LGBTQ+ & Pride · Key West

A private boat charter for LGBTQ+ couples, Pride travelers, and your people.

Key West is one of the most established LGBTQ+ destinations in the country, and the water is part of that. Book the boat for your group only — a 30-foot Jeanneau, a USCG-licensed captain, and a day built around who's actually on board.

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From $995USCG-licensed captainJeanneau NC 895 (30′)Up to 6 standard (8 on request)Departs Perry Hotel & Marina
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What “Private” Actually Means

Not a shared cruise. Not a crowd. Your boat, your people.

A lot of Key West water activities put you shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers for a few hours. A private charter doesn’t — the boat is reserved for your group only, which matters if privacy or comfort with the crowd is part of why you’re booking.

Shared charter / party boat

  • You’re seated next to people you’ve never met
  • Fixed departure time, fixed route, fixed return
  • 40 to 100 passengers on a pontoon or catamaran
  • Music, photos, and pace are set for the crowd, not you
  • The captain belongs to the whole boat, not your group
  • Bathroom is shared with everyone aboard

Six Fins private boat charter

  • The Jeanneau NC 895 is yours from dock to return
  • You set the launch time and the dock-in time
  • Up to 8 guests — nobody on board you didn’t invite
  • Itinerary built around what your group wants to do
  • USCG-licensed captain dedicated to your party
  • Private head, private shaded cabin, private cooler

The Vessel

The Jeanneau NC 895 — our flagship private charter boat

Thirty feet of well-built French naval architecture: a real cabin, a real head, real shade, and a deep, dry ride. Not a center-console you bake on for six hours.

Flagship Vessel

Jeanneau NC 895 — 30’ cabin cruiser

The NC 895 is what Jeanneau builds for people who want a yacht-grade ride without yacht-grade fuss. Twin outboards, a full shaded cabin, an enclosed private head, and the kind of beam that keeps the deck steady when the trade winds pick up in the afternoon.

Length30 feet (9.1m), 9’8″ beam
Capacity1–6 guests standard; 7th & 8th guest add bareboat surcharge, max 8
CaptainUSCG Merchant Mariner Credential, dedicated to your party
Private headEnclosed, flushable marine toilet onboard
Shaded cabinAir-cooled saloon for sun breaks and rough-water relief
IncludedFuel, snorkel gear, cooler & ice, USCG safety equipment
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Sample Itineraries

Pick a vibe. We’ll build the day around it.

A few of the most-booked private charter itineraries on the Jeanneau NC 895 — popular for Pride week, couples' trips, and any group that wants the boat to itself. Combine them, swap them, or describe something we haven’t listed — the boat flexes to your group.

Secret Local Sandbar Escape

A locals-only sandbar with bath-warm water, drift-anchor parties, and zero cruise-ship tour boats. Best for groups who want to slow down.

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Private Snorkel Adventure

Two or three of the captain’s favorite back-reef snorkel spots, picked the morning of based on visibility and wind. Gear included.

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Private Romantic Sunset Cruise

Atlantic-side sunset run, bow seating made up for two, and a quiet route home through the channel as the lights of Key West come on.

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Private Dolphin Playground Safari

Up to the flats north of the island where resident dolphin pods feed and play. Wild dolphins, not a marine park — sightings are usually, never guaranteed.

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Clothing-Optional Charter

Any private charter can be booked adults-only and clothing-optional, with its own strict discretion and no-photography policy. Your group, your privacy.

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Custom Activities Combo Charter

A little snorkel, a little sandbar, a sunset run on the way back. Whatever mix of the above your group can’t decide between — we make all of it fit.

Build a day

Looking further afield? Our Marquesas Keys discovery run is a full-day private trip on the Jeanneau, and the Dry Tortugas runs with one of our excursion partners. Adding a jet ski tour to the trip? See the jet ski + boat combo and save on the charter.

Pricing

Flat boat rate. No per-head surprises.

Bring 2 guests or 8 — the boat price is the same. All charters include fuel, gear, captain, and the use of every inch of the Jeanneau.

Charter
Duration
Group
Price
Private Half-Day Charter
4 hours
1–6 guests
Starting at $1,195
Private 6-Hour Charter
6 hours
1–6 guests
Starting at $1,295
Private Full-Day Charter
8 hours
1–6 guests
Starting at $1,445

Prices above cover 1–6 guests and include fuel, USCG-licensed captain, snorkel gear, cooler & ice, and the boat’s onboard amenities. Gratuity is not included. For 7 or 8 guests, the charter moves to a bareboat structure: 7th guest +$150, 8th guest +$300, and the Charterer (21+) hires the captain separately at $65/charter-hour, plus fuel at $35/charter-hour collected through FareHarbor. Tax is 7.5% on the base rate, guest surcharge, and fuel; the separately paid captain fee is not taxed by Six Fins. Looking at a destination charter (Dry Tortugas, Marquesas) or a multi-day plan? Call (305) 906-2880 for a custom quote.

Frequently Asked

LGBTQ+ & Pride charter, answered.

The questions guests ask before they book, in plain English.

Is Six Fins LGBTQ+ friendly?

Yes. Key West has one of the most established LGBTQ+ travel scenes in the country, and Six Fins welcomes every guest aboard.

A private charter reserves the boat for your group only — no strangers, no shared seating, and a USCG-licensed captain who runs a professional, welcoming trip regardless of who's on board.

Can we book a private charter for Pride week?

Yes. Pride week is one of the most popular times to book a private Six Fins charter — sandbar days, sunset cruises, and custom combo trips all work well as a private group outing during Pride.

Book as early as possible during Pride week and other peak Key West dates, since availability is limited.

Is there a clothing-optional option?

Yes. Any private charter can be booked as a clothing-optional charter for adults-only groups.

That product has its own dedicated privacy and photography policy: no photography or video while onboard or whenever the Six Fins boat appears anywhere in frame; crew do not record guests, and guests may not record other guests or crew; non-explicit, no sexual activity.

Do you offer a discount for LGBTQ+ or Pride groups?

No separate LGBTQ+ or Pride discount exists. Pricing is the same standard private charter pricing available to every guest. Ask about the standard direct-booking price guarantee when you call.

What if we want total privacy?

Every Six Fins private charter is your group only — no shared passengers, no fixed group-tour script. The captain selects the anchorage or route the day of the trip based on wind, tide, and other boat traffic, and can prioritize a quieter or more secluded spot on request.

Can two couples celebrate an anniversary or proposal aboard?

Yes. Private charters are a strong fit for proposals, anniversaries, birthdays, and small celebrations for any couple or group.

Tell Six Fins about the occasion when you book so the captain can help shape timing, route, and the moment that matters.

What kind of boat do we get?

Six Fins' flagship private charter boat is a 30-foot Jeanneau NC 895 cabin cruiser with a shaded cabin, private enclosed head, comfortable seating, swim platform, cooler, and Bluetooth speaker — built to feel like a private boat rather than a crowded tour vessel.

How many guests can come?

1–6 guests is the standard six-pack charter, with fuel and a USCG-licensed captain included. A 7th guest is available under a bareboat structure for +$150, and an 8th guest for +$300 — 8 is the maximum.

On the bareboat leg, the Charterer (must be 21+) hires and pays the captain separately at $65 per charter-hour, and fuel is billed at $35 per charter-hour through FareHarbor. Call before booking so the team can walk you through the structure.

Where does the boat charter depart from?

Boat charters depart from Perry Hotel & Marina on Stock Island / Key West, Dock A, Slip #32. Your confirmation will include arrival instructions.

What happens if weather is unsafe?

If Six Fins or the captain determines conditions are unsafe, guests may be rescheduled or refunded according to the applicable booking policy. The captain makes the call based on safety, not pressure to run the trip.

Ready to make the day yours?

Tell us when you’re in town and what kind of day you want — Pride week, a couples' sunset, or just the boat to yourselves. We’ll quote the boat, hold the date, and the captain will start building your itinerary from there.

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Questions first? Email info@sixfinscharter.com or read our 301+ five-star reviews.