My wife and I had a great trip on their 30’ center console. Capt Maryann and Sean were great guides and people.  They made the trip out very easy.  We trolled for pelagics for several hours learning about life on the water and hooked into some Mahi.  After the bite faded, Maryann led us to a deep reef spot where we caught our share of yellowtail snapper and pulled in a big barracuda.  They were hands on and very helpful.  We were impressed by their cleanliness and thoughtfulness. They even took the long way back to keep the ride smoother at points. Great owner operator local fishermen!

We will definitely be going out with Boa Vida again! Captain Maryann and First Mate Sean were outstanding! It was a trip I surprised my husband with and neither of us are good fishermen. Sean did an excellent job explaining the exact techniques we needed to use. They were both extremely personable which I haven’t found on the other charters we’ve taken. But more importantly they did everything to get us on fish that day even though it was a slow day for fish. We just were happy to bring back some dinner and we wound up catching a bunch of snapper., a small shark, a barracuda and a mahi mahi. I appreciated the fact that they were both so knowledgeable. Overall it was a fantastic time!

There is simply no one else better for a private sportfishing charter than Boa Vida Charters in Key West! We caught 11 Yellowtail Snapper, 2 Mahi Mahi, a Tuna, a Triggerfish, and my wife & I each caught a shark—not including many of the fish of which we threw back.  My wife jokingly said she wanted to catch a shark and they made it happen! Super personable, Ritz-Carlton/Disney-like professional manners and courtesy! If you’re looking for a charter to create unforgettable experiences, you have to book Boa Vida! Thank you so much Maryann and Sean!!!!

I’ve been on several charters over the years and with several guides for other activities. I would not go with any other charter in Key West. We ate fresh fish including tuna every day and I mean a lot of it. Both Captain Mary Ann and first mate Sean are highly experienced and worked very very hard to get us fish. Above all this Captain and Mate are good humans who want you to have fun

Captain Maryann and Sean were amazing and knew just where to find exactly what we were looking for. Our party of 4 went 4/4 on sharks (three lemons and one nurse - all catch and release) as well as an assortment of grouper, snapper, and several other fishes. They care as much for the environment as they do for their livelihoods in Key West and their company, humor, expertise, and overall hospitality were second to none. We will definitely be one of Boa Vita’s annual return clients for years to come.