Westwind Waterman charter boat silhouetted against a golden Gulf Coast sunset with guests aboard

Naples & Marco Island · Private Gulf Coast Charters

Southwest Florida Is Better From the Water

Private sunset cruises, Key West day trips, and wildlife tours aboard your own charter — captained by locals who know these waters like their own backyard.

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Family-owned & localLicensed & insuredPADI certified5-star rated

The Difference

Not a tour. Your trip.

Every charter is private and built around you — your group, your pace, your perfect day. No crowded boats, no rigid schedule. Just you, the Gulf, and a captain who knows exactly where the dolphins run and where the sunset hits hardest.

The Experiences

Pick the day you've been picturing.

Sunset Cruises

Watch the Gulf light up gold. The most relaxing hour and a half of your week — for couples, celebrations, or an evening you'll actually remember.

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Day Trips to Key West

Cruise down, dock up, spend the day in one of Florida's most iconic towns. Waterfront dining, blue water, zero highway.

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Eco Tours & Island Trips

Glide through mangroves and barrier islands with dolphins and manatees along the way. Wild Florida, up close.

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Snorkeling Adventures

Clear water, reef life, gear included. Perfect for first-timers and seasoned snorkelers alike.

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Meet the Fleet

Step aboard the boats that make the day.

Private, spotless, and built for the Gulf. These are the actual boats you'll charter — no stock photos, no surprises.

Westwind Waterman Cobia charter boat at rest on calm Gulf water with shoreline in the background

Boat 01

Cobia

A spacious, spotless center console built for relaxed Gulf days. Plenty of shade, room to move, and a stable, comfortable ride — ideal for sunset cruises and island hopping.

24 ftUp to 12 guestsSunset & Eco tours
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Westwind Waterman Century charter boat running offshore across open Gulf water with guests aboard

Boat 02

Century

Fast, capable, and set up for longer adventures. Cruise to Key West in comfort or reach the best snorkeling spots quickly — this is the boat for full-day Gulf exploration.

30 ftUp to 12 guestsKey West & Snorkeling
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Westwind Waterman charter boat cruising toward mangrove islands under a colorful Gulf Coast sunset

Your private slice of the Gulf Coast.

Why Westwind

Locals who do this right.

Family-owned and Gulf-raised. We run a small operation on purpose, so the day belongs to you and nobody else.

  • 01Truly private — your group only, never a shared boat
  • 02Local captains who've run these waters for years
  • 03Fully licensed, insured, and PADI certified
  • 04Flexible trips — tell us your ideal day, we'll build it

How It Works

Three steps to a day on the water.

  1. Pick your experience

    Sunset, Key West, eco tour, or snorkeling — or tell us you're not sure yet.

  2. Lock your date

    Send us your dates and group size and we'll confirm what's open.

  3. Show up and unwind

    Meet your captain at the dock. We handle everything else.

Guests

People don't forget these days.

Best evening of our whole trip. The captain knew exactly where to be for the sunset and it felt like we had the Gulf to ourselves.
Danielle R.Chicago, IL
We did the Key West run with four of us and it was flawless. Smooth ride down, great recommendations once we docked.
Marcus T.Naples, FL
Dolphins within ten minutes and manatees on the way back. Our kids still talk about it. Easy to book, zero pressure.
Priya S.Atlanta, GA

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Book Your Charter

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Tell us your ideal day.

We'll reply with open dates and a plan for your group. Prefer to talk? Call (239) 501-5995.

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