Islamorada - Florida Keys Overview
Two hours south of Miami beginning at Mile Marker 73 is a group of 6 islands, Plantation Key, Windley Key, Upper Matecumbe Key, and Lower Matecumbe Key including the offshore islands of Indian Key and Lignumvitae Key. Together they make up the destination of Islamorada - a beautiful, eclectic area of the south Floridian coastline.
Islamorada is nestled between the Everglades National Park and the only coral barrier reef of the Florida Straits. It is is a logical place to visit for one day or stay for weeks and enjoy the local essence of the Florida Keys. There is no shortage of activities to choose from in this lush tropical environment. To begin with, you can Fish in one of the best Sportfishing destinations in the USA that also offer bonefish, tarpon, redfish, and snook fishing in the backcountry.
More on sport fishing in the Florida Keys
If fishing is not for you, spend a day chartering a classic yacht to take you out for an informative eco-tour of the outer islands, swim, snorkel, dive, have a romantic afternoon and dinner on board a classic yacht, enjoy a spa treatment, shop at the local artisan's stores, dine on fresh local seafood at any one of the many Florida style restaurants along the US1 stretch.
Weddings, engagements, Honeymoons, Minimoons are particularly popular on these islands, with the turquoise water and the fresh seafood - this place is the epitome of romance! For more information on chartering a yacht for a honeymoon Please click here.Suggested 3-day Cruising Itinerary
Day 1 - Cruise from Islamorada south to Marathon or Hawk’s Cay Resort
Day 2 - Cruise to Bahia Honda or Little Palm Island Resort
Day 3 - Cruise back to the Lorelei in Islamorada Via Hawk’s Channel (Atlantic Ocean) or The Intracoastal Waterway
Suggested 4-day Cruising Itinerary
Day 1 - Cruise from Islamorada south to Marathon or Hawk’s Cay Resort
Day 2 - Cruise to Key West and dock at the Galleon Marina
Day 3 - Cruise to Little Palm Island Resort or
Day 4 - Cruise back to the Lorelei in Islamorada Via Hawk’s Channel (Atlantic Ocean) or The Intracoastal Waterway
(Itineraries provided by Captain Bill of Windrush - Classic Trumpy)
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