KEY WEST · FLORIDA KEYS
Key West’s best days on the water.
The 15 most popular fishing charters in Key West. What each trip costs, how long it runs, and who takes you out.
Key West half-day fishing on a 64' catamaran. Bait, licenses, snacks, and crew help included—plus free filleting for your catch.
Most Popular“3 guys instructed us, took us to fish, helped, laughed, joked with us and we HAD A GREAT TIME ON THE BEAUTIFUL KEYS!!!”
Key West reef fishing for 6 hours with bait and a fishing license included, plus crew help on a roomy party boat for $85.
“Didn’t know bananas were bad luck on a boat. Probably why we didn’t catch anything all day. When others around us did. Great first mate not pushy or loud. Calm relaxed. Lovely day. Little dog added a nice homey atmosphere. Good music lots of help w rods hooks bait.”
Kayak mangroves, snorkel the reef, and relax at Jewfish Basin sandbar with lunch and unlimited drinks on a 5-hour Key West charter.
“This tour is an absolute must for anyone that wants to spend a day on the water. You kayak for about 45 minutes and still get a chance to enjoy a nice time on the sandbar. Our Capt was Logan and crew of Helen and Jodi were the absolute best!!! The boat was clean, food…”
Private Key West deep-sea fishing charter on Corsair 2, up to 18 miles offshore, targeting mahi, wahoo, tuna, and more.
“We had a great time with Captain Jeff and Christian! They were so accommodating and the trip was five stars! Don’t bring any bananas! Had no idea that was a thing! We caught many fish in the first couple of hours and hooked four basically at the same time! Enjoyed the trip and the boat…”
Half-day Key West private inshore fishing charter for up to 4. Live bait, tackle, and license included; target snappers, tarpon, sharks.
“Justin was an awesome guide. We caught a tarpon and nurse shark! Would 100% recommend him. Hope to be back and do it again.”
Private Key West light-tackle fishing charter for up to 6. $900 per group, licenses and tackle included, pros on safe custom boats.
“On our trip we didnt catch many fish thats the way it goes the ride and the view were amazing the part that kinda ruined the whole expierence was after the trip the guy that took us out unprofessionaly made it clear to leave a tip so we left a 50 dollar tip and within…”
Private 4-hour backcountry fishing from Ramrod Key with shallow flats, clear-water sight fishing, and plenty of captain Q&A.
“(HUSBAND/WIFE TRIP)”
A custom half-day private boat charter in Key West for up to six, led by 7th-gen Captain Vaughn, with sandbars, dolphins, and sunsets.
“Captain Vaughn is awesome! Very knowledgeable and experienced, offering a personalized tour and behind the scenes treats.”
Wet Tails Charters in Marathon offers 4- and 6-hour nearshore fishing, plus an 8-hour offshore option, with gear, bait, and licenses included.
“These guys know how to put you in fish and have a good time! The captain and first mate were honest and straight shooters.”
Private 3-hour Key West catamaran for up to 6: sail the coast, snorkel West Sambo reef, spot dolphins and turtles, end with sunset.
“What a great day on the water! The captain, Nils, was super nice and took us where ever we wanted to go! The first mate, Simon…aka Chester, was a good sport, friendly, and super helpful! Ashley was very responsive to our questions! I HIGHLY recommend them for a great time!”
Private Key West sandbar and snorkeling charter for up to 6. 4 hours with your captain. Choose sandbar, reefs, dolphins, and more.
“My girlfriend and I were in Key West for the weekend Our hotel concierge booked us a private charter with another company which cancelled on us 30 minutes prior to our reservation. Danger Charters came through for us and charted a private sandbar excursion last minute! Captain Haig was wonderful! He was very friendly and…”
Key West private luxury boat charter for up to 13, with A/C, WiFi, snorkeling gear, and a captain who tailors your day on the water.
“Very enjoyable trip, it was a little cool and choppy but the captain did a great job keeping us out of the wind. We had a great time excellent sunset!”
A private 90-minute sailing charter from Key West on High Tide, with a reef-cruise feel, wildlife refuge views, and a cheese platter.
“Had a wonderful time sailing out on High Tide with Harley and Kasey who were very knowledgable and full of interesting stories. Our teenage daughter was not enjoying the sailing experience and obviously prefers the more thrilling speed where there is less ‘tilt’ but nonetheless it was one of our best experiences and we were…”
A private Key West boat charter for dolphin watching and snorkeling, with sandbar time, snacks, and a USCG-licensed captain for up to 6.
“Great, laid back experience! There were small storms in the area but the boat captain maneuvered around them and managed to still show us a great time!”
Private Key West sandbar snorkeling charter with reef snorkeling, mangrove eco-safari, and complimentary lunch in about 4 hours.
“Captain Scott was extremely friendly and accommodating. We really enjoyed our time visiting the mangrove islands and the surrounding areas. Highly recommended!”
Every way to get out on the water, and every reason to stay for the sunset.
