The “yes, and” charter.
Start with a sandbar, add snorkeling on the way back, catch the sunset on the return leg — the captain builds the itinerary the morning of based on your priorities, the tides, and what’s running. Most groups come in with a general idea and leave with a day that hit everything on the list plus a few things they didn’t know to ask for.
The Jeanneau handles it all: it’s fast enough to reach the backcountry sandbars, small enough to tuck into the patch reef spots, and comfortable enough for a full-day run. Up to eight guests. Six-hour minimum.
This is our most-booked charter and the easiest to recommend — if you don’t know what you want yet, this is the right answer.
The Practicals
What’s included. What to bring.
We provide
- USCG-licensed local captain
- Fuel for the full charter
- All marine safety equipment
- Snorkel gear & paddleboards
- Floating lily pad & swim ladder
- Ice, cups, towels, freshwater rinse
- Bluetooth sound system
- Perry Hotel pool & gym access
You bring
- Food & drinks (provisioning recs available)
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Swimsuit, hat, sunglasses
- Waterproof phone case if you have one
- Cash for gratuity if they earn it
How the Day Runs
A flexible schedule.
The captain building your custom day.
What people who took this trip say.
“We had an AMAZING time with Captain Dustin — the whole experience was seamless, from the prep call to the boat amenities. The lilypad was a big hit! The captain built the perfect day around exactly what we wanted.”
“We did sandbar + snorkel + sunset all in one day. Captain Pat ran it flawlessly. When the snorkel spot was murky he just found another one. Most flexible, most fun thing we did in Key West.”
Before you book.
What does “custom” actually mean?
You pick the activities you want (sandbar, snorkel, dolphin, sunset, harbor cruise, fishing) and roughly how long. We build the day around that.
Do you help us figure out what to do?
Yes — when you call to book, tell us your group and what sounds good. We’ll recommend a sequence that makes sense for the tide and the time.
Can we change the itinerary mid-day?
Yes. Captain is flexible. If the sandbar is crowded, we move. If the snorkel spot is murky, we skip it.
Is this good for families?
Very. The combo format means you can mix an active snorkel with a calm sandbar float. Kids do great.