Discover Florida’s Gulf Coast the local way with A Boat Day, Clearwater’s top-rated private charter service. Friendly USCG-licensed captains whisk you to hidden sandbars, wild dolphin playgrounds, and pristine state-park islands a...
A Boat Day delivers consistently excellent experiences with a team of talented captains who know how to make time on the water special. Captains Matt, Eric, Will, BJ, and Marcos all get enthusiastic shoutouts for their knowledge of local waters, friendly personalities, and ability to enhance every trip. They're skilled at finding dolphins and manatees, taking guests to secluded beaches for shelling, and creating memorable moments whether you're celebrating a bachelorette party, attending a boat wedding, or just spending quality family time together. The boats themselves impress visitors with their cleanliness and amenities. The pontoon with the upper deck and water slide is a huge hit, adding an extra element of fun to beach stops. Guests love visiting boat-access-only islands to collect sand dollars and seashells, while the dolphin encounters are often described as trip highlights. The captains excel at getting dolphins to play in the boat's wake, and they're happy to snap group photos. Communication is solid, with staff accommodating weather changes when needed. Multiple reviewers mention they'll definitely book again on future trips to the area.
Our family of seven (two small children) had the best time! We made a last-minute decision to book a half day excursion on June 13th. A Boat a Day made the process seamless and easy. Communication was great and they responded quickly to my questions. We were lucky to not only have Marcos as our Captain, but Captain BJ rode along as well to assist. Both were excellent! Captain Marcos was very informative of the islands we visited and made the trip very laid back and relaxing for us. We rented a boat with a slide, which was something new for us to experience. Fortunately, for us, upon return to the marina the dolphins were in a playful mood and Captain Marcos was able to get them to interact with us by following us in the wake of the boat. It was the highlight of the trip! Thank you, Marcos and BJ, for such a wonderful adventure!
Stephanie Dowell
June 28, 2025
Our family of seven (two small children) had the best time! We made a last-minute decision to book a half day excursion on June 13th. A Boat a Day made the process seamless and easy. Communication was great and they responded quickly to my questions. We were lucky to not only have Marcos as our Captain, but Captain BJ rode along as well to assist. Both were excellent! Captain Marcos was very informative of the islands we visited and made the trip very laid back and relaxing for us. We rented a boat with a slide, which was something new for us to experience. Fortunately, for us, upon return to the marina the dolphins were in a playful mood and Captain Marcos was able to get them to interact with us by following us in the wake of the boat. It was the highlight of the trip! Thank you, Marcos and BJ, for such a wonderful adventure!
Stephanie Dowell
June 28, 2025
