Sailboat living is fun, but tiring (tight quarters, keeping balance (lots of head bumps etc.), bathroom fun.ha) so we were glad that we kept it at 3 days. I would definitely recommend this trip to adventurous couples and families. Both he and Moon were all about making our experience as memorable as possible. Captain Pete also was a great teacher and taught my youngest Backgammon and my oldest how to tie fancy knots. Evenings in the harbor were so quiet and beautiful. Some other highlights from the trip were the breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. We were amazed at what she could do in that tiny kitchen (especially while sailing in rough waters at times). She took care of us and fed us the BEST food. This was her first overnight trip with the company. That night, we moored at the harbor again for a calm sleep. Not ideal snorkeling conditions, but still some pretty fish, a barracuda & a spiny lobster.

On the 3rd day, we ventured to a reef to snorkel. Captain Pete taught my oldest son spearfishing and they explored a shipwreck close by. We had some more fun sailing (sailing on a heel!) the next day and eventually made our way back to a harbor by Key West to moor for the night. Great fishing and a beautiful island to discover. We sailed to Boca Grande the first night and moored there. The sailing was adventurous, to say the least, but the Captain was always taking care of us and showing us the best time possible. The conditions were not ideal (high winds and lots of waves), but we never had any concern for our safety. Captain Pete was an absolute pro at sailing in every aspect. Before the sail, Captain Albert and his wife, Ronda, were so friendly and easy to deal with (and patient with my MANY questions!) From the moment we arrived at the dock to meet Captain Pete & First mate, Moon, we knew that this would be a wonderful adventure we'd never forget. We booked the 3-night sail on the Wild Thing. Vitus Dance, and just keep telling yourself that somehwere right now, Don Johson is wishing he was where you are!! Where the water is warm and the drinks are cold!Īn overnight sailing trip was something our family had always wanted to try. If you’re looking for a fun day on the water - or even SEVERAL days - look no further than Key West Sailing Charters! Spend some time on the St. Thank you to Captain Albert, Ronda, Ashley and Jeff for working with us to create a really great “last full day” adventure!

The snorkeling spot was perfect…clear water, some beautiful fish to see, and even a handful of happy sea turtles and dolphins even came by to say hello! Amazing to see! The boat itself was in fine shape, and the nostalgia notwithstanding, is a great sailboat in her own right. Vitus myself on our way out to Rock Key…good thing I had a playlist filled with tunes from “Vice” to listen to on our bluetooth speaker! The fanboy in me was overjoyed to be able to actually pilot the St.

Both were total pros, familiar with where to go, and how to maximize the day (which was perfect for wind and sun!) All of my family’s needs and wishes for food and drink were taken care of, and the staff for our excursion were capable, friendly and lots of fun! Our Captain for the day was Ashley, and our mate was Jeff. Any discerning fan of the original “Miami Vice” series from 1984-1989 like myself will instantly recognize the name and the vessel!Ĭaptain Albert and his wife Ronda set everything up with me in advance to aim for the best weather day we may have during our week-long stay in Key West. Vitus Dance 42’ Endeavor sailboat for a day-sail and snorkel/reef excursion. My girlfriend and I, along with her 14 and 16 y/o kids chartered the iconic and beautiful St.

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