We are the best private boat charter on Siesta Key with so many options to choose from for your fun day on the water.
Discover the beauty of Siesta Key from the water as we’ll cruise past stunning beaches and homes, lush mangroves and pointing out local landmarks. Some favorites are Dolphin Tours, Sandbar and Beach hopping, Snorkel Tours and Tiki Bar crawls. We will customize the day for you to make sure it is the perfect boat charter. Our most popular charter times are 2 or 4 hours but we will happily have you for any length, up to a fun filled 8 hour day. You tell us what time frame works best for you. We will guide you if you would like help planning your day and do not know how many hours it will take to build your perfect charter.
Whether you’re sunbathing on the deck, snapping photos of the incredible views or jumping dolphins, or enjoying a refreshing drink, our charters are designed to be as relaxing or adventurous as you want them to be. We aim to make every trip special. A family outing, a romantic escape, or a group celebration? You’ll leave with amazing memories—and probably a few great stories to tell. Many of our charter guests are repeat customers, turned friends. We hope to see you again on another charter as well!
Depart from Siesta Key and enjoy your day on our roomy 25 ft Cobalt 25SC Deck Boat. There is ample space for everyone to sit comfortably and maneuver around the boat on your private charter for up to 6 people. With the Bimini top up, there is plenty of shaded seating. There is an open bow and lounge seat in the back for the sun worshipers. The boat is equipped with a bluetooth stereo system, so you can listen to your favorite music. There is plenty of cooler space and we provide the extra ice, bottled water, light snacks and all the gear for a fun day. You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
I have been boating since the age of 13 and am a USCG licensed Master Captain. We will take your private party of up to 6 people, out from 2 hours up to a full 8 hour day charter. So many options for your day. You can choose from our specific charters like our most popular, Dolphin Tour, or build your own charter. Just let us know what your perfect day on the water includes. Feel free to call/text/email us anytime if you would like suggestions or have questions.
EXCELLENT Based on 48 reviews Kelsey O'Gorman2024-12-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great boat trip! Saw dolphins up close and loved everything about the trip. Two hours went way to fast. Sharon Nguyen2024-12-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Captain Mike provided a great experience for us! Shelling, dolphins, sightseeing all was terrific. Mike is very personable and a joy to talk to while boondoggle on the water. Highly recommend! Brad Edwards2024-07-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a great time we had with Key Life Charters this summer! First, we got picked up by Donna at the airport- talk about great service. She was fun and friendly. Then we were taken out to the dock to meet Captain Mike. This guy is a true captain and really takes care of his amazing boat. I was a little worried about sea sickness, but I felt absolutely great all day. He showed us dolphins and also went to this small island to explore a bit. We stopped at a bar or two, had some good food. Oh, Captain Mike is also a damn good DJ! It was just a great day spent on the boat…. Highly recommend! Joe Baumgardner2024-07-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a great time, Mike is the best boat captain you could ask for. One of the best days on the water ever! Book your next trip with them, you will be very happy you did! Thanks again to Mike and Donna, and oh yeah, the boat is awesome!!! cynthia castro2024-05-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was the highlight of our trip ! this was the most amazing experience ! Mike was so fun and full of life and Donna was so informative and helpful throughout the entire booking process. Truly the dynamic duo ! Definitely put this in your siesta key bucket list ! daniel dasilveira2024-05-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My girlfriend and I had an amazing day with captain mike, honestly best charter we have done so far. We felt like captain mike put in a lot of work to trying to make it the best day possible. Will recommend to friends and family and will be planning to bring back the rest of our family soon. Ask him to make the tubing extra aggressive he won’t disappoint. Also if you plan on bringing a bigger party then what’s allowed on the boat, fear not he’s got friends everywhere to help you out and keep your party together. Thanks for a great experience. Kerry Leite2024-05-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mike and Donna were GREAT!! I can’t say enough about our experience. We loved it!!! He’s very informative and took us to some amazing spots to see dolphins and swim off the sand bar. We can’t wait to do it again next year. kamila guzy2024-05-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. So much fun and such an amazing experience! Captain Mike was wonderful and we saw tons of dolphins! Our group would 100% recommend him and his wife to others when visiting the Siesta Keys area. Thank you!! Jake Clarke2024-04-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mike was great and Donna made planning our trip a breeze. Mike was very personable and knows all of the good spots!
EXCELLENT Based on 417 reviews Wendy C2024-10-24Verified Down time and Dolphins Mike took my husband and I out for an afternoon to decompress from hurricane cleanup and evacuation.His boat was immaculate and very comfortable for an afternoon cruise to Venice .We saw the beauty and devastation along the ride and it was our first time boating so far south of Siesta.We had the most relaxing peaceful time and can’t wait to do it again. Grandmaat402024-06-17Verified Amazing time today and always There is not a better charter to take in Siesta Key than Key Life Charters with Mike! He is a great captain that will make sure you have the best experience possible. Always prompt answers with any questions you may have about possible tours. I will never book with anyone else! Megan N2024-04-29Verified Key Life Charters is a MUST!! We cannot say enough great things about Donna & Mike! This was our first time visiting Siesta Key and they were great from our arrival to the airport! Donna made sure we had a ride to and from the airport, to the marina for the boat ride, as well as showed us a great day on the water! Being able to speak to someone to book the details was a great personal touch! Truly a great time! 10/10 recommend! Edward Crowfoot2024-03-12Verified Siesta Key boat tour Mike is awesome. Took us on a great cruise to see Siesta and Sarasota from the water. Beautiful views. I highly recommend it if you are in town. Mark & Robin Mike F2024-02-12Verified Great day, had dolphins chasing the boat! What a great day! Very professional, excellent communication, knowledgeable and fun...even without the most perfect weather. If you are looking for a smaller(not school bus seating) and more customized trip, this is the charter you want! Saw a lot of dolphins, even had them chasing the boat! We will for sure look to set up a fishing trip in the future. Completely recommend! Lisa S2024-02-03Verified Best day ever! Donna and Mike were top tier from start to finish! Incredibly kind, easy going, knowledgeable, and welcoming. I would recommend Key Life Charters for any trip! Truly perfect from start to finish. Kathy B2023-12-16Verified 4 Hour Boat Charter in Siesta Key. We went on a 4 hour charter with Mike. It was a little windy but he knew where to go to make the most of our day. He was very friendly & knowledgeable about the area. He took us to a couple bars that were nice & we even saw Manatees! Very comfortable, well taken care of boat. I would highly recommend booking with him. We live in Cape May and have done many charters in the past, his one of our favorites. Donna picked us up from the airport & brought us down to Siesta she was great too. She gave us so much information on the area & things to do. We used her services numerous times through out the week. Mike & Donna love where they live and what they do and it shows! bcoleman10182023-11-25Verified She Said Yes!! We recently got engaged on Mike and Donna’s sunset charter around Siesta Key. They made the experience unforgettable. Their communication and personal touch was why we chose them over the other options in the area. Donna was very helpful with planning my proposal and even got us champagne, snacks, drinks, and a beautiful charcuterie board. We are so excited that they were part of this special day and hope others have as much fun as we did!! Cheryl from Cincy2023-11-10Verified Outstanding boat charter! This was the best boating experience for us and we have been renting boats for over 10 years! Captain Mike-was very personable and took us where we had never chartered before. Tyler S2023-11-10Verified Great host and a beautiful ride! Mike took our family out for an afternoon cruise. They were able to squeeze us in last minute, took us for a beautiful 2 hour ride and showed us some amazing sights. We got to see sharks, a dolphin, and tons of amazing homes. Mike was super knowledgeable about the area and was great to chat with! We would highly recommend Key Life Charters if you’re looking for a nice leisurely cruise.