Frequently Asked Questions

Danger Charters is located in Key West, Florida. We operate out of two locations. All Key West excursions depart from the Danger Chandlery Store located at Opal Key Resort & Marina in Old Town. All Stock Island excursions depart from The Perry Hotel & Marina on the east side of Key West.

Key West Excursions:
Danger Chandlery Store
Opal Key Resort & Marina
255 Front Street
Key West, FL 33040

Stock Island Excursions:
The Perry Hotel & Marina
J Dock, Slip 5
7001 Shrimp Road
Key West, FL 33040

Check in 30 minutes prior to the time of your departure. For example, if we sail at 4:30 pm, please check in at 4 pm.

Key West Excursions:
Danger Chandlery Store
Opal Key Resort & Marina
255 Front Street
Key West, FL 33040

Stock Island Excursions:
The Perry Hotel & Marina
J Dock, Slip 5
7001 Shrimp Road
Key West, FL 33040

Key West is small, and parking can be tricky! Make sure you plan accordingly so you don’t miss your boat!

For Key West trips departing from the Danger Chandlery Store:

• Pay-by-block parking meters which take cash, quarters, and credit/debit cards
• Parking under the Opal Resort & Marina may be available; most often it is full
• If possible, bike, walk, or take a taxi to the dock

For Stock Island trips departing from The Perry Hotel & Marina:

• Free parking is available at the Marina
• Choose the second parking lot, to the left, past The Perry Hotel

Yes. At the Danger Chandlery Store, restrooms are located in the building at the Dock Master’s Office. At The Perry Hotel & Marina, restrooms are located in the building where you’ll check in.

Yes, there are bathrooms on all of our boats. (Although, we sailors call them marine heads.)

No, there is no WiFi available at either check-in location or on any of our boats.

The duration of your tour will vary depending on the excursion you purchase.

• Sunset Wind & Wine Sails: 2 Hours
• Sail, Snorkel & Kayak: Choice of 4.5 Hours or 6.5 Hours
• Special Cruises: Varies By Event
• Private Charters: Varies By Booking
• Weddings: Varies By Booking

For all Sail, Snorkel & Kayak excursions, we provide:

• Masks, fins, and snorkels
• Easy-handling kayaks and paddles
• Comfortable life jackets for all sizes
• Wetsuits (winter months)

We provide food and beverage for our Sunset Sails and Special Cruises; no specialty gear is required. Life jackets are on board for all passengers.

We provide food and beverage on every excursion. Menus vary by trip.

Wind & Wine Sunset Sails include:

• 8 Varieties of Wine – 4 Red, 3 White & a Champagnoise
• 5 Premium Beers, Imported & Domestic
• Charcuterie Boards (selection of meats, cheeses, crackers, fruit, crudités, and chocolate)

Morning and Afternoon Sail, Snorkel & Kayak tours include snacks and drinks:

• Fresh fruit
• Chips and salsa
• Hummus
• Wine, beer, soft drinks, water

Our Premium Sail, Snorkel & Kayak tour includes lunch, snacks and drinks:

• Pasta, tuna, and (our signature) curried chicken salad
• Bread, assorted deli meats, and condiments
• Fresh fruit
• Potato chips
• Peanut butter and jelly
• Chips and salsa
• Hummus
• Wine, beer, soft drinks, water

Special Cruises feature our general snack and beverage fare, and may also include:

• Fresh fruit
• Chips and salsa
• Hummus
• Sliders
• Empanadas
• Margaritas and high noons

Private Charter and Wedding menus are customizable.

Depending on the tour you book, you may need:

• Bathing Suit
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Towel
• Sunscreen (preferably reef safe)
• Camera, Underwater Camera
• Photo ID
• Sweatshirt (winter months)

Many essentials are available for purchase at the Danger Chandlery Store, including reef-friendly sunscreen and sun shirts. Towels are available for rent.

Yes, small coolers are fine – no glassware, please.

Yes! Our expert crew can give you an instructional overview on snorkeling and kayaking, and a one-on-one lesson if you need additional support.

Snorkeling is easier than swimming, and our gear is top-of-the-line and sanitized between uses. We even have some prescription masks available. We have easy-to-handle ocean kayaks – and if you fall in, the water is warm and shallow! In winter months, we provide complimentary wetsuits.

If you don’t want to snorkel and/or kayak, you’re welcome to relax on the boat and enjoy the phenomenal scenery.

Danger Charters goes to the Key West National Wildlife Refuge, known to locals as the Backcountry, and in 2023 we will also snorkel and kayak at the Western Sambo Ecological Reserve.

In the mangroves of the Backcountry, we see hundreds of bird species, different species of sea turtles, the Miami blue butterfly (critically endangered), and sometimes dolphins and manatee.

At Western Sambo, we will see coral and sponge beds, anemones, starfish, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, sand dollars, and hundreds of species of fish.

Probably! We frequently see dolphins while on charter, but not always. If we could hire some to be part of the crew, we would! As autonomous beings, though, they swim where they want.

Yes. Smaller groups and families snorkel and kayak together. We may split up larger groups into two to provide the best experience for all.

At Danger Charters, we pride ourselves on being mindful and protective of our precious environment, and ask that our guests do the same. Touching or standing on coral, living or dead, is prohibited, as is removing, harvesting, or possessing any marine life.

Danger Charters works with Reef Relief, a local nonprofit membership organization dedicated to improving and protecting our coral reef ecosystem. Each year, we partner with Reef Relief to host Coral Camp, a program open to local and visiting children ages 6 to 12 that teaches about ocean ecology, coral reefs, marine life and sustainability.

Sunblock labeled as “reef safe” or “reef friendly” does not contain the chemicals Oxybenzone and Octinoxate, both of which have been linked to coral bleaching. Other harmful ingredients to coral reproduction and DNA structure are Benzophenone-1, Benzophenone-8, OD-PABA, 4-Methylbenzylidene camphor, 3-Benzylidene camphor, and Octocrylene. Check the list of active ingredients on your sunblock bottle to see if it’s reef safe.

We sell reef safe sunscreen and sun shirts at the Danger Chandlery Store.

Yes. You’re welcome to rinse off in fresh water after you snorkel and kayak.

Yes. Soft-soled shoes are best; heels are discouraged. Click here for helpful tips about what to wear on your sailing charter.

Yes, by nature of the sails, there is plenty of shade on board. In the summer months or when the wind is minimal, we can add a canopy for shade.

At Danger Charters, we sail replicas of historic schooners. Contact us to discuss your individual needs – we will make every effort to accommodate you.

At Danger Charters, we are intentional to seek out calm waters. Our aim is to enjoy the sailing experience – not to sail fast or go hard – and it’s unusual for our guests to get seasick.

If you are prone to seasickness, though, consider choosing our Key West trips out of the Danger Chandlery Store where the water is almost always flat calm. We sometimes see some waves on our Stock Island trips.

Motion sickness pills and sea bands are recommended for seasickness, and both are available at the Danger Chandlery Store. Note that motion sickness medication is most effective when taken about 30 minutes in advance of boarding. Ginger candy can also help to combat motion sickness.

Yes! Treat your guests to an awe-inspiring day on the water. We offer private charters of our Wind & Wine Sunset Sail and our Sail, Snorkel & Kayak tour, and you can create your own Key West private boat charter experience. Check out our Private Charters page for details.

Absolutely – and a sailboat wedding in Key West is incredibly romantic! We offer four distinct wedding packages, offering different levels of exclusivity and customization to suit all budgets. Be sure to obtain and bring your marriage license with you on board! See our Weddings page for details.

You are able to reschedule if the request is made in a timely manner and there is capacity on the excursion of choice.

In the event we are unable to reschedule your tour, and you have made your request in a timely manner, we will offer you a gift certificate or refund your reservation.

Untimely rescheduling requests and no-shows cannot be rescheduled, are not subject to a gift certificate, and are nonrefundable.

You are able to cancel your reservation if the request is made in a timely manner. Untimely cancellation requests and no-shows are nonrefundable.

If Danger Charters cancels your reservation, we will offer you the opportunity to reschedule or to receive a full refund.