About mario
“I'm a licensed 100 ton Master Captain with extensive boating experience. Fun, outgoing, and personable captain with 20 years experience boating the waters of Palm Beach County. Experience with boats from 13 feet to over 40 feet. Sea Ray, Axopar, Jupiter, Mako, Grady White, Contender and more. ”
Aboard since 2023
From North Palm Beach, FL
Reviews of mario (101)
- Helen
- Annette
- PatrickPatrick
The boat was perfect—pristine and ideally sized for both sightseeing and swimming. Access was a breeze, making for a seamless, delightful experience. Highly recommend!
- ScottScott
As advertised. Boat was in great condition and the sandbar stop “dock/boat” was nice. Would use this boat again.
- JuliaJulia
The boat was clean and had everything we needed.
- SergheiSerghei★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Dec. 06th
Excellent Captain! Was a plesure spending time!
- JeninneJeninne★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Nov. 10th
Easy booking and Mario was awesome. The bait was clean and had great seating.
- Kaily
- DavidDavid★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 09th
- DaveDave
We had a great day on the water with Captain Dana. He could not have been nicer and accommodated every request we had. This was a special trip for me because I had our entire family with me. Priceless! Thank you. We will do it again.
- JulianJulian★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Dec. 31st
Captain Mario was the best. He was really friendly, laid back, professional and down to give us a great time. He was super knowledgeable about the area and we enjoyed his fun facts. Would highly recommend him for a tour.
- madi
- BrookeBrooke
Great vessel safe for kids and fun for adults
- NicoleNicole★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Nov. 11th
Mario was excellent! He was accommodating and ensured we had a great time
- MiahMiah
Boat was very clean and perfect for 7 people!
- NicoleNicole
The boat was amazing! Loved the cooler and the shade and there was plenty of space
- JohnJohn★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Perfect Peanut Island & Sandbar BoatMay. 03rd
Great boat. Very comfortable. Had everything we needed including a restroom.
- JohnJohn
Nice new boat
- Carolina
- WinderWinder★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jan. 28th
- TedTed
Great boat
- ElisaElisa★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Mar. 05th
Mario was very knowledgable and responsive leading up to our boat day. He came prepared with the snorkeling gear and floating mat we requested. He was our local guide and took us to all the best spots. Highly recommend him!
- JohnJohn★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 03rd
We had an awesome time with Mario. He is a very good captain and is extremely personable. He had great information about the area. He knew all the fun spots to hit. Mario even did a little snorkeling and found us a beautiful starfish that we held. I would definitely recommend hiring Mario.
- AaronAaron
Our trip was fantastic. The boat was everything we expected and were told that it is
- FiaFia★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Plenty of room to relax on this charterJun. 11th
Mario was awesome today!!
- JessicaJessica
I was in West Palm Beach for my bachelorette and my group and I had the most amazing time on the boat! Mario was extremely kind, accommodating and was quick to respond whenever I had any questions for him! I would highly highly recommend booking with Mario!
- JaclynJaclyn
Boat was very nice, clean, and the perfect size for our bachelorette trip of 11 girls! Highly recommend.
- Susan
- ElisaElisa
The Sea Ray was in fantastic condition – clean, well-maintained, and equipped with all the necessary gear for a fun day on the water. We had the best time exploring Peanut Island and the local area. Looking forward to renting from Mario again.
- shawnshawn
Boat was clean and our whole group had a great time!!
- HoangHoang
The boat was great. Our family has a good time.
- TylerTyler
We had a great day on the Sea Ray boat. The boat was very clean and in great shape. Plenty of cooler storage on the boat and plenty of space for the 7 in our group plus captain and first mate! The girls loved Tubing and want to do it again!
- Jay
- DarrenDarren★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 11th
- Abby
- SpencerSpencer
The boat was awesome and very clean. Comfortably fit all 7 of our group.
- AnneAnne
The boat was perfect size for 9 people, we had a great time checking out the sights from the water and swimming near peanut island!
- VickyVicky
The boat was great!! Super clean and spacious!! The paddle boards and float were a hit with the kids :)
- NickNick
Just rented a boat from Mario and had an incredible experience! His service was top-notch—friendly, professional, and made everything super easy from start to finish. The boat was in perfect condition and made for an amazing day on the water. Chartering with Mario was a breeze, and I’ll definitely be renting from him again. Highly recommend!
- Amanda
- KyleeKylee
Comfortable and clean!
- KseniaKsenia
Great experience, beautiful boat, easy pick up! Had such a good time.
- AndrewAndrew
We had a great evening. The perfect date night experience. We recommend Mario’s boat.
- ChrisChris
Great boat for a day at the sandbar!
- GaryGary
Very clean and well kept! Like brand new, comfortable for the 7 of us that went on the trip (Ages: 71, 71, 42, 12, 11, 10, 5). Highly recommend!
- BillBill
Captain Dana was awesome, very knowledgeable about the area and very friendly. The boat was perfect - very comfortable for our large group. Great day on the water.
- colleen
- AlexisAlexis
I booked Mario’s boat on Booksetter.com for my birthday, and it was amazing! From booking to return, Mario was helpful, responsive, and made everything stress-free. Captain Steve was fantastic—he took us to Peanut Island, where we saw turtles and stingrays in crystal-clear water. The boat was spacious, clean, and well-equipped with water toys and a great sound system. Truly a memorable family trip! Highly recommend Mario’s service, his boat, and Captain Steve.
- gorianagoriana
The boat was super clean, and the entire process was super easy. I got immediate responses to all my questions, which are usually a bunch, and all were answered.
- VickyVicky★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jan. 05th
Captain Mario was super nice and easy going…enjoyable the entire time we were out on the boat! Very nice to our kids and told us all about where we were and where we were going!! We had a great morning on the water…thank you, Mario!!
- CarlosCarlos
We had a great time on the water. The boat is in pristine condition. Amazing weather - overall five-star experience.
- DanielleDanielle
This boat was perfect for our bachelorette group of 8, but definitely could fit up to 12. Plenty of space for lounging, taking sun and hanging out. Mario was great leading up to our booking and Captain Steve was awesome!! Highly recommend booking with them for any occasion.
- ElizabethElizabeth
The boat was great! Very spacious and comfortable ride! Would highly recommend for any type of outing on the water!
- SergheiSerghei
Boat is new and super-smooth!captain!
- kimberlykimberly★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Feb. 16th
- JanJan
We loved the boat. It was spacious & immaculate. It handled the few waves we encountered with ease.
- TylerTyler
The boat was beautiful! More than enough space for our group of 8 girls. It was extremely clean and had storage to put our bags in. We were also able to bring drinks and keep them in an ice storage the entire trip!
- sienasiena
Amazing experience!
- TaylorTaylor
Boat was super nice! Clean and comfortable and very accomodating. Would book over and over!
- DarrenDarren
Awesome day!
- JaciJaci
We loved this beautiful boat for our half-day tubing and snorkeling in Palm Beach. It fit our family of 6 with room to spare and had a bathroom which came in handy as I have a daughter with a small bladder. Mario was very responsive and the boat was well equipped and maintained.
- SabrinaSabrina
Boat was very clean and a perfect size for our bachelorette party! Loved having the option to go up to the front or back.
- KarlaKarla★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Dec. 08th
Mario was great, he made sure we had floaties, goggles and water; he even got some starfishes for us!
- JoannJoann
We had a beautiful day on the water with Mario’s boat. It is a gorgeous boat, plenty of seating and storage space, sparkling clean and a great sound system.
- ZacharyZachary
Highly recommend, boat was the perfect size for our group of 9 adults.
- MeganMegan
We had a great time on this boat! Mario was so great to communicate with and answered all my questions in a timely fashion. The boat was as pictured and very clean. I would definitely went again!
- vrejvrej
Boat was very comfortable & clean
- DerekDerek
Everything was fantastic! Highly recommend Steve and Mario’s boat. Mario was an excellent and helpful communicator answering my many questions. The boat fit my 2 kids and 7 adults perfectly. Highly recommend!
- PatriciaPatricia
This boat trip was the highlight of our girls' weekend. The boat is beautiful and brand new! It was important for us that my 87 year old mother be able to board the boat easily and this deck boat was perfectly designed for that. We had more than enough room for the six of us and the ride was smooth and very fun! Everyone loved it!
- DavidDavid
Mario was fantastic, great with our grandkids took us to Peanut island the boat was pristine. All around great day. Kids haven’t stopped talking about it.
Would definitely recommend to use this Captain.
- BrennanBrennan
The boat was absolutely amazing and exactly what we wanted. Very spacious and clean. A lot of shaded area but also a lot of room in the sun.
- Kaitlynn
- BrandyBrandy
Very clean, spacious, plenty of room for our 9 guests
- JulianJulian
We had such a perfect morning on the boat cruising through west Palm and Palm beach. We were taken to a snorkeling spot with so many different types of fish. The boat was perfect - we were three but would comfortably sit many more guests. Had all the amenities, towels, speaker, bathroom, waters etc.
- RubyRuby
Boat was great, pictures are very accurate. We got picked up at the pickup location, went to peanut island. It was a beautiful day and this is a great boat
- AronAron
This boat is a beautiful gorgeous Clean boat. It was a pleasure to ride with this enjoyable boat. I’m looking forward to do it again.
- MadelineMadeline
Boat was exactly as described. Very comfortable for a group of 8.
- TimTim
Boat was fantastic! Great day - great boat, Mario was very helpful and easily to deal with. Will book again
- Jeninne
- orianaoriana
The boat was awesome! perfect size and super clean for the 7 of us. The flowering mat was awesome and Marco was a pleasure to work with. Communicated very well throughout the whole process
- FiorellaFiorella
great boat, clean and having the bathroom was such a plus!
- Monica
- Robert
- HollandHolland
The boat was amazing! Beautiful, comfortable, clean, and so much fun. Mario, the owner of the boat, couldn’t have been nicer or more accommodating. He went above and beyond! Highly recommend!
- jacques kerbyjacques kerby
- RyanRyan
Great boat. we had a party of 6 and it was more than enough l. Great boat to have a party.
- JennJenn
The boat was great! We had 12 guests and everyone had a blast. We enjoyed a day on the water and exploring peanut island.
- NeilNeil
BOAT WAS VERY CLEAN
NO ISSUES AT ALL - PatriciaPatricia★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Dec. 06th
Mario was very helpful, accommodating and flexible. We had a last minute change in pick up and drop off location and Mario was able to help with that. We had a great time chatting with Mario during the trip! He helped make it a special night, showing us the sights and taking photos of us. We would definitely book again!
- Angelina
- RobertRobert
Beautiful, clean and spacious boat.
- PatrickPatrick★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Mar. 30th
Captain Mario was outstanding—cool, professional, and personable. His local insights and captivating stories about the area's homes and yachts added a unique touch to our journey. His attentiveness and easy-going nature made for enjoyable conversations. Highly recommended for a memorable experience!
- LauraLaura
Boat was great, very clean, comfortably fit our group of 8, speaker was loud and clear- would definitely charter again
- KarlaKarla
plenty of space on this boat, rented for a friends bachelorette and it was very spacious and modern!
- MaryamMaryam
Beautiful boat, and wonderful captain! Highly recommend.
- MorganMorgan
The boat was in great condition and our bachelorette party of 8 had plenty of room and such a good time!!
- anthonyanthony
Perfect boat on a perfect day. It was so clean a new on the inside. We were pleasantly please when Captain Steve rolled up. Peanut island is a great 3-4 hour trip. We had 10 on board and were very comfortable. High end boat for sure.
- Kari
- ChrisChris
Excellent boat, perfect for cruising around and hanging out at the sandbar!
- MunishMunish
The boat was very clean, well equipped. Mario was also very responsive. Overall a terrific experience.
- EdineEdine
Great experience! The boat was very clean. Amazing captain.