Private Boat Charter in Key West

The best day on the water is the one built around you. A private boat charter with Laid Back Key West puts your group — and only your group — aboard Colorado Blue, with a captain who shapes the day around what you want to see and do. No fixed itinerary, no strangers, no rushing to keep someone else's schedule.

Want to snorkel clear water, hunt for dolphins, post up at a quiet sandbar, or drop a line and fish? You pick what matters to you, and your captain handles the rest — reading the wind and the tides to take you to the right spots, in the right order, for the best possible day.

Build Your Perfect Day

Here's how it works: you tell us what you'd love to do, and your captain builds the day around it — choosing the right spots for the wind and the right order for the tides. Pick from:

• Fishing

• Snorkeling

• Dolphin watching

• Sandbar or secluded beach

• Lobstering (in season — August 6 through March 31)

The key is keeping it realistic. A 4-hour charter is perfect for one or two of these — enough time to truly enjoy them without rushing. Want to fit in three or more? You'll want a longer day so nothing feels crammed. Some activities also pair better than others, so your captain will help you shape a day that flows. Just tell us your wish list, and we'll make the most of your time on the water.

Why a Private Charter?

A private charter isn't just a boat ride — it's your day, on your terms. With just your group aboard Colorado Blue (up to six guests), there's no sharing with strangers, no crowded deck, and no fixed schedule pulling you along. You go at your own pace, change plans on a whim, and let the day unfold.

What makes it work is the captain. Knowing what you want to do is the easy part — knowing where and when to do it is where local experience earns its keep. Your captain reads the wind, the tides, and the day's conditions to put you in the right spots at the right times, so you spend your hours enjoying the water instead of guessing. That's the difference between a good day out and a great one.

What's Included

Whatever day you build, you're covered:

• All the gear for your activities — snorkel equipment, fishing rods and tackle, and everything needed for what you've chosen.

• The comforts of Colorado Blue — a real bathroom, freshwater shower, shade, water and ice, and a smooth, fast ride.

• Your captain's local knowledge — the spots, the timing, and the read on the day's conditions.

• A licensed, experienced captain — so you can relax and enjoy the water.

What's Included

Whatever day you build, the gear and the know-how come standard. Just bring your food and drinks, and we'll handle the rest:

• All gear for your activities — snorkel equipment, fishing rods, tackle, and bait, plus lobstering gear in season.

• Licenses covered — fishing and lobster licenses are taken care of, so there's nothing for you to buy.

• The comforts of Colorado Blue — a real bathroom, freshwater shower, shade, water and ice, and a smooth, fast ride.

• Your captain's local knowledge — the spots, the timing, and the read on the day's conditions.

The only thing to bring is whatever food and drinks you'd like — we'll keep them cold in the coolers.