How Much Does a Bachelor Party Boat Cost in Key West? Prices by Group Size
A private bachelor party boat in Key West costs $525 to $1,650 for four hours for most groups, and $2,200 to $3,300 for the big catamarans that take 15 to 30. Split across the group, that is $60 to $140 a head — usually less than a shared tour boat once you have six or more. Here is what the price buys at each level, with every figure checked against the operator's live calendar this week.
Short answer: 6 guys → $525–$799 private boat ($88–$133 each). 7–12 → $1,049–$1,650 ($87–$138 each). 13–16 → $1,500–$2,198 ($94–$147 each). 17–36 → $1,299–$3,269 ($63–$109 each). Add 15–20% for the crew tip and your own cooler.
Price by group size
| Group | Boat | Whole boat | Per head |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–6 | Private tiki boat, center console, Cowfish catamaran | $525–$799 | $88–$133 |
| 7–12 | Salty Bottom tiki boat (4 hr), Andiamo | $1,049–$1,650 | $87–$138 |
| 13–16 | Good Times 47' catamaran, Honest Eco 42' cat | $1,500–$2,198 | $94–$147 |
| 17–36 | Salty Bottom party boat (36), Danger Charters (22–30) | $1,299–$3,269 | $63–$109 |
Prices are the four-hour whole-boat rate unless noted. Six- and eight-hour versions run roughly 30% and 60% more. The full list with booking links is on the Key West bachelor party boats page.
The three price points that matter
$525 — the six-person tiki boat
The cheapest private boat in Key West. Four hours at the backcountry sandbar on a private tiki boat, BYOB, your playlist. For six guys it is $88 each — cheaper than the shared sandbar catamaran ($114.95 a seat) and nobody else aboard.
Private Key West Sandbar Trip on a Tiki Boat
$525 private, up to 6 · Key West Promotions
The benchmark. Four hours, six guys, sandbar, BYOB.
$1,049 — Salty Bottom tiki boat, up to 12
The boat most bachelor parties end up on: slide, tiki bar, Bluetooth, room for twelve. $1,049 for four hours or $1,349 for six. At twelve it is $87 a head for four hours.
Salty Bottom Tiki Boat
$1,049 private, up to 12 · Salty Bottom Boat Party’s
Slide, bar, BYOB, sandbar. Six-hour option $1,349.
$850 — a real offshore fishing charter
If the crew fishes, a private four-hour offshore trip on a 36-footer for six is $850 — $142 each — and you come back with mahi for the grill. Shared fishing seats are $250 a person for six hours if only two or three of you want to go.
Cowboy 36' Proven Offshore Fishing Charter
$850 private, up to 6 · Key West Fishing Deals
Four hours offshore for mahi, tuna and sailfish. Six anglers. Longer trips on the calendar.
What's in the price, what isn't
- Included: captain, fuel, the boat, usually a cooler and often ice. Snorkel gear on the boats that mention it.
- Not included: your drinks and food (BYOB), and the crew tip — 15–20%, cash at the dock. On a $1,049 boat that is another $160–$210, so budget $100 a head, not $87.
- Deposits: most operators take a card to hold the boat and charge in full close to the date. Weather cancellations by the captain are refunded; your own cancellation inside 48–72 hours usually is not.
When the price goes up
March, April (spring break and Easter week) and Fantasy Fest week in late October are peak for the tiki boats: same prices, no availability. Book those two to four weeks out. Summer weekdays are the easiest to get and the calm-water months for the sandbar. Hurricane season (August–October) is the gamble — cheaper hotels, real chance the captain cancels and refunds.
See every boat with current prices: Key West bachelor party boats.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to rent a boat for a bachelor party in Key West?
A private captained boat for a bachelor party runs $525–$799 for up to six people (four hours), $1,049–$1,650 for 7–12, and $1,500–$3,269 for 13–36. Per person that is roughly $60–$140. Add 15–20% for the crew tip and your own drinks.
Is a private boat cheaper than a shared tour for a group?
Usually, once you have six or more. The $525 six-person tiki boat is $88 a head; a shared sandbar catamaran seat is $114.95. The private boat also means no strangers and BYOB.
How much do you tip a charter captain in Key West?
15–20% of the charter price, in cash, split between the captain and mate. It is not included in the booking total.
How far in advance should we book a bachelor party boat?
Two to four weeks for weekends in March, April and October; a week is usually fine for summer weekdays. Saturday sunset slots go first everywhere.