Hold a private, personalized farewell at sea with a caring local captain
3 hours
Up to 8 people
Captain, water, light snacks
Gather on the water for a private Celebration of Life charter from Key West. A USCG-licensed captain provides a calm setting and ceremonial support as you shape the farewell with the readings, music, photos, or flowers that matter to your family.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 8 guests.
Free cancellation more than 7 calendar days before departure. Reservations made within 7 calendar days of departure are non-refundable. If the operator cancels due to unsafe weather or other operator-initiated circumstances, you'll receive a full refund.
Product ID: VPRM42
Bring the ashes and any personal items you would like to include, such as photos, readings, music, or flowers. Bring layered clothing, sun protection, and any seasickness medicine you prefer.
No. Your Celebration of Life charter includes bottled water, light snacks, ice, and a cooler. Bring any meals and alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages you would like.
Yes. The boat has a private enclosed head.
The Perry Hotel & Marina, Dock A, Slip #32, 7001 Shrimp Rd, Stock Island, FL 33040
Perched along the working waterfront of Key West, The Perry Hotel & Marina Key West puts you steps from the salt air and bobbing masts of a genuine working marina. The open-air spaces, sun-bleached wood, and breezy common areas capture the easy rhythm of island life. At The Perry Hotel & Marina Key West, the Gulf light shifts from gold to rose at dusk, and the sound of water lapping against hulls sets the tone for every evening. It is a place where the boundary between land and sea feels pleasantly thin.
Captains Dustin, Brian, Brian and Alexandra, Mike, Ash, Jack, Chris, and Nico collectively paint a picture of a crew that genuinely cares about showing people a good time on the water. Reviewers consistently praise how knowledgeable and personable the captains are, whether guiding guests to hidden sandbars, pointing out local history, or patiently teaching first-timers how to handle a jet ski. The boats are described as clean and well-equipped, and the team has a solid reputation for proactively working around weather to protect the experience. Beyond the boat trips, the jet ski tours get equally strong praise, with guides like Chris and Jack tailoring the pace to each group's skill level. One standout moment from a review: when weather pushed back a departure time, Chris personally called ahead to reschedule a guest's lunch reservation so nothing felt rushed. That kind of thoughtfulness comes up again and again across the reviews and seems to reflect how the whole operation runs. With a near-perfect rating across dozens of reviews, this charter is hard to argue with for anyone looking to get out on the water around Key West.
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