Nauti-Cat Sample Itineraries:


WEEKEND GETAWAY
4 Days/3 Nights

This cruise is an upper keys cruise.

Your cruise will begin in Miami. 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 Elliott Key, which is a 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 we will be in Key Largo tonight which has an abundance of dive shops. After exploring the waters of Biscayne Bay, we will resume our trip along the intercoastal waterway through Card Sound, Barnes Sound, pass by Gilberts and Blackwater Sound until we reach our evening anchorage in Key Largo. This anchorage will be within a dinghy ride of historic Caribbean Club, Sundowners, and Big Chill.

On your 2nd day we will continue down the ICW through Tarpin Basin, Buttonwood Sound, past Tavenier to Plantation Key.
We will have lunch here off the beach on Plantation Key. After lunch we will go through Snake Creek and come out ocean side to have a great snorkel at Hens and Chickens reef. Then do a drift snorkel at Pickles reef to anchor at Rodriguez Key. We can anchor here which is within dinghy range of Snappers and Coconuts or go into Key Largo marina and get a slip for the night.

On your 3rd day we will snorkel the famous Molasses reef, Grecian rocks, and the underwater Christ Statue at north dry rocks.
Afterwards we will go bayside through Angelfish creek and anchor at Pumpkin Key.

Day 4 we will go north on ICW to visit Boca Chita Key, cruise by Stiltsville and relax at a sandbar before ending our cruise back in Coconut Grove.

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“RELAXED FLORIDA

KEYS VACATION” (7-day)
This cruise is the upper and middle keys.

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

The 2nd day consists of more exploring at Plantation Key and Lignumvitae Key with an anchorage at Shell key.

The 3rd day we will visit historic Indian Key, cruise along the Long Key viaduct, snorkel turtle rocks and Sombrero reef, then pick up a mooring ball for the night in the famous Boot Key harbor.

On your 4th day we will snorkel Sombrero reef again 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. Along the way we can set a trolling line out and try our luck at fishing.


The 5th day we’ll go Oceanside through Snake Creek to snorkel Hens and chickens, Pickles reef, and anchor at Rodriguez which is close to Snappers restaurant or get a slip at Key Largo marina

The 6th day we will snorkel Molasses reef, Grecian rocks, and the famous underwater Christ Statue before going bayside through Angelfish creek to anchor at Pumpkin Key.

The 7th day we will cruise north up the intercoastal waterway to visit Boca Chita and Stiltsville, then stop at a sandbar and relax before returning to Miami

 

 

 

“RELAXED 10-DAY

KEY WEST CRUISE”
 

This cruise sees the upper, middle, and lower keys.

Starts out like the 7day cruise, only after Boot Key Harbor we will continue south down Hawk’s channel to snorkel the famous Looe Key. Afterwards we will get to Key West in time for Happy Hour along the infamous Duval Street.

Then we can hang out in Key West all the next day to take in some Historical tours and museums or go shopping or all of the above.

After we have recovered from the Duval Crawl we will go back north which can be either via Oceanside or bayside to anchor in Newfound Harbor or Big Spanish Channel

The 7th day (and the rest of this trip) will be similar to the 4th day of the 7-day cruise anchoring in Islamorada.

8th day snorkel and anchor at Rodriguez or Key Largo marina

9th day snorkel and anchor at Pumpkin Key.

10th day visit boca chita, stiltsville and return to Miami
 

“SEE IT ALL”
Florida Keys / Dry Tortugas Adventure (14-day)

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 Miami. It is much like the 10-day cruise only after a day in Key West we will cruise to Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas. We will get there in time for sunset on the 6th day and spend all day the 7th day snorkeling and exploring the fort.

The 8th day we can spend more time in the Dry Tortugas or start back and stay at the Marquesas unless you would like another full day in Key West.

By the 10th day we leave Key West and follow the back half of the 10-day Key West cruise (starting at day 6 on that itinerary).

 

“CUBA”

 

In the future, we will be offering charters to Cuba. These will likely be 7-10 day cruising charters of the north shore with a night or two at Hemingway marina.

I am just hoping Obama administration opens up Cuban travel soon. When he does, hotels will be very limited in Cuba, so boat charters will be at a premium if nothing else for a place to stay while in Cuba.