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Best Boat Guide in the keys!!

VERIFIED 4 Hour - Private Charter (PM) on March 23, 2026

Nicholas M.

5.0 / 5

Best Boat Guide in the keys!!

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Nicholas M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

We had an amazing time out on the water with Captain Matt! Our family trip included snorkeling, hanging out at the sandbar, and even a little fishing—there was something for everyone to enjoy. We actually forgot to bring towels, but Captain Matt had us covered, which really shows how thoughtful and prepared he is. The whole experience was smooth, relaxing, and a lot of fun from start to finish. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great day on the water with family!

We had an amazing time out on the water with Captain Matt! Our family trip included snorkeling, hanging out at the sandbar,...

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Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on April 8, 2026

our custom charters are perfect for those who want to mix things up a bit and experience new activities on the water. thank you for coming out and thanks for the kind words

Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on April 8, 2026

our custom charters are perfect for those who want to mix things up a bit and experience new activities on the water.

thank you for coming out and thanks for the kind words

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5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 58 reviews

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Kari S.

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Boating with Matthew

VERIFIED 4 Hour - Snorkel/Sandbar (AM) on February 28, 2026

Kari S.

5.0 / 5

Feb 28, 2026

4 Hour - Snorkel/Sandbar (AM)

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Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on April 8, 2026

thank you for coming out on the water and huge thank you for the recommendation!

Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on April 8, 2026

thank you for coming out on the water and huge thank you for the recommendation!

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Gregory S.

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Fun trip

VERIFIED 3 Hour Private Charter (AM) on November 26, 2025

Gregory S.

5.0 / 5

Nov 26, 2025

3 Hour Private Charter (AM)

Fun trip

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Matt is a total pro. Learned about species of all types. The boat was perfect. It’s super stable but still goes pretty fast. Got to see a lot.

Matt is a total pro. Learned about species of all types. The boat was perfect. It’s super stable but still goes pretty fast....

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Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on November 27, 2025

Im glad we were able to get ya’ll snorkeling. Finding the same pod of Dolphins was fantastic! they must of surfed our wake for at least 10 minutes while we motored across Florida Bay! Thank you for your choosing Bamboo Charters Capt Matt

Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on November 27, 2025

Im glad we were able to get ya’ll snorkeling. Finding the same pod of Dolphins was fantastic! they must of surfed our wake for at least 10 minutes while we motored across Florida Bay!

Thank you for your choosing Bamboo Charters
Capt Matt

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Christopher G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Great day on the water

VERIFIED 3 hour Private Charter (PM) on August 20, 2025

Christopher G.

5.0 / 5

Aug 20, 2025

3 hour Private Charter (PM)

Great day on the water

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Captain Matt was excellent- friendly, experienced and knowledgeable about the area. Boat and marina from where it was launched were clean and well maintained.

Captain Matt was excellent- friendly, experienced and knowledgeable about the area. Boat and marina from where it was launched...

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Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on August 21, 2025

Thank you for coming out for an afternoon of snorkeling here in Islamorada. Enjoy your up coming snorkel trips in Marathon and Key West!

Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on August 21, 2025

Thank you for coming out for an afternoon of snorkeling here in Islamorada. Enjoy your up coming snorkel trips in Marathon and Key West!

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Kurt S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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All the best spots

VERIFIED 4 Hour - Snorkel/Sandbar (AM) on August 1, 2025

Kurt S.

5.0 / 5

Aug 1, 2025

4 Hour - Snorkel/Sandbar (AM)

All the best spots

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Captain Matt provided a great tour custom fit to all of our snorkeling and outdoor water adventure needs. Fun, informative, and flexible.

Captain Matt provided a great tour custom fit to all of our snorkeling and outdoor water adventure needs. Fun, informative,...

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Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on August 2, 2025

I enjoyed showing you and the family the reefs that I love down here. The turtles were a great bonus. Thank you for choosing Bamboo Charters. Capt Matt

Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on August 2, 2025

I enjoyed showing you and the family the reefs that I love down here. The turtles were a great bonus. Thank you for choosing Bamboo Charters.

Capt Matt

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Jason O.

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5.0 / 5

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Snorkeling

VERIFIED 2 Hour -Private Charter (AM) on July 29, 2025

Jason O.

5.0 / 5

Jul 29, 2025

2 Hour -Private Charter (AM)

Snorkeling

VERIFIED

Had a great time with captain Matt at alligator reef and sandbar. He was very knowledgeable and was great with kids teaching them to snorkel.

Had a great time with captain Matt at alligator reef and sandbar. He was very knowledgeable and was great with kids teaching...

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Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on July 31, 2025

Good times on the reef and the Islamorada sandbar are east to Put together with this sort of weather we had blue water, calm seas and not too crowded wherever we went thank you for coming out with us. I really appreciate your business. Captain Matthew Bamboo Charters

Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on July 31, 2025

Good times on the reef and the Islamorada sandbar are east to
Put together with this sort of weather we had blue water, calm seas and not too crowded wherever we went thank you for coming out with us. I really appreciate your business.

Captain Matthew
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