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Private boat charters out of Islamorada, Florida. Turquoise sandbars, living reefs and golden sunsets on a 27-foot deck boat, guided by a USCG-certified captain.

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  • USCG-certified captain
  • Small private groups, up to 6
  • Reef-safe gear included
  • Islamorada based
  • 5-star guests
  • All ages, family friendly

Based in Islamorada, the middle of the Keys

Islamorada sits at the heart of the Florida Keys, the self-proclaimed Sportfishing Capital of the World. From Safe Harbors Marina, Forever Salty is minutes from the Atlantic and Florida Bay in the same day, and a short run from the third-largest barrier reef on the planet.

  • Alligator Reef Lighthouse15 min
  • The famous Islamorada Sandbar25 min
  • Mangrove tunnels & tunnels30 min
  • Living coral reef (snorkel)45 min
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Alligator Reef Lighthouse rising out of turquoise water in the Florida Keys

Choose your day

Every trip is a private charter, tailored to your pace and interests, for families, couples or small groups.

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Waist-deep turquoise water on the Islamorada Sandbar

Sandbar Tour

Wade into waist-deep turquoise water on the world-famous Islamorada Sandbar. Sun, swim and relax.

$600 half-day · 4h · $900 full-day Book
Guests snorkeling over a coral reef in the Florida Keys

Snorkeling

The third-largest barrier reef on Earth, three miles out. Gear and water provided, all levels welcome.

$175 /hr · 2h min Book
Mangrove forest along a Florida Keys waterway

Eco Tour

Cruise mangrove nurseries and open water in search of dolphins, manatees and the history of the Keys.

From $150 /hr · 2h min Book
A Florida Keys sunset over the water

Sunset Cruise

Drift the turquoise water as the sun drops over the horizon. Atlantic and Florida Bay sunsets in one trip.

Departs 1.5h before sunset Book
Forever Salty deck boat cruising through turquoise water

Islamorada Boat Tour

A private escape on crystal-clear water. Hidden sandbars, coral reefs and remote islands, your pace.

Custom private charter Book

Meet Captain Caroline

Caroline has lived in the Florida Keys for eight years, after competing on a sailing team in Charleston, South Carolina. She has a love for the water and its wildlife, and has won the very first Fish for Holly event. She knows the Keys, their history and their people like the back of her hand, and guides every charter herself.

USCG-certified
Every trip is captained by a licensed, local skipper.
Private & personal
Tailored to your group, your pace and your day.
Local knowledge
Eight years on the water, from the reefs to the reefs' history.
All ages
Family-friendly, from first-timers to seasoned sailors.
Captain Caroline Hendrix with the marine life of the Florida Keys

A day on the water

A half-day sandbar and snorkel charter, from the morning dock to the golden return. Times flex around the tide, the weather and the reef. Swipe through it.

The deck boat at the dock at sunrise

Safe Harbors Marina

Board the deck boat in Islamorada. Coffee, a short safety briefing, and we're off into the sunrise.

Cruising through a mangrove channel

Out through the channels

A gentle run through the mangrove tunnels to the open water, past the nurseries of the Keys.

Swimming over a turquoise sandbar

Swim & snorkel

Wade into waist-deep turquoise water on the famous Islamorada Sandbar, or take the snorkel gear we provide.

A dolphin leaping near a coral reef

Wildlife & reefs

On the run to the reef, look for dolphins, manatees and the coral of the third-largest barrier reef on Earth.

Returning to the marina at golden hour

The golden return

A fresh-water wash-down as the sun warms the water, and a story or two to bring home.

★★★★★

Loved by the guests who sail with us.

Private, personal, and run by a captain who knows these waters.

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Follow the salt life

Real days, real water. A look at what's going on out on the boat, straight from our feed.

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Guests out on the turquoise water Snorkeling the reef A Keys sunset The Islamorada sandbar Golden hour on the water Marine wildlife in the Keys The boat out on the water Manatees at the dock

Photos shown are from our own trips. This feed can be wired to our live Instagram feed via a feed embed or the Instagram API.

Trip rates

Private charters, per group. A few common rates below; every trip can be tailored. Book on VallyPro or call to confirm.

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Sandbar

  • Half-day (4 hours)$600
  • Full-day sandbar & snorkel (6h)$900
  • Custom private charterfrom $150/hr

Snorkeling

  • Per hour$175
  • Minimum booking2 hours
  • Gear & waterIncluded

Good to know

  • Group sizeUp to 6
  • Sunset departures1.5h early
  • BringReef-safe SPF, hat, towel

Ready to set sail?

Pick a trip, choose a date, and we'll take care of the rest. Book online in minutes, or call and talk it through with Caroline.

Book a charter Call 786 847 3705

Safe Harbors Islamorada Marina · 80460 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036 · captcarolinehendrix@gmail.com