Private Boat Charter · Key West

A private boat charter in Key West — your group, your day, our Jeanneau NC 895.

No strangers on the deck. No fixed schedule pulling you back to the dock. Just a 30-foot Jeanneau, a USCG-licensed captain who lives these waters, and however you want to spend the hours.

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

This is not a shared charter. It’s your boat.

“Private” gets thrown around a lot in Key West. Here’s the difference between the boat you’re booking and almost everything else on the harbor.

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
Capacity6 guests standard, up to 8 with bareboat waiver
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. 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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Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties

Built for the bride or groom’s group: sandbar floats, sunset, bring your own playlist and beverages. We bring the captain, the boat, and the ice.

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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? Ask about our Dry Tortugas charter or Marquesas Keys discovery run — both available as full-day private trips on the Jeanneau.

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
Up to 8 guests
From $1,195
Private Full-Day Charter
8 hours
Up to 8 guests
From $1,795

Includes fuel, USCG-licensed captain, snorkel gear, cooler & ice, and the boat’s onboard amenities. Gratuity for the captain is customary but optional. Looking at a destination charter (Dry Tortugas, Marquesas) or a multi-day plan? Call (305) 906-2880 for a custom quote.

Frequently Asked

Private charter, answered.

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

What does “private” actually mean?

It means the entire boat is yours. No strangers, no shared seating, no party-boat crowd. The Jeanneau NC 895 is reserved exclusively for your group from check-in to dock-return.

The itinerary is built around what you want to do, and the only people on board besides your party are your USCG-licensed captain and, on full-day trips, an optional first mate.

Who’s the captain?

Every private charter is led by a USCG-licensed captain holding a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential. These are full-time Key West captains who know the local backcountry, reef breaks, sandbars, and channels — the people you’d ask for recommendations if you were a local.

Meet the team on our crew page.

Where can we go?

Anywhere we can safely reach inside your charter window. Popular destinations include the local sandbar near Boca Grande, the back-reef snorkel spots, the Marquesas Keys on full-day charters, sunset cruises along the Atlantic side, dolphin-frequented flats north of Key West, and quiet mangrove channels nobody else takes you to.

You tell us the vibe; the captain plans the route around tides and conditions. See the full lineup of itineraries.

What’s the group size limit on the Jeanneau?

Standard capacity is 6 guests. With a bareboat waiver arranged in advance, we can take up to 8 guests on the Jeanneau NC 895.

We’d rather run a comfortable boat than a crowded one, so for larger groups we’ll talk through whether 8 is the right call or whether a different setup fits your day better.

What’s included in the price?

Fuel, the USCG-licensed captain, snorkel gear (masks, fins, snorkels), a cooler with ice, drinking water, USCG-approved safety equipment, and full use of the boat’s onboard amenities including the private head and shaded cabin.

You bring food, drinks, towels, sunscreen, and whatever soundtrack you want on the speakers. Gratuity for the captain is optional and customary.

How does this compare to a party boat or shared charter?

A party boat or shared charter packs you in with strangers on a fixed schedule and a fixed route. A private boat charter is the opposite: it’s your group only, the schedule flexes around you, and the route is built around what your party wants to do.

The Jeanneau NC 895 carries a maximum of 8 guests under bareboat waiver. Not 40 strangers on a pontoon, not a sunset sail with 80 people on it.

Do you accommodate special occasions — bachelorettes, anniversaries, family memorials?

Yes — a large share of what we do. Bachelorette and bachelor parties, milestone anniversaries, family reunions, baby announcements, proposals, and on-the-water memorial services are all welcome.

Tell us what would make the day land for your group and the captain will work it into the itinerary. We’ve done champagne sunsets, sandbar dance floors, and quiet ash-scatterings — the boat is whatever you need it to be that day.

Where does the charter depart from?

Perry Hotel & Marina at 7001 Shrimp Rd, Key West, FL 33040 — the calm, deep-water marina on Stock Island. Free parking, easy check-in, and a 15-minute drive from downtown Key West.

Ready to make the day yours?

Tell us when you’re in town and what kind of day you want. We’ll quote the boat, hold the date, and the captain will start building your itinerary from there.

Book the Jeanneau ☎ (305) 906-2880

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