Frisky Mermaid Wins Business of the Month!
Frisky Mermaid Named Pensacola Beach Business of the Month – Shell Yeah!
February 2026 | Pensacola Beach, Florida
There are a lot of ways to love the Gulf Coast. But for the crew aboard the Frisky Mermaid, love looks like showing up every single day, fins first, sharing the magic of Pensacola Beach with every guest who steps onto the dock.
That dedication just got a sea-rious shout-out. We are beyond honored to share that Frisky Mermaid Dolphin Cruises & Pontoon Boat Rentals has been named the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for February 2026.
The award was presented at the monthly Beach Ball Breakfast, and we are reel-y proud to say that Captain Steve, Captain Ally, and Captain MJ were there in person to accept it on behalf of our entire crew and every single guest who has ever cruised with the pod.
What This Award Means to Us
Pensacola Beach is a special place. The emerald green water, the sugar-white sand, the dolphins playing in the wake of the Frisky Mermaid as we head out into the bay, it never gets old. Not for us, not for our captains, and not for the guests who have been coming back year after year.
Being recognized by the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce reflects something much bigger than any one boat or booking. It reflects community. It reflects every crew member who greets guests with a genuine smile, every captain who knows exactly where the dolphins like to hang out on a Tuesday morning, and every family who trusted us to make their vacation a little more fin-tastic.
A Note to the Frisky Mermaid Captains & Crew, from Dee and Steve:
Frisky Mermaid Captains accept the Business of the Month Award for the Frisky Mermaid.
“Being named Business of the Month by the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce is an incredible honor… but the truth is, this recognition belongs to YOU. Captain Steve, Captain Ally, and Captain MJ — you pour your hearts into creating magic every single trip, while ensuring guests safety and a fintastic time. Our company would not be what it is today without each of you. You are irreplaceable. You are not just our crew — you are our family and we are endlessly grateful for each one of you. And 3,000+ five-star reviews? That’s not just a milestone. That’s 3,000 mermazing moments of excellence YOU created. BRAVO! With so much love and pride, Dee & Steve”
Dee and Steve Holcomb founded Frisky Mermaid with a simple belief: the best way to experience Pensacola Beach is from the water. As a woman-owned business rooted right here on the Gulf Coast, we have always led with heart, and this recognition from the Chamber confirms that the community feels it too.
Who Is Frisky Mermaid? (In Case You Haven’t Heard)
For anyone new to the pod, here is the quick version: Frisky Mermaid Dolphin Cruises & Pontoon Boat Rentals is Pensacola Beach’s go-to spot for dolphin cruises, pontoon boat rentals, sunset cruises, snorkel tours, Blue Angels dolphin cruises, private charters, and even burial at sea memorial services.
Our fleet includes the 52-foot Frisky Mermaid (up to 49 passengers) and the 40-foot Salty Dolphin (up to 41 passengers), plus our exclusive all-tritoon rental fleet, Frisky1 and 2Frisky. We are located at 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd, behind Shaggy’s restaurant – where the good times are.
Public dolphin cruises start at just $29, making this one of the most accessible and memorable experiences on the Gulf Coast. Whether you are planning a family vacation, a bachelorette trip, a corporate outing, or a romantic sunset escape, we have a boat cruise with your name on it.
Thank You, Pensacola Beach
We say this from the bottom of the ocean floor: none of this happens without you. Thank you to the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce for this mermazing honor. Thank you to our crew, the ones who show up every day with saltwater in their veins and a whole lot of heart. Thank you to our guests, from the merbabies on their very first cruise to the returning shoal-mates who have sailed with us every summer for years.
“We’re so grateful to be part of this incredible community and can’t wait to keep making unforgettable memories on the water together!”
– Dee Holcomb, Owner, Frisky Mermaid
And thank you to the dolphins. You know who you are!
We cannot wait to keep making mer-mories with you in 2026 and beyond. The 2026 beach season is here, and we are ready to make some waves.
Come Celebrate with Us on the Water
Ready to join the pod? Book your dolphin cruise, pontoon rental, snorkel adventure or private charter at friskyboattours.com or call us at 850-910-0635. We are located at 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561.
Follow the fun on Facebook at facebook.com/friskymermaid and Instagram at friskymermaidpb.
Shell yeah, Pensacola Beach. We are dolph-initely grateful! ☮️❤️🧜♀️