No strangers. No fixed schedule.
Private snorkel charter means no strangers on the boat and no fixed schedule. The captain picks the reef that morning — typically Dry Rocks, Eastern Dry Rocks, or a patch reef in the backcountry depending on current and visibility.
Gear is on board: masks, fins, snorkels, floating vests, and an underwater camera if you want one. The captain briefs first-timers in the water before they go under.
Four hours is the right amount of time — two reefs comfortably, with a sandbar float mixed in if the tide works.
The Practicals
What’s included. What to bring.
We provide
- USCG-licensed local captain
- Fuel for the charter
- Snorkel gear (masks, fins, snorkels) for all
- Floating vests for non-swimmers
- Underwater camera available
- Ice, water, towels
- Swim ladder and lily pad
- Perry Hotel pool access
You bring
- Reef-safe sunscreen (required — no chemical sunscreen at the reef)
- Swimsuit and quick-dry clothes
- Hat with a strap
- Prescription mask if needed
- Camera or GoPro if you have one
How the Day Runs
The schedule.
The captain running your charter.
What people who took this trip say.
“I took a 4-hour snorkel charter with captains Brian and Alexandra and it was the highlight of my trip in Key West! They were so friendly and accommodating. The boat was unbelievable. We got to see so many incredible spots I never knew existed.”
“Saw a nurse shark on the bottom, three sea turtles, and more parrotfish than I could count. Captain was patient with our kids and made sure everyone felt confident before going under. Worth every penny.”
Before you book.
Can non-swimmers come?
Yes — floating vests provided. Non-swimmers can float on the surface and watch the reef world below without going fully under.
Is this good for kids?
Yes. The patch reefs are shallow (6–12 feet), calm, and full of color. We’ve had kids as young as 5 have a great time.
What will we see?
Tropical fish, parrotfish, sergeant majors, occasional sea turtles, and if we’re lucky, nurse sharks resting on the bottom.
What if visibility is bad?
Captain checks conditions in the morning. If visibility is poor at one reef, we go to another. We’ve never had a day where we couldn’t find clear water somewhere.