Marathon Mermaid Charters
Marathon Mermaid Charters
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Scuba & SnorkellingBoat ToursEco ToursPrivate ToursDay Trips
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Explore the Keys aboard the brand new Marathon Mermaid! We will entertain you aboard one of the newest and most spacious charter boats in the middle Keys. We offer Island Eco tours with a snorkel trip out to Sombrero Reef, sandbar experience, sunset cruises, or you can rent the Marathon Mermaid all to yourself!
Marathon, Florida
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Tori
117 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Go! You will not be disappointed!
Champagne, light snacks, soda & water are a included on the sunset cruise.
Captain Morgan (lol) and Dawn were amazing.
Dawn keeps your cups filled, plays great, upbeat music, gets everyone dancing, uses props and is incredibly personable.
The boat is immaculate.
We saw dolphins & manatees. You go in the Gulf, Atlantic, in back bays & creeks & see things you never knew were there in the keys.
Gorgeous sunset and all around really fun time!
Be there on time or the boat will leave without you!
Champagne, light snacks, soda & water are a included on the sunset cruise.
Captain Morgan (lol) and Dawn were amazing.
Dawn keeps your cups filled, plays great, upbeat music, gets everyone dancing, uses props and is incredibly personable.
The boat is immaculate.
We saw dolphins & manatees. You go in the Gulf, Atlantic, in back bays & creeks & see things you never knew were there in the keys.
Gorgeous sunset and all around really fun time!
Be there on time or the boat will leave without you!
Written September 25, 2021
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Leeanne P
7 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
What an awesome sunset cruise! We have been on many during our travels and this was probably the best ever. The crew was enthusiastic and fun. They did an incredible job of providing a setting for a great time. They read the crowd. Even the music seemed extremely well thought out with songs for all tastes. They started with upbeat easy listening music to get the passengers excited about the trip, it was more low key during sunset, and then ended on dance favorites that the whole boat got into. I highly recommend this if you want a fun autosphere for all ages to enjoy sunset from the water!
Written January 17, 2022
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sandpebble1962
Rock Hall, MD3 contributions
Apr 2021
Captain Mike and mate Meredith are THE BEST! We booked a sunset cruise at the last minute and it way exceeded our expectations. Mike and Meredith set the standard for excellent customer service. We cruised under 7-mile bridge, into Boot Key harbor, out Sister Creek to the ocean, then back under the bridge for a beautiful gulf sunset with a champagne toast. The captain kept us laughing and shared interesting info about homes, landmarks and boats along the way. Meredith was easy going with a dry sense of humor and made us feel like we've been friends forever....plus she ROCKED some dance moves to Pour Some Sugar on Me. I can't recommend Marathon Mermaid Charters enough!
Written April 11, 2021
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Thank you for your very kind words! We truly believe that our crew makes our boat the best in the Keys!
Written April 23, 2021
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PandieSue_Hedlund
Spooner, WI68 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This was a most enjoyable evening. We left the Dock well before sunset, champagne was opened as the sun set and we toasted as we watched the sun sink below the horizon. Owner John and Captain Connor were both friendly and informative. The 14 foot by 53 foot boat was beautifully built by the owner. We felt safe and well cared for. I would definitely do this again.
Written January 14, 2020
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Thank you for the kind words!
Written February 23, 2020
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Paul L
1 contribution
Nov 2021
Fun trip. Katie & first mate Meredith were great. They played a good mix of fun songs and many you could dance to. The other guests were fun and we had a really good time line dancing and enjoying the sunset. I highly recommend this sunset cruise and the price was reasonable.
Written November 12, 2021
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PookieTravels
Raleigh, NC156 contributions
Feb 2021 • Family
The first thing that attracted me to the Mermaids’ sunset cruise was that their charter is longer than others. A full 2 hours on the water! The price is reasonable and the crew is very spunky and had great energy. The boat was very new and clean. As an added bonus to our picture perfect cruise, dolphins swam all around our boat! We had a really perfect time. Thank you!
Written February 16, 2021
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Jack M
Sevierville, TN57 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
Katie and dawn are great capn & crew. Shawn took one look at the “posse” and came along too. These fine and fit young ladies from Indiana might have been a sports team or just a bunch of friends, but they came ready to have some fun. The music started thumping as soon as we left the dock, and the dancing started by the second song. The majority of the 40 passengers were old fogies like us, but most of us warmed up to the party as we drew attention gliding throughout the bays and harbors. We waved and danced, people ashore waved and stared. The free champagne helped loosen the crowd. Not sure if everyone partook, and it appeared not everyone enjoyed the raucous atmosphere as much as us. But the posse (including one smiling girl closer to our age), the limbo dance and conga line, and a great music mix just led to a happy event that will be a lifelong memory. The sunset was a beautiful bonus but weather is fickle; our original reservation was for Sunday but were happy when Katie offered to reschedule… and we wouldn’t have partied with the insane clownfish posse. PS: Katie, I haven’t forgotten the future perk you promised for the $50 tip. I have forgotten what the perk was. But I’m sure you haven’t forgotten. You probably remember me too—I was the guy who kept buying all the beer. Maybe that’s why I can’t remember the perk.
Written January 29, 2022
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Dreamer28195099096
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
This company definitely cares more about the money than the quality of the experience. I am a local and had family- about 15 people come into town. I have done several different charters and this is the first time I have tried this company. They did not cancel our trip as opposed to every other charter which was obvious since we were the only boat at the sandbar. The waves were so rough and the water was so churned that the workers could not even see where to drop anchor. Everyone got back on the boat within thirty minutes of getting off due to the poor weather conditions. We ended up sitting on the boat for hours in which we then were driven back upon the end of the time. The worker proceeded to tell us they were going to provide us with a free sunset cruise to “avoid us writing a bad review on them.” When the sunset cruise was scheduled there was poor weather again. Being that we knew they don’t cancel despite awful weather we attempted to reschedule it. We were then told that they could not reschedule and if we chose not to do it that day that we would lose it. Upon speaking with Lisa in regards to the poor weather and no other boats being out there on the initial day out there, she attempted to speak to us locals as if we did not understand the weather here and that sometimes unexpected water happens. She further stated they are the only charter that goes to that sandbar which is an absolute lie. However that just doesn’t make sense since every other boat certainly got the message as we were the only boat on the sandbar. This company just didn’t want to forfeit the $1500+ dollars they were getting from my family and chose to provide a poor experience over cancelling and changing the day. I would never recommend this company to anyone due to their poor ethics and morals.
Written November 25, 2023
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Ray S.
Delray Beach, FL2 contributions
Feb 2021
I had an entire weekend planned full of events for my girlfriend. As Valentine's Day arrived I had taken her to so many things all along carrying an engagement ring in my pocket.
Once we got onto the boat with Captain Mike and Meredith I had decided to propose. I went to Captain Mike and explained my situation. Well between Meredith and him they told the other guests . Well as the sun was setting, they used the ploy that anyone that wanted their picture taken at sunset let them know. Well they selected us, Meredith was pretending to have a little trouble with the camera, my girls favorite song is now playing. Meredith says ok picture taken I immediately got on one knee and proposed. The other guests were cheering, clapping and so supportive!!
You do not understand that pulling this off was so easy on a woman that is incredibly inquisitive all because of these two. She had no clue I will always be appreciative!!
Once we got onto the boat with Captain Mike and Meredith I had decided to propose. I went to Captain Mike and explained my situation. Well between Meredith and him they told the other guests . Well as the sun was setting, they used the ploy that anyone that wanted their picture taken at sunset let them know. Well they selected us, Meredith was pretending to have a little trouble with the camera, my girls favorite song is now playing. Meredith says ok picture taken I immediately got on one knee and proposed. The other guests were cheering, clapping and so supportive!!
You do not understand that pulling this off was so easy on a woman that is incredibly inquisitive all because of these two. She had no clue I will always be appreciative!!
Written February 16, 2021
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Diane W
Cream Ridge, NJ5 contributions
Feb 2021
We took the sunset cruise on Valentine’s Day. Captain Mike and mate Meredith were the perfect hosts. All of the girls on board were greeted with a beautiful red rose. The boat was super clean and comfortable. The refreshments were plentiful and delicious. We also had the honor to witness a very romantic engagement when we reached Sombrero Beach at sunset, and cheered the happy couple with a champagne toast. Captain Mike made sure to point out all the points of interest along our couple hour tour and he has an awesome playlist for his passengers listening pleasure. Mate Meredith was sure to make sure everyone was comfortable and plied with your refreshment of choice. It was obvious Captain Mike and mate Meredith have a great working relationship both ensuring everyone on board had a great and safe experience. We can’t wait for our next cruise on the Marathon Mermaid!
Rick & Diane W
Rick & Diane W
Written February 21, 2021
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