Arrival and airport access
Nearest airport
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Ground access
Miami, Key West and private aviation options support Florida Keys itineraries.
Discover the destination
Welcome to Florida Keys
The Florida Keys are a tropical US yacht destination with reefs, sportfishing, diving, Key West, marinas and winter cruising appeal.
Superyacht Guide Award
Superyacht Guide Destination Star
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good yachting destination
Preliminary Superyacht Guide destination note pending full editorial assessment. Florida Keys has recognised North American yachting, strategic, cultural, marina, expedition or itinerary merit but has not yet been assessed for a higher Destination Star rating.
Preliminary Listing
North America Destination
Editorial Review Pending
Last reviewed: May 10, 2026
Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.
Destination intelligence
Key facts at a glance
The essentials for planning a visit, cruising or shore-side operations.
- Region
- North America
- Local area
- Florida Keys
- Country
- United States
- City / area
- Key Largo / Islamorada / Key West
- Type
- Tropical island cruising region
- Cruising area
- Florida Keys / Gulf of Mexico / Atlantic
- Best season
- November to May
- Nearest airport
-
Miami International Airport
MIA - Charter appeal
- High tropical appeal
- Marinas
- 17 marinas in the destination area
Explore Florida Keys
The destination guide
The Florida Keys are a tropical US yacht destination with reefs, sportfishing, diving, Key West, marinas and winter cruising appeal.
Florida Keys 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, Florida Keys 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.
Superyacht highlights
- Tropical US island cruising region
- Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon and Key West
- Reefs, diving, sportfishing and shallow-water cruising
- Good winter and spring yacht appeal
- Useful link between Miami and Gulf/Caribbean routes
Plan the visit
Travel, berthing and planning
Operational details and access information for the destination.
Marina and yacht access
Marina access
The Keys have multiple marinas, but draught and shallow-water planning are important.
Berthing
Shallow waters, reefs, marine protected areas and berth availability must be planned carefully.
Planning details
Best time to visit
Winter and spring are usually best for comfortable conditions and sportfishing.
Coordinates
27.559000, -81.055287
The waterfront
Marinas and berthing
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Harbour Isle Marina Fort Pierce
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Fort Pierce , United States
- Max length
- 40.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Vero Beach City Marina
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Vero Beach , United States
- Max length
- 35.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
St Augustine Municipal Marina
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- St Augustine , United States
- Max length
- 35.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Marathon Marina and Resort
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Marathon , United States
- Max length
- 35.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Ocean Reef Club Marina
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Key Largo , United States
- Max length
- 60.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Marina Jack Sarasota
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Sarasota , United States
- Max length
- 60.00 m
- Berths
- 309
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Tampa Convention Center Marina
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Tampa , United States
- Max length
- 35.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
St Petersburg Municipal Marina
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- St. Petersburg , United States
- Max length
- 35.00 m
- Berths
- 645
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Derecktor Fort Pierce
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Fort Pierce , United States
- Max length
- 90.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
City Marina Fort Pierce
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Ft Pierce , United States
- Max length
- 35.00 m
- Berths
- 137
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Cape Marina Port Canaveral
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Cape Canaveral , United States
- Max length
- 35.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Halifax Harbor Marina Daytona
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Daytona Beach , United States
- Max length
- 35.00 m
- Berths
- 550
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- St. Augustine , United States
- Max length
- 45.00 m
- Berths
- 200
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Fernandina Harbor Marina
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Fernandina Beach , United States
- Max length
- 35.00 m
- Berths
- 120
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Faro Blanco Marina
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Marathon , United States
- Max length
- 40.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina
- Location
- Islamorada , United States
- Berths
- 88
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Bahia Honda State Park Marina
- Location
- Big Pine Key , United States
- Berths
- 19
Time ashore
Hospitality and experiences
Hotels and accommodation
Bungalows Key Largo; Isla Bella; Little Palm Island; Cheeca Lodge; Ocean Key Resort
Restaurants
Keys seafood, dockside restaurants, Key West dining and yacht hospitality
Attractions and places
Key Largo; Islamorada; Marathon; Key West; coral reefs; fishing; diving; Dry Tortugas
Events
Sportfishing seasons, winter cruising, Key West events and South Florida yacht season.