Kristen Frank
Kristen Frank
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified

Relaxing family boat trip

4 Hour – Boating Adventure4 adults1 child

If you’re deciding between renting a boat or booking a captain, do this instead. We spent a half day on the water with Kyle and it ended up being one of the best parts of our trip. We chose the “local experience,” which felt exactly like it sounds, no rush, no touristy script, just a great day exploring. Our tween and teen were fully into it. We stopped at small islands, hunted for seashells, saw a manatee and dolphins, and had time to just float and relax in the ocean. It struck a nice balance between activity and downtime, which is not easy with kids that age. Kyle made the whole thing easy. He’s knowledgeable, laid-back, and clearly knows the area well. More importantly, he kept a close eye on safety without making it feel restrictive. If you’ve heard the saying “you don’t want a boat, you want a friend with a boat,” that’s exactly what this felt like. Kyle is that friend. Highly recommend the half day trip, especially if you want something flexible, low-stress, and genuinely memorable. https://www.floridalocalcharters.com/?fbclid=IwVERDUARjfxVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEexjci65-2-OD-nYXB2-FTgTvPfFZQSs0eRaLEperNssnsStuYOwLwUKhqCiE_aem_brRGzgTODcv-v2f1Ou7XfQ

Response from Captain

Thanks so much for your thoughtful review Kristen, it means a lot! I’m glad the trip was a highlight and that the relaxed, “local experience” was just what you hoped for. Great to hear the kids enjoyed exploring, spotting wildlife, and playing on the floating mat! Safety is always a top priority, so I appreciate you mentioning that. And I love the “friend with a boat” comment, that’s exactly the vibe I aim for as a boat captain. which can sometimes be hit or miss! Thanks again, and you and your family are always welcome back! enjoy the rest of your trip and safe travels back home, captain kyle- florida local charters.

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  • Kristi Jones
    Kristi Jones
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Kyle was fantastic

    4 Hour – Boating Adventure6 adults

    I had friends visiting in town. We had the best time out on his boat. He was very accommodating and did everything to make it perfect for us.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review! We’re thrilled we could help make your day special and that you and your friends had an excellent time on board with Florida Local Charters. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience soon!

  • Jackie Singleton
    Jackie Singleton
    Member since 2026
    5.0

    Half day trip with Captain Kyle

    4 Hour – Boating Adventure

    We had gone on a Charter Boat with lots of other people and it was okay but not what we were looking for. We got to looking at private Charters and came across Florida Local Charters and we booked him. We had the Best Day of our vacation with him. He took us to several places you can only access by boat. We got hundreds of shells and saw some Beautiful places we would have never been able to see. Kyle took his time to make sure we got to experience everything possible. We seen Dolphins a few times. Kyle was as excited for us to see them as we were. We will go back to Florida and we will Definitely book Kyle again. I don't think anyone else could match our expectations or experience with him. I Absolutely Positively Recommend Florida Local Charters and Captian Kyle.. Jackie Granite City, Illinois

    Response from Captain

    thank you for the great review Jackie we hope to see you guys again soon! definitely a trip for the books! hope all is well with you and yours🙏🏻