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March 2024 by Andrea Lundholm
We booked a 4pm cruise this morning on line. When we went to check in at 330 the lady out front in the booth told us it was too early. We went to look around the sponge dock store and asked the cashier at the store when was a good time to check in for the 4pm cruise. She said that we had to go back to the booth. After walking back across the parking lot to the booth we were told that they did not have us on their reservation list and were over booked. I showed her the email confirmation and she told me we had to wait until 6 to go. I asked for a refund and left. Do not book this cruise! Go right down the street to Odyssey on the same side of the road. They are so much nicer!
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March 2024 by shellie thompson
Walked right of out that store, 2 old ladies working it. So RUDE!!!SORRY, TOOK MY MONEY To THE NEXT STORE.First time visiting this town, and first impression was not good this store.Other stores were awesome.Stay clear of RUDE, OVER PRICED SPONGES. SHOP AROUND THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME SPONGES .Customer searviceand a smile greeting customer goes a long way.
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February 2024 by Dan Wulfman
Prices for sponges are nearly double what we found down the street at sponge factory. The tiny sponge I paid $8 for — plus a credit card surcharge — was $3 elsewhere. Their movie is also very old in comparison.
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December 2023 by Gina Blaes
They have all kinds of sponges to choose from. They have some in water, so you can feel them wet. This helps in picking which type you want. There is a movie that tells some sponge history that is interesting.
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November 2023 by Cyndy Jerde
The tour guide was fun and friendly. We saw A couple dolphins and even a manatee. Found some cool shells on the island.
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August 2023 by Wendy Wilson
Awesome shop! Lots of products to see! Love the natural sponges!
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July 2023 by Ron Johnson
The captain on the boat was threatening to our boat. He said he was going to cut our lines if we didn't move our boat. This a state park first come first serve parking. They do not have a set spot at the Anclote state park. They continue to try to intimate people.Sad that a business would continue to employ people that give their business a bad name.
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June 2023 by Daniel Gennaro
Overcharged by $18 for shea butter and no returns. Asked this really rude woman. I just walked out five mins ago and she wouldn’t return it. Can get same product on Amazon for $5. Do not buy from here. No returns. Extremely rude staff. Also charged 3.75% service fee for credit card which is unheard of. I dunno what kinda greedy person is running this placeBut don’t be deceived like I was by their must see. There’s no informational movie or anything.
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May 2023 by Sarah Eckel
Lovely, hidden, "treasure-of-a-store" located within the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks! I love going there b.c. of their "dolphin boat rides" and drink specials at that great restaurant, Yianni's, right in front of the store.
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May 2023 by Shawn Letts
Great place to visit if you go to the sponge docks. Make sure you visit the original one between Yannis and Docks Waterfront Restaurants. It's been there over 100 yrs. The employees are great too!
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May 2023 by cory perry
I thought this place was going to be huge and filled with millions of sponges. But it was just like all the other shops. Not saying it is a bad place just not specular like the name says.
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April 2023 by LE
Boat ride was excellent! Dolphins, herons, pelicans, uninhabited island to stroll. Interact with people from around the country. Beautiful.
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March 2023 by Annie Gavin
Great shop! Great boat tour! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. Everyone on our boat saw dolphins and had a great time shelling.
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February 2023 by Danielle Shellenberger
Got there early for an 11:00 am cruise to find out it was cancelled because there were not enough people signed up. Had to wait until 12:45 for the next boat. No apology offered. Must be standard practice for them. Won’t be back.
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January 2023 by Jonathan McElroy
Almost didn't see any dolphins but the pilot went out of his way to follow some at the end of the trip. They got right next to the boat!
