Private light-tackle fishing aboard a 30-foot Jeanneau with a licensed captain
4, 6, or 8 hrs
Up to 6 people
Fishing gear, bait, bottled water
Spend time on the water aboard a private 30-foot Jeanneau cabin cruiser set up for light-tackle fishing. Your U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain also serves as your fishing guide.
Departure – Perry Hotel & Marina Meet your captain at Dock A, Slip #32. After a safety briefing and gear overview, we cruise toward nearby patch reef systems.
Primary Patch Reef Fishing Anchor or drift over productive reef structures located a few miles offshore. Drop lines directly over structure targeting snapper, grouper, porgies, hogfish (season permitting), and other reef species.
Technique Variation Depending on conditions and bite patterns, we may incorporate: • Light trolling for mackerel and bonito • Seasonal mahi-mahi opportunities • Drift fishing along reef edges
Return Cruise Relax on the ride back with your catch on ice and stories to tell.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 6 guests.
Free cancellation more than 7 calendar days before departure. Reservations made within 7 calendar days of departure are non-refundable. Full refund if the operator cancels due to unsafe weather or other operator-initiated circumstances.
Product ID: 6NX79H
Bring towels, meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, skin protection, sea sickness medicine (wristband type is best), and a playlist.
Yes. Captain and crew gratuity is not included; a 20% minimum is customary if you’re satisfied. Chum and live bait may be purchased separately. Meals and additional beverages are also not included.
Yes. You must provide infant/toddler U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets.
The Perry Hotel & Marina, Dock A, Slip #32, 7001 Shrimp Rd, Stock Island, FL 33040
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.
We went out with captain Patrick and had the best time! He knew exactly where to take us and was so accommodating. He even helped us catch bait fish with a net when we realized we forgot bait! He taught my family how to do it too! Core memories were made on this boat trip. Best part of our Key West stay.
Tawny Greenbaum
July 20, 2026
We went out with captain Patrick and had the best time! He knew exactly where to take us and was so accommodating. He even helped us catch bait fish with a net when we realized we forgot bait! He taught my family how to do it too! Core memories were made on this boat trip. Best part of our Key West stay.
Tawny Greenbaum
July 20, 2026
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