FAQ
Key West Boat Rental Tips & Planning Guide
1. Reserve Your Key West Boat Rental Early
During busy seasons and weekends, Key West boat rentals often book up quickly. Reserving in advance helps ensure you get the boat and time that works best for your day on the water.
2. Confirm Your Marina Location
Many Key West boat rentals, private charters, and watersports tours depart from different marinas around the island. While Key West is small, parking—especially in Old Town—can be limited, so allow extra time before your scheduled departure. Consider Uber or Lyft on busy days for some marinas.
3. Plan for Your Day on the Water
Some Key West marinas offer supplies such as ice, drinks, snacks, and fishing gear, but availability can vary. Bringing what you need ahead of time can help make your boating day easier and more enjoyable.
4. Explore the Best of Key West by Boat
A Key West boat rental or charter lets you visit beautiful sandbars, snorkel coral reefs, fish in the backcountry, or simply cruise the clear waters of the Florida Keys.
Frequently Asked Questions about Key West Boat Rentals and Charters:
Minimum rental age may vary by boat and marina. Please call for details if under 25.
If you were born on or after January 1st, 1988, and at least 18 years of age you must pass a Florida Boaters Safety test to drive. You can take the test online and bring the copy or proof with you.
Or present your NASBLA then at check in.
Boaters Safety Course:
25 multiple choice questions, unlimited retries, 76% needed to pass, approximately $14.95 for 90 day Certificate
https://boattests101.com/united-states/florida/florida-rental?mcid=GplXNi9y
Most boat rentals do not allow dive tanks, based on Florida State law. However, we can assist you with one that
does or even a chartered boat specifically for diving.
The boat will be full upon your arrival. When you return to the marina you will only pay for the gas used.
Please bring a photo ID. Plus, you are required to bring the credit card with you that was used for the
purchase. A credit card authorization for $1000 is required for the deposit. (this is protection against
fraud)
We have a range of Deck Boats, Center Consoles, Pontoons, Tritoons to rent. Plus, we offer Charters
that range from Fishing, Sunset Cruises to Sandbar excursions.
Yes, the boats are equipped with a navigation tool/GPS
Yes, we have streamlined the whole process so that you can select the boat or charter that you are interested in.
Review the dates and times, select full day or half day. Once you have made your selections you can even add snorkeling or fishing rods to your rental.
To name a few:
- Water (and electrolytes)
- Beverages (no glass if possible)
- Towels
- Dry Bag ( or zip lock to keep things like your phone, keys and personal items dry)
- Sunscreen
- Hat/Visor
- Food & Snacks
- Clothing (light long sleeves to cover up)
- Sunglasses
Most rentals require 48 hours’ notice. We are very transparent; all of this information is provided
prior to booking the boat rental or charter. If it’s within the time frame you will receive a refund. Call the
number listed on your email receipt if you need to cancel or make changes.
The marina will determine if it needs to be delayed or cancelled. We will do our best to postpone or
reschedule if possible. Otherwise, you will receive a refund.
If you have already booked and scheduled your rental or charter there is a phone number listed and
you are welcome to call with any questions. You may also call us for additional information, we would
be happy to assist you.
Yes, we have some insight and would be happy to share. Plus, check out our blog where we are
continually updating and posting information.
Dogs are allowed on rentals and most charters. Please note dogs must be wearing a life vest in order to board the boat, or the US Coast Guard will not approve them to be on the boat. Please, call in advance and check to make sure that the charters will allow your dog.
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Boat Rentals KW Key West Florida
Making memories to last a life time!
It’s your day and your way!
Our family owned business, since 2005, is crazy about boating in the Florida Keys !
Offering the widest selection of Pontoons, Deck Boats, Center Consoles and Charters for any occasion.
What makes us different?
Key West has beautiful Back Country. You can find your own private fishing hole, sand bar, or even snorkel on the reef. Florida Keys Boat Rentals provides you with a wide range of rentals, charters and watersports to choose from.
We show you the fishing holes, snorkeling spots and local hangouts to make the best of your self guided boating tour on the beautiful waters of Key West, Florida. We have a boat rental for any occasion.
Boat the clear waters of Key West, zip around the Back Country, find your own private fishing hole, scuba dive spot or a snorkel spot on the reef. Florida Keys Boat Rentals makes this all possible. Set your own schedule and choose from a wide range of reliable, comfortable rental boats. All of our rental boats are perfect from a day of diving, snorkeling or private sunset cruises in Key West.
Boat Rentals KW Key West Florida FL.