Top-Rated Key West Boat Charter Experience
The most customizable private charter Key West has to offer
Three vessels. Your crew. Your destination. Whether you’re rounding up 36 friends for the ultimate sandbar party or slipping away on a sunset tiki cruise for 12, Salty Bottom Boats puts you in charge of your Key West adventure. With a 4.9-star rating and 287+ happy guests, Captain Chad and his crew have been turning first-timers into repeat customers across the crystal-clear waters of the Florida Keys.
4.9★
Average Rating
287+
Happy Guests
3
Unique Vessels
36
Max Capacity
Meet Our Fleet of Key West Charter Boats
Salty Bottom Party Boat
Up to 36 Guests | The flagship. Built for big groups, bachelorette weekends, and anyone who wants the most people on the water at once. Comes loaded with a full-size bathroom, Wi-Fi, a sound system that means business, floats, and snorkel gear. If you’re planning a party worth remembering, this is your boat.
Salty Tiki
Up to 12 Guests | The eco-party tiki boat. Custom-built at 26′ x 11′ with twin 200hp outboards and a shallow draft that can reach backcountry spots the big boats can’t touch. Thatched tiki roof, premium sound system to set the vibe, and a traditional train horn that turns heads across the harbor. Perfect for sandbar parties, sunset celebrations, private events, and eco adventures.
Salty Max 6 Pack
Up to 6 Guests | The 2023 Release 240RX center console. 24 feet of twin 200hp performance with an aggressive deep-V hull built for speed and comfort. This bareboat charter is made for small groups who want a fast, sleek ride to Jewfish Sandbar, Snipes Keys, Boca Grande, and beyond. Your crew, your rules, your pace.
Key West Experiences Built Around You
Every charter is fully customizable. Whether you want to chase dolphins through the backcountry, anchor up at a pristine sandbar and float the afternoon away, or watch the sun drop into the Gulf of Mexico, your captain builds the trip around what your group wants to do. Here are the experiences our guests love most.
Why Guests Keep Coming Back to Salty Bottom Boats
Captain Chad Harris didn’t set out to start a boat charter company. He came to Key West from Rochester, New York to help a friend move some stuff, the airline lost his return ticket, and he never looked back. Twelve years operating water tours, jet ski rentals, and charters across these waters earned him both a 100 Ton and 200 Ton Masters License and a deep understanding of what makes a day on the water unforgettable.
He founded Salty Bottom Boats to share Key West the way he fell in love with it — through adventure, freedom, and moments you carry with you forever. That spirit runs through everything, from the crew he’s built (Gino, Jose, Renata, Mikey, and Eva are family at this point) to the way every charter is built around exactly what your group wants.
What Sets Us Apart
- Sound System That Means Business — Crank your playlist on a premium system that fills the open water
- Full-Size Onboard Bathroom — Because comfort matters when you’re out all day
- Wi-Fi & USB Charging — Stay connected and powered up while you’re making memories
- Fully Customizable Charters — Your destination, your music, your schedule. We just drive the boat
- Local Crew, Local Knowledge — 12+ years on these waters means we know the spots the tour buses don’t
What Our Guests Are Saying
Complete Your Key West Adventure on Land
Why stop at the water? Through our partnership with HydroThunder Rentals, you can cruise Key West’s streets the same way you cruise its waters — on your own terms. Scooters, golf carts, and electric cars are available starting at just $35 for 3 hours, with a FREE shuttle service running 8am to 10pm daily from 150 Simonton Street.
Bundle a morning boat charter with an afternoon golf cart tour and you’ve got the full Key West experience covered — land, sea, and everything in between. Scooters start at $35, golf carts at $90, and you don’t need a reservation to grab a ride. Just show up with a valid driver’s license and a sense of adventure.
Life on the Water with Salty Bottom Boats
Sandbar parties, dolphin encounters, golden hour sunsets, and the kind of days that make you forget what day of the week it is. Here’s a taste of what’s waiting for you on Key West’s crystal-clear waters.
