We called in for a last minute reservation and Ally was super nice & helpful. She found a captain and confirmed our appointment in less than 30 min. Capt Joe was great! We enjoyed our ride and will definitely book with them again.

This was My second time booking with staying afloat and every experience just gets better! I will definitely always book with them for any boat party plans :) This time around we had Captain Sam, who was perfect and made our trip SOOO much fun! Thank you again Sam for making sure we had an AMAZING trip! 8 hours of just pure enjoyment. :p

Wow this was such an amazing experience! The beginning of the day felt a little nervous because I thought I wasn’t at the right pick up place, but then Captain Sam came to pick us up and the rest was awesome! My friends and I had such a great time going to and from the private island that he took us! Captain Sam was such a gentleman! He helped take photos, guarded our phones, and even helped us get onto the swing at the island! Sam even got us to see dolphins on our way back to Armature works!!! This was a birthday experience I will never forget!! If y’all ever want to do this, call for Sam because he’ll make the trip unforgettable!!

Update - Floated for my 3rd time and it was a blast yet again! We had captain Sam this time around and he was unreal - he was great at keeping the vibes super easy and fun. He also was like McGyver and had everything we needed! Not to mention he helped teach us a few new dance moves! This was my 2nd time out on a Staying Afloat charter - the first time we had Captain Eric and this most recent time had Captain Greg and both were amazing! The boats are nice and big - plenty of space for when you're on board. Having the two floaties is a huge bonus for when you get to where you're going. The captains are what really set Staying Afloat apart though - they are so accommodating and want to do anything they can to make sure you're having a blast!

We had the best time with TJ!! He made sure we had so much fun. The pick up location was easy to find. The sand bar ares was fun and TJ was great at being our personal photographer the whole time. If we are ever in the Ft Lauderdale area again, we would 10/10 book again!

We had booked a boat ride for a Bachelorette Weekend and we were very excited! The weather was beautiful, and us gals had a lovely time. Unfortunately we didn't have a good experience due to our Captain and his lack of attention to details and interest over all. GREG WILSON, took us out when we visited in Tampa, FL and his attitude was an issue from the start. Seats were wet and when we asked to get them dry he was annoyed but quickly wiped down and said just wait for to water to come in. When we wanted to anchor the boat and swim he wasn't helpful at all and said if you get hurt, it's on you. Didn't help with life jackets and when we were concerned about the waves he started talking about people that had passed on boats which wasn't comforting. It was disappointing, and we just wanted to have a good time! Just needed to share. Pick another captain.

The crew Mark and my favorite (only because he interacts more)Justin were fabulous. This is by far one of the the best local cruises on the river. Whether you want a warm breezy relaxed sail on tranquil waters or party til you dock rock the boat feeling STAYING AFLOAT PARTY BOAT Is the way to go.

Captain Greg and Staying Afloat tours made for an awesome birthday celebration. Greg was right on time and assisted with everything from start to finish. He took us on on a great tour along the river and lets us stop for an evening drink before safely returning us the the dock. I highly recommend and will be back to do it again WITH captain Greg!

Greg was the best captain and tour guide! 100% recommend booking your next outing with Staying Afloat Party Boat and requesting Captain Greg!

This group really did me wrong. Came into town for my bachelor party. Reserved them months in advance and had everything planned. Morning of, they canceled and could do nothing to assist. They really didn’t even try. I highly suggest not putting your trust in this company as they outsource their boat captains and have no control over them. Mine really had nothing wrong with the boat and just choose to not take us out. Very disappointing. Many other boating options in Tampa, use one of them.

We used Staying Afloat while in Fort Lauderdale for my best friend’s bachelorette party. It was so easy and convenient to book and Captain Ross was great! He was really knowledgeable about the area and we had so much fun touring around with him. Would highly recommend a trip with Staying Afloat!

We loved our ride with, Greg! A fellow Ohioan - he was so fun and such a good captain. Would definitely recommend him for your next boat ride at Rick’s.

Our driver Greg was awesome. My captain my captain! Greg made our time worthwhile, great trip throughout the harbor and to the islands. Easily a must-book with him for the next time I’m out in Tampa with friends.

Our bachelorette group had a 10/10 experience during our day trip out with Captain Greg! We had 8 people on our boat in total and there was plenty of extra room for groups up to 12. We stopped at an island for swimming and drinks - it was such a good spot! All in all, I couldn’t have asked for a better day out on the water. Book the boat - you won’t regret it! 🎉

Got this boat experience for my sisters bachelorette and we had the most incredible time! We booked a private charter for 2 hours and then ended up extending our time 2 hours on the next group boat experience because we were having so much fun! The captain and first mate were great and really did all they could to make sure we had a great time. Shout out to Justin and Katie for an incredible day! Would highly recommend booking this trip!

Captain Ross was the absolute best! He was very knowledgeable on the area and so much fun. The four hour private pontoon was the highlight of our bachelorette trip! Highly recommend this company and would 100% do again.

Our bachelorette group loved Captain Ross, he made for such a goofy fun day!! Boat size was perfect for our private group of 12. Loved the mansion tour, sandbars, and pickle suit 😉 thanks Captain Ross!

We had a great time! Captain Wayne was incredibly nice and helpful. The communication was great too when I had a few questions. Allie contacted me very quickly. I also did provide a nice tip to show our appreciation. My thoughts: I wish there were more explicit instructions on which boat ramp to meet at. There are several behind the restaurant and we weren't sure which one. From the pictures, I assumed (bad on my part) that we would be getting a boat with a bimini especially since we were the party with 2 kids, but we did not. I wish that was communicated to us prior so that we would have known. The seats really need to be reupholstered. Highly recommend and will definitely use again in the future. Thanks everyone!

I’d give Staying Afloat Party Boat a 10/10 rating. I used this company to surprise my husband for his bday and had the best experience! Booking the reservation was super easy and the scheduler was helpful and friendly. Captain Greg gave us the best experience ever!!! I’m super thankful he was our Captain. Not only did he add to our party fun by dj’ing and being such good energy he was extremely accommodating, friendly, easy going and helpful! I’d use this company again just to have him as our Captain!

Booked a boat for my bday trip for me and my family! Captain Wayne was awesome!! He let us know the important information at first and then let us have our fun on the water! He was great & the ride was amazing!

Found this place through a Facebook search for a bachelorette party and we are so happy we did! First of all it was a great price compared to other party boat rentals in the area and the price was all inclusive for fuel and captain, which many other options had those as added fees. They supply a cooler and ice and make a stop to buy more alcohol if needed. There was plenty of room for 8 of us, so even a full group of 12 would be comfortable. The island we stopped at had a cute little bar with anything you could want and we got to swim around for a while too. Our captain was Greg and he was awesome! Did whatever we wanted and made sure he gave us good advice on how to space our time. Awesome time and we even considered booking a second trip before we fly back home!

What a great sunset swim and cruise! By the end of the trip we wanted Captain Harrison to join our family! He was absolutely wonderful. Swimming, touring the mansions and yachts, picking up pizza and more! Highly recommended!!!!!

We had an absolute blast. Captain Greg was super knowledgeable about the area and catered to exactly what we were looking for. He knew some great local spots that worked perfectly for us. 10/10 recommend. Next time we're back in Tampa we'll be hitting these guys up again.

Had two unforgettable trips with these guys! Once for a day outing to Beer Can Island, we stopped at a few places in Tampa and then headed out to tiki bar at Beer Can Island. Great music play list and the host kept the party going all day long. Second time was for Mom's Birthday, the evening cruise was beautiful. Tampa lights at night is absolutely incredible on the water.

So we thought we might bail because the weather had been predicted to be cool. Then Captain Damon called me and he told me how this time of the year was one of the best times to go. The sweater weather was great and we had so much fun! Damon pointed out so many places along Tampa Bay. The Christmas lights and decorations were beautiful. The sunset was AMAZING! Damon was so fun and played really cool music. Thanks to Staying Afloat for a great time!

My son and his friends had a fantastic time on the boat celebrating his 21st birthday. They said Captain Joe was excellent and the experience was amazing. Seeing the city and lights from the water was a highlight of the evening cruise. Would highly recommend Staying Afloat for a unique and fun event that will be remembered. Thanks for making the night so memorable for them!

We booked the party boat at 10 AM on a Saturday, Valentine's weekend, 2020. The captain was awesome! We went to an uninhabited island but weren't able to hang out because of the cold rain. We did walk around for a bit. I can imagine on a sunny day it would be gorgeous. However, we did enjoy the ride there and back thanks to BYOB. It was such a good time that I decided to rent again this July for a bachelorette party. I hope it doesn't rain this time. We plan on spending 2 hours relaxing and enjoying the water,and the next 2 hours bar hoping! I can't wait!!!