Superyacht Guide Award
2 Stars - Good yachting destination
Preliminary Superyacht Guide destination note pending full editorial assessment. Key West has recognised North American yachting, strategic, cultural, marina, expedition or itinerary merit but has not yet been assessed for a higher Destination Star rating.
Last reviewed: May 10, 2026
Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.
Key West is an iconic Florida Keys yacht destination with marinas, sunsets, restaurants, sportfishing, reefs and relaxed island culture.
Key West is an iconic Florida Keys yacht destination with marinas, sunsets, restaurants, sportfishing, reefs and relaxed island culture.
Key West is included as a preliminary Superyacht Guide destination because it has clear relevance for North American yacht itineraries. These destinations may offer marina infrastructure, city access, cruising grounds, island routes, regatta heritage, luxury hospitality, expedition scenery, sportfishing, beach culture or strategic coastal-route value.
For owners and guests, Key West can form part of a wider itinerary involving harbours, islands, national parks, seafood, culture, private aviation, city events, sportfishing, refit support, wilderness cruising or seasonal coastal passages. Its current Destination Star rating is deliberately capped pending full editorial assessment.
| Region | North America |
|---|---|
| Local region / area | Florida Keys |
| Country | United States |
| City / main area | Key West |
| Destination type | Tropical island yacht destination |
| Cruising area | Florida Keys / Gulf of Mexico |
| Best season | November to May |
| Best time to visit | Winter and spring are preferred for weather, sportfishing and yacht visits. |
| Season | South Florida winter and spring cruising season |
| Charter appeal | High island appeal |
| Nearest airport | Key West International Airport (EYW) |
|---|---|
| Airport access | Key West Airport, Miami and private aviation options support access. |
| Marina access | Key West has marina and harbour access, with peak-season planning important. |
| Superyacht berthing | Berth, draught, weather and reef-aware route planning are recommended. |
| Luxury hotels | Ocean Key Resort; Casa Marina; Sunset Key Cottages; The Marquesa Hotel |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | Key West seafood, Duval Street restaurants, dockside dining and yacht hospitality |
| Attractions | Mallory Square; Duval Street; Hemingway House; reefs; fishing; Dry Tortugas; sunsets |
| Events | events.EventPage.None |
Marina
2 Stars - Good marina standard
Marina
2 Stars - Good marina standard
Marina
2 Stars - Good marina standard
Marina
2 Stars - Good marina standard
Marina
2 Stars - Good marina standard
Marina
2 Stars - Good marina standard