Private Charter · Departs Perry Hotel & Marina

Old Key West from the water.

3 hrs
Duration
Up to 8
Guests
USCG
Captained
★ 5.0
295+ Reviews
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Vessel
Jeanneau NC 895
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Departs
Perry Marina
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Route
Historic route
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Captain
USCG-licensed
About This Charter

The city you haven’t walked through yet.

The harbor-side view of Key West is a completely different city than the one you walk through. Mallory Square seen from the water. Truman Annex with its submarine pens and presidential history. The shrimp boat fleet at the Lands End docks, still working the same grounds they’ve worked for a century.

The captain narrates — this is one of the few Six Fins charters where he talks as much as he drives. Three hours covers the full circuit with time to slow down and look.

Good for: first-time Key West visitors, history buffs, older guests who want a more relaxed charter, anyone who has walked Duval Street and wants to see what’s behind it.

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The Practicals

What’s included. What to bring.

We provide

  • USCG-licensed captain
  • Fuel for the full charter
  • Safety gear
  • Ice & water
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • Perry Hotel pool access

You bring

  • Camera (it’s a sightseeing charter)
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothing
How the Morning Runs

From departure to the shrimp docks.

10:00
AM
Meet Perry Marina
Check in at Dock A, Slip #32. Free parking at the hotel.
10:15
AM
North through the Garrison Bight channel
Out of the marina and into the sheltered waters of the inner harbor.
10:45
AM
Mallory Square and cruise pier view
The Sunset Pier and the brick waterfront from offshore. The captain fills in what you’re seeing.
11:15
AM
Truman Annex waterfront
The submarine base, the Little White House, and the naval history that shaped the island.
11:45
AM
Shrimp docks at Lands End
The working fleet — boats and gear and the smell of the real Key West.
12:30
PM
Return route
Back to Perry Marina. Pool wristbands waiting at the dock.
Your Captain

The captain narrating your harbor cruise.

From Recent Guests

What people who took this trip say.

JS
Jenna S.
December 2025 · Google
★★★★★

“Mac and Captain Dustin were professional, went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable, and the charter was well worth the expense. Highly recommend.”

RB
Robin B.
December 2025 · Google
★★★★★

“We had an AMAZING time with Captain Dustin — the whole experience was seamless, from the prep call to the lilypad on the boat. 100% will do this again.”

Common Questions

Before you book.

Is this a narrated tour?

Yes. The captain explains what you’re seeing — the history, the buildings, what’s still operating vs. what was. This is one of the few charters where he talks as much as he drives.

Good for kids?

Yes, very. Calm water, interesting sights, not a physical charter. Kids who like boats and history do well on this one.

Is this the same as a sunset cruise?

No — the sunset cruise positions west for the light show; the harbor cruise goes north and east into the working harbor. Different routes, different experience.

Can we combine with sunset?

Yes, the Custom Combo Charter can mix both into a single day on the water.