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Sea Turtles, Nurse Sharks, and an Amazing Day on the Water

VERIFIED NEW 4 Hour - Private Charter (PM) on June 21, 2026

Ian S.

5.0 / 5

Sea Turtles, Nurse Sharks, and an Amazing Day on the Water

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Ian S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

We had an excellent experience with Bamboo Charters and Captain Matt. He took us to three different snorkeling spots and made sure everyone had a great time. His personality and local knowledge really made the trip enjoyable. The snorkeling was fantastic—we saw sea turtles, nurse sharks, tarpon, and plenty of other marine life. Captain Matt was friendly, professional, and clearly knows the area well. He did a great job finding spots with excellent visibility and wildlife. If... More

We had an excellent experience with Bamboo Charters and Captain Matt. He took us to three different snorkeling spots and made...

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Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on June 22, 2026

Ian thank you so much for choosing Bamboo Charters and boy we did have a great day the weather was perfect and I tell you what made my day was when your wife went from being afraid of a barracuda the following a nurse shark until she could touch it on the tail that made my day. I think it made hers too. It was a good one. Thank you very much and come on back anytime. Just check out Boat Booker and you can get set up with me right there. It’s very easy. Capt. Matt Bellinger Bamboo Charters

Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on June 22, 2026

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5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 63 reviews

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Katie B.

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

Great day trip!!!!

VERIFIED 3 Hour Private Charter (AM) on April 7, 2026

Katie B.

5.0 / 5

Apr 7, 2026

3 Hour Private Charter (AM)

Great day trip!!!!

VERIFIED

We had the best day with Captain Matt! He took us snorkeling at Alligator Reef where we saw so many fish in crystal clear water. On our way back we found some dolphins and Matt git them to swim with our boat! It was the perfect in the keys!

We had the best day with Captain Matt! He took us snorkeling at Alligator Reef where we saw so many fish in crystal clear water....

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Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on April 19, 2026

Katie the Dolphins surfing our wake was amazing as always and I am glad it happened at the end of the adventure as it’s a hard act to beat! Alligator Light is always a crowd pleaser and I’m glad y’all enjoyed it. Capt Matt Bellinger Bamboo Charters Islamorada

Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on April 19, 2026

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Frank S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

August boating trip

VERIFIED 4 Hour - Snorkel/Sandbar (AM) on August 6, 2025

Frank S.

5.0 / 5

Aug 6, 2025

4 Hour - Snorkel/Sandbar (AM)

August boating trip

VERIFIED

We had an amazing time! Captain Matt knows the area in and out. He made sure we had a fantastic time and took extra care on making sure everyone was safe. Marina location is great for accessing Alligator reef and several other great snorkeling/dive spots. It had great facilities, bartender was great. Would 100% recommend this charter to everyone I know! We will be back for sure

We had an amazing time! Captain Matt knows the area in and out. He made sure we had a fantastic time and took extra care on...

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Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on August 20, 2025

Frank, thank you very much for coming out on the vacation day with me here Bamboo Charters

Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on August 20, 2025

Frank, thank you very much for coming out on the vacation day with me here Bamboo Charters

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Jeff A.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Amazing Day!

VERIFIED 4 Hour - Snorkel/Sandbar (AM) on April 17, 2026

Jeff A.

5.0 / 5

Apr 17, 2026

4 Hour - Snorkel/Sandbar (AM)

Amazing Day!

VERIFIED

Captain Matt was amazing! He certainly knew the area and all the right places to take us! And he knows all the History of this beautiful part of the world!

Captain Matt was amazing! He certainly knew the area and all the right places to take us! And he knows all the History of...

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Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on April 19, 2026

Jeff you and your wife were a blast! You made the my day a breeze when you said “We are looki for a chill day, show is some beautiful sights and maybe some snorkeling” You requested what comes so easy here on the waters that surround Islamorada. Thank you for sharing a day of your Keys Vacation with me. Capt Matt Bellinger Bamboo Charters

Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on April 19, 2026

Thank you for sharing a day of your Keys Vacation with me.

Capt Matt Bellinger
Bamboo Charters

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Marcia M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Highly recommended

VERIFIED 1 Hour - Sunset Trip (PM) on February 27, 2026

Marcia M.

5.0 / 5

Feb 27, 2026

1 Hour - Sunset Trip (PM)

Highly recommended

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Captain Matt was fantastic and gave us a brilliant sunset cruise through mangroves and the open water.

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Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on February 28, 2026

Thank you Marcia for choosing Bamboo Charters for your Sunset Cruise. You ladies were fun to guide through the Mangrove channels here in Islamorada and end the day with a wonderful sunset.

Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on February 28, 2026

Thank you Marcia for choosing Bamboo Charters for your Sunset Cruise. You ladies were fun to guide through the Mangrove channels here in Islamorada and end the day with a wonderful sunset.

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Ashleigh S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Captain, fantastic trip

VERIFIED 2 Hour -Custom Charter (AM) on November 16, 2025

Ashleigh S.

5.0 / 5

Nov 16, 2025

2 Hour -Custom Charter (AM)

Great Captain, fantastic trip

VERIFIED

We went out with Captain Matt for a short trip and he was incredible! Water was beautiful and he is incredibly knowledgeable about the islands. He was great with our 4 year old daughter and she’s still talking about him. Highly recommend to anyone in the area!

We went out with Captain Matt for a short trip and he was incredible! Water was beautiful and he is incredibly knowledgeable...

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Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on November 17, 2025

I enjoyed showing you and your family my little slice of paradise. I don’t think the weather could’ve been any better or the water any bluer. I wish we could’ve shown y’all one of the crocodiles but the Manatee family with a little baby was pretty darn cool. Thank you again for coming out Capt. Matt Bellinger Bamboo Charters

Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on November 17, 2025

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