Water Sports
Your fun begins on the waters of the Florida Keys. There are Florida Keys activities for all ages from adults to young children. From Key Largo to Key West, the KeysCaribbean Activities Guide features select Water Sports professionals that will ensure you have fun and safe adventures including parasailing, wave runners, hobie cats, glass-bottom boat excursions, and much more.
Key Largo
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
(305) 451-6300
Mile Marker 102.5 Oceanside
102601 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Pennekamp Park preserves a portion of the only living coral reef in the continental United States. Catch a glimpse of a variety of tropical marine life in or out of the water aboard their glass-bottom boat and snorkeling/diving charters. Visitors have access to 50 miles of natural mangrove channels in the surrounding area with kayak and paddle board rentals. You can rent a boat or bring your own and make use of their launch ramp, trailer storage and wet slip services.
- Services include boat rentals, kayak and paddle board rentals, fishing, swimming, picnicking, snorkeling, diving, glass bottom boat tours, wet slips, trailer storage, launch ramp
Website: pennekamppark.com
Keys Skis and Adventures
(305) 451-0047
Mile Marker 100 Oceanside
197 Ocean Dr, Key Largo, FL 33037
Traverse the open waters at exhilarating speeds on a jet ski in the Atlantic or Florida Bay. Thrill-seekers can stay high and dry with an aerial view of the spectacular Florida Keys while parasailing. Keys Skis and Adventures also offers kayak and bicycle rentals.
Website: keysskisandadventures.com
Tavernier
Paddle the Florida Keys
(305) 434-5930
Mile Marker 91 Oceanside
90773 Old Hwy Unit 1, Tavernier, FL 33070
Daily, weekly or monthly rates on water sport equipment rentals including kayaks and paddle boards with free delivery from Mile Markers 80 – 100. Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour through Tavernier Creek and surrounding mangrove ecosystem or try your balance during a session of paddle board yoga.
Website: paddlethefloridakeys.com
Islamorada
Reef Marine Inc.
(305) 684-9031
Mile Marker 85.5 Oceanside
85501 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Premier choice for a wide-range of activities such as offshore, backcountry and reef fishing charters, boat rentals, guided snorkeling tours, sunset cruises and water sport equipment rentals including kayaks and paddle boards.
- Services include boat rentals, snorkeling/sunset charters, and kayak/paddle board rentals
Website: www.skithekeys.com
Sea Monkeys Water Sports
(305) 664-4555
Mile Marker 80.5 Bayside
80461 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Dive with no more than six passengers at one or more of the many premier reef or wreck dive sites aboard the best-equipped dive boat in Islamorada. Their knowledgeable staff also offers guided tours to explore local landmarks such as Indian Key and Lignumvitae Key accessible only by boat or by kayak through the surrounding area and mangrove channels.
Website: seamonkeydivers.com
Robbie’s
(305) 664-8070
Mile Marker 77.5 Bayside
77522 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Voted the No. 1 place every tourist should visit, Robbie’s of Islamorada is a top-rated attraction with a variety of activities to choose from at their facility. There’s something for everyone to do including hand-feeding massive tarpon, shopping throughout the open-air market, diving, snorkeling and specialty fishing charters, boating, parasailing, kayaking, paddle boarding and more.
- Services include boat rentals, sunset, snorkeling, diving, and fishing charters, water sports equipment rentals including kayaks and paddle boards, parasailing, hand-feeding tarpon, and more
Website: robbies.com
Duck Key
Solé Watersports
(305) 209-9959
Mile Marker 61 Oceanside
61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key, FL 33050
Spend your afternoon lounging at the Grassy Key sandbar or snorkeling Coffin’s Patch where you’re sure to see an abundance of marine life, then enjoy an evening watching the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico during a private or group excursion. Solé Watersports also offers kayak, paddle board and snorkel gear rentals.
Website: solewatersports.com
Marathon
Marathon Kayak
(305) 395-0355
Mile Marker 57.5 Oceanside
57622 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
Enjoy an exciting, guided mangrove eco-tour through channels and passageways accessible only to paddlers, the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico or visit one of many local and secluded islands. Marathon Kayak also offers biking, and snorkeling at Sombrero Reef.
Website: marathonkayak.com
Captain Hook’s Marina & Dive Center
(305) 743-2444
Mile Marker 53 Oceanside
11833 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
Captain Hook’s Marina & Dive Center is a one-stop shop for a variety of services and activities including dive instruction, diving, snorkeling and fishing charters, specialty cruises, boat rentals and water sport equipment rentals such as kayaks and paddle boards.
- Services include boat rentals, diving, snorkeling, fishing, and sunset charters as well as water sports equipment rentals including kayaks and paddle boards
Website: captainhooks.com
Key West
Clearly Unique Charters
(305) 900-6498
Mile Marker 83.5 Oceanside
Whale Harbor, 83413 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Enjoy a unique charter experience during a visit offshore to the sandbars in combination with a snorkeling trip or sunset cruise (some services are specific to either of their Key West and Islamorada locations). Clearly Unique Charters has everything you’ll need to make the most of your time on the water with use of clear kayaks, paddle boards, tubes, music and beverages included in their package offers.
Website: clearlyuniquecharters.com