Blue Ocean

4.9/5 stars 60 reviews
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About Blue Ocean

“Blue Ocean Yacht Charters is the Florida Keys premier luxury yacht charter service. Offering overnight, 10 hour, 8 hour, 6 hour, and 4 hour charters to exclusive destinations with breathtaking views of land and sea.”


Aboard since 2022

From Key West, FL

Reviews of Blue Ocean (60)

  • Richard
    Richard
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jan. 31st

    Both Brian and Patrick operated the boat and were outstanding hosts to our full family.

    All of us were very pleased with the service and there professionalism.

    We would rent again.

  • Alex
    Alex
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 08th

    Great service and boat was clean, spacious, and beautiful. Will use Tim and team again when in town for a boat charter.

  • Ashley
    Ashley
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 31st

    Our Captain, Jason, and his Co-Captain were amazing!! They were both very knowledgeable about the area and took great care of us, making sure to find us the best spot to swim for a few hours. The size of the boat was perfect for our group of five. Everything was so clean and kept up with so well. I highly recommend booking!! When I go back to Key West, I will 100% go through this company.

  • AMY
    AMY
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 07th

    Great trip! Great Captain Brian and First Mate Conrad were amazing and really know their way around. We have a daughter on spectrum and needs a little extra TLC and they met our expectations without even being told. The vessel was just what we needed and we will be using this site and reaching out to Tim when we do! Thank you and again - AMAZING!

  • Saren
    Saren
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jan. 18th

    We had a great time out on the water. We ended up changing our plans part way through and the captain and deckhand were very accommodating. The boat was perfect and had everything we needed.

  • Saurabh
    Saurabh
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 22nd

    It was an amazing experience! We spent about 4 hrs on the yacht, sailing through Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, going around Key West downtown, getting the best sunset views and swimming in the ocean.
    We were hosted by Bryan(Our Captain) and Conrad, they were very friendly. We also got some lessons from them on how to sail. We definitely recommend them.
    The yacht was well kept and very grand! Thank you.

  • Mark
    Mark
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 14th

    Great time, wonderful boat. Easy process

  • Heidi
    Heidi
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 26th

    We went out on a 4-hour sunset cruise and had a great time on the charter! Captain Rob was great pointing out some of the sights, and we got a great sunset that evening. A great experience and a great memory to take home with us.

  • Bryan
    Bryan
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jan. 12th

  • Tina
    Tina
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 26th

    My family of young adults and friends chartered the Shelley Kay for a sunset cruise. Captain Jason and his First Mate made it a top notch experience with his impressive sailing skill and first class service.

  • Kara
    Kara
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 19th

    We had a wonderful time! The boat and crew were fantastic!

  • Kash
    Kash
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jan. 13th

    Had an incredible time sailing around key west! The crew and boat were fantastic

  • Karim
    Karim
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Feb. 07th

    Beautiful vessel and great care was taken to assure we had the best possible charter.

  • Melanie
    Melanie
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jan. 14th

    The Captain was great, the boat was awesome & the trip was fantastic. Highly recommend this boat!!

  • Kathryn
    Kathryn
    3/5 stars (3/5)
    May. 21st

    Auston, our captain was great, but the boat's amenities were not. There was not water, no towels, no drinks, no food/snacks, no snorkel equipment. Auston called and texted and gave us the name of a store that rented snorkel gear, and provided water. When I rented the boat, I must not have read the fine print. I didn't know about the $200 for gas and the $150-200 for the tip until I saw the final paperwork. I've rented a dozen private charters in the past 10 yrs. All provide the amnesties above.

  • Chris
    Chris
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Feb. 24th

    We had a great day - thanks to Tim for all the communication before our day - ordering provisions was a home run too! Captain Dan and Christen made the day fantastic! Only negative was the confusion about the towels - bring your own towels for swimming!

  • Vishal
    Vishal
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 26th

    The best experience. I would book again in a heartbeat. Thank you!

  • Frances
    Frances
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 06th

    Tim was very helpful with the reservation and made it very easy to plan for the day. Chris was a great captain and made the day a lot of fun for us. The boat was beautiful. We had the perfect day, thank you!

  • Amy
    Amy
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 14th

    Fantastic!!!! Tim and the Captain went above and beyond.

  • Jody
    Jody
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 09th

    It seemed too good to be true but wasn’t - our experience surpassed expectations! Capt James and his crew, Pam, ensured we had an unforgettable time. We cannot rave about them enough - felt like family by the end of the night!!! Our 10-hour charter flew by and was a dream come true! Thanks to Tim, James, Pam, and your entire team at Blue Ocean Yachts, who were all incredibly kind, patient, helpful, professional, thorough, and responsive. THANK YOU and can’t wait to do it all again!🤩

  • Tom
    Tom
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jan. 31st

    Boatsetters works like a charm. Great communicaton from the booking agent Tim in Key West thru to the boat owner and also providing a list of captains. Great seamless process for what could otherwise have been complicated.
    The boat was well equipped for our 8 hr cruise. The captain was excellent. He chose a perfect spot for lunch and gave us a nice break on the fuel cost. Very professional.

  • Tianhong
    Tianhong
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 26th

  • Hailey
    Hailey
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 25th

    We had a great time! Wish we could have stayed longer. We just did a day trip for my friend’s bachelorette. The boat was awesome, did some sailing, snorkeling and chilling. Captain John and Pam were awesome! Would definitely book this boat and crew again!

  • Aryanna
    Aryanna
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 19th

    We had an incredible experience on the boat, and it was truly made special by Captain Jason! From start to finish, he made sure we were comfortable, safe, and having a great time. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and went out of his way to ensure we had the best day on the water. Whether it was navigating the best spots or sharing interesting facts, Captain Jason made the experience unforgettable. I can’t recommend this boat trip enough—thank you, Captain Jason, for making our day so wonderful!

  • Katelyn
    Katelyn
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 19th

    Great 8 Hr charter four adults and 2 kids age 4 & 10 with Captain Brian & First Mate Konrad! The crew set us up for success exploring the reef & a shipwreck snorkeling & cruising around Key West - they were great with our kids! We felt comfortable, welcome & experienced white glove treatment from a friendly happy crew.The boat was beautiful, well maintained, spacious, the provisions service exceeded our expectations, the booking process was seamless with lots of communication highly recommended

  • Kaleija
    Kaleija
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 29th

    The boat was beautiful and spacious. The weather was not ideal but our captain Justin and his crewmate Tyler made the day perfect. Justin listened to what we wanted out of the experience and also gave his professional recommendations so we could get the most out of our day. Tyler ensured we were comfortable by frequently asking us if we wanted any of the food/drinks we brought and serving it to us. When we return to Key West we would book again if Justin and Tyler were available!

  • Patricia
    Patricia
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 05th

    We had an amazing day. Our captain Justain Garraux and his first mate Tyler were top notch. The boat is beautiful and so is Key West!

  • Tiffany
    Tiffany
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 06th

    We celebrated a friend's birthday with a private charter on the Wanda Jean. The Captain and 1st Mate were awesome, and the boat was beautiful. We had a great day. Thank you

  • Raegan
    Raegan
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 08th

    Both Tim and Sue were extremely accommodating and kind during my desperate need to find another boat after a different company cancelled on me just 3 days prior to my trip. They were very responsive, helpful, and understanding through the entire booking experience de and even during the experience. Right before we launched, we decided to add 2 more hours to our trip. It was the best decision we made, and Sue was super responsive and helpful as we quickly maneuvered the additional paperwork.

  • Jeremy
    Jeremy
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 07th

    Rented amazing 51 foot catamaran style boat. Great condition and great time, they hooked us up with Captain Justin Garraux and Aaron as a mate, they took care of our group the entire day, was super communicative prior to our trip and made sure we had a excellent time, would definitely do again with same captain/crew as this was a big highlight of the trip and we can't stop taking about it!

  • Eric
    Eric
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Feb. 08th

    Captain John and Amanda were fantastic! Super professional and accommodating the entire day. Would highly recommend them, along with this incredible boat. This 63' Power-Cat/Yacht was luxurious, comfortable and incredibly spacious. We just wish we would've booked it for overnight instead of our hotel. Next time!

  • Jake
    Jake
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 20th

  • Daan
    Daan
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 05th

    Amazing trip. Highly recommend captain Jason.

  • JP
    JP
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jan. 07th

    Great trip and a beautiful catamaran. Captain John and Amanda are awesome and definitely the people you want to go out with. Would highly recommend booking with Blue Ocean Yacht for your next Key West Adventure.

  • Jonathan
    Jonathan
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 03rd

  • aaron
    aaron
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 28th

    We had more than 13 people in our group so we had to rent 2 boats. We had Captain Jeff on this boat and Captain Jason on the other. Both were a lot of fun and we had a great time!

  • Wendy
    Wendy
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 03rd

    We had a fantastic experience and absolutely loved our trip. I would strongly suggest this boat because our captain Matthew and Grant were excellent and extremely laid back.

  • Bruce
    Bruce
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Dec. 03rd

    Captain Jason and first mate Kristy are the best!

  • Katlyn
    Katlyn
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 01st

    Captain Jason was great!! So helpful and friendly. The boat was so clean and nice. Everything we wanted for our bachelorette trip weekend in Key West!

  • Alison
    Alison
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 18th

    This was a very easy process and they were very communicative. The boat very much matched the pictures and they set us up with an excellent Captain, Justin. It was everything we hoped it would be (minus the ocean not cooperating). I highly recommend booking with Tim and his team.

  • Gabriella
    Gabriella
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 17th

    Great experience all around! We had the best day. Highly recommend. Justin was an excellent captain!!!! Very much recommend hiring chef Brian as well to make a fantastic meal for sunset

  • Bryan
    Bryan
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 09th

  • Jose
    Jose
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jan. 24th

    We had great day. The boat was in good shape and Captain Dan was awesome.

  • Kristi
    Kristi
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 25th

    We had a great day with Captain Dan and Kristin. Our family of 8 (ages 1-60) enjoyed cruising, snorkeling, and grilling on our 8 hour charter. A highlight was seeing many dolphins. Highly recommend this boat for a relaxing day with plenty of shade and amenities for keeping everyone comfortable while enjoying the amazing views.

  • Colin
    Colin
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 24th

    Our group of 7 had a lovely time on this beautiful boat! Would definitely rent again the next time we’re in Key West.

  • drew
    drew
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 17th

    Brian and Aaron were awesome! They were extremely helpful and welcoming and took us to see multiple spots. I highly recommend this charter, Captain and mate! 10/10 we will be using them Everytime we book!

  • Mark
    Mark
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 10th

    What a day even though it was windy captin Jay and Drew were awesome! They took very good care of us throughout our charter. I highly recommend heading out on the water with this experienced crew

  • Skye
    Skye
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 20th

    Fantastic day on BellaMaggio! Rented for a family day in Key West with 5 adults and 4 kids (ages 1-12). Everyone was comfy, and we had a blast. Booking was quick and easy. Captain Justin and First Mate Aaron made it top-notch. Highly recommend for a great experience!

  • Kathy
    Kathy
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 21st

    Everything about our boat renting experience was handled very professionally. We are very happy and would refer friends and family. Thank you Tim for finding a Captain for such a short rental time. You went above a d beyond what was expected.

  • sandra
    sandra
    3/5 stars (3/5)
    Feb. 12th

    The boat was lovely and well kept. However, value for money is debatable. There were no nice amenities on boat...not even water. Even though Captain Matt was very nice, I think more talking/history/insights from Captain would make trip more interesting. Luckily it was a beautiful sunset.

  • James
    James
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jan. 02nd

    Tim the owner, Daniel and Molly, the Captain and first mate all provided an easy and very pleasant charter experience!
    I recommend them highly and would definitely book another charter experience with them before looking anywhere else in Key West!

  • Adam
    Adam
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 06th

  • Brent
    Brent
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 22nd

    Absolutely amazing time and crew great boat

  • Amy
    Amy
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Dec. 26th

    We had a great experience with Captain Matt in Key West on 12/26. He ensured the boat was stocked with everything we needed for an enjoyable day on the water and was accommodating to our requests.

  • Alejandra
    Alejandra
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 27th

    Great time out in the ocean, boat was very well taken care of, clean. Enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you.

  • Cory
    Cory
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 13th

    Reliable and also had a great captain on board. I would definitely use them again.

  • Peggy
    Peggy
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 22nd

    Jason and Drew made our birthday celebration with 4 couples and amazing experience.
    Highly recommend private boat
    Verses large crowded boat such a relaxing day on the water with no worries. Priceless.
    Peggy & Bob

  • Kim
    Kim
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Feb. 29th

    Incredible boat! The best way to see a Key West sunset. Lots of room onboard, great table set up for gathering. Captain Matt was awesome and helpful with pre-planning ahead of the trip.

  • Elaine
    Elaine
    4/5 stars (4/5)
    Jul. 18th

    Captain Justin was great! We had a fun day. Only wish the interior was cooled during our trip, as it would’ve been nice to take a break from the sun. It’s our first catamaran rental, so I’m not sure if this is standard procedure.

  • Nora
    Nora
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Feb. 03rd

    Our experience with boatsetter was wonderful but our Captain, Josh Milat was the best part! Him and his mate made us feel very comfortable and welcome. They took us out to a beautiful place to snorkel and float. Josh went above and beyond to make the trip one to remember! Just make sure to tip properly people. They work real hard to make these trips perfect. :)