Hurricane Hole Marina · 5130 Overseas Hwy, Key West, FL
Key West Jet Ski Rental at Hurricane Hole. South-side launch. Glass on wind days.
The south-facing jet ski rental basin most operators don’t have. When a north or northeast wind shuts down Perry and the marinas on the Gulf side, Hurricane Hole stays protected — and we keep running. It’s also the exclusive launch for our 2-hour, 28-mile circumnavigation of the island and the 1-hour freestyle ride.
Pick your time on the water
Two rentals run from this south-side dock
Two Six Fins jet ski rentals launch from Hurricane Hole — the 1-Hour Freestyle Ride (exclusive to this dock) and the 2-Hour Flagship Tour, which also runs from Perry. Same brand-new Yamaha VX fleet, same FWC-permitted guide crew, max six skis on every guided departure. The 90-Minute Premium Tour is Perry-exclusive.
Why this launch
What makes Hurricane Hole different
Two real reasons people search out this specific launch — not slogans, just how the geography and the fleet work.
Hurricane Hole Marina sits on the south side of Stock Island at 5130 Overseas Hwy, Key West, FL 33040, tucked behind the line of mangroves and condos that separates it from the channel. The basin faces south. That single fact does most of the work on this page.
In Key West, the prevailing fall and winter wind is out of the north or northeast. When it blows fifteen to twenty knots from that direction — which happens a lot, especially November through March — most jet ski rental launches face directly into it. The basin chops up, the dock-out is rough, the first half-mile of the ride is teeth-rattling, and a lot of operators just cancel. Hurricane Hole, facing the opposite way, stays glass. On a south wind, our Perry launch runs instead — compare both on our Key West jet ski rental overview. We ride days when others can't.
The other reason this launch matters: it's the exclusive starting point for the 2-Hour Flagship Tour — the only guided 28-mile circumnavigation of Key West offered anywhere on the island. Starting from the south side lets us run the Atlantic stretch first while it's calmest, swing through the cuts to the Gulf side past Sunset Key and Wisteria Island, glance up at Fort Zachary Taylor on the harbor approach, and return through the backcountry channels. The route runs through the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary with the Naval Air Station Key West / Boca Chica coastline on your port side. Wildlife you may spot: dolphins, sea turtles, stingrays, nurse sharks, tarpon, pelicans, and frigate birds. Start anywhere else and the loop stretches by miles and burns time you'd rather spend on the water.
Six Fins took over jet ski operations at Hurricane Hole in 2026, after running the brand from Perry Hotel & Marina since 2024. The dock, the ramp, and the check-in are freshly improved. The fleet is the 2024 Yamaha WaveRunner VX — Perry runs the newer 2025 model year. The guides are local. The six-ski-max group cap doesn't change.
Hurricane Hole at a glance
Four things you get from this launch
All four are checkable when you walk onto the dock — nothing here is marketing language.
Wind-day advantage
South-facing basin stays protected on N/NE winds when other Key West launches cancel. If we can run, you ride.
Exclusive 28-mile flagship
The 2-Hour Flagship Tour — the only guided full-island loop in Key West — launches from here and nowhere else.
FWC-permitted local guides
JJ and Manny — all Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission-permitted, all from down here, no rotating seasonal hires.
Brand-new 2024 fleet
Yamaha WaveRunners straight from the dealer. Quieter and steadier than the rebuilt 2018s most rental shops still run.
Tours launching from Hurricane Hole
The rentals that run from this dock
Two jet ski rentals launch from Hurricane Hole — the 1-Hour Freestyle Ride (exclusive to this dock) and the 2-Hour Flagship Tour, which also runs from Perry. Pick by how much time you want on the water. Per-ski pricing — three riders share at the same rate. Want a boat day too? Pair your ride with a private charter and save on the boat.
90-Minute Premium Guided Tour
Ninety minutes with a FWC-permitted local guide. Boca Chica sandbar stop when conditions allow, plus Stock Island channels. Perry-exclusive route — if you book it from here, we transfer you 5 minutes over to Perry Hotel & Marina. Same Six Fins crew, same fleet.
$189 / ski
More than a jet ski rental
Hurricane Hole has its own dockside restaurant on-site.
The Perry Hotel Day Pass (pool and gym access, a $35 value) is a Perry jet ski booking benefit. It's not included with Hurricane Hole bookings, and the Perry shuttle isn't available from here either — but Hurricane Hole has its own restaurant right on-site.
On-site restaurant
Eat at Hurricane Hole’s own dockside restaurant before or after your ride — no need to drive anywhere.
Want the Perry Day Pass?
Book your jet ski tour from Perry Hotel & Marina instead to get the complimentary pool and gym day pass.
If another operator told you no
Wind days and why this launch matters
If you booked somewhere else, got the "sorry, it's too windy" call, and you're looking for an operator that can still run — this is the page for you.
North wind blowing? We're probably still on.
Most jet ski rental launches in Key West are on the north side of the islands — Garrison Bight, A&B Marina, the basins off Roosevelt. They're protected from south winds and exposed to north winds. The dominant fall and winter wind direction here is out of the north or northeast. So when it cranks up to eighteen knots out of the NE on a Tuesday in February, those launches face directly into it. The chop in the basin is rough, the dock-out is worse, the first half-mile of the ride is miserable, and most operators just cancel the day.
Hurricane Hole faces south. Same eighteen-knot NE wind, and the basin is glass. The first stretch of the ride out is protected by Stock Island and the surrounding mangrove cuts. By the time you hit open water, you're already moving and the wind is at your back.
If you got a "we can't run today" call from another operator and you're searching for someone who can — call us at (305) 906-2880 with the day and the forecast. We'll tell you straight whether Hurricane Hole can run. If the answer is yes, we'll usually get you on the water within the next two hours.
Getting here
How to find Hurricane Hole Marina
About ten minutes from Duval Street, straight out US-1 on Stock Island. Free guest parking on-site, restaurant on the property if you want lunch before or after.
Address & directions
Hurricane Hole Marina
5130 Overseas Hwy, Key West, FL 33040
From Old Town, take US-1 / Overseas Hwy east. After you cross the Cow Key Channel Bridge onto Stock Island, stay on US-1 for about two miles. Hurricane Hole is on the right (south side), just before the bridge to Big Coppitt. Look for the marina sign and the restaurant.
From the airport, it's a five-minute drive — turn left out of EYW onto US-1 and follow the road past the Salt Run Apartments. Uber pickup at the marina entrance works cleanly.
Parking & check-in
Free guest parking is available on-site. Pull into the marina lot and look for the Six Fins jet ski check-in — we're at the south end of the dock, near the launch ramp.
Arrive 20-25 minutes before your departure time. We'll get your waiver signed, your PFD fitted, and run the on-water briefing on the dock before you launch. Bring a government-issued photo ID for whoever's driving the ski.
Restaurant on-site if you want food or a drink before or after — same property, no driving required.
Who's leading your ride
Your FWC-permitted Hurricane Hole guides
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission-permitted. Local. Not rotating seasonal hires from a chain franchise.
JJ
FWC-permitted guide. Hurricane Hole regular.
Manny
FWC-permitted guide. Hurricane Hole regular.
Florida licenses jet ski livery work through the FWC, not the Coast Guard. Every Six Fins guided departure is led by a FWC-permitted guide — it's the credential that actually matters for this work in this state. Six-ski-max group cap means the guide can actually flex pace: adrenaline seekers ride up front, leisurely riders cruise back in the pack. Meet the rest of the crew on the team page.
Frequently asked
Hurricane Hole questions, answered
The actual questions guests ask us about this launch — not the FAQ template every other rental shop copy-pastes.
Where is Hurricane Hole Marina?
Hurricane Hole Marina is a Stock Island / Key West marina and one of Six Fins' two jet ski launch locations. Your booking confirmation will give the exact check-in instructions, arrival time, and dock details.
Hurricane Hole is especially valuable on certain wind days because of its south-side launch position and access to the riding areas used for the 1-Hour Freestyle Ride and 2-Hour Flagship Tour.
Which Six Fins rides launch from Hurricane Hole?
The 1-Hour Freestyle Jet Ski Ride launches from Hurricane Hole. The 2-Hour Flagship Guided Island Tour may also launch from Hurricane Hole depending on schedule and conditions.
The 90-Minute Premium Guided Island Tour is Perry-based because that ride is built around the Boca Chica Sandbar route from The Perry Hotel & Marina.
Is Hurricane Hole the best launch for the 1-hour freestyle ride?
Yes. Hurricane Hole is the right launch for the 1-Hour Freestyle Ride because it gives the guide access to approved free-ride areas where guests can enjoy more open riding under supervision.
The ride is not an unguided rental. The guide leads you to the riding areas, watches conditions, manages traffic and safety, and keeps the group away from shallow flats, sandbars, channels, and hidden hazards.
Can I just rent a jet ski from Hurricane Hole and go out on my own?
No. Six Fins does not offer unguided jet ski rentals from Hurricane Hole or any other location. All Six Fins jet ski experiences are guided or guide-supervised for safety, route control, and responsible operation in Key West waters.
If you want the closest option to riding independently, book the 1-Hour Freestyle Ride. Think of it like hiring a ski instructor in unfamiliar terrain: the guide gets you safely to the right area, then gives you room to ride under supervision.
Why launch from Hurricane Hole instead of Perry?
Hurricane Hole can be the better launch on certain wind days, especially when north or northeast winds affect other Key West launch points. It also works well for the 1-Hour Freestyle Ride and for the 2-Hour Flagship route when that south-side start gives the best ride.
Perry is still the right launch for the 90-Minute Premium Tour and may be the better fit on other wind directions. Six Fins uses both marinas so the team can recommend the safest and best launch for the day.
Is the 2-hour flagship tour available from Hurricane Hole?
Yes. The 2-Hour Flagship Guided Island Tour may launch from Hurricane Hole depending on schedule and conditions. It is Six Fins' signature ride and the longest jet ski tour offered in Key West and the Lower Keys.
The tour is designed as an 28-mile island loop, depending on route, weather, tides, boat traffic, and marine conditions.
What is included with a Hurricane Hole booking?
Your ride includes the Yamaha WaveRunner VX, fuel, USCG-approved life jacket, safety briefing, and guide or guide-supervised route support. Hurricane Hole also has an on-site marina setting and restaurant access.
Taxes, gratuity, optional protection products, and third-party booking fees may be separate depending on how you book.
Do I need a boating safety card at Hurricane Hole?
If you are driving and were born on or after January 1, 1988, Florida requires approved boating-safety education documentation to operate a jet ski. Drivers who need it can take the FWC-approved Temporary Boater Safety Course online ahead of time and bring proof — the fee is $9.99.
Six Fins also requires drivers to be at least 16 years old with valid government-issued photo ID. Born before January 1, 1988? You are generally exempt from the boating-safety card requirement, but you still need ID and must complete the safety briefing.
Can kids ride from Hurricane Hole?
Yes. Passengers must be at least 6 years old, and any child rider must ride with an adult 21 or older on the same ski. Drivers must be at least 16 with valid photo ID.
Each Yamaha WaveRunner VX may carry up to three riders, subject to the 530-lb total weight limit, rider comfort, sea conditions, and guide approval.
How early should I arrive at Hurricane Hole?
Plan to arrive 25 to 30 minutes before departure for parking, check-in, ID verification, waiver confirmation, life jacket fitting, and the safety briefing.
If a driver needs to complete the temporary boating-safety certificate at the dock, arrive at least 1 hour early. Tours leave on time, and late arrivals may miss the tour without refund.
What is the cancellation policy?
Direct jet ski bookings require 48-hour notice for cancellation. Bookings made within 48 hours, cancellations inside 48 hours, late arrivals, and no-shows are non-refundable.
Reservation Refund Protection, when purchased, may allow an eligible refund or transfer up to one hour before departure. If Six Fins determines conditions are unsafe, guests may be rescheduled or refunded according to the applicable booking policy.
Check in at the tiki, not a parking lot.
We renovated the booth at Hurricane Hole into a tiki-style spot where the guides hang between trips and where every guest meets the team before launch. It's the front door of Six Fins — and the last place you stop before the engines fire.
Reggae on the speaker. Lifejackets on the wall. A bar surface that's seen a lot of pre-trip briefings.
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