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Captain Merv is the best!

VERIFIED 4 Hr Private Charter & Sandbar (PM) on July 22, 2025

Lisa C.

5.0 / 5

Captain Merv is the best!

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Lisa C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

We wanted to snorkel and go to a sandbar and he knew just where to take us. I would highly recommend a trip with him. He is extremely knowledgeable of the area and its history. He also gave us great recommendations for places to dine. And of course it was spot on!

We wanted to snorkel and go to a sandbar and he knew just where to take us. I would highly recommend a trip with him. He...

Lisa C. recommends Nautical Tiki Islamorada

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Captain Mervin Johnson (The Captain)

Replied on July 23, 2025

Thanks you guys were fun to cruise with come again soon

Captain Mervin Johnson (The Captain)

Replied on July 23, 2025

Thanks you guys were fun to cruise with come again soon

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5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 32 reviews

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Meredith M.

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Overall

No frills, but all the fun and adventure

VERIFIED 4 Hr Private Snorkel & Sandbar (PM) on January 1, 2026

Meredith M.

5.0 / 5

Jan 1, 2026

4 Hr Private Snorkel & Sandbar (PM)

No frills, but all the fun and adventure

VERIFIED

We enjoyed our afternoon with Captain Merv. He was knowledgeable and took the time to tell us about the places we cruised by. It was a leisurely cruise out to the lighthouse to snorkel, and there were so many fish and a HUGE barracuda there. We cruised over to the Sandbar and ate snacks and sandwiches we brought. Then we returned to the marina through the mangroves - loved going all the way around Islamorada. THANK YOU! Make sure you hang your bags and towels, and secure your shoes - the waves... More

We enjoyed our afternoon with Captain Merv. He was knowledgeable and took the time to tell us about the places we cruised by....

Meredith M. recommends Nautical Tiki Islamorada

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Captain Mervin Johnson (The Captain)

Replied on January 13, 2026

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure having you aboard and spending the afternoon together. I’m glad you enjoyed the relaxed cruise out to the lighthouse, the snorkeling (that barracuda always makes an impression!), and some time at the sandbar. Cruising back through the mangroves and around Islamorada is one of my favorite ways to wrap up the day, so I’m happy to hear you loved that part too. Thank you as well for the helpful tips for future guests —... More

Captain Mervin Johnson (The Captain)

Replied on January 13, 2026

Thank you as well for the helpful tips for future guests — great advice 😊
I really appreciate you choosing Nautical Tiki, and I hope to see you back on the water again soon. Safe travels and thanks again!

— Captain Merv 🌴⚓

Captain replied

DAN M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Perfect end to our honeymoon!

VERIFIED NEW 2 Hr-Private Sandbar & Sunset Chart on May 21, 2026

DAN M.

5.0 / 5

May 21, 2026

2 Hr-Private Sandbar & Sunset Chart

Perfect end to our honeymoon!

VERIFIED NEW

Captain Merv was very knowledable of the area, friendly, amd easy to talk to. He accommodates almost anything and the boat is just fantastic. If you’re looking for a relaxing sunset cruise in the Keys, you cannot do better!

Captain Merv was very knowledable of the area, friendly, amd easy to talk to. He accommodates almost anything and the boat...

DAN M. recommends Nautical Tiki Islamorada

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Captain Mervin Johnson (The Captain)

Replied on May 22, 2026

Thank you, Dan for the great review of our Sandbar & Sunset Charter aboard Nautical Tiki. come again soon.

Captain Mervin Johnson (The Captain)

Replied on May 22, 2026

Thank you, Dan for the great review of our Sandbar & Sunset Charter aboard Nautical Tiki. come again soon.

Captain replied

Christine H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Happy Hendrys

VERIFIED NEW 4 Hr Private Charter Your Way (AM) on May 13, 2026

Christine H.

5.0 / 5

May 13, 2026

4 Hr Private Charter Your Way (AM)

Happy Hendrys

VERIFIED NEW

Sun was shining & Capt Mervin took us for nice boat ride out to Alligators Reef to snorkel, AMAZING! Lots of fun facts & history from our Capt., he was Nice courteous and had some.music going. Sandbar was excellent 👌

Sun was shining & Capt Mervin took us for nice boat ride out to Alligators Reef to snorkel, AMAZING! Lots of fun facts &...

Christine H. recommends Nautical Tiki Islamorada

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Captain Mervin Johnson (The Captain)

Replied on May 14, 2026

Thank you, Christine what a great day snorkeling at alligator reef lighthouse on the Nautical Tiki. Come again anytime

Captain Mervin Johnson (The Captain)

Replied on May 14, 2026

Thank you, Christine what a great day snorkeling at alligator reef lighthouse on the Nautical Tiki.
Come again anytime

Captain replied

Katherine S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Exactly what we needed!

VERIFIED 3 Hr Private Charter & Sandbar (PM) on December 14, 2025

Katherine S.

5.0 / 5

Dec 14, 2025

3 Hr Private Charter & Sandbar (PM)

Exactly what we needed!

VERIFIED

Merv was a delight. Boat was clean and well appointed. We were a family doing a day trip to see the sights, visit the sandbar and see some manatees and dolphins. Merv delivered on all accounts and was conscious of both our family member prone to seasickness and our family member with limited mobility. 10/10 and would highly recommend!

Merv was a delight. Boat was clean and well appointed. We were a family doing a day trip to see the sights, visit the...

Katherine S. recommends Nautical Tiki Islamorada

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Captain Mervin Johnson (The Captain)

Replied on December 15, 2025

Thank you so much, Katherine you guys were a great. Next time bring mom and the kids we’ll have a blast. Capt Merv

Captain Mervin Johnson (The Captain)

Replied on December 15, 2025

Thank you so much, Katherine you guys were a great. Next time bring mom and the kids we’ll have a blast.
Capt Merv

Captain replied

Kelly W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Captain Merv is the man!

VERIFIED 4 Hr Private Charter & Sandbar (PM) on February 13, 2026

Kelly W.

5.0 / 5

Feb 13, 2026

4 Hr Private Charter & Sandbar (PM)

Captain Merv is the man!

VERIFIED

We had the BEST day out on the water with Captain Merv! He took his time to make sure we were able to see everything the island had to offer. Was an amazing host, great company, and just an all around amazing person! If you’re looking for a perfect Islamorada experience, with a a fun Captain, look no further!

We had the BEST day out on the water with Captain Merv! He took his time to make sure we were able to see everything the island...

Kelly W. recommends Nautical Tiki Islamorada

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Captain Mervin Johnson (The Captain)

Replied on February 14, 2026

thank you, Kelly for the great review. It was my pleasure. looking forward to when we meet again.

Captain Mervin Johnson (The Captain)

Replied on February 14, 2026

thank you, Kelly for the great review. It was my pleasure. looking forward to when we meet again.

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No frills, but all the fun and adventure

No frills, but all the fun and adventure

Perfect end to our honeymoon!

Perfect end to our honeymoon!

Happy Hendrys

Happy Hendrys

Exactly what we needed!

Exactly what we needed!

Captain Merv is the man!

Captain Merv is the man!

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No frills, but all the fun and adventure

No frills, but all the fun and adventure

Perfect end to our honeymoon!

Perfect end to our honeymoon!

Happy Hendrys

Happy Hendrys

Exactly what we needed!

Exactly what we needed!

Captain Merv is the man!

Captain Merv is the man!

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