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.Â
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)
More on Chartering a Yacht in Florida
- Azimut 100 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 30.48 m
- Year: 2010 (2016 Refit)
- Cabins: 4
- Berths: 8
- From $48000 to $55000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"INTERVENTION is a beautiful Azimut 100 that has been newly refitted in 2016 - making her perfect for you to charter around the Bahamas and Florida!"
- Ocean Alexander 112 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 34.14 m
- Year: 2018
- Cabins: 5
- Berths: 10
- From $72500 to $85000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"Enjoy ultimate luxury aboard this magnificent Motor Yacht!"
- 143 Van Mill Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 43.59 m
- Year: 1988 (2017 Refit)
- Cabins: 5
- Berths: 12
- From $115000 to $135000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"Make full use of her amazing water toy selection, which includes 5 jet skis. Captain Steve will show you the best that each Bahamian Cay can offer!"
- Ferretti 75 Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 23 m
- Year: 2011
- Cabins: 4
- Berths: 8
- From $6500 per day
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"Big, bold and ready to entertain- ideal for large groups looking to relax!"
- Ferretti 88 Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 27 m
- Year: 2006
- Cabins: 4
- Berths: 10
- From $8000 per day
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"Spacious interior and ample deck space make this the ideal yacht for socialising and entertainment!"
- Johnson 103 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 31.4 m
- Year: 2009
- Cabins: 4
- Berths: 8
- From $56000 to $63000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"Luxuruious, stately and incredibly spacious; ideal for a long day of adventure and entertainment!"
- 5 Cabins Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 25.6 m
- Year: 2008
- Cabins: 5
- Berths: 10
- From $8168 per day
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"A beautifully upgraded interior and exterior with great outdoor space and a jacuzzi."
- Ferretti 30m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 30.48 m
- Year: 2012 (2017 Refit)
- Cabins: 5
- Berths: 10
- From $62500 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"A beautiful yacht with truly stunning features that are sure to impress you and your guests!"
- Princess 95 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 29.64 m
- Year: 2009 (2014 Refit)
- Cabins: 4
- Berths: 8
- From $43000 to $47000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"An element of luxury normally found on much larger yachts with an armada of water toys. We love the massive swimming platform and spacious cabins!"
- Rodriguez Yachts 62 Crewed Power Catamaran
- Length: 18.9 m
- Year: 2007
- Cabins: 3
- Berths: 0
- From $5000 per day
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"The ultimate crewed powercat for charters in Florida. Cruise from Miami to the famous Florida Keys and beyond!"
- Westport 130 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 40 m
- Year: 2009 (Refit 2015)
- Cabins: 5
- Berths: 11
- From $99000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"MILK MONEY is the most technologically advanced 130 Westport ever to be built. Love, care and ultimate dedication went into her construction, which has filtered through into the overall charter experience."
- Ferretti 97 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 29.57 m
- Year: 2008 (2018 Refit)
- Cabins: 4
- Berths: 8
- From $56000 to $64000 per week
- Hargrave 116 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 35.4 m
- Year: 2016
- Cabins: 5
- Berths: 10
- From $85000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"This beautiful 2016 Hargrave is perfect for your holiday in New England this summer or in the Bahamas for the winter months!"
- Delta Marine 46m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 46 m
- Year: 2009 (2017 Refit)
- Cabins: 5
- Berths: 12
- From $155000 to $165000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"One of the most striking luxury motor yachts cruising the Bahamas this summer, highly recommended by the Boatbookings team."
- Trinity 157 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 47.85 m
- Year: 2006 (2014 Refit)
- Cabins: 5
- Berths: 11
- From $130000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"This glorious luxury yacht is the perfect charter yacht for guests wanting unadulterated luxury to sail the Caribbean and Bahamas!"
- Day Charter Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 0 m
- Year:
- Cabins: 2
- Berths: 4
- From $3000 per day
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"No better way to enjoy the Miami skyline than with this motor yacht!"
- 3 Staterooms Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 13.29 m
- Year: 2003
- Cabins: 2
- Berths: 4
- From $3599 per day
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"No better way to look out over the incredible skyline of Miami."
- Trinity 145 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 44.2 m
- Year: 2001 (2016 Refit)
- Cabins: 5
- Berths: 10
- From $132000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"Designed for maximum comfort in luxury surroundings."
- Symbol 92 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 25.9 m
- Year: 2010
- Cabins: 3
- Berths: 6
- From $40000 to $45000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"A great motor boat for exploring the waters around the Bahamas and Florida."
- Westport 112 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 34.14 m
- Year: 2006
- Cabins: 4
- Berths: 0
- From $50000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"Luxury Westport, refitted in 2020 is available for luxury charters!"
- Day Charter Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 72 m
- Year: 2008
- Cabins: 3
- Berths: 6
- From $3300 to $4500 per day
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"The most perfect way to see Miami is from the water on board your very own private yacht!"
- Day Charter Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 84 m
- Year: 2008
- Cabins: 4
- Berths: 8
- From $5500 to $6500 per day
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"Sophisticated Joyce 84` available for exploring the Miami coastline."
- 4+2 Cabins (4 double 2 single) Bareboat Catamaran
- Length: 12.58 m
- Year: 2020
- Cabins: 6
- Berths: 12
- From $4968 to $12414 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"This new 2020 Astrea 42 is the perfect mid-size cat for sailing with friends and family out of Miami!"
- 3 Cabins Bareboat Catamaran
- Length: 11.89 m
- Year: 2020
- Cabins: 3
- Berths: 6
- From $3500 to $7700 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"Hop onboard this new 2020 Lagoon 40 and explore the Keys in style!"
- Trinity Yachts 150 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 45.71 m
- Year: 2003 (2017 Refit)
- Cabins: 5
- Berths: 11
- From $139500 to $150000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"Beautfiully re-fitted with an expansive collection of toys. Perfect for the adventurer and active guest!"
- 4 + 2 cabins (4 double 2 single) Bareboat Catamaran
- Length: 13.6 m
- Year: 2018
- Cabins: 6
- Berths: 10
- From $6126 to $14622 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"Sail Biscayne Bay and the Florida Keys in comfort on this 2018 Bali 4.5!"
- Hatteras 75 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 22.86 m
- Year: 2002 - refitted 2010
- Cabins: 3
- Berths: 6
- From $22000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"A great boat for exploring the Bahamas, Florida and the Virgin Islands"
- Broward 100 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 29.4 m
- Year: 1985 (2000 Refit)
- Cabins: 3
- Berths: 6
- From $29500 per week
- Westport 130 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 39.62 m
- Year: 2008 (2016 Refit)
- Cabins: 5
- Berths: 10
- From $115000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"ANTARES is the perfect charter yacht for exploring the Bahamas in the comfort of unrivalled luxury!"
- Bareboat Power Catamaran
- Length: 11 m
- Year:
- Cabins: 3
- Berths: 6
- From $3456 to $7974 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"A comfortable and stylish power catamaran MY 37!"
