Tropic Ocean Airways

Tropic Ocean Airways is a seaplane airline based at Fort Lauderdale Sheltair in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its listed address is 1050 Lee Wagener Blvd. The company was founded in 2009 by Rob Ceravolo and Nick Veltre. It provides private charters and scheduled flights throughout Florida, The Bahamas, and beyond.

The company flies to many island and coastal places. The site lists destinations in the Bahamas, including Abaco, Bimini, Eleuthera, the Exumas, Nassau, and Marsh Harbour. It lists Florida Keys stops such as Islamorada and Key West. It also lists Florida's west coast, including Naples, Sarasota, St. Petersburg and Tampa. It also lists Little Palm Island, Miami and West Palm Beach.

The company offers several services. These are scheduled flights, private charters, a Miami seaplane service, day trips, and plane to boat transfers. It also runs yacht transfers that take people and supplies to yachts by seaplane. Cargo service is listed too, with an order form and package tracking.

The site tells the company's story. Rob Ceravolo is a University of Florida alumnus who served as a U.S. Navy fighter pilot and air combat instructor. Nick Veltre is the chief operating officer. He served in the Marine Corps as a crew chief on CH-53E helicopters and was Rob's seaplane flight instructor.

The site says the company holds the highest safety rating in the industry. It also says the company is the largest seaplane airline in the world. These claims are made on the site and are not checked here. The site has pages for safety, sustainability, press, partners, careers, and a blog.

The reservations line is 954-210-5569. Reservations hours are 8 am to 6 pm. Visitors can manage a booking, request information, or sign up for updates. The site lists a Facebook page, an X account, an Instagram page and a LinkedIn page.