PARTY BOAT vs PRIVATE CHARTER

    Two ways to book a Key West fishing tour. Same boat, same waters, same fish — different crowd, different price. Here's how to pick.

    Best Price

    Party Boat

    Shared trip with other anglers

    $69.95/ person
    • 6-hour deep sea fishing trip
    • Daily 10 AM departure
    • Up to 40 anglers on board
    • All gear, bait, license included
    • Solo & first-timer friendly
    See Party Boat Trip →
    Exclusive

    Private Charter

    Whole boat for your group

    $2,000+ / charter
    • 5-hour Key West charter fishing trip
    • Pick your time: 8, 9, or 10 AM
    • Up to 45 guests, all yours
    • BYO food & drinks, or add catering
    • Bachelor parties, birthdays, groups
    See Private Charter →

    Side-by-Side Comparison

    Party BoatPrivate Charter
    Price$69.95 / person$2,000–$2,200 flat
    Trip Length6 hours (10 AM – 4 PM)5 hours, you pick the start
    Group Size1–40 (mixed group)1–45 (your group only)
    ReservationPer seat, dailyWhole boat, advance booking
    Food & Drinks BYO lunch & drinks (alcohol OK) BYO or catering available
    What You CatchSame fish on both — snapper, grouper, jacks, mackerel, grunts (see The Catch)
    Best ForSolo, families, first-timers, couplesBachelor parties, corporate, big groups

    Which Should You Book?

    Pick the party boat if…

    • • You're traveling solo, as a couple, or as a family of any size
    • • You want the cheapest Key West deep sea charter possible
    • • You're fine with a 10 AM start time
    • • You love bottom fishing
    • • You're OK fishing alongside other groups
    • • You want a laid-back, easygoing experience
    Book the Party Boat

    Pick the private charter if…

    • • You have more than 6 and can't all fit on one smaller boat but want a private trip
    • • You just want your group on the boat — no strangers
    • • It's a bachelor party, birthday, or work outing
    • • You want to bring your own drinks aboard
    • • You want it catered
    • • You want to control the start time and the playlist
    Book a Private Charter

    Want to head offshore?

    Looking for a true private offshore sport fishing trip — trolling for tuna, wahoo, marlin and the deep blue water? We can also set you up on one of our partner boats: Boa Vida, Conch Too, or Cowboy & Cowgirl Sportfishing. Call us and we'll match your group to the right boat.

    Still not sure? Text us at (305) 296-8494 — we'll help you pick the right Key West fishing tour for your group.