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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...

Ian S. recommends Bamboo Charters

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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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Experience

5.0 / 5

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Amanda H.

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Highlight of our trip

VERIFIED 3 Hour Private Charter (AM) on November 9, 2025

Amanda H.

5.0 / 5

Nov 9, 2025

3 Hour Private Charter (AM)

Highlight of our trip

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This trip was the highlight of our trip. The captain was incredibly knowledgeable, personable, safety conscious and great with kids. We had 4 kids with varying interests and the captain was able to organize a trip that checked all their boxes. It was truly worthwhile!

This trip was the highlight of our trip. The captain was incredibly knowledgeable, personable, safety conscious and great with...

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Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on November 17, 2025

Amanda, thank you very much for coming out with your family, the kids were great and seem to enjoy catching those barracudas and doing some snorkeling. i’m really glad they got to see the turtles as well. Thank you for coming out. I really appreciate it. Capt. Matt Bellinger Bamboo Charters

Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on November 17, 2025

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Jane O.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Great charter

VERIFIED 4 Hour - Private Charter (PM) on November 8, 2025

Jane O.

5.0 / 5

Nov 8, 2025

4 Hour - Private Charter (PM)

Great charter

VERIFIED

This was our best charter to date in Islamorada. Captain Matt was great, we had a perfect day on the water. The boat was well equipped and comfortable. We did some snorkeling and saw tons of fish and a turtle. Highly recommend and can’t wait to go out again.

This was our best charter to date in Islamorada. Captain Matt was great, we had a perfect day on the water. The boat was well...

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Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on November 10, 2025

I’m so glad you enjoyed the charter you booked with BoatBooker! We had wonderful conditions and seeing a sea turtle while snorkeling is always a fantastic experience. Come on back anytime and let’s explore some new reefs.

Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on November 10, 2025

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Valeri M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Beautiful unobstructed sunset

VERIFIED 1 Hour - Sunset Trip (PM) on March 24, 2026

Valeri M.

5.0 / 5

Mar 24, 2026

1 Hour - Sunset Trip (PM)

Beautiful unobstructed sunset

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Very relaxing way to spend an hour and catch unobstructed views of the beautiful sunset on the bay

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Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on April 8, 2026

Our sunsets are crowd pleasers….. but never crowded! thanks for coming out with us

Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on April 8, 2026

Our sunsets are crowd pleasers….. but never crowded! thanks for coming out with us

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Jay Z.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Trip with granddaughter

VERIFIED 4 Hour - Snorkel/Sandbar (AM) on November 3, 2025

Jay Z.

5.0 / 5

Nov 3, 2025

4 Hour - Snorkel/Sandbar (AM)

Trip with granddaughter

VERIFIED

Captain Matt was fantastic. We had a wonderful time out on the water, knowable, snorkeling, fishing and swimming. Hit all the marks. Highly recommend using Bamboo Charter and we be going with them the next time we in the Keys.

Captain Matt was fantastic. We had a wonderful time out on the water, knowable, snorkeling, fishing and swimming. Hit all the...

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Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on November 4, 2025

J thank you for your business today I enjoyed showing you and your granddaughter the Reef here in Islamorada. The next time you’re here the keys, I’ll have to show you some other pretty special reefs. Capt Matt

Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on November 4, 2025

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Amber G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great snorkeling trip with Captain Matt!

VERIFIED 3 Hour Private Charter (AM) on August 4, 2025

Amber G.

5.0 / 5

Aug 4, 2025

3 Hour Private Charter (AM)

Great snorkeling trip with Captain Matt!

VERIFIED

We thoroughly enjoyed our boat trip with Captain Matt. He was very knowledgable, sharing interesting facts with us along the way. Accommodations were great and he made our trip a lot of fun! We would definitely book another trip with him.

We thoroughly enjoyed our boat trip with Captain Matt. He was very knowledgable, sharing interesting facts with us along the...

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Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on August 5, 2025

Thank you for coming out on the water for a bit of snorkeling. I’m glad you enjoyed the experience. All three locations offer different views of our unique ecosystem here in the Islamorada area. PS don’t forget to pick up some Nellie and Joe’s Key Lime juice to make your own Pies back in Maryland Capt Matt Bellinger Bamboo Charters

Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on August 5, 2025

Thank you for coming out on the water for a bit of snorkeling. I’m glad you enjoyed the experience. All three locations offer different views of our unique ecosystem here in the Islamorada area.

PS don’t forget to pick up some Nellie and Joe’s Key Lime juice to make your own Pies back in Maryland

Capt Matt Bellinger
Bamboo Charters

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

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Highlight of our trip

Highlight of our trip

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Great charter

Beautiful unobstructed sunset

Beautiful unobstructed sunset

Trip with granddaughter

Trip with granddaughter

Great snorkeling trip with Captain Matt!

Great snorkeling trip with Captain Matt!

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

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Reviews by other customers

Highlight of our trip

Highlight of our trip

Great charter

Great charter

Beautiful unobstructed sunset

Beautiful unobstructed sunset

Trip with granddaughter

Trip with granddaughter

Great snorkeling trip with Captain Matt!

Great snorkeling trip with Captain Matt!

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