Caribbean Watersports

The Key Largo Journal

Stories, guides and insider tips from Caribbean Watersports — snorkeling, sunset sails, eco tours and the wild beauty of Florida Bay, family-owned in Key Largo since 1983.

Sunlight filtering through mangrove roots over seagrass in Florida Bay

Eco Tours

October 15, 2023 · 1 min read

Mangroves & Seagrass: The Nurseries of Florida Bay

Mangroves and seagrass are the foundation of Florida Bay's ecosystem. Discover why these habitats matter on a Key Largo eco tour.

Calm water and dramatic clouds during hurricane-season shoulder weeks in Key Largo

Trip Tips

September 15, 2023 · 1 min read

Hurricane Season Travel: Flexible Booking & Calm-Day Tours

Traveling to Key Largo during hurricane season? Smart planning and a flexible private charter make it easy — here's our approach.

Champagne glasses raised against a Key Largo sunset aboard the Carolina Moon

Sunset Sails

August 15, 2023 · 1 min read

Golden Hour: How We Time the Perfect Sunset Sail

Timing is everything for a sunset cruise. Here's how our crew positions the Carolina Moon for the best light on Florida Bay every evening.

A family enjoying the ultimate day on the water in Key Largo

Family & Groups

July 15, 2023 · 1 min read

The Ultimate Key Largo Family Day on the Water

Snorkel, swim, spot wildlife and toast the sunset — here's how to design the ultimate family day on a private Key Largo charter.

Bottlenose dolphins riding the bow wake of a boat in Florida Bay

Wildlife

June 15, 2023 · 1 min read

Dolphin Encounters in Florida Bay: What to Expect

Dolphins are the wild stars of Florida Bay. Learn how and when you might encounter them on a Key Largo eco tour or snorkel sail.

The 37-foot Carolina Moon sailing catamaran on Florida Bay

Stories

May 15, 2023 · 1 min read

Meet the Carolina Moon: Our 37' Sailing Catamaran

Get to know the Carolina Moon — the 37-foot catamaran that carries our snorkel sails and sunset cruises across Florida Bay.

A first-time snorkeler getting comfortable in the shallow Key Largo flats

Snorkeling

April 15, 2023 · 1 min read

Snorkeling 101: First-Timer Tips for Key Largo Reefs

Nervous about your first snorkel? This beginner's guide covers gear, breathing and confidence for a private Key Largo snorkel sail.

Grandparents and grandchildren together on a private Key Largo charter

Family & Groups

March 15, 2023 · 1 min read

Bringing Grandparents & Kids? Why Private Beats Group Tours

Multi-generational trips need flexibility. A private Key Largo charter keeps grandparents comfortable and kids entertained on the same easygoing sail.

A wedding couple on the dock beside the Carolina Moon at sunset in Key Largo

Weddings & Proposals

February 15, 2023 · 1 min read

5 Unforgettable Marriage Proposal Ideas on the Water

Planning a Florida Keys proposal? Here are five ways to pop the question on a private Key Largo sail, from intimate to elaborate.

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