How do you book a fishing charter for a large group in Key West?
Either hire a big boat privately (Gulfstream takes up to 45 for $2,000 to $2,200; Cora Beth up to 30; Blind Squirrel is licensed for 41) or book several six-passenger boats to fish together, which Key West Fishing Deals, Charter Boat Linda D and Wrecked offer. Six is the limit on an uninspected boat.
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Gulfstream Fishing
4.8 Google · 1,667 reviews · read 4 October 2026
Private hire of the 56-ft Gulfstream IV for up to 45, five hours, inshore or offshore: $2,000 for 1–25 and $2,200 for 26–45 on its website (its booking page shows $2,400 for the larger group, so confirm).
Departs: Historic Charter Boat Row #8 1801 N. Roosevelt Blvd Key West FL 33040
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Cora Beth Fishing
5.0 Google · 845 reviews · read 4 October 2026
Private hire of the 60-ft Cora Beth II: half day $1,350 and full day $2,150 for up to 30 (20 to 25 comfortable). In Key West November to April.
Departs: 230 Margaret St. C-Dock Slip 5, Key West FL 33040
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Salty Goat Fishing Charters
4.7 Google · 229 reviews · read 4 October 2026
Private hire of the 50-ft Coast Guard inspected head boat, five-hour minimum; corporate groups, parties and weddings.
Departs: Galleon Marina, Slip 7, 619 Front St
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Blind Squirrel - Key West Florida Fishing
4.7 Google · 53 reviews · read 4 October 2026
The 63-ft Blind Squirrel, licensed for 41 on day trips; price covers eight, extra per passenger above.
Departs: 1801 N Roosevelt Blvd, Charter Boat Row (light tackle section)
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Captain Conch Charters
Private party-boat hire for 7 to 10 on a 33-ft boat, from $1,000 for four hours.
Departs: 1801 N Roosevelt Blvd, Charter Boat Row
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Google · 1,667 reviews · read 4 October 2026 Several boats fishing together
Key West Fishing Deals says groups larger than six can book multiple boats and fish together, from a fleet of six boats, plus a partner party boat for about 25 to 30 more; Charter Boat Linda D runs two six-passenger boats and helps coordinate more; Wrecked Charters coordinates multiple boats for larger parties. Splitting a group lets each boat fish different water: offshore for some, reef or flats for others.
Why six is the magic number
Federal rules let an uninspected boat under 100 gross tons carry no more than six passengers; anything more needs a Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection stating the maximum. That is why most private charters stop at six and why big groups need an inspected boat or more boats. Private fishing charters explains the rule.
Group charters: questions
Can a fishing charter take more than 6 people in Key West?
Yes, on a Coast Guard-inspected boat. Gulfstream takes up to 45 on private hire, Cora Beth up to 30, and Blind Squirrel is licensed for 41. Ordinary six-pack charter boats are limited to six by federal rules.
How much is a private party boat for a group in Key West?
Gulfstream charges $2,000 for up to 25 and $2,200 for 26 to 45 for five hours on its website; Cora Beth $1,350 for a half day and $2,150 for a full day; Captain Conch from $1,000 for 7 to 10. Confirm the price on the booking page.
Are there fishing charters for bachelor parties or corporate groups?
Yes. Salty Goat says its head boat is available for corporate functions, bachelor and bachelorette parties and weddings, and Key West Fishing Deals says it can host corporate groups of 20 to over 75 across its boats.
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