About Al
“The son of a sailor and the best Italian cook ever, Al was born and grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. He began fishing when he was tall enough to hold his Zebco 101 in his hand on Lake Wappapello, Missouri. As a kid, he spent every warm month motorboating, sailing and canoeing on the lakes and rivers of the Ozark region. After graduating from Southeast Missouri State University, Al served as an air crew member in the USAF, worked in broadcasting, marketing and education, He moved to Florida in 1991 and purchased his first power vessel and has been boating all around the state ever since. He has a USCG captain’s license with towing endorsement . Al is a certified NSBC instructor. He spends his free time navigating the local waters with family and friends. Based in the Fort Myers area, Al enjoys sharing his knowledge of boats, safety and equipment systems with all of his clients. Al makes sure his clients are satisfied with the whole boating experience and have the knowledge needed to be smart and safe while having the most fun! Boating is a passion that Al wants to share with everyone.”
Aboard since 2024
From North Fort Myers, FL
Reviews of Al (41)
- SteveSteve
The boat was perfectly maintained and clean. Everything in working condition!
- KennyKenny
We had such an amazing time. The boat was very nice and sound system was great. Al was very nice and went over everything with us and was very flexible especially since we booked last minute. Would recommend and will be using him again for sure!!
- JanJan
My friends and I had a great time on the boat. Owner was very helpful and knowledgeable to make sure we felt confident to go off on our own. I would definitely rent again!
- BradBrad
Al arrived early and the boat was ready to go. Everything was as stated, and he even gave us some extra bottled water and sunscreen.
I look forward to renting here again! - Raquel
- KevinKevin
Al was awesome! He’s knowledgeable and communicated great. He had everything you needed for an enjoyable rental of his boat. The boat was clean and was easy to use. We used the boat for 5 days and was great to have with the wonderful weather we had. Definitely recommend booking with Al.
- ReneeRenee
Al was very quick at responding to the booking and questions. He reviewed all details of the boat before we took off and went through all necessary safety requirements and what is. The boat was very clean and well equipped. The boat was pretty comfortable to handle on rough waters.
Thanks Al for a fabulous day out on your boat! - ChrisChris
Repeat customer and will not be the last time. Prompt response when booking and stayed in contact before hand to make sure we had everything. The boat was waiting on us when we got to the landing and he was there when we arrived back. Captain Al is very thorough and pays close attention to the details. You will not regret booking with him.
- Michael
- SteveSteve★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jun. 06th
Al was very accommodating, and went out of his way to exceed expectations. Knowledgeable of the area and considerate of our specific need to fish as well as party!
- Bryan
- ChrisChris
This was an amazing experience dealing with Al. He is very detailed in everything and made sure we had everything needed to enjoy the day on the water. The communication from start to finish was above and beyond. I would definitely recommend this and will be definitely using again.
- KarliKarli
Great boat and rental experience! Al is easy to communicate with and the boat was everything we needed for the perfect family day.
- CodyCody
Great experience and communication. Above and beyond what I was expecting. Very easy process. Al knows the area very well. Boat is in very good shape too. Will definitely rent again.
- DallasDallas
The boat was better than expected. Al will explain to the T on everything you need to know to be safe and make it back to ramp .
- TonyTony
This was a great experience. Boat ran great. Host was very helpful.
- DerrickDerrick
Great boat, AL was very helpful with unfamiliar waters and helped out with some of the best fishing spots. Had a perfect day and caught a bunch of fish. Thanks for another great memory on the water.
D - DavidDavid
Al is a great host with an excellent boat. He went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed providing weather updates and location suggestions every day. He delivered and picked up the boat right to our dock. Boat is in fine condition equipped perfectly for serious fishing or family cruising. Will definitely rent from Al again when we next visit the area.
- TaylerTayler
Boat was awesome and we had a blast !! AL was really informative and easy to deal with would definitely recommend him to anyone.
- BradBrad
Perfect boat for the channels & big waters! Al was an outstanding host. We will be back!
- SteveSteve
Al was great to work with - very responsive and walked us through everything about the boat. And the boat was perfect for our trip that day as well. A great day on the water.
- jj
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great Day on the Water
We had a great time renting a boat in Fort Myers and heading out to Captiva Island. Al, who helped us with the rental, was professional, friendly, and made us feel very comfortable before we took the boat out. The boat was in great shape and easy to handle. The ride to Captiva was smooth, and the island was beautiful. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun and relaxing day on the water!
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- PatrishaPatrisha
Renting a boat for the first time was an incredible experience and the perfect way to surprise my husband for our anniversary! The booking process was super easy and efficient. Captain Al brought the boat to our dock, walked us through all the safety and operation details, and even gave us a bottle of champagne to celebrate our 23rd anniversary. The boat was exactly as described in the ad, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you!
- JamesJames
Al made my first experience with boatsetter amazing. Helpful is an understatement. For a nice time on the water and for a reasonable price Al is your guy. He just made a really nice day for a few friends.
- BryanBryan★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Nov. 09th
Great Captain!!!!
- ChrisChris
Captain Al is a top notch person to book a boat or trip with. Repeat customer and will continue to use this service with him. It's always a pleasure and a amazing experience.
- NicoleNicole
Al was very helpful, and boat was amazing. We caught a lot of fish and had a fun day. Al was very responsive. Definitely recommend him for your captain.
- JoannaJoanna
The boat was very clean and safe. Well maintained. The boat had very good storage space for our food and fish you catch. Bathroom was available onboard. Very comfortable cushions on the seats.
- OrianaOriana
Al was an excellent host. Boat was delivered to us in pristine condition. We met 30 minutes prior to our scheduled departure to go over basic instructions with the boat. Al had several recommendations on places to go. He even had a cooler packed with waters for us and sunscreen. He was very responsive throughout the whole day and the days leading up while we were scheduling and was accommodating to any potential needs. Highly recommend!
- TristaTrista
Al was great. Easy to communicate with and timely. Boat was exactly what we needed to enjoy our family vacation.
- GermanGerman
We had a great time in Al’s boat today. I have rented others boats in the past and this time was the best experience. We had a lot of fun, had perfect weather. Excellent boat, Al looks at every detail just to make it a better experience boating. Thank you Al I will rent from Al again .
- JoannaJoanna★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 10th
Amazing! We can’t say enough about Capt. Al and our trip with him on his lovely boat. From booking the communication was excellent. He went out of his way to make this pre-college Mother Daughter trip exceptional and memorable for my daughter. He specially prepared her favorite food crabs and shrimp and he had everything taken care of. He was very safety conscious and debriefed us before going out. We were able to catch some fish and he was flexible with us. Definitely will go with him again.
- CoreyCorey
Al was very helpful and knowledgeable. We had a great day on the water because of his amazing hospitality!
- PatrishaPatrisha
This is the second time we rented with Al Another great experience. He set us up for another perfect day on the water. We would absolutely recommend renting with him to anyone. . Great boat, great service great day on the water. Thank you Al!
- OlgaOlga
Great experience! Al gave us a detailed run about the boat, all safety tips, places to go, and just made it very easy for us. We had great time cruising around Sanibel and Captiva!
- ShaunaShauna
Beautiful boat, excellent owner who made it extremely easy for our family to have a perfect day on the water!
- Jimmerson “Beau”Jimmerson “Beau”
Good boat. Everything you need for a day on the water in SWFL.
- ChrisChris
Captain Al is the best. He's always making sure safety is first and foremost. Wants you to have fun and enjoy the day but also wants make sure you get home safe. He always goes the extra mile to make certain you have everything you need to have a great day on the water. And of course, I'll be using him again.
- JohnJohn
Fantastic afternoon on the water with my boys! Al was awesome to work with and boat was in great condition. Highly recommend!
- MichaelMichael
Al , was amazing. He went above and beyond he showed up early he helped with the guidance of where the perfect fish spots were where the perfect eateries were on the water. He had the boat prepped and ready clean not only very knowledgeable, but very professional I highly recommend.
- JodyJody
Al was wonderful to work with and his boat was great.