Tour code: WT - Florida 02        7-Day Sailing Tour of Florida Keys

Departure: Daily

 Day 01: Key Largo
This morning, get ready to board your luxurious yacht at 09:00 and a splendid day awaits you today.After check-in, join the captain's 'orientation meeting'. Familiarize yourself with your new cruising home for the next week. Sail off into famous Biscayne Bay. Marvel at playful schools of Dolphin as they play in the bow wake. Take the helm or just lay back! Troll along the way and you'll probably hook your first fish by the time Pumpkin Key and Key Largo pop over the horizon! Dinner at sea anchored out for the night off Key Largo.

 Day 02: Elliot Key - John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - Rodriguez Key
If time allows, dingy ashore after breakfast to Elliot Key for fantastic beach combing on the Atlantic side. Because it is accessible only by boat it is great for secluded picnicking on the beach. Sail through Angelfish Creek and south down Hawk Channel. Snorkel on the reefs at famous John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. The coral formations and variety of fish are astounding! Anchor at Rodriguez Key for the night or try one of the plush marinas in Port Largo Canal. Entertainment, quiet pubs, fabulous seafood restaurants are a II with in walking distance.

 Day 03: Tavernier Key
You'll need at least two days of snorkeling and sailing the reefs in the park to see all the coral formations and explore the wrecks. Actually, you could spend weeks right here! Enjoy the area and sail south to Tavernier Key.

 Day 04: Islamorada and Windless Key
Set sail for Islamorada and Windless Key, dock at famous Holiday Isles Marina (there's no protected anchorage here). Enjoy an evening of dockside entertainment at the world famous TIKI BAR or KOKOMO. Meet the local characters (known as 'Conchs') and learn 'colorful' sea ballads and songs about the rich history of the Florida Keys, wild ladies, pirates and of course rum.

 Day 05: Indian Key
Enjoy the sandy beaches of Holiday Isles, the fresh water pool, barbecues, parasailing, water skiing, wave runners, hobie cats and small nautical shops. Spend the balance of the day here or elect to sail south to Indian Key and anchor out for the night.

 Day 06: Sands and Boca Chita Key
Up early, setting sail north through Hen And Chickens reefs for fishing, snorkeling and exploring an ancient wreck! Continue north to Angelfish Creek and anchoring for the night at picturesque Sands and Boca Chita Key. Since this is our last night out, how about a Sunset Cocktail Party with special hors d'oeuvres followed by yet another gourmet candlelit dinner?

 Day 07: Exit Biscayne Bay
After breakfast, take a boat to Boca Chita for exploring and climbing to the top of the lighthouse (don't forget your camera). After lunch on-board, set sail through the Featherbeds and north to Biscayne Bay and our marina. Now you've sailed the entire Upper and Middle Keys become acquainted with 'Margaritaville', 'Conchs', 'Dolphinland', and coral reefs you'll never forget. And it's regret to tell you that your pleasant tour stops here.
 

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