Key West Coastal Charters
-Who we are and what we do.
Key West Coastal Charters is a premier, private charter offering custom boat charters and shared sandbar trips. KWCC allows you to choose the activities that are right for you and your party so every single charter is a unique experience. Nestled in between The Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, there are so many wonderful adventures to be had. Come get lost in the back country and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Why choose Key West Coastal Charters?
“KWCC is not merely a charter, we provide an experience that some people will only get once in a lifetime. Every charter is important, whether it’s a private charter or a shared charter, and I want you to leave with a profound appreciation for this island and ecosystem. My passion is to share this beautiful place with you, and I assure you, it will be the highlight of your vacation!” – Owner/Operator, Captain Amy
Activities
With over 20 years on the blue waters of the Keys, Capt. Amy has a sandbar for every occasion. Whether you want a private sandbar with not another person in sight or to swing and socialize, KWCC knows the perfect spot. Regardless of what side of Key West you are playing on for the day, there is always one accessible. With the ever popular “sandbar with the swing”, Marvin Key, Woman Key, not to mention a whole host of unnamed, less traveled sandbars, needless to say, the list is endless. Let “real” life melt away and get lost in the blue water and sunshine with some island music and white sand. NO STRESS PERMITTED!
Glide through the tranquil, crystal clear water in and around our beautiful mangrove islands. Cruise slowly looking for sharks, turtles, and a wide variety of birds. Capt. Amy has a Biology degree and two decades of experience in the keys and will spot and identify a wide range of flora and fauna while talking about the unique mangrove ecosystem and why we depend on it. After this eco-tour you will truly “know ” the keys.
Come be captivated and inspired by an up-close and personal viewing of Key West’s resident pod of wild Bottlenose dolphins. Seeing these guys never gets old, and Captain Amy has been crossing them off the bucket list for visitors for 15 years. Armed with all the dolphin facts you could want and a solid knowledge of where these amazing animals might be hanging out, Key West Coastal Charters will share this fantastic experience with you, and maybe, just maybe, a mama will share a glimpse of her baby with you too!
*Dolphins are wild and cannot be guaranteed. Swimming with and feeding marine mammals is prohibited. We abide by the Dolphin Safe viewing regulations and the Marine Mammal Protection Act of the United States.
The possibilities are endless for amazing snorkeling around Key West. A barrier reef, endless patch reefs, sponge beds, shipwrecks, and soft coral reefs are all within a few miles of the island. Key West Coastal Charters will take you to the best spots with the best visibility while keeping your requests and comfort at the forefront. There is a spot for every comfort level and age, whether you’re a worldly, seasoned snorkeler or want a place you can stand and walk-in. Your comfort and safety are top priorities. Detailed instruction and helpful tips are always provided and flotation, in the form of a vest or pool noodle, is always available. Your captain can ID most fish by description, but we throw in a fish ID card so you can check her accuracy (wink).
Are you feeling adventurous? Try your hand at shooting some fish or catching some lobster! Captain Amy has been teaching people to catch their dinner for 20 years and has amazing, shallow spots for you to be successful. She especially loves to introduce women and kids to these amazing sports. It’s so much fun and so rewarding to enjoy a hard earned dinner. Lobster gear will be provided for lobstering trips and guns and polespears for spearfishing trip. Capt. Amy will share ALL of her tips and tricks and in-water demo and coaching. At the dock, she will clean your catch and many local restaurants will cook your catch. You will be “hooked”!
Really, the possibilities are endless once you’re out on the water here! Are you a birder? Do you want to hunt for seashells, Sand Dollars and Sea Biscuits? Would you like to cruise through the harbor and get some fun information about some waterfront landmarks? Or…..are you feeling a little adventurous and want to romp around in your birthday suit in the sunshine?! Whether it’s fun activities or more somber, necessary ones like spreading the ashes of a loved one, Key West Coastal Charters has you covered….or uncovered! With 25 years on the water here, a Biology degree and being an RN, Captain Amy can deliver a safe, fun, non-judgmental, educational trip that will make everyone in your group happy. This will, without a doubt, be the best thing you do while on our amazing little island!
Choose your trip
Does everyone want to do something different or maybe it’s your first time here and you want to experience everything you can! A combo charter is perfect for you. This fully customizable, private charter allows you to choose several activities you would like to experience, and we will plan your perfect day. Three charter lengths ensure that whether you choose one activity or all of them, you will have plenty of time to enjoy them to the fullest extent! This trip is quite literally, the perfect day!
*Activities include snorkeling, dolphin watching, sandbars, sight seeing, sand- dollar hunting/shelling, and ash scattering. (spear and lobster are their own trips, see below)
*All gear and licensing provided
Oh the sandbars! We have some of the most beautiful sandbars anywhere. Whether it’s solitude or adventure you’re seeking, KWCC has everything to make your sandbar trip the best in Key West. This sandbar trip (all lengths) includes personal water floats, paddleboard, Turtlebox speakers, properly sanitized snorkel gear, bathyscopes, beach chairs and a large cooler with ice and water. The 4 hour private charter or shared charter is one stop and the 5 or 6 hour private charter can be one stop or some sandbar hopping to multiple sandbars. Do as much or little as you choose. Visit the famous sandbar swing or have a sandbar all to yourselves. This is a “bucket list” trip and it will be the best thing you do on your vacation! We offer private and shared sandbar charters!
Feeling adventurous? Have you ever thought you might like to try spearfishing but it just seems too “hardcore?” Well, this is your chance. This private charter is easy, so much fun and suitable for everyone! Capt. Amy has been spearfishing the entire 25 years she’s been here in Key West and has introduced hundreds of people to this sport. She particularly enjoys watching women and kids realize they can be successful at this too! This is not a chest pounding charter, all of the spots are shallow and extensive instruction and in water help is provided. There will be guns and polespears on board so you can try both! Capt. Amy will clean your catch at the dock and you can enjoy the fruits of your labor with a “hook and cook” at one of our local restaurants. This is a bucket list trip and will be the most fun you have in Key West!
*On the 6 hour you can add sandbar and/or dolphin
People come from all over to try their hand at catching Florida Spiny Lobster. While it’s definitely a challenge, lobstering is a ridiculous amount of fun and so rewarding. If you can snorkel you can lobster! This is where KWCC really excels! Captain Amy loves to lobster and on this private charter she will share her 24 years of tips, tricks and spots and will give you an in water demo, as well as, lobstering with you to increase your catch! When we get back to the dock she will clean your catch and several local restaurants will cook them up. Captain Amy will happily tell you her favorite placed for this unforgettable “hook and cook” experience.
*On the 6 hour lobster trip we can also add another activity to your day so you can work your “tail” off and then chill at the sandbar or see some dolphin!
Regular Season-8/06/24-3/31/25
Do you want a private charter to get on the water and experience one of our exciting activities but don’t have or don’t want to dedicate the better part of a day to a boat trip? The Quickie not only has a hilarious name it’s only 2.5 hours! That’s enough time to thoroughly enjoy one of our exciting activities to it’s fullest. Here in Key West, we are so lucky to be within a 20 minute boat ride of so many fun things. We have a barrier reef and many patch reefs that afford great snorkeling, many sugar white sandbars to lounge on, about 150 resident dolphin friends, mangrove islands for ecotouring and a bustling harbor to enjoy the sights and sounds of! Spend 2.5 hours with KWCC and have plenty of day left for other activities!
Most Popular Trips
Do you want to see dolphins and fish or sit on a sandbar and do a little snorkeling? A combo charter is just the thing for you. Choose several activities you would like to experience, and we will plan your charter accordingly. Your charter length will determine how many activities you choose because we want you to succeed at whatever you choose. This can be discussed during booking.
The Hook and Cook is one of Key West’s coolest things to do. The Hurricane Hole (our dock) is not only home to a marina but also a fantastic bar and restaurant! If you choose to fish or lobster on your charter, I will clean and filet them upon our return, hand you a bag of deliciousness, and our restaurant will cook it up for you right then and there! You literally cannot get fresher seafood, and it feels so rewarding to enjoy all your effort immediately!