Private Charter · Dry Tortugas
One boat. One captain. Seventy miles of bluewater.
A private Dry Tortugas charter aboard a 42' Freeman. Same captain, every trip — never a swap, never shared.
The Experience
The Trip
Seventy miles offshore. The legendary waters of the Dry Tortugas. You don't make that run in just any boat — you make it in a 42' Freeman, built for speed, comfort, and fishability without compromise.
Forget the calm reefs. Key West's heart beats in the deep blue, where the pelagic giants roam — swordfish, mahi, tuna, and the monsters that lurk below them. This isn't casual casting. Bluewater is a fight, and it's the reason serious anglers come here.
Leave your worries on shore and let our captain put you on a true fisherman's paradise — beyond cell signal and Wi-Fi. (Unless you ask for the Starlink password.)
You're not booking a boat ride. You're booking a memory that smells like salt, fuel, and fresh tuna steaks.
Private charter for up to 6 guests — never shared. Gratuity not included.
- Duration
- 8 or 10 hours
- Departs
- Perry Hotel Marina
- Run
- about two hours each way
- Capacity
- Private, up to 6 guests
The Vessel
The Boat — A 42' Freeman
Seventy miles is a serious run. The 42' Freeman makes it the right way — fast, dry, and stable across open water, built for fishability without compromise.
At the Helm
Your Captain
Captain Daniel Delph runs this boat — and only this boat. No rotating crew. No last-minute swap. The captain you book is the captain at the wheel, from the dock to the Tortugas and back.
The Delph name has run Key West water for three generations. Daniel was raised in that tradition — light-tackle craft, hard-earned local knowledge, and the kind of respect for the fishery that the best Conch captains are taught young.
On Board
What's Included
- ·Heavy tackle and gear
- ·Bait
- ·Florida fishing license
- ·Bottled water
- ·Cooler with ice
What's Not Included
- ·Fuel — $800–$1,500, settled at the dock
- ·Gratuity — customary 20%
What to Bring
- ·Seasickness medication if you're prone
- ·Water and high-energy snacks
- ·Sun protection (long sleeves recommended)
- ·A cooler for your catch
Good to Know
Questions
How far is the Dry Tortugas?
About seventy miles west of Key West — roughly a two-hour run each way.
How many guests can come?
It's a private charter for up to six. Never shared with another group.
What will we be fishing for?
Bluewater pelagics — swordfish, mahi, and tuna — with bottom fishing in the mix.
Is fuel included?
No. Fuel runs $800 to $1,500 depending on the trip and is settled at the dock, on top of the charter price. Gratuity — customary 20% — is also not included.
Will I have phone signal?
No — you're beyond cell and Wi-Fi range. (Starlink is available on request.)
Reserve
Book the Charter
8 Hours
$4,100
10 Hours
$5,100
Charter price only. Fuel ($800–$1,500) and gratuity (customary 20%) are additional, settled at the dock.