Boating with Matthew

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What boaters say

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  Alex Howerton

  

  North Carolina, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Great day on the water with Captain Matt

  Private Snorkel Charter (3hr / AM) on May 5, 2026 • 2 adults

  We had a great day out on the water with Capt. Matt earlier this week. It started off by heading to the alligator lighthouse where we saw tons of fish & even a couple of sharks whilst snorkeling. We also got to see several dolphins and even went swimming near loggerhead turtles. Matt was a fun host with great storytelling and also shared interesting facts about the middle Keys.

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  Response from Captain

  May 10, 2026

  Alex thank you for the review and for choosing Bamboo Charters. The beautiful reef and wildlife made my job a breeze and the sea turtles along with the pod of dolhpins were amazing. These sort of days make my day. you can easily book simial experiences through BoatBooker in the future for more wonderful days on the water with us here in Islamorada. Capt Matthew Bellinger BambooCharters

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  Stephanie Agelis

  

  Florida, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Best Captain!

  2 Hour - Private Charter (PM) on July 7, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children

  We booked a charter elsewhere that ended up getting canceled. So we booked with Bamboo Charters last minute and we are so glad that we did! Captian Matt is awesome, very knowledgeable and friendly! We had a great time and my family visiting from out of town got to see lots of cool stuff. Thanks and we will definitely be booking with Bamboo Charters again.

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  Response from Captain

  July 9, 2026

  Thank you for choosing Bamboo Charters! I love showing locals the amazing environment right in our own backyard! we had beautiful conditions on the reef amd seeing the baby Hammerhead sharks was a once in a lifetime occurrence. after post this note im headed to your business for a slice pf your fantastic PIZZA. Tower of Pizza here in Key Largo is a great place fpr lunch and dinner!! Thanks again Capt Matt Bellinger Bamboo Charters

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  Timothy Manchester

  

  Texas, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Captain Matt was great!

  Private Snorkel Charter (3hr / AM) on May 29, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

  My family of 4 had a great experience chartering with Captain Matt. We visited 2 great snorkel spots for which the captain provided all the gear and ensured each passenger had proper size fittings. We finished the trip by enjoying a beautiful sandbar. Would absolutely use again and recommend to others.

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  Response from Captain

  May 30, 2026

  Timothy thank you for coming out today. I’m glad you guys enjoyed it. we definitely had wonderful weather for it Alligator Reef Lighthouse and Cheeca Rocks are both wildlly popular snorkel sites. Capt Matt Bellinger Bamboo Charters. tv

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  Brooke Flanagan

  

  Rhode Island, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Perfect day on the water

  Private Snorkel Charter (3hr / AM) on April 22, 2026 • 5 adults

  Captain Matt was an amazing host. So knowledgeable of the local area and even though the weather didn’t allow for Alligator Reef (way too windy) he ensured we got to snorkle and saw tons of fish. We toured the mangroves and caught and released some bonnet sharks. Amazing day. Highly recommend!!!

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  Response from Captain

  April 25, 2026

  Brooke thank you for having me along with your family for the afternoon. I am glad we got the boys a chance to catch a couple of sharks and that everyone enjoyed the alternative snorkel location. come on down again and let me show you all some amazing reefs on the Atlantic side of the islands. Capt Matt Bellinger

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  Matthew Short

  

  New Jersey, US

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  Member since 2026

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  great family trip in Islamorada

  Private Snorkel Charter (4hr /AM) on July 29, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

  extremely friendly captain and first mate. we had a wonderful day on the water snorkeling and floating at the sandbar. they have everything you need and provided a great day for my family. we saw tons of fish on the reef and enjoyed the sandbar after.

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  Response from Captain

  August 2, 2026

  Thank you very much for coming out with us! The weather, the water sure helped me look like a rockstar. I’m glad you enjoyed the snorkeling and the sandbar is just a great way to wind down a bit and do some Chillaxing keep us in mind the next time you come down and you can always book us right here on Boat Booker. Capt Matt Bellinger Bamboo Chaarters islamorada Florida