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Marathon, FL Boat Charters, Rentals & Tours
Marathon Yacht Charter
Private Marathon, FL boat rentals and yacht charters with a captain. Snorkel Sombrero Reef, fish the reef and the humps, relax at Sombrero Beach, or take a sunset cruise, 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 MARATHON CHARTERS
Marathon by Private Yacht Charter
Marathon sits at the heart of the Florida Keys, in the Middle Keys, home to Sombrero Reef, the Seven Mile Bridge, and some of the best beaches and fishing in the state. It lies between Islamorada and Bahia Honda, the natural overnight stop on the run from Key Largo down to Key West. A private Marathon, FL boat rental or yacht charter with Crown puts the reef, the beaches, and the offshore and backcountry fishing grounds within reach of a day on the water, all crewed and private to your group.
Every Marathon 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 Sombrero Reef snorkeling tour, a fishing charter on the reef or the humps, a beach day at Sombrero Beach or Bahia Honda, a boat tour of Pigeon Key, or a sunset cruise over the Gulf. Crown Yachts is a South Florida operator, running the yacht down the chain from Miami or Fort Lauderdale.
Because Marathon is in the Middle Keys, the run down is longer than to the Upper Keys, so many groups pair it with an overnight charter. A Marathon boat rental is quoted per trip, with the vessel, the length of the day, the group size, and add-ons such as a private chef all factored in. Share your plan via WhatsApp and we build the quote.
Marathon Fleet
Yachts for a Marathon Charter
Private charter yachts for a day in Marathon, from Sombrero Reef snorkeling to fishing and sunset cruises. Captain and crew on every booking, matched to your group size and the day you have in mind.
WAYS TO EXPERIENCE
Ways to Experience Marathon
A Marathon charter can be built around whatever you want on the water, from Sombrero Reef to a fishing run or a sunset cruise. Every option is private and crewed, with a captain included.
PLAN YOUR CHARTERBOAT RENTAL & YACHT CHARTER
Private Charters With a Captain and Crew
A Marathon, FL boat rental or yacht charter with Crown is always private and always crewed. Whether you want a boat charter, a private boat charter, or a boat rental with a captain in Marathon, Florida, 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.
SOMBRERO REEF SNORKELING
The Signature Reef of the Middle Keys
A Sombrero Reef snorkeling tour is the headline of any Marathon trip. Marked by its historic lighthouse, Sombrero Reef is a protected sanctuary reef with clear, shallow water, coral heads, and abundant fish, some of the best snorkeling in Marathon, Florida. The yacht ties to a mooring buoy and your group is in the water within minutes. See the Keys snorkeling charter.
SUNSET CRUISE
A Marathon, FL Sunset Cruise Over the Gulf
A Marathon sunset cruise is golden hour on the water, with the sky over the Gulf of Mexico and the Seven Mile Bridge lighting up as the sun drops. Anchor over a calm flat with drinks and music, or cruise the bayside as the light turns. See the Florida Keys sunset cruise for the full experience.
FISHING CHARTERS
Reef, Backcountry, and the Offshore Humps
A Marathon fishing charter reaches the reef for snapper and grouper, the backcountry flats for tarpon and permit, and the offshore humps for tuna, mahi, and sailfish. Marathon sits at the center of the Keys with quick access to both the Atlantic and the Gulf. See the Keys fishing charter to plan the day.
SANDBARS & BEACH DAYS
Sombrero Beach, Bahia Honda, and the Flats
Marathon and the surrounding Middle and Lower Keys have some of the best beaches and flats in the state. Anchor off Sombrero Beach, the sandbars at Coco Plum, or run a short way to the famous beach at Bahia Honda for a relaxed day of swimming, paddleboarding, and clear turquoise water. See the Florida Keys sandbar trip.
BOAT TOURS & SIGHTSEEING
Pigeon Key and the Seven Mile Bridge
A Marathon boat tour takes in Pigeon Key and the historic Old Seven Mile Bridge, the reef, and the quiet backcountry of Boot Key Harbor. It is the relaxed way to see the Middle Keys, mixing a snorkel stop, a beach anchorage, and time cruising the clear water, all built around your group.
DEPARTURE POINTS
Departing Miami and Fort Lauderdale
Crown Yachts is a South Florida operator, so Marathon charters depart from deep-water marinas in Miami and Fort Lauderdale and run down the chain to the Middle Keys. We assign the departure closest to you.
Select a marina to see the location
Crandon Park Marina
Key Biscayne, Miami
On the eastern shore of Key Biscayne, the closest Miami departure point to the run south. Marathon sits in the Middle Keys, a longer run than Key Largo, so many groups pair it with an overnight charter.
Miami's largest marina, in the sheltered waterfront neighborhood of Coconut Grove. A convenient southern start for guests staying south of downtown before the run down the chain to the Middle Keys.
At the southern tip of Miami Beach beside Government Cut. A popular departure for larger vessels, with an easy run down the coast toward Marathon and the Middle Keys.
The best-known marina in Fort Lauderdale, at Fort Lauderdale Beach. From Fort Lauderdale the run to Marathon is longer, so it is usually planned as an overnight or multi-day charter.
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 heading down the chain to the Middle Keys.
View Key Biscayne yacht charters- Crandon Park MarinaKey Biscayne, MiamiOn the eastern shore of Key Biscayne, the closest Miami departure point to the run south. Marathon sits in the Middle Keys, a longer run than Key Largo, so many groups pair it with an overnight charter.Key Biscayne yacht charters
- Dinner Key MarinaCoconut Grove, MiamiMiami's largest marina, in the sheltered waterfront neighborhood of Coconut Grove. A convenient southern start for guests staying south of downtown before the run down the chain to the Middle Keys.Coconut Grove yacht charters
- Miami Beach MarinaSouth Beach, MiamiAt the southern tip of Miami Beach beside Government Cut. A popular departure for larger vessels, with an easy run down the coast toward Marathon and the Middle Keys.Miami Beach yacht charters
- Bahia Mar Yachting CenterFort Lauderdale BeachThe best-known marina in Fort Lauderdale, at Fort Lauderdale Beach. From Fort Lauderdale the run to Marathon is longer, so it is usually planned as an overnight or multi-day charter.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 heading down the chain to the Middle Keys.Rio Vista yacht charters
BOOKING PROCESS
How to Book a Marathon Yacht Charter
01
Share Your Date, Group Size, and What You Want to Do
Contact us via WhatsApp with your preferred date, how many guests will be aboard, and what you have in mind: Sombrero Reef snorkeling, a fishing charter, a beach day, a sunset cruise, or a relaxed boat tour. We respond with available vessels and a plan matched to your group.
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Receive a Vessel Shortlist
We send a curated list of yachts 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.
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Plan the Route and the Day
Marathon sits in the Middle Keys, a longer run than the Upper Keys, so we confirm whether it works best as a long day or an overnight charter, then map the day around Sombrero Reef, a fishing run, Sombrero Beach, or a sunset cruise. The itinerary is built around your group.
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Arrange Catering, Gear, and Add-Ons
We coordinate provisioning, a private chef, an open bar package, snorkel and fishing gear, and any celebration setup. Everything is loaded before departure so nothing is left to arrange on the water.
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Confirm with a Deposit and Receive Your Charter Agreement
Secure the vessel and date with a deposit. You receive a full charter agreement covering the marina address, boarding time, captain contact, and everything included. The captain monitors the marine forecast and confirms the exact departure window ahead of the trip.
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Board and Enjoy Marathon
The captain and crew are aboard before you arrive and every add-on is ready. All you do is step aboard and enjoy Sombrero Reef, the beaches, and the water. See the full range of trips on the Florida Keys charters hub.
WHERE YOU WILL GO
What to See in Marathon
Marathon packs the Sombrero Reef, the Seven Mile Bridge, famous beaches, and quiet backcountry into the Middle Keys. These are the stops most requested on a Marathon yacht charter.
Select a spot to see where it is
Sombrero Reef
Snorkel & DiveSombrero Reef, marked by its historic offshore lighthouse, is the signature snorkel and dive site of Marathon. A protected sanctuary reef with clear, shallow water, spur-and-groove coral, and abundant fish, it is one of the best reefs in the Middle Keys. The yacht ties to a mooring buoy so you can snorkel without dropping anchor on the coral.
Sombrero Beach is Marathon's finest public beach, a soft crescent of sand with clear, shallow water and palms along the shore. Anchored just off the beach, the yacht is the perfect base for a relaxed swim and beach afternoon between reef and fishing stops.
Pigeon Key is a tiny historic island tucked beneath the Old Seven Mile Bridge, once home to the crews who built Flagler's railroad. The clear water around it and the dramatic backdrop of the bridge make it one of the most scenic stops in Marathon, easy to reach on a boat tour of the Middle Keys.
A short run south of Marathon, Bahia Honda State Park is home to one of the most famous beaches in Florida, with clear shallow water and a sandy bottom. It is a standout anchorage for a swim and a beach day, and a scenic addition to a Marathon charter.
The flats and sandbars off Coco Plum and Curry Hammock on the eastern side of Marathon are calm, shallow, and turquoise, ideal for a relaxed afternoon of swimming and paddleboarding. It is the quiet, sheltered side of the island, out of the ocean swell.
Boot Key Harbor and Sister Creek form the sheltered backcountry of Marathon, a maze of mangrove-lined water that is calm even when the ocean side is breezy. It is a favorite for paddleboarding, spotting wildlife, and a protected anchorage on a relaxed day on the water.
- Sombrero ReefSnorkel & DiveSombrero Reef, marked by its historic offshore lighthouse, is the signature snorkel and dive site of Marathon. A protected sanctuary reef with clear, shallow water, spur-and-groove coral, and abundant fish, it is one of the best reefs in the Middle Keys. The yacht ties to a mooring buoy so you can snorkel without dropping anchor on the coral.
- Sombrero BeachBeachSombrero Beach is Marathon's finest public beach, a soft crescent of sand with clear, shallow water and palms along the shore. Anchored just off the beach, the yacht is the perfect base for a relaxed swim and beach afternoon between reef and fishing stops.
- Pigeon Key & Old Seven Mile BridgeHistoric IslandPigeon Key is a tiny historic island tucked beneath the Old Seven Mile Bridge, once home to the crews who built Flagler's railroad. The clear water around it and the dramatic backdrop of the bridge make it one of the most scenic stops in Marathon, easy to reach on a boat tour of the Middle Keys.
- Bahia HondaBeach & SandbarA short run south of Marathon, Bahia Honda State Park is home to one of the most famous beaches in Florida, with clear shallow water and a sandy bottom. It is a standout anchorage for a swim and a beach day, and a scenic addition to a Marathon charter.
- Coco Plum & the FlatsSandbar & FlatsThe flats and sandbars off Coco Plum and Curry Hammock on the eastern side of Marathon are calm, shallow, and turquoise, ideal for a relaxed afternoon of swimming and paddleboarding. It is the quiet, sheltered side of the island, out of the ocean swell.
- Boot Key HarborBackcountry AnchorageBoot Key Harbor and Sister Creek form the sheltered backcountry of Marathon, a maze of mangrove-lined water that is calm even when the ocean side is breezy. It is a favorite for paddleboarding, spotting wildlife, and a protected anchorage on a relaxed day on the water.
PLAN YOUR MARATHON CHARTER
Ready to Charter a Yacht in Marathon?
Tell us your date, how many guests, and what you want to do: Sombrero Reef, fishing, a beach day, or a sunset cruise. We recommend a vessel, build the day, and quote the trip. Everything is handled from the marina to the reef.
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Marathon by Private Yacht: Sombrero Reef, Fishing, and Beaches
Crown Yachts Miami runs private, crewed Marathon boat rentals, charters, and fishing charters from South Florida. Every booking is fully private, fully crewed, and built around your day on the water.
Marathon Yacht Charter: A Private Boat With a Captain
The heart of the Florida Keys
A Marathon, FL boat rental or yacht charter is a private, crewed boat for the day in the Middle Keys. Crown Yachts operates private yachts with a licensed captain and crew, running the yacht down the chain from Miami or Fort Lauderdale. You never drive the boat, so the whole group relaxes on the water.
Sombrero Reef Snorkeling: The Signature Reef of the Middle Keys
Clear water, coral, and fish
A Sombrero Reef snorkeling tour is the headline of any Marathon trip. The protected sanctuary reef, marked by its historic lighthouse, has clear shallow water and abundant fish, some of the best snorkeling in Marathon, Florida. The yacht ties to a mooring buoy over the reef and your group is in the water within minutes. See the snorkeling charter to plan the day.
Marathon Fishing Charter: Reef, Backcountry, and the Humps
Atlantic and Gulf within reach
A Marathon fishing charter reaches the reef for snapper and grouper, the backcountry flats for tarpon and permit, and the offshore humps for tuna, mahi, and sailfish. Sitting at the center of the Keys, Marathon has quick access to both the Atlantic and the Gulf, so the captain matches the water to the season and what is biting.
Beaches, Sunsets, and Boat Tours: Sombrero Beach to the Seven Mile Bridge
A day built around the water
Beyond the reef and the fishing, a Marathon charter can anchor off Sombrero Beach or Bahia Honda for a beach day, take a boat tour of Pigeon Key and the Seven Mile Bridge, or end the day with a Marathon sunset cruise over the Gulf. See the full range on the Florida Keys charters hub.
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Marathon Yacht Charter FAQ
- Can I book a boat rental in Marathon, FL?
- Yes. A Marathon, FL boat rental with Crown is a private, crewed boat for the day in the Middle Keys, with a licensed captain and crew included. Whether you call it a boat rental in Marathon, Florida, a boat charter, or a private boat charter, it is fully crewed, so you never drive the boat yourself. Crown Yachts is a South Florida operator, running the yacht down the chain to Marathon from Miami or Fort Lauderdale.
- Can I book a Marathon boat rental with a captain?
- Yes. Every Marathon boat charter and rental with Crown includes a licensed captain and crew, so you never drive the boat and no boating license is needed. You step aboard, relax, and the captain handles the navigation, the anchoring, and the whole day on the water, from Sombrero Reef to the beach.
- Do you offer a Marathon pontoon rental?
- We offer private, crewed boat and yacht charters rather than self-drive pontoon rentals. A captained charter reaches Sombrero Reef, the beaches, and the fishing grounds faster, covers more of Marathon, and lets the whole group relax without anyone having to run the boat. If you are looking for a relaxed day on the water, a crewed Keys charter is the better fit.
- Can I do a Sombrero Reef snorkeling tour from Marathon?
- Yes. Sombrero Reef is the signature snorkel site of Marathon, a protected sanctuary reef marked by its historic lighthouse with clear, shallow water and abundant fish. On a private charter the yacht ties to a mooring buoy over the reef and your group is in the water within minutes with gear and guiding. See the Keys snorkeling charter.
- Can I do a Marathon, FL sunset cruise?
- Yes. A Marathon sunset cruise is one of the most popular ways to end the day, with the sky over the Gulf and the Seven Mile Bridge lighting up as the sun drops. Anchor over a calm flat or cruise the bayside with drinks and music. See the Florida Keys sunset cruise for the full experience.
- Can I book a Marathon fishing charter?
- Yes. A Marathon fishing charter reaches the reef for snapper and grouper, the backcountry flats for tarpon and permit, and the offshore humps for tuna, mahi, and sailfish. Marathon sits at the center of the Keys with quick access to both the Atlantic and the Gulf. See the Keys fishing charter.
- How far is Marathon from Miami and Fort Lauderdale?
- Marathon is in the Middle Keys, roughly 110 miles from Miami and a little farther from Fort Lauderdale, so the run down is longer than to the Upper Keys. It works as a long day on a faster vessel, but many groups prefer to run it as an overnight or multi-day charter, often with a stop at Key Largo or Islamorada on the way.
- How much does a Marathon yacht charter cost?
- A Marathon boat charter is quoted per trip rather than at a fixed rate, because the total depends on the vessel, the length of the day, the group size, and the add-ons. A day of snorkeling and fishing and an overnight stay price differently, and provisioning, a private chef, and an open bar all factor in. Share your date, group size, and plans via WhatsApp for a tailored quote. Browse the fleet.
- Do I need a boating license for a Marathon charter?
- No. Every Crown charter includes a licensed captain and crew, so you never drive the boat and no license is needed. You step aboard, relax, and enjoy the reef, the beaches, and the water while the crew handles the navigation, anchoring, and everything on the water.
- What is included in a Marathon yacht charter?
- Every Marathon charter includes a licensed captain and professional crew, fuel, and all navigation and safety equipment. 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.
Ready to Book a Private Yacht in Marathon?
The heart of the Florida Keys, on a private crewed charter. Tell us your date, group size, and what you want to do. We recommend a vessel, build the day, and handle everything from the marina to the reef.
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