Itinerary
Day 1: Miami to Key Largo
Stop At: Biscayne National Park, Biscayne National Park, Florida
We will depart by 9AM, heading south on the bay.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Elliott Key, Biscayne National Park, FL
We will stop for lunch along the way around 1300, probably by Elliot Key. After taking some time to relax and maybe a swim, snorkel or just take a nap on our ‘big crib’, we will resume our expedition, aiming to reach Pumpkin Key by 1800.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Key Largo, Key Largo, Florida Keys, Florida
We will find an anchorage and spend our first night, dining and resting for what is to come.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight aboard
Day 2: Key Largo to Tavernier
Stop At: Key Largo, Key Largo, Florida Keys, Florida
After a nice breakfast with freshly baked bread, scrambled eggs with chorizo and brewed coffee, we will leave the bay to head to some wonderful coral reefs.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Carysfort Reef Lighthouse reef, Key Largo, FL 33037
We will arrive by noon, for perfect light and to avoid crowds. This reef is the Captain's favorite and it is not unusual to spot parrotfish, barracudas, stingrays, sharks and turtles.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Christ of the Deep, Key Largo, FL
This is another amazing snorkeling spot and a landmark in the area.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tavernier, Tavernier, Key Largo, Florida Keys, Florida
We could paddleboard at some point along the way, or just relax, sunbathing on deck. Lunch will be served. In the late afternoon, we would head down to spend the night at anchor by Tavernier.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Tavernier, Tavernier, Key Largo, Florida Keys, Florida
We will spend the night at an anchorage, where we will have dinner.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight aboard
Day 3: Tavernier to Marathon
Stop At: Tavernier, Tavernier, Key Largo, Florida Keys, Florida
Day 3 has lots of fun in store. We will start the day with some reconnaissance paddle board ride around the area where we spent the night at anchor, then begin our sail from Tavernier to Marathon.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Conch Key, Conch Key, Florida Keys, Florida
We will stop to snorkel at Conch Reef early morning
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Alligator Reef Light House, 77522 Overseas Hwy Islamorada FL Mile Marker 77.5, Islamorada, FL 33036-3813
Snorkel at Alligator Reef early afternoon.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Marathon, Marathon, Florida Keys, Florida
We should arrive at the marina around 1800 (6PM) for a nice hot shower and get ready to hit some cool dive bars.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: At the marina, with access to showers, pool, restaurants and bars nearby. Renting a room at a hotel is an option (+$)
Day 4: Marathon to Bahia Honda
Stop At: Marathon, Marathon, Florida Keys, Florida
Some paddleboarding around the marina is in order to start our 4th day of sailing adventure.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Marathon, Marathon, Florida Keys, Florida
Breakfast will be ready upon our crew's return to ship. We will weigh anchor and get underway.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Coffins Patch, Key Colony Beach, FL
We will be back underwater to explore another wonderful South Florida Reef, have some lunch, sail and snorkel some more to then reach our destination for the night, Bahia Honda State Park.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sombrero Reef, Marathon, FL 33050
More snorkeling if we feel like it!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bahia Honda State Park, 36850 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL 33043-3517
We should arrive early enough to take a walk around the park and it’s beautiful views from the old bridge. Sunsets are spectacular! We will then enjoy a nice shower before dinner.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Sleep aboard, showers and bathrooms available at the park
Day 5: Bahía Honda to Key West
Stop At: Bahia Honda State Park, 36850 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL 33043-3517
We will start the day with a paddleboard around, maybe take another shower before we start our sail into Key West.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Looe Key (Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary), Looe Key Existing Management Area Nancy Foster Florida Keys Environmental Complex, FL 33040
Yes, more snorkeling!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Key West, Key West, Florida Keys, Florida
We will stop at a shipwreck and two reefs along the way if the force is still with us. The Captain will most likely insist as the beauty of the reefs along the way is worth the extra effort. We would time our arrival to catch the splendid Key West sunset. This is our last night together so we will make it count, heading to some cool dive bars and a restaurant!
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Sleep aboard is included, on a slip at the marina. Staying at hotel is optional ($). Bathrooms, pool available at marina