Boat hire & yacht charter in Key West, United States

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Hire a boat with or without a skipper in Key West:

Key West is an island in the south of Florida on a stretch of islands called the Keys archipelago. It’s famous for its historical sites, bars, and nightlife but also for the outdoor activities going on around the area. Most visitors love to hire boats and go fishing, snorkelling or scuba-diving. It’s an amazing place to hire a boat with diverse sea life you can explore such as beautiful ocean floors, reefs and a large variety of fish and creatures to spot.

In Key West, tanning in the sun, having fun on the beach and spending your time in the ocean are what you'll be doing most. Make sure you pack your suitcase with a mask, tuba and sunscreen before heading to Key West! You can hire a sailboat in Key West, or hire a catamaran in Key West if you prefer.


 

Best time to hire a boat in Key West:

The best time to visit Key West is between the months of March and May. Even if it’s not the high season, it’s a time when the weather is still good with a warm climate and clear blue skies. The high season in Key West is during winter, this is when the island is the most visited by tourists, with the best weather. The months of summer from June to November are the hottest and most humid with rainy days, it is also the season for hurricanes. Nevertheless, there are fewer tourists too and the prices are cheaper.
 

Pricing and information for yacht hire in Key West:

The starting price to hire a boat in Key West are around 400$ for a sailboat. For the lowest prices, make sure to visit the island during an uncrowded season. The prices usually drop during these times as the demand is also lower. If you do want to hire a yacht during the high season, make sure you check the boats in advance as it can be harder to find a good price.

Do you need a licence to hire a boat in Key West?

In the United States, the laws and regulations of each state apply to visitors and residents. Key West being part of the state of Florida, you are required to provide a boating certificate. This applies to you if you were born after January 1st 1988. To charter a personal watercraft it is also mandatory to be over the age of 18 years old and to carry an ID while being 21 years old or younger. 

SamBoat gives the possibility to hire a boat with a skipper, so don’t worry if you don’t have the required licence.

What to do in Key West?

By renting a boat in Key West, you will be able to enjoy the ocean, by finding the perfect place to go snorkelling, and reef fishing. You might even spot some amazing ocean animals like dolphins while looking at the sun setting in the background.

Sailing is convenient in the area as you’ll be able to cruise around, and discover other cool spots by island hopping. If you are looking for a great destination with good weather, hire a boat in Florida as it hosts some of the best sailing hotspots in the world! Hire a boat in Miami if you are looking for a more busy holiday or even hire a boat in Fort Lauderdale not to far from the big city if you want.

You might want to check out these other great destinations in the United States for renting a boat:

Hire a boat in California

Hire a boat in Maryland

Hire a boat in Newport

- Hire a boat in Hawaii

Information about boat rental in Key West

Number of boats: 7 Boats
Licence: Mandatory license
Minimum price: 849€ / day
Type of boats: Catamaran , Luxury Yacht , Sailboat , Canal boat , Jet ski , Motorboat , RIB
Skipper: 2 boats with skipper

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