Danger Charters' boats are docked at the Westin Hotel Marina at the corner of Whitehead Street and Greene Street. Walk between the Westin Resort/Marina and the Key West Museum of Art and History Building to get to the docks on the brick-paved pathway. Turn left and walk past the shops on your left and the cruise ship on your right. Check in at their booth for a Key West sailboat excursion with the Danger Charters.

The area where their boats are docked is called Old Town. There is parking under the Westin Hotel and Marina and in Old Town the streets have parking meters. A better idea might be just to leave your car at your hotel accommodation and bike, walk or take a taxi to the docks.

The Danger and Danger's Prize are traditional American sailing craft known as "Skipjacks." The boats were designed and built to dredge oyster beds in the Chesapeake Bay region during the late 19th century. Skipjacks were sailed down to the Florida Keys in the early 1900s to work as sponging and fishing vessels. They are ideal for sailing the backcountry.

Snorkel trips

Snorkel amid a beautiful collection of corals, sponge gardens, tropical fish, and dramatic marine life on Danger's specialty shallow-draft vessels while visiting a variety of private and pristine patch reefs in the calm and protected waters of the Florida Keys backcountry.

First time snorkelers can be assured of one-on-one instruction and assistance. They also provide prescription-strength masks and wetsuits in the winter-time at no extra charge.

Kayaking trips

Their entire day excursions feature guided kayaking through enigmatic mangrove islands. The full day excursion features a great safari style picnic lunch of:

• Curried chicken, tuna, and pasta salads
• A selection of deli meats and cheeses
• Artisan breads and a little something sweet

Equipment provided is:

• Snorkeling gear
• Wetsuits and warm beverages in the winter months
• Kayaks and paddles
• Fresh fruit and healthy snacks
• Soft drinks, water, and beer after snorkeling

The full day Out Island excursion usually ends at a deserted island beach or a shallow sand bar in gin-clear aqua blue waters. You can also join a guide for an informative walking tour or just relax on your own.

Wind and Wine Cruise

Their Wind and Wine Cruise is rated the #2 Sunset Cruises in North America by Coastal Living Magazine. This is an upscale, yet relaxed and intimate, sunset sail. They sail nightly; serve eight different fine wines from all over the world and a Champagnoise. It is the only sailing excursion in the US that serves "real" wine. An array of quality beer, and hors d' oeuvres are also served.

You will be able to explore the wondrous mangrove islands with one of their knowledgeable nature guides and/or learn about the mangrove eco-system, while paddling through a maze of mangrove-canopied canals and streams. The canals and streams are home to a tropical array of birds, rays, sharks, sport fish and more. Their kayaks are very stable sea kayaks that novices from ages 6 to 90 and beyond can easily paddle with a few simple instructions from a guide.

Weddings

Danger Charters can plan your wedding from catering and drink, to nuptials and vows.

Source: Danger Charters Online

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