Local Crew • Private Charters • Custom Days on the Water

Our local captains create private Key West boat charters aboard the Jeanneau NC 895, with custom routes, personal service, and your group alone on the boat.

★★★★★ 5.0 · 318+ reviews
From $995USCG-licensed captainJeanneau NC 895 (30′)Up to 6 standard (8 on request)All gear includedDeparts Dock A, Slip 32 — 7001 Shrimp Rd
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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
  • Choose from available departure times and shape the day around your group
  • 1–6 guests standard, 7th or 8th via bareboat option — 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 cabinEnclosed saloon for sun breaks and rough-water relief
IncludedFor groups of 1–6: fuel, snorkel gear, cooler & ice, USCG safety equipment — plus a free Perry Hotel Day Pass (pool and gym access, about a $35 value) with your Perry departure
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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 quieter backcountry sandbar favored by locals — bath-warm water, drift-anchor afternoons, and a spot away from the typical large-group tour routes. 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 common but 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? 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

Straightforward private-charter pricing.

Published charter prices cover groups of 1–6 and include the boat, USCG-licensed captain, fuel, and gear. Groups of 7 or 8 book under a bareboat structure with additional charges — details below.

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.

All gear included, no checkout surprises: every private boat charter above already includes free bottled water, ice, snacks, a stand-up paddleboard, a lily pad, basic fishing gear where applicable, and snorkel gear — bundled into the price shown, not sold as add-ons.

Choose your day on the water

Start with the experience you want.

Every Six Fins boat charter is private. Pick a specific kind of day, or keep it custom and let us build the itinerary around your group.

Relax & Explore

Key West Sandbar Charter · Key West Snorkeling Charter · Marquesas Keys Boat Charter

Celebrate

Wedding Yacht Charter · Party Boat Charter · Special Occasion Charter · Bachelorette Boat Party

Private Experiences

LGBTQ+ Pride Private Charter · Clothing-Optional Charter

Frequently Asked

Private charter, answered.

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

These answers focus on planning and booking a private boat charter. For cabin, seating, shade, layout, and vessel details, explore our Jeanneau NC 895 Weekender.

Are Six Fins boat charters private?

Yes. Six Fins boat charters are private for your group; you are not placed on a shared boat with strangers.

What boat will we be on?

Six Fins private boat charters use a 30-foot Jeanneau NC 895 Weekender. See the Our Boats page for cabin, seating, shade, layout, and vessel details.

How many guests can join a private boat charter?

Standard Jeanneau charters are for 1–6 guests. Eligible non-fishing charters may accommodate 7–8 guests under the approved bareboat structure. Fishing charters are limited to 6 guests.

Can we customize our Key West boat charter?

Yes. Private charters can be shaped around your group’s priorities, destinations, and preferred itinerary, subject to weather, safety, operating conditions, availability, and the captain’s authority over safe navigation.

Where do Six Fins private boat charters depart?

Boat charters depart from The Perry Hotel & Marina at 7001 Shrimp Road, Dock A, Slip 32, Key West, FL 33040.

What is the direct-booking cancellation policy for boat charters?

Direct boat-charter bookings receive a full refund when canceled at least 7 days before the scheduled departure time. Inside 7 days they are non-refundable, except when Six Fins cancels for unsafe weather or an owner-side issue, in which case a full refund applies.

Is a Six Fins private charter the same as an unguided boat rental?

No. Standard 1–6 guest charters include a USCG-licensed captain. Eligible 7–8 guest bareboat charters use the approved bareboat structure and require a qualified captain selected and hired directly by the charterer.

How much does a private boat charter cost?

Pricing depends on the experience and duration. Current product pricing and trip options are shown on the private boat charter page and booking flow; channel-specific prices may differ.

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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