Customize your private Key West water charter with snorkeling gear, drinks, and snacks included
4.5 hours
Up to 6 people
Drinks, snacks, snorkel gear
Set out on a 4.5-hour private charter and spend your time on the water the way you want. Snorkel, relax, or cruise around Key West with an experienced captain.
Captain's gratuity is not included. Towels and sunscreen are not included.
Cancel at least 48 h before departure to avoid being charged the full amount. Reservations made less than 48 h before departure are non refundable. If the captain cancels for any reason, you will receive a full refund.
Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time for check-in.
For morning trips, your captain greets you at the Perry Hotel lobby. For day trips, your captain greets you at the Perry Hotel Salty Oyster Pool Bar. Wait in the designated area until the captain comes to greet you.
Bring a swimsuit, towels, a camera, and sunscreen. You can also bring your own beverages if you like; a cooler and ice are available on the boat. Do not bring glass containers.
**Perry Hotel, The Salty Oyster Pool Bar** 7001 Shrimp Rd, Key West FL 33040
Captains Tim, Melanie, and Madison come up repeatedly in reviews, and the praise for all three is consistent: knowledgeable, patient with kids, and genuinely good at spotting wildlife. Most groups encounter dolphins multiple times during their tour, often closer than expected, along with nurse sharks, sea turtles, and solid snorkeling stops. The sandbar visit is a recurring highlight that seems to catch people off guard in the best way. Small group sizes keep things personal, and the crew clearly adapts to whoever is on board, whether that means slowing things down for young children or sharing local history and restaurant tips. Private charters can apparently be arranged on short notice, which is useful if you're planning last minute. There is one dissatisfied review citing a disappointing snorkeling experience and an early end to the tour, so it's worth setting realistic expectations, as conditions on the water can vary day to day. That said, the overwhelmingly positive pattern here is hard to ignore, and repeat bookings show up more than once in the reviews, which tends to be the most honest endorsement of all.
We had a wonderful time with John! We had a great day snorkeling and watching the dolphins. The water was amazing and John did an excellent job making sure everyone had a good time. If you want a laid back day with some beautiful views and a good time, I would highly recommend!
Christian Layton
July 5, 2026
We had a wonderful time with John! We had a great day snorkeling and watching the dolphins. The water was amazing and John did an excellent job making sure everyone had a good time. If you want a laid back day with some beautiful views and a good time, I would highly recommend!
Christian Layton
July 5, 2026
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