Select Your Boat! • 9am Pickup, 5pm Return • Sells Out Fast, Plan Ahead!
Rent a well-equipped boat from Fish 'n Fun Boat Rentals at Duck Key marina and spend full days exploring Marathon’s reefs, flats, and mangrove channels. Choose from compact center consoles to roomy deck boats for snorkeling, fishing, or family outings.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours (9am–5pm)
Fitness Level
Basic stamina for a full day in sun and occasional chop; ability to climb swim ladders and move on a pitching deck.
Wildlife
History
This area sits inside the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, created in 1990 to protect reefs and marine habitat.
Conservation
Use mooring buoys, avoid touching coral, pack out all trash, and follow sanctuary rules to minimize impact.
Fish 'N Fun Boat Rentals
Select Your Boat! • 9am Pickup, 5pm Return • Sells Out Fast, Plan Ahead!
Fish 'N Fun Boat Rentals is a boat rental company based in Marathon, Florida, offering self-guided boat charters across the Florida Keys. The company provides a range of vessels for day trips and multi-day excursions, including 18' center consoles, 21' and 24' Hurricane deck boats, Sea Hunt models, and 25' Proline boats powered by Yamaha engines.
All rentals are self-drive and designed for groups, families, anglers, and leisure boaters looking to explore tropical waters, nearby reefs, bays, and flats. Rental options span one-day to seven-day bookings, allowing flexible trip planning from short outings to week-long island hopping.
Reservations are managed through an online booking system and local pick-up in Marathon, Florida. Fish 'N Fun Boat Rentals maintains clear trip descriptions for each package—One Day, Two Day, Three Day, Four Day, Five Day, Six Day, Seven Day rentals—and highlights featured vessels like the 21' Hurricane Deck Boat for affordable, scenic days on the water.
Safety equipment and basic briefings are provided with each rental, and engines from reputable manufacturers such as Yamaha power many boats in the fleet. Rental terms, pricing, and availability are disclosed at booking.
Fish 'N Fun Boat Rentals focuses on straightforward boat rentals in the Florida Keys, with an emphasis on accessible, self-guided marine experiences departing from Marathon. Guests can choose the trip length and vessel suited to their group size and planned activities. Booking details, vessel specifications, required licenses, and local regulations are available during reservation and from the Marathon dock staff.
Location
Marathon, FL
Launch point in the Florida Keys
Fleet Models
18'–25' boats
Includes Hurricane, Sea Hunt, Proline
Trip Lengths
1–7 days
Flexible day and multi-day rentals
Featured Boat
21' Hurricane Deck
Affordable day boat option
Reserve one- to seven-day rentals online, choose a vessel, and pick up at the Marathon dock. Review vessel details, fuel policy, and safety briefing at booking.
Book early
Popular boats fill up fast, especially winter through spring—reserve your 9am pickup well in advance.
Check credentials
If you plan to operate the boat and were born after 1988, bring your Florida boater safety credential.
Fuel and range
Confirm fuel policy and range with staff to plan reefs or backcountry runs without surprises.
Protect the reef
Use mooring buoys where available and avoid anchoring on coral to minimize damage.
Photo-ready waterproof camera
Capture snorkeling and reef scenes without risking your phone.
summer
USCG-approved life jacket (if small children)
Required for safety; ensure proper fit for every passenger.
Florida boater safety credential
Required if you were born after 1988 and plan to operate the boat.
Sun protection kit (reef-safe sunscreen, hat, UV shirt)
Long exposure on the water makes sun protection essential.
summer