great!! I caught more fish than I ever have. Took the fillets next door and had them for lunch. Great people, great views, great fun!!
we really enjoyed our back water fishing trip. it was so much fun and amazing. The crew was fun and very helpful. you don't want to miss out on this trip. we loved it.
We had a great fishing trip with Captain John! He was great help and lots of fun! We caught 10 different kinds of fish! And to top it off I caught a Shark! Great time! Definitely will do again!
it is definitely a something everyone should do if they visit DAYTONA area weather u do the ecotour or fish charter its a very reasonable price a great time and even greater people cant say thank u enough u guys are awesome
We had John as our boat captain, and he was absolutely amazing!! Everyone at this facility is so friendly and welcoming. The time on the charter boat was so much fun!! 10 out of 10 would recommend this excursion while visiting Daytona beach!!
Time of our lives! Fair price and we reeled in some nice ones! John Ingram was our guide and I can't express how knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful he...
Hailey and Captain Ingram treated us to a lovely tour. We saw many dolphins and even a spinning shark! Hailey does a nice job explaining what we are seeing. Recommend!
My family and I had a great tour with Hailey and Danielle! They were informative and interactive with us. I would recommend that everyone go see them while they’re in Ponce Inlet.
We had a great time fishing with these guys....very relaxed and our guide knew the areas well enough so we could have a few nice catches...they were very courteous and helpful the entire time!
I cannot thank Doc and Ashley enough for my first time fishing experience. Very customer oriented, taught me to bate a hook, cast and fish and I brought in four fish, a nice red, a black drum, and two jacks. Great trip, would absolutely fish with them again. Doc knew exactly where to go to hit the fishing holes. Doc filleted all the fish for us and then we headed to “Off the Hook” up the street from the marina and they cooked all our fish for us. Delicious! Thank you again Doc and Ashley!!!
Chartered a boat for 4 hours with another family. It was amazing! Captain John is great with kids and told us all about ponce inset and dolphins. We saw...
We've been out with Brian for his SUP tour twice now and we'll definitely be back! Brian is extremely knowledgeable and funny. Could not recommend this tour...
What a wonderful tour. We only saw 2 dolphins but tons of birds and LOTS of info from the 2 young ladies. They we awesome. I will definitely try some of their other services.
Went out with Captain Doc. He put me on some big fish. I told him I wanted to catch a shark. As you can see Doc delivered. Great guys to fish with. Very knowledgeable about the fish in the area. Highly recommend fishing with these guys.
We took the Eco Tour today. Captain Ingram and First Mate Bailey made sure we had a great time! Saw lots of dolphins and learned a lot about the area! Beautiful boat ride and some island time that locals and tourists alike will enjoy! Thank you for a great experience!!!
Thank you Brian for being such an amazing and knowledgeable paddle board guide! It was our first time being on the boards and we had an awesome time. Highly, Highly recommend everyone go! *Shout out to Jess & Shelby for showing my daughter & I around too.
John was our captain and he made the experience ! He was so kinda and informative. We truly had a great time and we will definitely be back next year. THANK YOU JOHN 😊
We chartered a 4 hour boat ride yesterday to kick off our vacation. Our 3 kids wanted to fish and go tubing and Captain John was amazing with them. We had a blast, he was kind and patient with the kids and we made some amazing memories! My daughter is already asking to go back! This is definitely something we will do again- highly recommend!
4 Hour Private Boat Tour was awesome! The whole family enjoyed the ecotour, island/sandbar hopping and tubing! Captain John is cool, informative, fun and safety minded. This is the best way to enjoy the water without bringing your own boat. Well worth it and plan to come back to fish with Capt John next time.
we went for a private charter tour today. it was amazingly fun and we could do whatever we wanted for 4 hours. trust me you want the 4 because you just cant get enough. the views were beautiful and captain john was a champ and keeping you happy. great guy, down to earth , great with kids. all around wonderful experience and will do again next time. he even filled the fish we caught to take home. dont miss out. if your thinking about it just do it you wont regret it. see yall next year!!! ps. the dolphin and manatee tour was also amazing. we went on both and well worth it.
My husband and I went paddle boarding with Brian and it was an amazing experience. Was much better than I expected. I absolutely recommend. We will come back every year. Thanks Brian!!!
My daughter and I really enjoyed our paddle board tour with Brian. He was very personable and fun! He was so sweet helping my daughter who was a bit apprehensive on the paddle board. I highly recommend this tour!
We had a fantastic 4 hour boating trip. Captain John was funny, knowledgeable and personable. His priority was making sure we had a great morning on the...
We just went this morning! Captain doc and Billie (I think that was her name, I didn’t catch it) was amazing. My husband and I will definitely be back! They were very informative, very professional, and helped you with anything you needed! Couldn’t rave more about this place!
Our family had a spectacular experience with Captain John. He was extremely knowledgeable, very personable and was excellent with our children. He made their desires and expectations a priority and they had a blast tubing. I would strongly recommend Ponce Inlet Watersports.
The eco tour was our favorite time during our trip to Daytona! Captain rob and Ashley were great guides who are there to have fun with you! I strongly recommend ponce inlet water sports! We can’t wait to go back and Paddleboard with them next time!
We had a great time on our Eco Dolphin Tour...Ms. Ashley and the Captain were great! Made the boat ride fun and educational. We saw so many dolphins and got to go on a little island were we got seashells and saw a hermit crab. I highly recommend this tour.
We had an awesome time today with Captain Rob and Ashley. We saw three or four manatees and a pod of dolphins with their babies. This is a fantastic company...
We had a great relaxing day on the water. The Captain and the guide were very knowledgeable but not scripted. We will definitely do this again in the future.
Parasailing was the best thing there! The crew members were very professional and obviously can tell they love what they do and did an amazing job at it felt safe!
Was a great experience, didn’t really have a set up for social distancing but they were super friendly, gave great service, we saw tons of dolphins and even got to hear them clicking and squeaking. Our kids had a ton of fun and we enjoyed the whole thing.
Fantastic job! The entire crew was very well informed made it fun for all the kids aboard. Great way to spend part of your day seeing and learning about the local area. Reasonably priced don’t forget to bring some cash for a nice tip they work very hard for you.
Rob and Pete were super fun and helped us bait up our lines every time!! He even let my son help "drive" the boat and fillet the fish he caught at the end of the trip 💙
We had so much fun! Although our mate got a speeding ticket on the way to work causing us to have a little bit of a wait! Lol They defiantly made it up to us by taking us to see a maternity pod of dolphins! Super knowledgeable and interesting tour!
We had the best time .. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly and treated us like Family. I highly reecomend to anyone.. This was the highlight of our trip
these were the best that I have dealt with and laughed my butt off during the whole trip. it was very nice. Everyone had fun on this trip. could have asked for more.
The Eco tour was great today. Staff was great interacting with everyone especially the kids! We got to spend a lot of time watching the dolphins playing. The kids also enjoyed shell hunting on the nearly deserted beach we got off the boat to explore.
We had a great day with Captain John and Captain Bob! They turned a difficult situation into a very fun outing. We would do it again. The whole staff was terrific!👍🏻
Today, May 28, 2020, we went on the 2 pm Eco tour. We were greeted with a warm welcome and an easy check in at the office to begin. Shortly after check in we boarded the boat with Danielle and Captain Rob. We learned so much about the history and wildlife around us, all while enjoying a nice breeze on the boat. Both informative and fun!!
A stop to a sandbar/island area to collect shells was a delight. Capt. Rob even took his flip flops off and went in knee deep water to grab a she'll my husband spotted from shore. Danielle helped identify and gather shells too. It was so nice to chat and share the excitement of our finds with them.
We will definitely be making regular trips out with them and bringing our out of town visitors too.
We went inland fishing and it was AWESOME! We had such a great time. Our captain, John, was the best! He was very outgoing and personable, and knew all the...
Our second day with Captain John was just as enjoyable as our first. We really did not want to come home ever!! Highly recommend, plan the trip as you like, fishing, tubing, water skiing or happy hour your choice. We will defiantly be back, our new favorite place.
We had a great time yesterday! We saw some dolphins, my 5 yr old drove the boat and had a great time collecting seashells on seashell beach! Rob and Hailey were great!!
We took a private fishing trip with Capt. John and had a great time. Fishing was a little slow to start, but Capt. John kept working and put us on some fish towards the end of our trip. We had great conversation and were able to catch 6 or 7 different species of fish, and took 2 red fish, a black drum and a blue fish home. We will definitely come back if we get the chance....thank you!!
Overall, the staff is amazing and so humorous. I had a very great time from seeing the dolphins to getting off on the island across from the light house. I 1000000% recommend to those visiting Daytona Beach and Florida as a whole, definitely worth the money! :)
We’ve been fishing with Water Sports for 10 years. Every Ormond vacation we come fishing. Use to fish with Capt. John and been with Captain Doc and Kristie the past two years. Very knowledgeable, help you with everything, and get a eco trip along with the fishing. You won’t find a better place on the Atlantic. Top notch! We tell everyone!
Looking for something to do during all this social distancing! Come on a boat tour in one of our wide open aired boats and explore our little town of ponce inlet! Want a relaxing day of fishing we have several fishing trip options as well as kayaks and paddle board rentals and tours! Come on down we are open!
Well worth the cost!!! Great and attentive crew! I can only say go! This is a great time! We saw dolphins, birds and caught lots of varied kinds of fish! Our 7 year old granddaughter had a blast!
Knowledgeable staff and so friendly. They made the trip so much fun and when we spotted a lot of dolphins they asked the passengers if we had any later plans as we could stay and watch even longer if everyone was good with that. Thanks and had. Wonderful trip. We will go again
Amazing tour! 15/10 would recommend to anyone who wants to learn a little and have fun! I only wish I would have had cash on me to tip! The guide and the captain were phenomenal!
Had so much fun on the eco cruise! Great location with great local restaurants , lighthouse across the street, great staff...everyone there was really fun and friendly! Can’t wait to come back!
Had such an AWESOME day fishing with Capt. Doc and Capt. Kristi! They were entertaining, knowledgeable about local info and habitats, and Capt Doc had great fishing spots. They were very helpful with my kids 7 and 9 with bare and taking the fish off. One of our boat mates even caught a Monster Red Fish. Such a fun day!! Everyone caught multiple fish! I highly recommend them.
Great time! We’ve done it all - parasail, eco-tours, and 4 hour fishing cruise. Christy is amazing and a wealth of knowledge! Love hearing her stories and the history of the area! Thanks guys!
Awesome tour very informative and FUN!!.. It is a Must Do while in south Daytona area... right by lighthouse and Hidden Treasure. Great Captain and 1st mate
My Husband & I went on a boat ride yesterday through Ponce Inlet and loved it! Danielle did a great job explaining about all the species along the Lagoon. We said beautiful birds and dolphins! Thank you!!
We went on the dolphin and manatee eco tour yesterday and came back today for the private fishing charter. Had a great time on both. I highly recommend the fishing charter, great fun for the entire family.
great day, the Captain and mate were knowledgeable and friendly and did a lot of interaction with us on the tour. My grandchildren loved it and were excited to see dolphins. Thank you!
We had a great time on our tour with Capt. John and First Mate Danielle. They were both very knowledgeable and had just the right touch of humor to keep it fun and entertaining. Highly recommend them to anyone looking to do a tour in this area.
We had a great time on this super relaxing boat tour. Hailey was a great tour guide- we learned a lot and she answered all of our questions. Also, We got to see dolphins!!!! I really appreciated their love for what they do. I would definitely recommend this tour!
We had a wonderful Captain and first mate!! They were very attentive and knowledgeable about the area. I don't know how to fish and neither do my 8 and 7 year olds, but we all ended up catching fish and had a great time. You can't go wrong with the price either. I would highly recommend!! Thanks for a great experience and if I'm ever in the Daytona area again, I would definitely do the fishing charter everytime!
My family decided to do the dolphin and manatee eco tour. It's a 90 minute boat ride down the the intracoastal waterway. Our tour guides were fun and...
$25 for 90 minutes, Worth every penny.Saw 5-6 dolphins in a pod and they were playing and jumping out of the water. No manatees now that the water is...
The owner was very friendly. Took time out of his day to communicate with the customers. Captain Rob, and assistance Ashley were amazing and very knowledgeable. I would 100% recommend this boat ride. 11/2/2019
A very enjoyable and informative boat ride and visit to the beach of a nearby island ! Thank You Danielle and Capt Rob ! And thank you for the photos that you took and posted ! I’ll try to share a few that I took also. Best Wishes
Great Captains Doc and Cristy. Everyone was great, good fishing, and fantastic ride with excellent info. Well worth the trip. This was our second time and once again had a great day.
Had an awesome time with family that came down to visit us from Indiana. Captain Dave, and I believe his name was Nick, and the photographer were all great! Definitely recommend checking this place out if you get the chance. I went parasailing in Key West and bought the photographers SD card with the pictures and videos and they were so terrible. The pictures and videos that Ponce Inlet Water Sports take are so crystal clear!
Our 8 and 5 year old sons have been wanting to fish in the ocean like on the show Catching Monsters but also wanted to see wild life and find some seashells. I contacted Ponce inlet water sports and they recommended chartering a boat with Captain John. Our 4 hour fishing, dolphin and seashell finding boat ride was nothing short of fantastic. Captain John was great with our kids (and our 17 month old!!) and we all had so much fun. We caught several different type of fish and some were keepers that we took home and ate for dinner. I highly recommend them. We will be back next year!
Did the dolphin and manatee tour on Tuesday and went backwater fishing on Wednesday. Had a great time on both. We found them last year during our visit and couldn’t wait to return again this year. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend, you won’t be disappointed.
I highly recommend the back water fishing with captain John!!! He is an amazing guide and a genuinely nice person! We had so much fun, he told us a little about the area and got us set up quickly. We caught 8 fish in a little over an hour (4 different species) and then on our way back he stopped so we could look for shells. We then got a surprise and saw a storm rolling in. He got us back fast and safe before it started raining! We appreciate the friendliness and the professionalism of the entire crew! Thank you all so much for a great time!!
We did my best friends bachelorette party through them. We did a 4 hr boat ride with Danielle and Captain John and had the best time! We went island hopping and they brought us anywhere we wanted to go. We even ran out of alcohol and they brought us to the local store on the water for refills of beers! Great company and a great time!
Captain Rob & First Mate Anna were excellent! We saw a few manatees, dolphins, and got to do some shelling. Very enjoyable experience for our whole family. Highly recommend!
Amazing dolphin tour!! Highly recommend! Manatees, dolphins, crabs and a variety of birds. Captain and first mate were awesome and knowledgeable!! Definitely take the tour.
We had a great time. The staff was accommodating and friendly. The tour was different than other boat tours I have taken in the fact that they took you to a nice beach and let you get off and pick up shells and explore a little. I would definitely take this tour again.
loved every minute of it! great captain and tour guide!
Went on a dolphin tour today in Virginia Beach. I was very disappointed. Wasn’t even close to the experience I had here. Wished we would’ve went back to daytona!
We went on the dolphin and manatee tour. We thought we was guaranteed to see them but it turns out you are not guaranteed. We didn’t see anything other than birds. They said they didn’t see anything the tour in front of us either. Our kids was disappointed as well as the adults. We had 9 people in our group. We felt like it was a waste of money. The crew was nice.
Captain Doc and Captain Kristy were the best. Kept all of us entertained with facts and interesting tidbits of information regarding the estuarian habitat and inhabitants in addition to some of the history of the area. Everyone caught fish and special attention was given to the kids who were having as much fun as anyone on the boat, without taking away anything from any adults on board. Would definitely recommend the trip for a fun day and fishing as well. Very educational for Arizona people... enjoyed all of it!!!
went to the disappearing Island was real cool. Great instructor Brian. Made it across the waterway in 6 minutes with waves jump over my board. Brian kept us calm and chilled great times. going back soon.
Had the best time yesterday on our tour! Captain Rob, Daniel & Anna made us feel like family from jump. The girls warmed right up to them and were comfortable quickly so when we did come upon 3 dolphins they were able to enjoy watching the dolphins play. And also enjoyed finding their own pretty shells! 💕
Such an AMAZING group of people. We have went out twice now with Doc as out Captain and had a blast each time. We will continue to go inland fishing with Ponce Inlet Water Sports.
We had such a great paddle board tour with Brian today! He is super funny and knowledgeable about the islands and their inhabitant. We will definitely do that again and again
We have had the best experience with this company. This is my first time in Daytona Beach and we have spent 3 days of our week long vacation with Ponce Inlet Water Sports. Their staff is top notch which sets them above others in the area. Jiffy who works inside is not only knowledge about everything you’d possibly want to do on the water but patient and cares about your experience. He’s first class! Haley, Captain Rob and Captain John where also so knowledgeable and quite funny as we took the Dolphin & Manatee Tour. This was such a relaxing experience. These three were so funny and made our experience so much fun!
If you’re in this part of Florida, please make sure you put this on your list of “must do’s!” You won’t regret it!
Wow I highly recommend this Eco tour for anyone who wants to have a fun experience and the staff they are awesome at what they do and you can tell they love their job I mean what's not to love though. My family and I have never been on a boat before ever and we all enjoyed ourselves and we will be coming back next year when we come on vacation.
We did a private family fishing charter. It was great! Captain John was so good with our kids and helped them the entire time! We will definitely be back!
Captain Doc and First Mate, Ashley were awesome! Very knowledgeable and patient! They found some great spots to ensure everyone on our 4 hour tour caught a fish. They were also great with kids!
My heart is so happy! I paddle board on a regular in North Carolina and have even lived in Hawaii for some time. This had to be one of my favorite paddle boarding experiences...... hours after I am still thinking about my day.
We did the 4 hour private fishing tour. Captain John went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. My kids loved catching all the different types of fish. Definitely coming back next time we are here.
highly recommend the tour and the 4 hr fishing trip they were amazing! the guides were amazing! it was just so much fun! thanks Ponce inlet water sports! you rock!
We had an awesome time with Brian during our SUP tour! He was extremely knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife. He was also super laid back, funny and entertaining. We had a great time and saw turtles, dolphins and rays. Beautiful area to paddleboard and a great value! We’ll definitely be back!
Had a wonderful time. Captain Jack and Haley were very knowledgeable on Ponce Inlet and the wildlife that inhabited the area. We saw a lot of dolphins, which was really cool and Mako ( the puppy) was adorable!
Went paddle boarding with Brian and had a great time! He was so knowledgeable about the area. Saw dolphins, baby sharks, stingrays, and starfish. It was a relaxing ride traveling from island to island. I will definitely be back!
Christy and were Captain Jack were excellent hosts. They were very professional and knowledgeable about the local area. I highly recommend this boat tour!
We had the best time on our eco tour. Christy made the trip , she was awesome and knew a lot of cool facts. She even showed us the jellyfish and we all got to hold it. All Around awesome trip. Definitely will be back next time we are on vacation!
I chose this activity because of all the great reviews and it surpassed my expectations. Capt. Jack and his mate/guide Kristy were amazing. We saw dolphins several times as well as other local wildlife and learned so much about the ecosystem. The guide even caught a jellyfish to bring aboard to show us and let the children hold and touch. When we stopped to look for shells at a small island Kristy was immediately available to take great pics of people with the lighthouse in the background. I highly recommend the 90 minute eco tour, it’s fun for all ages!
Everyone at Ponce Inlet Watersports is helpful; from booking to the fishing trip I couldn't have asked for better. Captain John took the time to get to know us, and made the trip great.
Greatest backwater trip Ive ever had. Cpt. John was hands down the coolest captain I’ve ever met. He always made sure we were busy catching fish, laughing and enjoying our time. I 10/10 would recommend this to anyone. I can’t wait for next year!
I had an amazing trip. John is an amazing captain, he made the trip very enjoyable and laid back. He took us to a bunch of different places to get the most variety of fish. All in all this place is a 10/10!
It was an amazing experience. Great people, great fishing, and our captain was amazing. Within minutes we were talking talking him like we had known him for years. He was very helpful in every way possible. I can't wait to go back to florida just fish with them.
Captain Jack and Kristy were amazing! So glad we booked this tour! They made sure we seen as many dolphins as possible and that the kids enjoyed the trip!
The 4 hour backwater fishing charter was an absolute blast!! I booked it as a surprise for my husbands 30th birthday and it was incredible!! Capt was VERY knowledgeable and was very laid back and made our trip very memorable!! He won’t admit that his wife outfished him but it’s ok! 🙂 We all caught a variety of fish during the 4 hours!! We are already planning to do the private charter in March! ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for helping me make his birthday one to remember!
I highly recommend the dolphin tour. It was way more than I expected and I am very impressed. We saw lots of dolphins and had plenty of time to take pictures and videos. Kristy, our guide was just fabulous. She has so much knowledge of everything we saw from the ecosystem to the mangroves, to the dolphins, to every bird we saw. It was fascinating and the highlight of our Florida trip! THANK YOU!
Amazing tour! Family friendly and very fun. My family and I were thrilled to see the dolphins. Captain Matt and First mate Danielle were very welcoming and knowledgeable about the wildlife. Very fun opportunity and highly recommend!
LOVED IT! Went on the 4 hour fishing tour this morning and it was awesome! My daughter has special needs and the Captain and crew Kristi I believe were so good with her! Woman on our boat caught a SHARK! Incredible to see - the crew helped her but let her do all the fighting and reeling. I caught a puffer fish! We all caught many mangrove snappers and when we came back the Captain cleaned and filet them and the shark! Dinner will be delicious! We also saw dolphins, osprey and sting Rays. The crew was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. I would go again and highly recommend to anyone. Reasonable price too. Gone Fishing �
We had a blast on our fishing charter. Captain John was awesome. He was patient with our sons and gave a great tour. We saw dolphins, a manatee and caught lots of fish, even a stingray. Two thumbs up!! Great place. We will be back again for sure!!
We went out on a fishing trip yesterday with you guys and had a blast! The staff was super helpful and extremely friendly. It was a very relaxed atmosphere and seemed like we were just hanging out with friends! We will definitely be returning guest and absolutely recommend Ponce Inlet Water Sports!
we had a great time everyone was very nice and informative. it was great just being on the water around good folks thank you we will be back for some other activities
We did the manatee dolphin tour today. Had lots of fun, saw manatees and had a great time with our captain and guide! Great time for families! We’ll be back
fishing for many years on the ocean anywhere from private charters to the party boats... but this was hands down one of the best trips I have taken in my 41 years.... can't wait til next time inshore fishing at its best
I just moved to Ormond Beach from Knoxville TN my Uncle John and Aunt Danielle both work at Ponce. they took us out on an Eco and it was the most incredible experience we've had since being back in FL. My Uncle John was very professional and informative. Danielle made the experience so much fun and had such amazing information. Highly recommend going to Ponce. 5 STARS!!!
My wife and I got married this morning on Disappearing Island with the help of Captain John and Jiffy at Ponce Inlet WaterSports! Our wedding was such a success and Captain John saved my dress by literally carrying me off the boat! ❤️ Y’all are the absolute best!!!! ⭐️😎🌺🌈
Had a blast the guide was top notch boat wasn’t crowded at all and we caught all kinds of different kinds of fish definitely recommend if your going to Ponce Inlet to do some fishing
This was an awesome tour. It started a little slow for the little ones but all was perfect when they saw their first dolphins. You should see the shell collection from shell beach! They both want to go again!
We... had an awesome excersion with,Doc and Danielle,very knowledgeable, helpful and we ended up in some great fishing spots ...it was great we were looking a variety of fish all day.Great Job you two!!!!Fred/Doug.see y'all again!!
Very happy with the Inland Fishing trip. Everyone was very nice and the boat was perfect for a large group. The covered shaded boat was great for the kids and kept them happy. We appreciated Mckensie's knowledge of the wildlife and natural features. Thank you!
I had a wonderful time. The staff was very friendly and very knowledgeable. They truly cared about their customers and their safety. I definitely recommend them!
I cannot say enough about the Eco Tour! We saw tons of dolphins and manatees on our longer than expected trip, and stopped on a barrier island to see manatees up close. We collected large conch shells to keep, as well as sand dollars! Highly knowledgeable tour guides that take you directly to the nature you want to see! I would definitely recommend this tour for everyone!
Took our family of 4 on the back water fishing 4 hour tour. It was awesome! Captain Doc and first mate McKenzie were experienced, helpful, and made it a great time! We all caught fish! Definitely coming back next year!
We’ve booked 2 fishing charters and 1 parasailing adventure through Ponce Inlet Water Sports and have been more than pleased with each encounter. Everyone has always been very courteous. Captain John Geyer is always a lot of fun. We’ll definitely be back for more adventures!!
They truly care about the needs and experience of their clients. After more than a year of working on our “Burial at Sea” for my daughter, we finally were able to accomplish it. Not only are they respectful but they went out of their way to make it beyond amazing. They filled out a burial certificate with exact coordinates, wind speeds and wave height. Captain John helped with pictures and even circled the site so we could video. Then, after we finished our ceremony he took us to see the dolphins......
Ponce Inlet Water Sports is beyond amazing. I highly recommend them.
This was so much fun! My husband and I went out on the dolphin and manatee tour- we saw a maternity pod of dolphins! McKenzie ( hope I spelled that right) was awesome at guiding through the tour and so friendly- and the captain (Mark? Matt?) was so good at making sure we had a great view! We would definitely recommend this to anyone going to visit the area!
An amazing tour. My 6 year old son got to drive the boat with Captain Matt. Saw a family of dolphins. Definitely a great experience. Hailey the helper was great as well. Very entertaining.
We had a great time on the dolphin/manatee tour! Captain Matt and hostess Hailey made the trip very enjoyable! Seen a family of dolphins! Can’t wait to do it again �
A great tour! Capt Matt and Danielle were so pleasant, he let the kids steer the boat and Danielle was so passionate and informative. I would recommend this tour to tourists and locals! Thank you! My mom and I really enjoyed this day on the water.
The staff on the boat was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the area....we got to see a lot of dolphins and the Captain turned the boat so that every could see them jumping around and swimming...the boat was super clean and they took us to this sandbar where the water was crystal clear and got some awesome seashells and we even seen a jellyfish! I highly recommend this tour :) definitely will be back
Great experience! Crew is knowledgeable and super friendly! We saw a manatee and dolphins yesterday. We were able to get shells on the island, which was gorgeous! It looked like a small Bahamas. They did their best to keep the boat clean. Even gave us discount ice cream coupons. Highly recommend.
The very last day of our Florida vacation was the highlight of the trip! We booked a paddleboard excursion with Bryan, and, after we got the hang of it, it was the coolest experience ever! I am not the most coordinated person...I fell twice right off the bat...but Bryan's explicit instructions kept me and my husband and daughter balanced and loving the feel of paddleboarding for the remainder of our 2 hour tour! We were fortunate to see a hog-nosed ray, a stingray, jellyfish, cormorants, and other sea birds and wildlife...not too shabby for first-timers! Thank you, Bryan, for your expertise and patience. You made our first paddleboarding experience incredible and unforgettable, and it was amazing to bask in the beauty of Ponce Inlet and its wildlife!!! I want to do this again! Amazing adventure!
We had a great time doing the inlet fishing! We had 4 kids and our Captain and Makenzie were patient and helped us catch a bunch of fish and sting ray. So fun!
We lost a family member unexpectedly and we traveled from Michigan and Alabama to take care of things..needing an emotional break, they were the only place touring when we called they held the boat for us not even knowing the circumstances! And we had an amazing relaxing, and very informational tour! It was the exact stress reducer we all needed! And the dolphins def did not disappoint us...it was awesome! Thank you staff you were great!!!
Went paddle boarding the for the first time with Brian he was a great instructor I had no idea what I was doing and he had me on the board in no time. Had such a great time had to go back a second time best of all he shares his beer! I highly recommend making this a stop during you vacation.
Had a great time on the 4 hour backwater fishing trip. Cptn. Doc and Mate Mackenzie made sure we had a good experience again. Thanks for a really enjoyable day and of course the fish we caught. Beverly, Hugh, Larry, Barbara, Adam and Shawna. Been here before and will be back again.
Once again we had an amazing experience again. Captain John took us out on his private charter for a day of deep sea fishing. He was awesome with our 8 and 9 year olds. All 4 of us caught fish after fish. We caught over 100 fish. Will be back again.
On a chilly day we made a last minute decision to head out on this excursion. WE HAD A BLAST! Captain John and Hailey were a pleasure to spend time with. Between the MANY dolphin sightings, they shared a ton of interesting information about the area and wildlife! Our party had senior citizens, adults and small kids and everyone had a great time. If you are considering booking an excursion, BOOK today!
The fish are amazing! I’ve been back every time I’m in the area. The’ll take you to the right spots, for the fish your looking for...they know the area well.
They lived up to my expectations... which isn’t easy... I was very happy with the experience... the Captain and tour guide had wonderful upbeat personalities and they really engaged with their guests on the boat... they took their time to give us interesting facts about the birds and dolphins we saw... they gave information about some of the homes we saw along the way..... I especially liked that the Captain was able to answer my question about how the lighthouse has survived the storms it has weathered over time... they were courteous were wonderful with answering questions.. when we started seeing the dolphins they took time to make sure we had the best opportunity to see them... seeing a dolphin in its natural habitat was on my bucket list... thanks to Ponce Inlet Water Sports I can cross that off my list... I’d do the trip again without a doubt and the price was absolutely affordable... I recommend them with a full 5 stars.... Wonderful adventure... THANK YOU....
This eco-tour is A LOT OF FUN. We visited Feb 22, 2018. Capt John and Danielle, I believe, were our guides. We saw mostly maternity pods of dolphin- so amazing!!! Highlight of our trip to Daytona! Excellent family time...highly recommend. ☆☆☆☆☆
This is by far THE BEST use of $25 in a LONG time! What a great boat ride with lots of local and environemental tidbits that you must know to see this amazing part of Florida! Danielle, John and Haley will share their love of the area like you have rarely seen before! This is one of those Florida "Must Do's" for sure! Thanks so much! Will see you again and agin for sure!
We had a great tour! Learned great information about the area, saw many dolphins, white pelicans, osprey, Arctic terns as well as a stop on shell island! Highly recommend!
Went parasailing in the morning and we were treated so good, we decided to go on the eco- tour also. Both were fantastic, my new wife and I had a blast, very knowledgeable and professional all the way around. Would definitely come back!
This manatee tour was awesome!! My Grandson Evan got to drive and be the Captain for a short time, which absolutely made his day (and ours)!! Thank you for the wonderful boat ride. This is a terrific tour and I highly recommend it!!
Thank you Captain John and Ponce Inlet Water Sports for an awesome private charter fishing trip!!!!!
We had a goal to go fishing while visiting New Symrna Beach. Kinda disappointed that the swells were too big to go deep sea fishing...but we found a place that did "backwater fishing". We figured why not, we wanna go fishing! And the price was right.
Not really knowing what to expect, we packed some beer and sandwiches (and sunscreen, of course!) and headed to Ponce Inlet.
Easy peasy 'check-in'. A short drive to the marina and we were ready to go! A private boat just for us...how cool! Captain John was super chill and welcoming...which we were so thankful for!
We not only had a memorable time fishing (caught 11 different species!), but also saw manatees and dolphins! It was magical :)
Captain John is so knowledgeable about the area it felt like we were on a sight seeing cruise!
Freshly filleted fish that we walked over to the rum bar next door and they cooked it up for us. Delish!
I will definitely come back again whenever I'm in the area and would recommend it to anyone looking to have an amazing Floridan adventure!
My husband and I took the dolphin manatee tour today and it was awesome! The captain of our boat and our other tour guider was so informative about all the areas we toured, the sea life, and also kept us laughing frequently. It was so cool to dock during the tour at the seashell beach and have the fun of searching for shells. So enjoyable and relaxing. The price of the tour was very affordable. A great time! I highly recommend it!
Had a great time! Also learned a few things, both of the folks leading the tour was able to answer any question people had. They was also very informative and humorous. All around great time, I would highly suggest this to anyone, families, couples, or even solo.
Our family of 5 had a great time fishing with Capt. Doc and first mate McKenzie. We were catching fish within 15 minutes of leaving the dock. We ended up with a pretty big catch and had a fantastic time. Capt. Doc even cut our fish and bagged them for us. This will be our go to fishing location every year when we visit Ponce Inlet.
I booked our boat tour for Monday the 14th of August. A little confused when we first arrived but once everything was taken care of money etc., it went smoothly. Our price was quoted as $300 but when we got there Jiffy said it was $350 not a big deal. We met Captain John and he brought us on board. It was a 4 hour excursion with my family a total of 6. We planned on tubing, fishing and island hoping. We did do fishing and island hoping and that was fine with all of us. We saw Dolphins that was so cool to see and baby one too. Amazing weather and can't say enough good things about Captain John! He helped my grandson's fish well he helped all of us fish and even let Carl drive the boat he was in heaven. When we stopped on the island's we found sand dollars and crabs and sea shells that was so much fun too. Would recommend this to anyone and everyone who likes to go out for a couple of hours and enjoy the scenery and catching some fish and just relaxing and seeing the beautiful dolphins. We all had a terrific time. Thanks Captain John for making our day a super one. The Westphal's from Wisconsin!!!!
We had a fantastic time chartering a boat with Captain John. Booking the service was easy and we chose how to spend our day! Capt. John guided us to some great fishing spots, baited our lines and was super informative about all our catches! We spent a little time cooling off at a tidal pool while the kids tossed a casting net and hunted for hermit crabs. We can't wait to do this again!!!
