Cruise Key West backcountry, snorkel reefs, and relax at a sandbar on a private charter
4-8 hours
Up to 12 people
Licensed captain, Cooler
Cruise out on a captained boat charter for time on the sandbar and snorkeling around Key West. Bring your own food and drinks, store them in onboard coolers, and settle in under the boat’s shade.
Dry Tortugas National Park passes and Florida fishing licenses must be purchased before the charter. The boat has a maximum capacity of 12 people and no restroom on board.
Cancel 72 hours prior for a full refund. Within 72 hours: no refund. Weather/mechanical cancellations (operator decides) can reschedule or get a full refund. Holiday weeks/peak season bookings are non-refundable. Dry Tortugas may convert to local charter with refund of price difference.
Product ID: VJT46D
Yes. If you plan to visit Dry Tortugas National Park, you must purchase Dry Tortugas National Park passes before the boat charter. If you plan to fish, you must also purchase a Florida fishing license before the charter.
Yes. Bring your own food and drinks; coolers are available on board.
No. The 36-foot charter boat does not have a restroom on board.
Ocean's Edge Resort and Marina 5950 Peninsular Ave Key West, FL, 33040 Slip 612
Carlos, TJ, Captain Mike, and the rest of the crew here have built a genuinely impressive reputation across a wide range of trips, from sandbar floats and snorkeling days to longer Dry Tortugas and offshore lighthouse excursions. Reviewers consistently highlight how personable and professional each captain is, with many noting that the trips feel tailored to the group rather than cookie-cutter. The boats are described as clean, spacious, and well-maintained, and the overall vibe is relaxed without sacrificing quality or safety. What stands out beyond the on-water experience is how smooth the whole process feels. Carlos gets frequent praise specifically for the booking side, making communication easy and accommodating even for larger or more complex group logistics. One family was so impressed they booked three separate trips in a single week. With a perfect rating across a solid number of reviews and zero recurring complaints, this crew is clearly doing something right for travelers looking for a stress-free day out of Key West.
I wanted to take my family to catch lobster in the Keys but had no experience. Carlos set us up with Captain TJ who has loads of experience. He kept us safe in stormy weather while still showing my kids a good time. When the conditions were right he taught us how to catch the lobster and we had a great time snorkeling. I hope my kids will remember this forever. We had a great time and would charter them again 100%! Their goal was to make us a memory and they delivered!
G8RKyle
August 8, 2026
I wanted to take my family to catch lobster in the Keys but had no experience. Carlos set us up with Captain TJ who has loads of experience. He kept us safe in stormy weather while still showing my kids a good time. When the conditions were right he taught us how to catch the lobster and we had a great time snorkeling. I hope my kids will remember this forever. We had a great time and would charter them again 100%! Their goal was to make us a memory and they delivered!
G8RKyle
August 8, 2026
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