You and your guests will have exclusive use of this 45 ft yacht all to yourselves. The yacht stays docked, the entire reservation, at the Perry Hotel, which invites you to complimentary use of two stunning waterfront swimming pools, live music, three restaurants, complimentary shuttle service, & more. You and your guests can come and go on the yacht anytime, day or night.
Due to local regulations, it is required that you choose at least one of the following options during your reservation: a two-hour sunset cruise, a four-hour excursion, an eight-hour excursion, a ten-hour excursion, or a 24-hour excursion.
2-hour excursion: $650+tax & gratuity (sunset cruise only-no other activities)
4-hour excursion: $900+tax & gratuity
8-hour excursion: $1200+tax & gratuity
10-hour excursion: $1450+tax & gratuity
24-hour excursion: $1750+tax & gratuity
Please note that the cost of the excursions must be paid directly to our company at the time of booking. The prices listed above include the captain's fee and fuel, however does not include gratuity.
These excursions are highly recommended by our previous guests and are sure to provide you with a memorable experience. During these outings, you'll have the opportunity to learn how to navigate the yacht, snorkel around the coral reef, fish from the yacht, spot dolphins and sea turtles, and much more. Our 24-hour charter is particularly popular as it combines the activities of a day excursion with the unique experience of spending a night anchored on the ocean. You can even enjoy multiple excursions during your reservation period.
Just imagine sleeping under the stars with no neighbors next to, above, or below you like in a hotel room. You can spend your days and nights fishing from the boat, relax on the deck while listening to the sounds of tropical fish jumping in the water, and experience the thrill of being away from the marina, cruising the ocean. If you're seeking an adventurous and extraordinary vacation surrounded by breathtaking ocean views, wildlife, and fish, this is the perfect choice for you. You might never want to return to land again!
The weather in this area is ideal throughout the year for activities such as snorkeling, fishing, lobster catching (seasonal), kayaking, paddleboarding, learning to sail, scuba diving, or simply enjoying a relaxing sunset cruise.
You have the option to cook your own meals in the fully furnished kitchen, arrange for food catering, or even hire a professional chef for an extra cost. In the charter industry, it is customary to share your food and beverages with the captain and mate. If needed, provisioning service can be arranged upon request for an additional fee.
The Perry Hotel is a pristine resort located in the heart of a turquoise paradise with crystal-clear waters. Your stay at the hotel includes access to two waterfront swimming pools, live music performances, a fitness room, three restaurants, retail shops, marina showers, laundry facilities, and more. The Perry Hotel also offers complimentary shuttle service to and from downtown Key West, which is conveniently located nearby. Additionally, the resort is in close proximity to retail shops, grocery stores, restaurants, and various attractions.
The yacht features two staterooms, each with its own private bathroom and shower. She can accommodate up to six adults for an overnight charter and up to eight people for a day charter.
The large cockpit and spacious interior make many of its European counterparts seem small in comparison. She is built on a deep-V hull with prop pockets and a relatively wide 14-foot beam. The luxurious two-stateroom, two-head floorplan is an impressive combination of high-gloss cherry joinery, Ultraleather seating, and designer fabrics. Privacy doors, instead of curtains, separate both staterooms from the salon. Her full-service galley includes an under-counter refrigerator/freezer, Corian counters, and hardwood flooring. At the helm, a flip-up bolster seat is standard, and the entire cockpit sole can be raised at the push of a button for engine access. Additionally, there is an extended swim platform, a split forward head, and an underwater exhaust system. As a good performer with Cummins 450hp V-drive diesels, The yacht can cruise in the mid 20s and reach a top speed of around 30 knots. Fully furnished, she can provide an amazing charter experience!
A bareboat charter to the Dry Tortugas would require a minimum of five nights and you would have to purchase three-24 hour excursions in addition to what you pay VRBO, giving you one night at the Dry Tortugas. You would stay at the Marquesas islands halfway on your way there and on your way back. This is truly a bucket list charter that will provide memories that will last a lifetime. The Dry Tortugas is too far to go and come back in one day.
The excursions/charters offered are discounted from the regular price and must be paid directly to our company outside of VRBO at the time of booking.
We also offer bareboat day charters where you do not have to stay overnight on the boat. This type of charter must be booked directly through our company as VRBO is only set up for overnight accommodation bookings.
If you want to operate the boat or tender yourself you must book directly with our company to go through an approval process. Taking the vessel yourself (and not hiring a captain) is subject to prior experience on similar vessels.
We do not provide snorkel gear, & it is recommended you rent a full set at a nearby dive shop to assure your gear will fit you properly. You can rent fishing gear here as well as this is not provided. Paddle board and kayak rentals are also available nearby and some companies will even deliver them to the marina.
The advertised price on this listing covers the cost of insurance that covers you and the crew during your reservation period as well as the cost to survey the boat after you leave. You will be required to undergo a bareboat contract and will take full responsibility of the operation and safety of the yacht, crew, and all passengers.
Guests must be able to walk up & down stairs inside the boat and be able to make a longer than usual step at times to get on and off the boat.
Additional House Rules:
1. There is a $50 charge per night per person over four. There is a $100 fee to make any changes to your charter after your paperwork has been drafted and emailed to you up to 3 days prior to check in. There is a $200 fee to make any changes to your charter after your paperwork has been drafted and emailed to you 3 days or less prior to check in.
2. There is a $150 fee to add additional guests on an excursion, not staying overnight after your paperwork has been processed, up to 3 days prior to check in, and $200 per guest not staying overnight, 3 days or less prior to check in on a day charter.
3. As posted in this listing, you must pay our company directly for at least one excursion at the time of booking. In the event you refuse to book an excursion, your reservation will be canceled with no refund. There is no refund for a paid excursion in the event the excursion is canceled and there is available time left in your reservation to reschedule it to.
4. There are no refunds for a change in number of guests. There is $100 extra guest fee per person that is joining you on a day charter that is not staying overnight.
If this yacht does not meet your specifications, please look up other boats our company has listed on VRBO: property listing numbers 3670386, 7842304, 3928054, and 3155933.