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January 2024 by Rae Sims
Highly recommend Island Tales Charters & Captain Andy when visiting Key West. Awesome guide, knowledgeable of the local history and sites, and he even found us a HUGE pod of dolphins to see!
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October 2023 by Renee Cooke
We just got off the water with a great day spent with Captain Andy. The day was absolutely perfect, we caught some fish, found the swing and went to a few very isolated sandbars. If you’re in Key West and you’re not out on the water you’re missing out. Be sure to call Island Tales Charters you won’t regret it. He even has a few good stories to tell! We can’t wait for our next trip with him.
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October 2023 by Aeron Barrow
We rented with Island Tales Charters for mine and my boyfriend’s birthdays last month. It was truly the highlight of our Florida Keys vacation. Everything I could have hoped for and more. Andy, his sweet wife, & their adorable pups were wonderful hosts. Capt Andy provided lunch (his famous tacos) and bought a personalized cake from Publix. It was delicious and we enjoyed our cake on the water for a perfect birthday celebration! I very much recommend Island Tales Charters, as it is the ideal way to island and sandbar hop your way through Key West!
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May 2023 by Kelly Olivier
Excellent service! We booked two days during our first ever trip to Key West. Captain Andy exceeded our expectations. Support this veteran owned business during your visit to Key West.
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February 2023 by Brandy M.
If you are looking for a charter that will exceed your expectations then Captain Andy is your ticket! His knowledge of the Keys is amazing! He will forever be apart of our annual Key West trip. He is so down to earth and personable. He went the extra mile and even got a birthday cake for me and my Husband. For us Captain Andy tuned in to Uncle Andy as he really makes you feel like family. An added bonus was his four legged fur baby Lily joined us on the trip as well.
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November 2022 by Missy M.
Today was a Wonderful Water Wednesday! We took a trip on the waters of the Keys with Captain Andy & Mate Lily for the day! Started off with fishing, MY FAVORITE! We caught Yellowtail Tuna, Red Snapper & Grunt! They really do grunt too, it's quite hilarious! Then to a small island with; you guessed it "the swing". Loved this! Very cool! We saw a nurse shark, sting ray & lots of different fish. This stop included Capt. Andy's special tacos! AMAZING!!! So so good! He is famous not only for his special fishing holes but his Tacos! Last stop was one more sandbar, to hunt for the 300 lb grouper. No luck but had a little time with some puppies and clear water! Wonderful Day! If you make it to the Keys and love unique tours, take this one! You will love it and Lily!Island Tales Charters
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October 2022 by Duane Vince
Capt. Andy is the best! He took us to the best places and gave us options. Awesome tacos too! We got a more personal tour and Andy has a great sense of humor. I'd give it 10 stars if I could. Thanks Andyfor being such a great guide and thank you for your service.
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August 2022 by Mark C
Captain Andy is not only a great captain who wants to provide great experiences for his guest, he also is super knowledgeable on how to get it done. I recommend the sandbar experience. Spending the day in the crystal clear water with friends was amazing. Plenty of cooler space so bring all the drinks you want. The tacos that Captain Andy prepared were off the charts but the experience was equally as good. He set up a canopy, small table, and beach chairs in the water and we had lunch. Those who wanted shade had it available. Not sure what was better the tacos or watching Lily swim and socialize all day. Lots of little touches made the difference. Great experience and highly recommend Captain Andy and Island Tales….I should also mention that we caught a good about of fish and a really big shark on a separate trip with Island Tales..
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June 2022 by Natasha Marshall
We had the most incredible day on the water with Captain Andy! Our kids said it was the highlight of the trip… and we couldn’t agree more.We kicked off our morning at the Sigsbee Marina where a local manatee was enjoying fresh water from the hose. Amazing!!Exploring the mangroves, we lucked out and had a giant Goliath Grouper swimming by our boat … and then a beautiful stingray. The boat ride was fun and full of interesting facts.We stopped at a hidden cove for snorkeling… and Captain Andy served up some outstanding painkillers.We then zipped across the open water to an incredible sandbar… where Captain set up a perfect beach hangout with chairs and an umbrella. Captain Andy quickly set about grilling up the BEST tacos (homemade shells and all)… and enough to feed an army. The recipe was phenomenal… we will absolutely be making these back at home.We ended the day at a rope swing… which the kids absolutely loved. Throughout the day we enjoyed easy conversation, awesome stories, delicious drinks and great music. The boat is clean and comfy.Hands down the best charter you will find!! Stop reading reviews and book with Captain Andy.
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June 2022 by Ed Zalenski
It’s hard to say enough good things about Captain Andy and this trip! This was the whole package, great scenery, conversation, hospitality and food. You can tell Andy was having just as much fun as we were and that counts. A day we will never forget. 10 stars.
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May 2022 by Amanda Seals
What a wonderful experience with Andy! He took us out to beautiful areas to snorkel, and the best part of it all, he made us his homemade tacos on the boat! We set up a small table with chairs on a sandbar and ate away. Andy was cracking jokes the entire trip and I am so grateful he was our captain! Thanks so much Andy for the best day we have had on our vacation!!
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May 2022 by Bob Morgan
My wife and I had a great time with Captain Andy on his Key West Island Tales Charter. His boat adventure takes you through gorgeous backcountry where you can wade through knee deep crystal clear water on the sand bars or wade out further for a swim. You can even hike through a lush mangrove stand during one of Captain Andy’s stops. His boat is spotless and offers generous seating for up to 6 people. It’s also large enough to glide easily through chop created by moderate winds. This comfortable ride makes it very enjoyable for passengers of all ages. Finally, to add a cherry on top of the already perfect charter, Andy cooks a spectacularly delicious taco lunch for his guests, made from scratch with his very own one of a kind recipe. We give this charter a 5 Star rating. Thanks so much for a great day Captain Andy.Bob and Pam Morgan
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May 2022 by John Bennett
My wife and I and two other couples had the distinct pleasure of boating with Captain Andy. A retired military officer, he had some amazing stories of his adventurous military and civilian life that he'd be happy to share if you just ask. And make sure to have him tell you about the pirates he avoided in the six-years he and his wife spent sailing around the Caribbean. You'll be amazed. After we departed from the marina on Sigsbee Island Captain Andy took us to tour the mangroves and then spent a couple of hours on a sandbar where we got off the boat and sat in some beach chairs he had stowed away. The sand was white and the water clear and calm. Shortly after our arrival there he prepared a delicious meal of his famous tacos. (Ask for his recipe. He'd be happy to share it.) After we departed the sand bar, he gave us a speedy ride in his Triton with twin 225 hp Mercury outboards and toured downtown Key West from the water. Once back at the dock we had him and his wife and their dog Lilly join us for dinner and a few drinks at the Sunset Inn where we could watch the sunset. It was a the perfect ending to a fantastic day of boating and sight seeing.
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May 2022 by Farrah Cygan
The best part of our trip to Key West! The sand bars are stunning. Captain Andy is super cool and makes delicious tacos!
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April 2022 by Corry Wilcox
Captain Andy is sure to exceed all of your expectations for a day of fun!! Lots of laughter, amazing drinks and rather unexpectedly, world renowned tacos! A thousand out of five stars - you won’t regret booking your excursion with Island Tales Charters - we can’t wait to come back for another adventure!!!
