What are pickup and return times?

Pick up at 9 a.m. and return by 5 p.m. as noted at booking.

Do I need a boater license?

Florida requires a boater safety credential for operators born after 1988—bring that credential to operate the boat.

Are fishing and snorkeling allowed?

Yes; boats include livewells, dive flags and coolers. Observe local fishing regulations and reef protection rules.

What safety equipment is provided?

All boats are equipped with USCG safety equipment, VHF radios, GPS and depth finders as listed.

How many people can I bring?

Capacity varies by model: from 6 on smaller center consoles up to 12 on the 24' Hurricane Deck; check the specific boat description when booking.

How do I reserve and pay?

Reserve online using the referral link; bring the same credit card used to make the reservation at pickup.

Day on the Keys: Full-Day Boat Rentals from Duck Key, Marathon

Seven Day Boat Rentals drops you on the classic Florida Keys stage: warm, shallow turquoise water, mangrove islands and a coral rim that filters the Atlantic into flats, channels and reef. Based in Marathon at the Fish 'n Fun Boat Rentals Duck Key marina, this one-day rental setup makes the Keys a choose-your-own-adventure playground — reef snorkeling at Sombrero, flats fishing for bonefish or tarpon, or slow cruising under the Seven Mile Bridge.

Pick from a fleet that ranges from a nimble 18' Century center console to roomy 25' Proline Super Sport, each powered by Yamaha outboards and equipped with GPS, depth finder, VHF radios, USCG safety gear and coolers. Capacity spans solo runs to family days (up to 12 on the 24' Hurricane Deck), so groups can split into inshore flats trips, reef drifts or anchored sandbar hangs. Boats come with essential gear: swim platforms, livewells and dive flags; outriggers are available for larger models.

What makes this rental different is location and flexibility. Duck Key sits in the Middle Keys where coral reef, seagrass flats and mangrove shorelines meet; Sombrero Reef and Boot Key Harbor are short runs, and the predictable currents and shallow banks let novice captains feel comfortable after the operator’s safety briefing. If you were born after 1988 and plan to operate the boat, Florida requires a boater safety credential, so bring that on pickup.

Practical rhythms: pickups begin at 9 a.m. with returns by 5 p.m., giving an eight-hour window to plan a route, top off fuel elsewhere if needed, and time dives or fishing around slack tide. The rental’s included electronics simplify navigation, but pack sunscreen, reef-safe bug spray, a hat and a water-resistant bag for camera gear. If fishing, respect seasonal regulations and use mooring balls or marked anchorages to avoid fragile coral.

Beyond the boat, Marathon's maritime history — shaped by the Overseas Railroad and century of fishing culture — colors the trip, and local guides still point out wrecks and reef ledges that hold the best fish and the clearest snorkeling. Conservation matters here: avoid standing on coral, use reef-safe sunscreen and dispose of plastics properly so those reefs stay healthy.

Whether you’re chasing a sunrise tarpon run, teaching kids to snorkel off a sandbar, or plotting a slow sunset cruise under the Seven Mile Bridge, a day from Fish 'n Fun Boat Rentals at Duck Key turns the Florida Keys into a practical, accessible playground for water-minded travelers. Bring photo ID and the credit card used on reservation; book early—boats sell out in winter high season. For specific boat specs, rates and extras, follow the referral link to reserve your vessel and plan a day on the water today.