The Best Boat Rentals near Key Largo, Florida

About Key Largo

Key Largo is an island in the Florida Keys off the tip of southern Florida. It is the largest of the Florida Keys at about 33 miles long. It’s a beautiful vacation destination, with gorgeous white sand, sparkling blue water, and lot’s of activities to enjoy in the sunshine. It's also close to Everglades State Park and other interesting cities in Florida.

Key Largo has a tropical climate and warm temperatures year-round. The best time of year to visit Key Largo is between the months of March and May. The summer in Key Largo can be very hot and humid and you risk hurricane season ruining your vacation. It’s also the rainiest season on the Keys. The winter months are the busiest, with northerners looking to escape cold temperatures, which drives up prices.

The easiest way to get to Key Largo is to fly to Miami or Fort Lauderdale and then drive the scenic route through the keys to Key Largo.

Boat Rentals in Key Largo

With gorgeous natural surroundings, beaches, and clear waters, Key Largo is a fantastic place to rent a boat. Rent a boat on your own and cruise at your leisure with your travel mates. You can explore little coves and bays, stop for a swim and snorkel and get off at different keys and tiny islands.

For a full-service, luxury experience, charter a boat or yacht with a captain who will take care of the driving. Great for private events or larger groups, you can enjoy meals and drinks onboard and get a great tour of the keys. Check out catamarans, motor yachts, and monohull sailboats for the perfect charter.

Key Largo is well-known for its excellent scuba diving sites. Scuba charters leave from Key Largo daily, bringing divers to a variety of interesting spots around the keys. While in Key Largo on a dive trip, you must check out the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, the first underwater state park in the country. It’s a gorgeous stretch of colorful coral reefs with many fish species swimming around. There are also different wrecks and other interesting sites to check out on a dive.

Fishing Charters are an excellent choice for visitors to Key Largo. Book a full-service charter and you’ll be off with a fishing captain catching snapper, marlin, and much more. Your trip includes all the gear, tackle, bait and licenses that you need. It’s a great experience for skilled and novice anglers alike. It's also a popular destination for sports fishing.

For families with kids and animal enthusiasts, a dolphin tour in Key Largo is an unforgettable experience. Certified eco-tour guides will take you to different spots in the ocean where resident pods of dolphins play. You can enjoy seeing them in the wild, a special experience. For active travelers who like to incorporate fitness into their vacation, there is a variety of paddle sports options. Rent a kayak or take a guided tour of the coastline, mangroves, and back channels. Try renting a stand-up paddleboard or take a lesson on how to maneuver on one. If you've never been windsurfing, you can take a lesson and sail around the waters of Key Largo.

Boating Events in Key Largo

During the holidays in Key Largo, there is a holiday lighted boat parade along the shore, which is a festive event to see if you’re visiting at this time. There are also sailing regattas and boat races that occur throughout the year in Key Largo and other parts of the Florida Keys. The Quantum Key West Boat Races is a big annual sailing event in nearby Key West. There’s a lot of activities for both spectators and participants visiting the keys during race weeks.

Other Things To Do

There are loads of great restaurants in Key Largo. For seafood, check out the Lazy Lobster Seafood Cafe, Hobo’s Cafe, the Key Lime Cafe and The Fish House Key Largo. Don’t forget to try some key lime pie while staying in the keys!

Spending a day at the beach while in Key Largo is a relaxing experience. Most of the beaches are man-made in Key Largo, and there are both private and public beaches around the key.

If you rent a car while in the Keys, you can spend time driving through the other islands and exploring what they have to offer. From Key Largo to Key West it is about a 2-hour drive, and you'll pass through many other beautiful locations.

Marinas in Key Largo

A few of the top marinas for boaters in Key Largo include Key Largo Harbor Marina, Marina Del Mar Resort and Marina, and Garden Cove Marina. These marinas have all necessary amenities for boaters, full-service maintenance, restaurants and some have attached accommodation. Go for a walk by the marinas and enjoy a view of the water and boats sailing in and out of the port.

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