About Jonathon
“Greetings and thank for your consideration of being your Captain! I'm a seasoned Retired Marine Law Enforcement officer who is very familiar with the waters, sandbars, and islands in the Tampa Bay Area. I've conducted numerous search and rescues, education, and training over the years. Like Allstate says, "You're in good hands". I look forward to sharing the area's most beautiful waters with you. ”
Aboard since 2023
From Gulfport, FL
Reviews of Jonathon (100)
- MacklinMacklin★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 10th
Capt Jon was the best. A very awesome day!
- StacieStacie★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Mar. 23rd
Such an amazing day out on the gulf! Totally laid-back, stress-free, and just a great time all around. Captain John was awesome—he can read the room and match any personality, which made the whole experience even better.
- MikeMike★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 24th
Awesome experience, Jon is awesome. Will book again for sure
- KatieKatie
Jon was professional, knowledgeable, fun and overall fantastic! We had a great time! Highly recommend..
- BobBob★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Oct. 29th
Great captain. Great boat. Great day!
- CaseyCasey
Jonathan was great! He took us to an island to watch the sunset and look at ruins and a lighthouse. The boat was very clean and smooth ride! Would definitely do it again!
- TomikaTomika
Jonathan was an excellent captain! He even extended our time for us last minute and took us to this amazing restaurant for dinner! Highly recommend
- JessicaJessica★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Mar. 28th
Jonathan was great and patient with my kids. Very knowledgeable as well. We had a great trip to Shell Key Preserve. Would highly recommend.
- Jay
- SamanthaSamantha
Captain Jon was wonderful! He was very knowledgeable and made us feel extremely comfortable and safe with young kids. The boat was beautiful and well kept. We had a great time and will definitely choose Captain Jon and his boat again.
- AndreaAndrea★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 11th
Captain Jon was personable and friendly! A great tour guide of the island and really accommodating!
- KylieKylie
Jon was so fun! He had a perfect plan for the day and was so nice to hang out with. We had such a great time that we reached out the next day to see if we could go out again and we were super lucky, Jon was available for another great time! We plan on reaching out whenever we’re in the area!
- HalieHalie
Great captain for a great day out. Captain Jon is a true expert!
- PorshiaPorshia★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 18th
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- HenryHenry★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 04th
Awesome experience! Jonathon was super easy to coordinate and work with. He knew all the spots around and exactly where our group would want to go. Boat felt brand new and was definitely luxurious. Will be booking again!
- RyanRyan★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Mar. 15th
Cpt John was great and boat was in good shape very clean and comfortable
- RaymondRaymond★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 12th
Had a great time on the water. Boat is very comfortable. Thank you
- NickNick★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Apr. 04th
Jonathon was an awesome captain. Friendly, talkative, knowledgeable, safe and really enjoyable to be around. Also the boat was much nicer than expected; Jon takes excellent care of it. Absolutely would book with Jon again.
- JuanJuan★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 10th
10/10 experience, the boat was as advertised, Jonathan is a fantastic captain who made the entire outing super easy and relaxing for me and my group.
- DanielleDanielle★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 22nd
Awesome day. Short notice and captain was super responsive took us exactly where we wanted to go and the day was beautiful
- TaylorTaylor
Great experience! Will definitely rebook. Easy fun stress free day and great new boat!
- MichaelMichael
Jon is awesome take care of you and drives great
- EricEric★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jun. 21st
Jon what an excellent host and professional captain for our day trip. He made safety a priority. We did two stops. The first was at this sandbar out in the bay. Great place to look for shells but watch out for the crabs! The second place was Egmont Key, where we snorkel over fields of seagrass and came close to seeing a manatee. We were 100% book with him again the next time we are here.
- Jen
- JasonJason★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Feb. 11th
We chose Jonathan because of his superior reviews and because the boat was pristine. All of our expectations were met or surpassed. Jon was extremely professional as a captain, but also was flexible, humorous and easy going. Also, the Regal was as advertised - new, clean and one of the better looking boats on the water. We will be hiring Jonathan again!!
- JessicaJessica
Jon was awesome and we had a amazing day.
- NealyNealy★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Mar. 30th
Fantastic time! Jonathon and his boat are great!
- YazlinYazlin★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Mar. 30th
Jonathon made our time on his boat perfect! He made the best suggestion on where to go as well. Definitely a must do when in the Gulfport area!
- ZoeZoe★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Oct. 26th
John was a great captain and guide! Very personable and very knowledgeable about the Bay Area. He took our group to great spot for us to get out of the boat and into the water and pointed out things of interest and helped us find fun shells/wildlife. The boat was beautiful and very well kept. Was plenty big enough with enough shade for our group of 6. Would definitely book with John again!
- SarahSarah
Jonathan was fabulous and knowledgable of area! Boat was immaculate! Would definitely rent from him again!
- SiobhanSiobhan
Great trip! Captain Jon was easy going and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend him.
- KellyKelly
Today was beyond awesome! I wanted a simple day on the water with my toddler and everything was perfect. Captain Jon had a clean and nice boat, he told us about the day ahead, and I felt safe the entire time. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and had everything we needed for a relaxing and fun day. Will book again soon!
- AlexandraAlexandra
Jonathan was awesome and our group had a fantastic time! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience - highly recommend!
- MeirMeir
Awesome boat! Great captain!! 🛥️
- Abigail
- JoeJoe
Jonathon was great! Very knowledgeable about the area and made the trip enjoyable. Would highly recommend him for your boating adventures! Will book with him again!
- NancyNancy
We had a amazing time , you are the best , we definitely want to do it again, my boyfriend has alot fun on hus bday
- AnaAna
The captain was very experienced. He took us to a beautiful island where we got to swim, explore old ruins, and see tortoises, and even manatees. We also saw dolphins on the way back. The boat was brand new and very comfortable, with a fresh water hose, and cooler with ice on board. Highly recommend.
- MauraMaura
It was my husband’s birthday, adults only . We booked with Captain Jon. Captain was friendly, professional and informative. Boat was beyond my expectations, clean and has new technology. Looking forward for the next adventure with the children.
- mariemarie★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Apr. 20th
Captain Jon was AWESOME!!! We had the best time 10/10 recommend him!!!
- MichaelMichael★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Apr. 02nd
Had a great time on the water with captain Jon!
Boat was in great condition and Jon was extremely knowledgeable about boating conditions and the local area. We look forward to booking with Jon again! - BobbiBobbi
Amazing day spent with a well qualified captain, who was very courteous and professional. He took us to several destinations that we enjoyed very much. I would highly recommend Tim we will be using his services again.
- RonnieRonnie
Jon was excellent. Very knowledgeable and made sure my kids had an awesome time. Will def book with him again.
- FernandoFernando
We had a great time with Jonathon and his beautiful, clean and luxurious boat. 100% recommended. We'll do it again!
- Eleanor
- Megan
- MarinaMarina★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jun. 30th
- KarenKaren★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Apr. 19th
We booked with Johnathon for four hours on Saturday, April 19th 2025. We had the most amazing time. Captain John is the best. He was so nice and informative regarding all the activities, the scenery, the location. He took us to Shell Island, which was beautiful, went through the intercoastal viewing all the million dollar homes and ended up at John’s pass. Best trip ever! We will definitely be booking again later this year. Highly recommend this trip.
- AlyssaAlyssa
We had the best tour with Jonathan! We got to swim and enjoy riding around the water. He was super responsive and answered all our questions leading up to the trip. Highly recommend!
- JoshuaJoshua★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 14th
Incredible boat and even better captain. Would give more stars if I could.
- VitalyVitaly★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 29th
Boat was so clean and well maintained. Big enough for big group under shade. Jonathon is very knowledgeable and positive guy. We had a great day on the water with 5 y.o. kid.
- ChelseaChelsea★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Sep. 01st
Best boating experience I’ve had. Captain Jon showed us a wonderful time! We can’t wait to do it again.
- KevinKevin★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Mar. 26th
- JenJen
What a great Captain and great experience! We will always book with Captain John moving forward. He made sure we were safe, comfortable and his knowledge of the area was remarkable. Thank you so much Captain John! See you soon!
- biancabianca★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 25th
BEST VACATION DECISION EVER! great captain lovely boat, was absolutely worth every penny!
- mckenzie
- MichaelMichael★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Apr. 19th
Jonathon is an awesome captain and host. He suggested a couple itineraries and so happy we decided on Passage Key. We felt very safe in his care and would not hesitate to recommend him.
- LeonLeon★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Apr. 06th
Jon was very welcoming and an awesome captain. Me and my homies loved the trip
- CandaceCandace★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Mar. 19th
Jonathon was a great captain. He made us feel at home on his boat, and safe, which was important to us since we had a 6 year old child on board. Would highly recommend!
- MichelleMichelle★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Sep. 19th
The trip was amazing. I wanted it to never end! Best boat trip ever. Captain John was THE best I’ll be booking him for my next trip!
- AbigailAbigail★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 20th
Such an incredible experience, very knowledgeable guide as well! Accommodating to our party and time. Highly recommend and we will be returning!
- ChibChib
Jon was awesome! Def booking with him again
- BjancaBjanca★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Apr. 14th
- SusanSusan★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Mar. 31st
We had a great time and already planning our next trip with Jonathan.
- BrittanyBrittany★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Dec. 28th
Captain John was great! He was so friendly and showed us a great time on his boat. He caught beautiful views of dolphins and the sunset. We had a great trip! Thank you!!
- ChadChad
Jon and his boat were great, we all had a blast.
- yanyan
Amazing experience
- JonJon★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 27th
We had an awesome time with Captain Jon! He was very customer oriented and made sure we had an excellent experience. Would definitely recommend.
- JessicaJessica
Thanks to captain Jon and his beautiful boat we had a wonderful time celebrating Mother’s Day! Boat was very comfortable and he makes us feel safe all the time. Thanks again!
- DeakieraDeakiera★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Apr. 10th
What a great way to celebrate my husband’s birthday. He grinned from ear to ear the entire day! If you’re looking for a beautiful boat with a seasoned captain, Jonathan’s your guy. He’s friendly, professional and accommodating. We’ll be booking again soon!
- BillBill★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Mar. 27th
The Regal boat has an exceptionally smooth ride and comfortable as can be. I was amazed by how much room there was and the different seating options. The girls loved sitting up front as I enjoyed the shade.
- ElizabethElizabeth
Wonderful host, very clean boat, wonderful experience, and very knowledgeable of all the islands he took us to even had bug spray to fight off the mosquitoes, while we learned some interesting history on one of the islands! Me, my husband and, our children would 100% recommend and definitely will be using him again on our next family vacation!! Also side-note for women traveling on any girls trips or mom weekend trips very safe, he’s retired law-enforcement I felt safe the whole entire time!!!
- robertoroberto
I recommend he explains everything and we have good time he shows different places boat clean beautiful we rent again soon his the best I have so far
- KarstenKarsten★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 20th
This was a special trip for me and Jon was a great host/captain. The boat was beautiful as was our time on the water. Highly recommended to anyone.
- LoriLori★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Mar. 08th
Captain John gave us an afternoon to remember! The boat is comfortable and sporty! Great sound system. And we saw many dolphins before dropping anchor to chill near one of the islands. Perfect birthday present. Thank you!
- matthewmatthew★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 27th
Jonathan provided an amazing experience! Took us out for a sunset cruise and shared amazing history about the area and answered all our questions about boating. His boat was beautiful and insanely comfortable. Would highly recommend. We look forward to a longer trip out with him on the next visit.
- AndreaAndrea
Boat and Captain were amazing!!!! He knew the spots to go to, had absolutely everything ready for us that we requested, and super awesome dude!! Highly recommend
- JacobJacob
Great trip overall, Jonathon is a awesome captain. The boat was immaculate!! Superb!
- AaronAaron★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 17th
Great day on the water! Captain Jon was great with helping us see a lot of great spots!
- Junaid
- Andy
- JuexinJuexin
Jonathan is a great captain and knows his way around. He's caring and genuinely concerned with everyone's safety. A+ experience!
- HavanHavan★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Apr. 20th
Had a great time! Great boat. Super well taken care of. Captain John is very friendly and knowledgeable. Felt safe and had a great time
- JenniferJennifer★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Mar. 29th
We had a great time with John on the boat! He’s very knowledgeable of the waterways and the area. We were able to schedule a trip last minute, and still had wonderful time!
- LukeLuke
We had a great experience from start to finish with Jonathan.
- Carlos &TessieCarlos &Tessie★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Mar. 26th
Jonathan could not have been more kind to our family. We had an amazing time and look forward to doing it again soon.
- Handyman ProHandyman Pro★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 29th
We had a great time ! Captain John was very professional , new boat , clean and fast thanks John will book you again soon
- MichaelMichael
Had a great time. Jonathan really knew the area and made the time out enjoyable for our family.
- ZoëZoë
Very nice and friendly.
- KennethKenneth★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Dec. 28th
- AlyshaAlysha★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Mar. 16th
Jonathan was a great captain. We had a great day out on the boat. Thanks again 😊
- HelenHelen
Captain Jon was great!!! Gave us lots of options of where wanted to go and how we wanted to spend the day
- KassidyKassidy
Jonothan helped me and my friends host an awesome bachelorette for my friend's wedding!
The boat was so much fun! We had awesome music and enjoyed the sunset on a private island! I would totally recommend having Jonathan as a captain again. He provided us with two coolers with ice for drinks and snacks as well as places to put our belongings during the boat ride. Jonathan was super helpful and made the experience that much more memorable!
- ChristelChristel
I enjoyed my birthday with Jonathan! Absolutely delight and great gift
- HaydonHaydon
Johnathon was a great capatin. He took us to all the good local snorkeling spots was very informative on certain places as well as a great host / guide.
I definitely recommend him for anyone in the area looking to snorkeling and boat for a day. - Meggan
- MarcosMarcos
Capt. Jon was everything stated and some. If I was stuck in the middle of the ocean, he’s the guy I would want helping me. 10/10 recommend, and will book again! Don’t bother looking anywhere else!
- TravisTravis★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 24th
- AndreaAndrea★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Apr. 20th
We booked this trip for our wedding anniversary. Jonathan was super helpful and knowledgeable, we felt super comfortable and we loved the experience overall.
This was our first time booking a private boat ride, and we will definitely be doing it again with Jonathan. - RhondaRhonda
Absolutely amazing and perfect captain!!