Nauti-Cat Sample Itineraries:

 

 

"WEEKEND GETAWAY"
4 Days/3 Nights
(Our most requested trip)

 

Your cruise will begin in Key Largo. Traveling at 7 knots we will take a slow cruise south on the intercoastal waterway. This will allow you time to unwind from life’s hectic pace. We will make intermittent stops along the way to give you opportunities to explore some of the smaller uninhabited islands if you chose. If you’re not ready to explore the smaller islands en-route, just lay back, relax, and soak up some good ole Florida sunshine. We will make a scheduled stop at Buttonwood Bay, which is beautiful protected cove with crystal clear water. This is a great place to try out your snorkel equipment to ensure it’s in working order and ready for use during your cruise. In the event you need to replace your snorkel equipment you are just a short dinghy ride from town if needed. After exploring the waters of Buttonwood, we will resume our trip along the intercoastal waterway until we reach our evening anchorage at Shell Key.
 

On your 2nd day we will visit historic Indian Key, do some snorkeling Oceanside, and cruise along the famous Long Key Viaduct.
Spending the night at Hawk’s Cay Resort.
 

On your 3rd day we will snorkel Turtle Shoal and Coffins Patch. After your snorkeling adventures we will set a course for Channel 5 to anchor for the night in Islamorada. We’ll take a dinghy ride to Lor-e-Lies for “Happy Hour” or you can visit any of the famous or infamous Islamorada bars. There are many places to see while you’re in Islamorada. If you’re interest is in culture and art, we can arrange a private studio tour with International Master Artist, Stacie Krupa. Ms. Krupa was the 2008 Good Housekeeping featured artist for their 2008 Dream Home give away. Islamorada can fulfill all of your shopping needs and desires.
 

On your 4th day we will eat lunch at Cowpens and make our way back to Key Largo
 

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"RELAXED FLORIDA

KEYS VACATION"

(7 days and 6 nights )
 

This is a relaxed paced cruise staying in secluded anchorages with your choice of on board or island gourmet dining. We will cruise slow for sunbathing and stop for swimming and snorkeling along the way. The dinghy will come in handy for shore excursions and shell hunting. There are many options to visit Florida Keys historic sites during your week long vacation.

The cruise starts in Key Largo. At 7 knots we will take a slow cruise getting sun, exploring islands, and check out your snorkeling gear in buttonwood bay. Our anchorage for the night will be at Shell Key.

The 2nd day consists of more exploring and snorkeling at cowpens. We will anchor at Long Key and explore Zane Grey creek by dinghy.

The 3rd night will be in the famous Boot Key harbor. We’ll get there early enough to explore Marathon.

The remainder of our cruise will return via Hawks Channel which will provide numerous opportunities for some great snorkeling. We can set a trolling line out and try our luck at fishing.


The 4th day we’ll stay at Hawk’s Key.

The 5th day we will visit Indian Key and do more snorkeling, then spend the evening in Islamorada.


The 6th day we will drift snorkel Conch Reef and Pickles, visit Crocker Reef, then Anchor at Rodriguez Island.

The 7th day we snorkel Molasses reef, see the benwood wreck, and visit the famous Christ Statue.
Then we will go bayside through Angelfish creek to anchor for the night and finish up our trip the next morning

 

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"SEE IT ALL"

Florida Keys / Dry Tortugas Adventure

(10 days and 9 nights)

 

 

We will travel the entire keys on the gulf side and ocean side including a visit to Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas.

The cruise starts in Key Largo. We will take it easy for a little while to get some sun and visit historic Lignumvitae Key

The 2nd day we will visit Bahia Honda

The 3rd day we will make Key West by Happy Hour and the sunset festival. After some live entertainment in Key West, the 4th day we will cruise to the Dry Tortugas where the snorkeling is magnificent. We will tour Fort Jefferson and snorkel outside the moat wall.

The 5th day we will stop in Key West again cause it is oh so much fun and to pick up any items forgotten.

The 6th day we cruise Hawks Channel on the ocean side. The next 3 days will provide numerous opportunities for some great snorkeling starting with Looe Key and spending the 6th night in the infamous Boot Key Harbor.

The 7th day we visit Indian Key and find multiple snorkeling sites before stopping in Islamorada for last chance to enjoy the keys lifestyle.

The 8th day we will drift snorkel conch reef and Pickles then anchor at Rodriguez key.

The 9th day we snorkel Molasses Reef and the Christ Statue, then anchor bayside to finish our trip the next morning.