Private Sunset Boat Charter Key West: Music, Drinks & Snorkeling

A captain who knows the reefs handles the navigation while you handle the drinks.

A private 38-foot boat charter in Key West accommodates up to 13 guests for a sunset sail with a live captain-guide, music, drinks and snorkeling equipment included. You pick the duration (2, 3 or 4 hours), and the boat reaches Smathers Beach, the Vandenberg Wreck and other Key West landmarks at a pace that lets you swim, photograph and relax without a schedule pushing you forward.

The experience

You're on your own schedule the moment you board. The 38-foot vessel carries up to 13 people with plenty of deck space, a powerful engine that moves smoothly through the water, and a captain who doubles as your guide and knows where the snorkeling is worth stopping for. Music plays, drinks are poured, and the boat heads toward Smathers Beach or the Vandenberg Wreck depending on what you want to see and how much time you've booked. The captain explains what you're passing, the Edward B. Knight Pier, the landmarks that frame the Key West skyline, without turning it into a lecture.

Snorkeling gear is on board and ready to use if the water and the mood align. You're not locked into a itinerary of stops. The captain adjusts based on conditions and what your group wants to do. Families with infants can bring a pram or car seat, and service animals are welcome. The boat handles all physical fitness levels, so there's no barrier to getting on the water.

Book the 2-hour charter for a quick evening float, the 3-hour option for a longer exploration, or the full 4 hours if you want time to swim and linger. The captain is included no matter which you choose, fuel is separate. A live guide speaks English or Spanish, so language isn't a barrier.

What’s included

• Music and drinks for all guests.
• snorkeling equipment.
• private boat rental for your group of up to 13 people.
• captain who serves as your guide and speaks English or Spanish.

Options for this experience

3 options

Two-hour charter with captainGuide in English or Spanish · 5 departure times: the first at 16:00, the last at 18:00Duration: 2 hours. Description: A private boat charter including a captain. Fuel is charged separately and typically ranges from $1 to $500, though most trips cost under $300.

Three-hour charter with captainGuide in English or Spanish · 5 departure times: the first at 16:00, the last at 18:00Duration: 3 hours. Description: A private boat charter including a captain. Fuel is charged separately and typically ranges from $1 to $500, though most trips cost under $300.

Four-hour charter with captainGuide in English or Spanish · 16:00, 16:30 and 17:00Duration: 4 hours. Description: A private boat charter including a captain. Fuel is charged separately and typically ranges from $1 to $500, though most trips cost under $300.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 16:00, the last at 18:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by SeaEO Nautical Ventures

Is this one for you?Choose the 2-hour charter if you want a quick evening on the water; book 3 hours to explore multiple spots without rushing; go for the full 4 hours if your group wants time to swim, snorkel and linger at the reefs. The captain adjusts the route to what you want to see, so you're not following a fixed itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What's the Vandenberg Wreck and why is it worth seeing from the boat?

The Vandenberg Wreck is a sunken ship off Key West that's now a reef and a snorkeling spot. The captain can take you out to see it, and you can snorkel there if conditions are right and you want to use the gear on board.

Can we swim and snorkel during the charter, or is it just a boat ride?

You can swim and snorkel if you choose to. Snorkeling equipment is included, and the captain will stop at spots where it's safe and worthwhile. The Vandenberg Wreck is one option, depending on what you want to do with your time on the water.

How many people can fit on the boat, and is there room to move around?

The 38-foot charter holds up to 13 guests and has plenty of deck space, so there's room to spread out, sit, stand and move without feeling crowded.

Do I have to choose where we go, or does the captain decide the route?

You and the captain work together. You can tell him what you want to see (Smathers Beach, the Vandenberg Wreck, the Key West Lighthouse area), and he'll navigate based on conditions, time and your group's interests. It's not a fixed tour route.

What's included in the charter price, and what costs extra?

Music, drinks, snorkeling equipment and the captain are all included. Fuel is not included in the charter price.