Boa Vida Charters 1

Boa Vida Charters continues to provide great fishing service to its guests, aboard the company’s original boat. Come join our carefully selected Captains, with the highest expectation and lots of experience under their belts to have a memorable day fishing the waters around Key West, Florida. Whether you go inshore or offshore, they will make sure you catch fish and have the best time possible. Pick a day that suits you and embark on your next fishing adventure!

Your ride will be a freshly restored 30’ Seavee center console powered by twin 175 HP Suzuki engines, with enough room for up to 6 people. The reliable navigation system makes hunting safe and efficient. There’ll be an onboard ice-box to keep drinks cool. The boat’s amenities also include a livewell and tuna tubes.

A wide choice of fishing areas awaits you – inshore, nearshore, offshore, as well as reefs, wrecks, and the backcountry. There’s also a great number of species you’ll target. From Snapper and Grouper to Sailfish and Wahoo, and even Shark. Using both light and heavy tackle, you’ll be bottom fishing, deep sea fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, and popping. Bring some kids too and show them what life on the water looks like. Maybe they’ll become anglers themselves someday. You’re free to keep whatever you catch. In that case, the crew will clean and fillet your fish so you can easily prepare it at home.

Boa Vida Charters covers you for all the gear. Tackle, rods, and reels are included in the price, and so are live bait and lures. They even have fishing licenses, so the only things you may need are snacks and drinks.

Join Boa Vida Charters and their crew, and go beyond usual fishing trips in the lovely waters of Key West.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Sandbar-No fish just chill
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $550
    This trip is for a lazy day spent hanging in the water at the sandbar or snorkeling at a patch reef. We provide coolers, water, ice and a beautiful day.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip –Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    Spend 3 hours nearshore targeting snappers, grouper and even the big sharks. This quick and fun trip is excellent if you don't have much time to spend on the water.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $800
    The 4-hour trip ideal for reef fishing, targeting Shark and Tarpon, fishing for bottom species such as Snappers, or if you have a limited amount of time. Due to its duration, the trip is suitable for smaller kids.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $800
    This 4-hour trip is a perfect choice when you'd like some reef fishing, when you want to target Tarpon or Shark, or if you've got time limits. This trip is good for smaller kids. Trip times can vary with season by an hour or so.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (7:00 AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,100
    This 6-hour trip is ideal for offshore trolling for Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Tuna, and more. Trips to reefs and wrecks are also possible.
  • Private trip
    Afternoon 3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,100
    This 6-hour trip will see you chasing Sailfish, Mahi mahi, Tuna, and other species. Fishing is done offshore, near reefs, or at wrecks.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,500
    This 8-hour trip will give you plenty of time to mix things up. Head out to deep blue waters and target trophy fish, go deep sea fishing, fish the wrecks, and get some hectic action while chasing Snapper or Mahi Mahi.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 204 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
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Kelley B.
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Great Day Out!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (7:00 AM) on October 13, 2024
We had a fantastic fishing day thanks to the skill, knowledge, and perserverence of the captain.  After the storm, not much...
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Amy W.
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Highly recommend Boa Vida

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on November 24, 2024
Our captain was wonderful. He was knowledgable, helpful and gave a lot of time to our children to make sure they got the most...
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Eric S.
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Fishing with Maryann

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (7:00 AM) on May 23, 2024
I went fishing with my two teenage boys on a 3/4 day fishing trip on the May 22.  We caught several wahoo and mahi early then...
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Great morning with Captain Jason

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 22, 2024
Captain Jason was fantastic.  Very organized and professional.  He laid out our game plan for our 4 our trip once I told...
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Great Day On The Water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 12, 2024
My son and I had a great trip (4 hr am trip) with Capt. Jason. To start, the communication was great. Boat was great and well...
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FAQs about Boa Vida Charters 1

Boa Vida Charters 1 offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - Sandbar-No fish just chill (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip –Inshore (3 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (7:00 AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Afternoon 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Boa Vida Charters 1, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Boa Vida Charters 1 include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (If we fish with live bait that day it is included in the price and will not spend more than 30 min of your trip “looking” for bait. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We fillet fish at no additional charge. )
  • First Mate (Mate works for gratuity. 15-20% is customary)
  • Fishing License (All licenses and permits are included.)

Boa Vida Charters 1 offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (For offshore trips we will go anywhere from 7-20 miles offshore.)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Boa Vida Charters 1 offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Boa Vida Charters 1 include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Boa Vida Charters
Key West, Florida, United States
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Captain Maryann is a born Floridian who's spent her life in and on the waters of the Florida Keys. With her and Sean’s 20 years of fishing, diving, and navigating the waters, as well as topmost care for her guests' experience, you'll certainly be satisfied and will want to fish with them again and again. Be sure to check out both of our listings Boa Vida & Boa Vida Jazmine to choose the boat that best suits you.
Our Team
Maryann M.
Captain
Sean W.
Captain
Jason B.
Captain

The fish you can target

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2006
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Seavee
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 175HP
Max cruising speed
26 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
For offshore trips we will go anywhere from 7-20 miles offshore.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Tuna Tubes
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
If we fish with live bait that day it is included in the price and will not spend more than 30 min of your trip “looking” for bait.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We fillet fish at no additional charge.
First Mate
Mate works for gratuity. 15-20% is customary
Fishing License
All licenses and permits are included.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No children under 3
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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