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Key West Yacht Charters, Boat Rentals & Tours
Key West Yacht Charter
Private Key West yacht charters and boat rentals with a captain. Catamaran and sunset sails, snorkeling and sandbar tours, deep sea fishing, party charters, and boat tours, all crewed and built around your group. Departing from Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
Captain and crew included. No passport, no boating license needed.
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PRIVATE KEY WEST CHARTERS
Key West by Private Yacht Charter
Key West is the southernmost city in the United States and the end of the Florida Keys, a destination of Old Town, the famous sunset, clear reefs, and the remote Dry Tortugas. It sits at the end of the chain that runs down through Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon and Bahia Honda. A private Key West yacht charter or boat rental with Crown puts the reef, the sandbars, the sunset, and the fishing grounds within reach, all crewed and private to your group.
Every Key West boat charter is fully private, with a licensed captain and crew, so you never drive the boat and no license is needed. The day is yours to shape: a catamaran or sunset sail, a snorkeling or sandbar tour, a deep sea fishing charter, a private party charter, or a boat tour of the harbor and the Dry Tortugas. Crown Yachts is a South Florida operator, running the yacht down to Key West from Miami or Fort Lauderdale.
Because Key West is the farthest Key, about 130 miles out, the run down is best done as an overnight charter rather than a day out. A Key West boat rental is quoted per trip, with the vessel, the number of nights, the group size, and add-ons such as a private chef and an open bar all factored in. Share your plan via WhatsApp and we build the quote.
Key West Fleet
Yachts and Catamarans for a Key West Charter
Private yachts and catamarans for a Key West charter, from sunset sails and snorkeling to deep sea fishing and party charters. Captain and crew on every booking, matched to your group size and the trip you have in mind.
WAYS TO EXPERIENCE
Ways to Experience Key West
A Key West charter can be built around whatever you want on the water, from a sunset sail to a fishing run or a party charter. Every option is private and crewed, with a captain included.
PLAN YOUR CHARTERYACHT CHARTER & BOAT RENTAL
Private, Crewed Charters and Rentals
A Key West yacht charter or boat rental with Crown is always private and always crewed. Whether you want a boat charter, a yacht rental, a boat rental with a captain, or a private or luxury yacht charter in Key West, the vessel is exclusively yours for the day, with a licensed captain and crew handling everything. You never drive the boat yourself, so the whole group relaxes on the water.
CATAMARAN & SAILING CHARTER
Stable, Spacious Catamarans and Sailing Charters
Our fleet includes stable, spacious catamarans, ideal for a relaxed sailing-style day on the flats and reefs off Key West. A Key West catamaran charter suits larger groups and shallow anchorages, and a traditional sailboat or sailing charter can be arranged on request. See the full fleet to compare.
PARTY BOAT & GROUP CHARTER
A Private Party Boat for Your Group
A Key West party boat rental with Crown is a private, crewed charter for a bachelorette, a birthday, or a group celebration, not a shared booze cruise. You have the whole vessel, a Bluetooth sound system, water toys, and the option of a private chef and open bar, so the party is entirely yours on the water.
SUNSET CRUISE & SUNSET SAIL
The Famous Key West Sunset From the Water
The Key West sunset is world famous, and a sunset cruise or sunset sail is the best way to see it, from the water and away from the Mallory Square crowd. Cruise the harbor with drinks and music as the sky lights up over the Gulf. See the Florida Keys sunset cruise for the full experience.
SNORKELING & SANDBAR TOURS
The Reef and the Backcountry Sandbars
A Key West snorkeling tour reaches Sand Key and the Western Sambo, clear reefs alive with fish, while a Key West sandbar tour anchors over the shallow turquoise flats of the backcountry for a relaxed swim. The yacht anchors over the site and your group is in the water within minutes. See the Keys snorkeling charter.
FISHING CHARTERS
Deep Sea, Reef, and Backcountry
A Key West fishing charter reaches the bluewater offshore for deep sea sailfish, tuna, and mahi, the reef for snapper and grouper, and the backcountry flats for tarpon and permit. Key West sits at the end of the chain with quick access to the Gulf Stream and the flats alike. See the Keys fishing charter.
BOAT TOURS & THE DRY TORTUGAS
Sightseeing and the Remote Fort Jefferson
A Key West boat tour or private boat tour takes in the harbor, Sunset Key, Fort Zachary Taylor, and the reef, all from the water. On an extended charter the Dry Tortugas and Fort Jefferson sit about 70 miles west, one of the most remote and rewarding anchorages in the country, reachable only by boat.
DEPARTURE POINTS
Departing Miami and Fort Lauderdale
Crown Yachts is a South Florida operator, so Key West charters depart from deep-water marinas in Miami and Fort Lauderdale and run down the chain to Key West as an overnight or multi-day trip.
Select a marina to see the location
Miami Beach Marina
South Beach, Miami
At the southern tip of Miami Beach beside Government Cut, a primary departure for the larger vessels on the run to Key West. See the full Miami to Key West charter for the Miami route.
A Watson Island deep-water marina between downtown Miami and Miami Beach that berths the larger mega-yachts suited to the Key West passage, with a short transit to the open water.
On the eastern shore of Key Biscayne, the closest Miami marina to the run south down Hawk Channel toward the Keys and Key West.
The best-known marina in Fort Lauderdale, at Fort Lauderdale Beach. See the full Fort Lauderdale to Key West charter for the Fort Lauderdale route.
A deep-water mega-yacht marina on the Intracoastal near Rio Vista, minutes from the Port Everglades inlet, a natural Fort Lauderdale departure for the larger vessels on the run to Key West.
View Miami Beach yacht charters- Miami Beach MarinaSouth Beach, MiamiAt the southern tip of Miami Beach beside Government Cut, a primary departure for the larger vessels on the run to Key West. See the full Miami to Key West charter for the Miami route.Miami Beach yacht charters
- Island Gardens Deep HarbourWatson Island, MiamiA Watson Island deep-water marina between downtown Miami and Miami Beach that berths the larger mega-yachts suited to the Key West passage, with a short transit to the open water.Downtown Miami yacht charters
- Crandon Park MarinaKey Biscayne, MiamiOn the eastern shore of Key Biscayne, the closest Miami marina to the run south down Hawk Channel toward the Keys and Key West.Key Biscayne yacht charters
- Bahia Mar Yachting CenterFort Lauderdale BeachThe best-known marina in Fort Lauderdale, at Fort Lauderdale Beach. See the full Fort Lauderdale to Key West charter for the Fort Lauderdale route.Harbor Beach yacht charters
- Pier Sixty-Six Marina17th Street, Fort LauderdaleA deep-water mega-yacht marina on the Intracoastal near Rio Vista, minutes from the Port Everglades inlet, a natural Fort Lauderdale departure for the larger vessels on the run to Key West.Rio Vista yacht charters
BOOKING PROCESS
How to Book a Key West Yacht Charter
01
Share Your Dates, Group Size, and What You Want to Do
Contact us via WhatsApp with your preferred dates, how many guests will be aboard, and what you have in mind: a sunset sail, snorkeling, a sandbar tour, a fishing charter, or a party charter. Because Key West is a longer run, we also confirm how many nights you have.
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Receive a Vessel Shortlist
We send a curated list of yachts and catamarans suited to your day and group size. Options range from the Lazzara LSX 75 and Azimut 105 to the Pershing GTX 116. Every charter is private and crewed, with a captain included.
03
Plan the Route and the Nights
Key West is the farthest Key, so we confirm the route and nights: an overnight or multi-day run from Miami or Fort Lauderdale, often with stops down the chain. The captain stages the passage around the marine forecast.
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Arrange Dockage, Catering, and Add-Ons
We confirm dockage in Key West or the overnight anchorage, and coordinate provisioning, a private chef, an open bar package, snorkel and fishing gear, and any celebration setup. Everything is loaded before departure.
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Confirm with a Deposit and Receive Your Charter Agreement
Secure the vessel and dates with a deposit. You receive a full charter agreement covering the marina address, boarding time, captain contact, the route, and everything included. The captain monitors the marine forecast and confirms the departure window ahead of the trip.
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Board and Enjoy Key West
The captain and crew are aboard before you arrive and every add-on is ready. All you do is step aboard and enjoy the reef, the sandbar, the sunset, and Old Town. See the full range of trips on the Florida Keys charters hub.
WHERE YOU WILL GO
What to See in Key West
Key West packs Old Town, the sunset scene, historic landmarks, clear reefs, and backcountry sandbars into the end of the island chain. These are the stops most requested on a Key West yacht charter.
Select a spot to see where it is
Mallory Square
Sunset CelebrationMallory Square hosts the nightly Sunset Celebration, a Key West institution of street performers, artists, and crowds gathering to watch the sun drop into the Gulf. From a yacht anchored off Old Town, the same sunset is yours from the water, away from the crowd, with the town lit up behind it.
Duval Street runs the length of Old Town Key West, lined with bars, restaurants, galleries, and historic conch houses. With the yacht docked in the heart of Key West, the whole of Old Town, from the Hemingway House to the bars of Duval, is a short walk from the boat.
The Southernmost Point buoy marks the closest spot in the continental United States to Cuba, just 90 miles away. It is the most photographed landmark in Key West and an easy walk from an Old Town dock, the classic marker that you have reached the very end of the island chain.
Fort Zachary Taylor is a Civil War-era fort and the best beach in Key West, with clear water and a nearby reef that make it a favorite swim and snorkel spot. The state park sits on the southwestern tip of the island, an easy stop from the anchorage or the dock.
Sand Key, marked by its offshore lighthouse a few miles south of Key West, is one of the clearest reefs in the Lower Keys. The shallow coral and abundant fish make it a standout snorkel and dive site, an easy morning run from the Key West anchorage before a day in town.
Just off Old Town near Wisteria Island, the shallow flats and sandbars are a favorite anchorage for a relaxed afternoon on the water. A Key West sandbar tour anchors over the clear, warm shallows for swimming and wading, with Old Town and the harbor in view.
- Mallory SquareSunset CelebrationMallory Square hosts the nightly Sunset Celebration, a Key West institution of street performers, artists, and crowds gathering to watch the sun drop into the Gulf. From a yacht anchored off Old Town, the same sunset is yours from the water, away from the crowd, with the town lit up behind it.
- Duval Street & Old TownHistoric Old TownDuval Street runs the length of Old Town Key West, lined with bars, restaurants, galleries, and historic conch houses. With the yacht docked in the heart of Key West, the whole of Old Town, from the Hemingway House to the bars of Duval, is a short walk from the boat.
- Southernmost PointLandmarkThe Southernmost Point buoy marks the closest spot in the continental United States to Cuba, just 90 miles away. It is the most photographed landmark in Key West and an easy walk from an Old Town dock, the classic marker that you have reached the very end of the island chain.
- Fort Zachary TaylorBeach & FortFort Zachary Taylor is a Civil War-era fort and the best beach in Key West, with clear water and a nearby reef that make it a favorite swim and snorkel spot. The state park sits on the southwestern tip of the island, an easy stop from the anchorage or the dock.
- Sand Key ReefSnorkel & DiveSand Key, marked by its offshore lighthouse a few miles south of Key West, is one of the clearest reefs in the Lower Keys. The shallow coral and abundant fish make it a standout snorkel and dive site, an easy morning run from the Key West anchorage before a day in town.
- Key West SandbarSandbar AnchorageJust off Old Town near Wisteria Island, the shallow flats and sandbars are a favorite anchorage for a relaxed afternoon on the water. A Key West sandbar tour anchors over the clear, warm shallows for swimming and wading, with Old Town and the harbor in view.
PLAN YOUR KEY WEST CHARTER
Ready to Charter a Yacht in Key West?
Tell us your dates, how many guests, and what you want to do: a sunset sail, snorkeling, fishing, or a party charter. We recommend a vessel, build the trip, and quote it. Everything is handled from the marina to Key West.
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Key West by Private Yacht: Sunsets, Reefs, and the Dry Tortugas
Crown Yachts Miami runs private, crewed Key West charters, boat rentals, catamaran charters, and party charters from South Florida. Every booking is fully private, fully crewed, and built around your trip on the water.
Key West Yacht Charter: A Private Boat With a Captain
The southernmost city
A Key West yacht charter or boat rental is a private, crewed boat at the end of the Florida Keys. Crown Yachts operates private yachts and catamarans with a licensed captain and crew, running down to Key West from Miami or Fort Lauderdale as an overnight or multi-day trip. You never drive the boat, so the whole group relaxes on the water.
Catamaran, Sailing, and Party Charters: Stable, Spacious, and Private
Built for groups and shallow water
A Key West catamaran charter is stable and spacious, ideal for a relaxed sailing-style day and larger groups, and a traditional sailboat charter can be arranged on request. For a celebration, a private party boat with a Bluetooth sound system, water toys, a private chef, and an open bar makes the whole vessel yours.
Key West Sunset Cruise and Sunset Sail: The Famous Sunset From the Water
Away from the Mallory Square crowd
The Key West sunset is world famous, and a private sunset cruise or sunset sail is the best way to see it, from the water and away from the crowd at Mallory Square. Cruise the harbor with drinks and music as the sky lights up over the Gulf, on a boat that is exclusively yours for the evening.
Snorkeling, Sandbars, and Fishing: The Reef and the Backcountry
A day built around the water
A Key West snorkeling tour reaches Sand Key and the Western Sambo, a sandbar tour anchors over the backcountry flats, and a deep sea fishing charter reaches the Gulf Stream and the flats. On an extended trip the remote Dry Tortugas and Fort Jefferson open up. See the full range on the Florida Keys charters hub.
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Key West Yacht Charter FAQ
- What is a Key West yacht charter?
- A Key West yacht charter is a private, crewed boat at the end of the Florida Keys, with a licensed captain and crew included. Your group has the vessel exclusively for the reef, the sandbar, fishing, a sunset cruise, a party charter, or a boat tour. Crown Yachts is a South Florida operator, running the yacht down to Key West from Miami or Fort Lauderdale as an overnight or multi-day trip.
- Can I book a Key West boat rental with a captain?
- Yes. Every Key West boat rental and charter with Crown includes a licensed captain and crew, so you never drive the boat yourself. Whether you call it a boat rental, a yacht rental, a boat charter, or a private boat charter in Key West, it is fully crewed. You step aboard, relax, and the captain handles the navigation, the anchoring, and the whole day on the water.
- Do you offer a Key West catamaran or sailing charter?
- Yes. Our fleet includes stable, spacious catamarans, ideal for a relaxed sailing-style day on the flats and reefs off Key West, and a great fit for larger groups and shallow anchorages. A traditional sailboat or sailing charter can be arranged on request. See the fleet to compare catamarans and yachts.
- Can I book a Key West party boat rental?
- Yes. A Key West party boat rental with Crown is a private, crewed charter for a bachelorette, a birthday, or a group celebration, not a shared booze cruise. You have the whole vessel, a Bluetooth sound system, water toys, and the option of a private chef and open bar, so the party is entirely yours on the water.
- Can I do a Key West sunset cruise or sunset sail?
- Yes. The Key West sunset is world famous, and a private sunset cruise or sunset sail is the best way to see it, from the water and away from the Mallory Square crowd. Cruise the harbor with drinks and music as the sky lights up over the Gulf. See the Florida Keys sunset cruise for the full experience.
- Can I do a Key West snorkeling tour or sandbar tour?
- Yes. A Key West snorkeling tour reaches Sand Key and the Western Sambo, clear reefs alive with fish, and a Key West sandbar trip anchors over the shallow turquoise flats of the backcountry for a relaxed swim. The yacht anchors over the site and your group is in the water within minutes. See the Keys snorkeling charter.
- Can I book a Key West fishing charter or deep sea fishing?
- Yes. A Key West fishing charter reaches the bluewater offshore for deep sea sailfish, tuna, and mahi, the reef for snapper and grouper, and the backcountry flats for tarpon and permit. Key West sits at the end of the chain with quick access to the Gulf Stream and the flats. See the Keys fishing charter.
- How do Key West charters depart, and how long is the trip?
- Crown Yachts is a South Florida operator, so our Key West charters run down from Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Key West is the farthest Key, about 130 miles from Miami and a 6 to 8-hour run, so it is done as an overnight or multi-day trip rather than a day out. See the Miami to Key West and Fort Lauderdale to Key West routes for the run from each city.
- How much does a Key West yacht charter cost?
- A Key West boat charter is quoted per trip rather than at a fixed rate, because the total depends on the vessel, the number of nights, the group size, and the add-ons. A sunset sail, a fishing charter, a party charter, and a multi-day trip each price differently, and dockage, provisioning, a private chef, and an open bar all factor in. Share your dates and plans via WhatsApp for a tailored quote. Browse the fleet.
- What is included in a Key West yacht charter?
- Every Key West charter includes a licensed captain and professional crew, fuel, all navigation and safety equipment, and the overnight anchorage or dockage coordination. A private chef, full catering and open bar, snorkel and fishing gear, and celebration decoration are available as add-ons and pre-loaded before departure.
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The southernmost city, on a private crewed charter. Tell us your dates, group size, and what you want to do. We recommend a vessel, build the trip, and handle everything from the marina to Key West.
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