Capt Johns Greyhound V

I have not been out on the Greyhound V in many years, but I always had a great time when I went. I'm sorry to hear that Capt. John has retired, but I guess he deserves it and all good things must come to an end. I wish his son-in-law well (I remember him, too!) and hope he can keep things up to the standard set by John.
By Mike O'Malley on January 28, 2011 at 07:52 AM

Captain John's Greyhound is awful! Not only did this guy not show up for his own trip, but he did not call to give any notice. When I spoke with him later on in the week to alert him to the fact that he left customers sitting on the dock waiting for a trip that they were never going to take, he was completely indifferent. While making him aware of the amount of money that I put into going on this excursion, he had the audacity to angerly complain to me about how much money he lost by not showing up that day. Obviously, this company believes that treating tourists poorly doesn't matter, since they'll be gone the next day anyway. Don't waste your time and money like I did.
By Jennifer on January 27, 2011 at 07:54 AM

Hi all good things must come to an end, Capt. John Retired but the Greyhound is still a great time! Capt. Johnny Potter is doing a great job in Key West and I would say I'm very happy with my last years fishing trip with the new Capt. John. Capt. John Potter is the son in law of Capt. John Battilo who ran the Greyhound for many years and still occasionally comes out of retirement and takes customers out when Capt. J.P. needs a day off. Cha Cha is Capt. J.P.'s wife and she greets customers with a big smile every day, on occasions ChaCha has cooked up some delicious goodies for the boat when we pull into the dock after a long day of fishing it's a nice treat to have some delicious food to munch on while waiting to get your fish cleand. I highly recomend this Party boat for a great day on the water for a reasonable price, just bring your sun tan lotion and lunch, and camera! There are many resturaunts that will cook your catch for you! You will get hooked on fishing! T. Richard
By Ted Richard on February 20, 2009 at 01:43 PM

I spent many a trip on the Greyhound. Most fond memories were the trips that my Air Force buddies and I took to Dry Tortugas and the Marquesas. Big John is not only a great boat captain but has the soft touch around children and those adults not use to being at sea. Best of all he becomes one of us in his and insures all have fun in addition to catching good quality fish. I highly recommend this outstanding Captain and his crew.
By John Hudgins on August 20, 2007 at 11:48 AM

Growing up in the lower Florida Keys through the 1950s, 60s and 70's allowed me the opportunity to know some of the most renowned charter boat captains who operated out of Key West. Big John and his family in my mind is one of the best of that esteemed group. Some of my most memorable trips on his boat still bring a smile to my face. A trip to the Dry Tortugas was the one I remember the most fondly. Absolutely no one is more qualified at his craft than Big John. There is no one who goes out of his way more to accomodate his customers than Big John. For persons of moderate means a trip on his boat is the best value attainable for fishing the waters around Key West.
By Clay Hudgins on August 20, 2007 at 11:14 AM

This fishing party boat provides rods, license and bait, and has the best captain finding loads of eatable fish. It is wholesome enteratinment for the whole family, giving 5 hours of seeing KW from the water, plus able to catch fish. We have fished with them for 15 years, have made many friends and always look forward t being on their boat. Also catch fish and then take to local restaurants, where they will cook fish to your liking at a reasonable fee.
By Sue and Des Paden on August 13, 2007 at 02:33 PM

I HAVE KNOWN CAPT. JOHN AND CASEY IT SEEMS ALL OF MY LIFE. MY FATHER, CAPT. RAY GONZAGA HAD HIS CHARTERBOAT NEXT TO THE GREYHOUND. HE WELCOMED JOHN AND CASEY INTO OUR FAMILY AND IT HAS BEEN THAT WAY EVER SINCE. JOHN IS THE LAST OF A VANISHING BREED IN KEY WEST WITH THE HEAD BOAT CIRCUIT. HE IS A WONDERFUL PERSON INSIDE AND OUT AND ONE DAMN GOOD FISHERMAN. HE AND CASEY HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES TO THEIR BUSINESS AND THE DAY THEY RETIRE WILL BE ONE SAD DAY FOR ALL THE PEOPLE WHO FISH CAPT. JOHNS GREYHOUND. THEY HAVE GIVEN SOOO MANY PEOPLE SUCH WONDERFUL MEMORIES BESIDES THE FISHING AND CASEY'S ANNUAL CHINESE NEW YEAR PARTIES. I MYSELF HAVE ENOUGH IN MY MEMORYBANK TO WRITE A BOOK ABOUT THEM. YOU WILL NEVER MEET A MORE HONEST, GENEROUS AND CARING COUPLE ON THIS EARTH. I LOVE YOU CASEY AND JOHN, AND BY THE WAY JOHN, (YOU THINK YOUR COOL!!!) HAHAHA!!
By PAMELA GONZAGA CURRY on August 12, 2007 at 07:18 PM

Upon our arrival in Key West my husband insisted we go fishing and we chose Capt. Johns after walking around and seeing the locals going there. I was reluctant at first to taking a day of our vacation but what a nice suprise to meet a fun loving group to greet us. We set out and much to my husband's chagrin, I ended getting more fish than he did. All this aside, along with this I felt we made new friends and we will continue to pass along the word of our great find.
By Terry Sablon on August 12, 2007 at 02:40 PM

We have been fishing with Captain John since 1977 and he is not only a great captain and knows where the fish are, he is also a gentleman and a really nice guy. He and his wife run a very family oriented and fun trip. They always catch fish and make sure everyone enjoys the trip, not just their regular customers, who number many. People return year after year just to fish with them and we have made many wonderful friends through fishing with John. He lets the kids drive the boat and issues them a certificate which no matter what the age, they all love. We love John and his family and if you come to Key West and miss out on this experience you will have missed one you would have always remembered.
By Judy & Sal Pino on August 11, 2007 at 09:12 AM

My wife and I have been fishing on the Greyhound with Captain John ad his wife Casey for 19 years. We have fished with them well over 400 times. I have been fishing on party boats for over thirty years. The Greyhound is by far the best boat I have ever fished on. I would recommend the trip to all.
By Gary Colerider on August 11, 2007 at 07:42 AM