Arrival and airport access
Nearest airport
Key West International Airport (EYW)
Ground access
Key West Airport, Miami and private aviation options support access.
Discover the destination
Welcome to Key West
Key West is an iconic Florida Keys yacht destination with marinas, sunsets, restaurants, sportfishing, reefs and relaxed island culture.
Superyacht Guide Award
Superyacht Guide Destination Star
★★☆☆☆
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.
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 West
- Type
- Tropical island yacht destination
- Cruising area
- Florida Keys / Gulf of Mexico
- Best season
- November to May
- Nearest airport
-
Key West International Airport
EYW - Charter appeal
- High island appeal
- Marinas
- 7 marinas in the destination area
Explore Key West
The destination guide
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.
Superyacht highlights
- Iconic Florida Keys yacht stop
- Sunsets, marinas, nightlife and historic streets
- Sportfishing, reefs and Dry Tortugas routes
- Strong winter and spring appeal
- Useful gateway between Florida, Gulf and Caribbean routes
Plan the visit
Travel, berthing and planning
Operational details and access information for the destination.
Marina and yacht access
Marina access
Key West has marina and harbour access, with peak-season planning important.
Berthing
Berth, draught, weather and reef-aware route planning are recommended.
Planning details
Best time to visit
Winter and spring are preferred for weather, sportfishing and yacht visits.
Coordinates
24.561162, -81.800446
The waterfront
Marinas and berthing
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Conch Harbor Marina
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Key West , United States
- Max length
- 60.00 m
- Berths
- 43
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Key West Bight Marina
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Key West , United States
- Max length
- 45.00 m
- Berths
- 149
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Stock Island Yacht Club and Marina
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Stock Island / Key West , United States
- Max length
- 90.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Stock Island Marina Village
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Stock Island / Key West , United States
- Max length
- 90.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Galleon Marina Key West
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Key West , United States
- Max length
- 45.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Key West Historic Seaport Marina
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Key West , United States
- Max length
- 35.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
City Marina at Garrison Bight
- Location
- Key West , United States
- Max length
- 15.24 m
- Berths
- 245
Time ashore
Hospitality and experiences
Hotels and accommodation
Ocean Key Resort; Casa Marina; Sunset Key Cottages; The Marquesa Hotel
Restaurants
Key West seafood, Duval Street restaurants, dockside dining and yacht hospitality
Attractions and places
Mallory Square; Duval Street; Hemingway House; reefs; fishing; Dry Tortugas; sunsets
Events
Key West Race Week, Fantasy Fest, sportfishing and winter yacht season.