Boating & On The Water
In The Florida Keys, life flows with the tide. Rent a skiff for backcountry exploring, hop on a sunset cruise, or join locals at a sandbar party where the water is the dance floor. Paddleboards and kayaks slip quietly through mangroves, while sailboats and charters head offshore for bigger adventures. With marinas, rentals, and tours across the islands, getting on the water is easy—and unforgettable. Sunshine, salt air, and stories worth retelling are all included.
Boating Information
All the details you need: videos, regulations and tips to make your time on the water in The Florida Keys smooth sailing.
Florida Keys Lobster Season
Every year, thousands of locals and visitors dive into spiny lobster season, a favorite Florida Keys tradition. The Florida Fish and Wildlife...
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Marathon
Sea Bird Marina
Full-service Long Key marina offering slip rentals, boat launch, fuel, rentals & bait shop.
Marathon
Conch Key Cottages
Conch Key Cottages offers charming waterfront accommodations on Conch Key in the Florida Keys. Guests can enjoy private cottages with boat slips, ideal for fishing and exploring nearby attractions.
Key West
Key West Historic Seaport
Key West Historic Seaport is a vibrant waterfront hub with world-class dining, unique shops, water excursions, live music & year-round events in a 20-acre scenic harbor location.
Marathon
Two Conchs Fishing Charters
A family-run charter fleet led by Capt. Jack Carlson, offering 20+ boats across The Florida Keys.
Key West
Cow Key Marina
Cow Key Marina is a full-service waterfront hub in Key West offering boat and jetski rentals, watersport tours, a waterfront restaurant, and even daily manatee sightings.
Key West
Brightwild Adventures
Brightwild Adventures offers personalized boat excursions in Key West, including family and adult sandbar trips, sunset cruises, private charters, and golf cart rentals, all tailored to your preferences.
Key West
Captain's Corner Dive Center and Boat Charters
Dive Key West’s stunning reefs and wrecks with expert guides at Captain’s Corner!
Marathon
The Hammocks at Marathon
The Hammocks at Marathon is a tropical resort offering spacious studios and 1- and 2-bedroom suites with full kitchens, balconies, and access to amenities like a heated pool, hot tub, tiki bar, and marina.
Key West
Key West Express
Key West Express — high‑speed ferry service from Fort Myers Beach and Marco Island to Key West for relaxing day trips or island adventures.
Marathon
Keys Fisheries
Seafood restaurant, market & marina in Marathon offering fresh local catch, waterfront views & full bar.
Key Largo
Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill
Waterfront dining & live music 7 nights a week at Key Largo’s bayside hotspot.
Key West
Beach Weekend
Beach Weekend Key West is a full-service marina on Stock Island offering pontoon and fishing boat rentals, storage, repairs, and a well-equipped ship store—all just a stone’s throw from Key West.
