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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.

Snorkel gear and reef-safe essentials laid out for a Key Largo trip

Snorkeling

July 12, 2026 · 1 min read

What to Wear on a Snorkeling Trip in the Florida Keys

Wondering what to wear snorkeling in Key Largo? This simple packing guide covers rash guards, reef-safe sunscreen and the essentials.

Early-morning calm water before the summer heat builds in Key Largo

Trip Tips

July 5, 2026 · 1 min read

Beat the July Heat: Best Times of Day for a Key Largo Charter

July in Key Largo is hot — but the right departure time keeps your charter cool and comfortable. Here's when to get on the water.

A lineup of the best private water experiences in Key Largo for summer

Trip Tips

June 15, 2026 · 1 min read

Summer 2026: The Best Private Water Experiences in Key Largo

Planning a Key Largo summer? Here's our roundup of the best private water experiences — snorkeling, sunset sails and eco tours — for summer 2026.

A gift-worthy Key Largo sunset experience during the holidays

Trip Tips

December 15, 2025 · 1 min read

Give the Gift of the Florida Keys This Holiday

Looking for a meaningful holiday gift? A Caribbean Watersports experience gives the people you love a day on the water they'll never forget.

Autumn light over the water during stone crab season in the Florida Keys

Trip Tips

October 15, 2025 · 1 min read

Stone Crab Season & Other Keys Autumn Traditions

From stone crab season to cooler evenings, autumn in Key Largo has its own traditions. Here's how to weave them into a trip on the water.

A well-prepared summer charter group enjoying shade and sun in Key Largo

Trip Tips

July 15, 2025 · 1 min read

Sunscreen, Hydration & Shade: Summer Charter Tips

Summer in the Keys is hot and bright. These simple sun, hydration and shade tips keep your Key Largo charter comfortable all trip long.

Calm, uncrowded water away from spring-break hotspots in Key Largo

Trip Tips

March 15, 2025 · 1 min read

Spring Breakers vs. Locals: Where to Find Calm Water

Spring break fills Key Largo's hotspots. Here's how a private charter helps you find the calm, uncrowded water the locals know.

A catamaran on calm water under clear Key Largo boating weather

Trip Tips

November 15, 2024 · 1 min read

Snowbirds' Guide to Key Largo Boating Weather

Heading south for the winter? Here's a snowbird's guide to Key Largo's boating weather, season by season, so you can plan the perfect sail.

A peaceful New Year sunrise over calm water in the Florida Keys

Trip Tips

January 15, 2024 · 1 min read

Resolution: More Time on the Water in 2024

Trade screen time for sea time in 2024. Here's why a standing date on the water is the New Year's resolution that actually sticks.

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