Key West Party Boat Fishing Charter

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6 Hours (approx.)
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Overview

Our Key West Party Boat Fishing Charter is great for an affordable day on the water with friends and family enjoying the best Key West party boat fishing.

Highlights

  • Affordable Key West Fishing
  • Great for kids and new fishermen
  • Exciting multi-species fishing action
  • Quality fishing equipment, bait, tackle & license included
  • Highly experienced captain and crew to help with gear & fish
  • Authorized reseller of FishKeyWest.com™ Charters

Description

Key West Party Boat Fishing is a very popular pastime with locals and visitors alike. It is the most economical way to get out fishing, and with a good captain and a little luck, you will haul in much the same quantity and quality of fish as on a far more expensive reef or wreck fishing charter.

A Party Boat can be ideal if you have a large group of friends who want to go fishing together, or several kids to take fishing, or if you just want an easy, cheap way to get out and get a line in the water. Cool Key West can hook you up with the top Key West Party Boats so you can have a good time and bring home a fish dinner without breaking the bank.

Most fishermen who live anywhere near saltwater have been out fishing on a Party Boat. These large recreational fishing vessels can carry anywhere from 10 to 100 people on drift or bottom fishing trips, and are often called “Head-Boats” because they charge a fixed price person (per head) for regularly scheduled fishing trips. Party Boats have been operating out of Key West’s historic charter boat row for over 50 years, showing new fisher-people and experienced anglers alike great times on the rich fishing grounds off Key West.

On a Cool Key West Party Boat Trip, you will go out with an experienced captain and crew who will do their best to get the boat over the fish and let everyone catch a few. Crew members will be on hand to help new fishermen with their equipment, including baiting hooks, boating fish, and removing fish from hooks. You will be fishing along the railing with a number of other people, and a few tangles and difficulties are common, but are generally handled with good humor, grace, and help from the crew.

Depending on the conditions, the captain may have you drop baits to the bottom over a reef or a wreck, or you may fish as the boat drifts slowly over a good spot. You can expect to catch many types of reef fish, with the most common being various Snapper species, Groupers, Porgies, Grunts, Hog Fish, Mackerel, and Sharks. However, part of the fun of Party Boat Fishing is that so many lines in the water nearly always result in something unusual being pulled up. Sometimes a Cool Key West Party Boat Fishing trip turns into a regular marine biology lesson!

Whether you are a fishing expert looking to drop a line on the cheap, a novice looking for some fun and a boat trip, or a Mom/Dad with kids who want to catch fish, it is hard to go wrong with a Key West Party Boat Fishing trip. Book yours today at Cool Key West.

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What's Included

  • Fishing license
  • Bait and tackle
  • Drinking water
  • Fishing rod rental ($5 at the dock)
  • Gratuities
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What To Expect

Historic Charter Boat Row (meeting point)

Your captain will meet you at Historic Charter Boat Row in the Key West City Marina. Get ready for an exceptional day on the water!

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6 Hours (approx.) • Free Parking

Atlantic Ocean Fishery

Head offshore with your experienced Key West fishing captain to explore the open Atlantic Ocean, traveling south and east of Key West. You'll fish in some of the most productive waters, renowned for abundant and exciting sport fishing opportunities.

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • There is free parking nearby
  • Suitable for travelers of all fitness levels
  • No previous experience is necessary

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given to travelers by the Cool Key West customer support team.

Is bait provided?

Yes. Whatever the fishing calls for: live bait, frozen bait, cut bait, or chum, our Charter Captains will have plentiful supplies on hand. The same thing goes for artificial bait such as lures, flies, or plugs.

Will I get seasick on Key West Party Boat Fishing Charter?

If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

What is the weather cancellation policy?

If the Key West Party Boat Fishing Charter must be canceled due to bad weather, and you cannot go on another day or time, you will be issued a refund by Cool Key West.

Where can I park my car?

If required, parking instructions for the Key West Party Boat Fishing Charter will be included in your confirmation email.

Where is the meeting point for this activity?

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Key West Party Boat Fishing Charter will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Key West. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-279729

Reviews

4.66
137 reviews

Average 4.66 out of 5 stars based on 137 traveler reviews collected by Cool Key West and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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