Get Your Feet Wet
It's amazing what a little change of perspective can do. Step outside and discover nature's treasures up close: the clear blue sea, sweet island breeze, tropical fish, sea stars, and even more. At The Perry Hotel, we've got so much to do and so much to see. Browse our favorite outdoor activities below.
Email our concierge to craft your perfect stay: Info@PerryKeyWest.com
Fishing
Your stay at the Perry is anything but ordinary, so why should your vacation activities be any different? Our experience partners at the Stock Island Marina are the perfect choice for private charters or group fishing adventures.
view on-site partnersFishing
Y-Knot Charters
- (786) 862-6626
- Offshore fishing
- Up to 6 guests
You've always wanted to try your hand at fishing—Y Knot now? Our experienced partners at Y Knot Key West Charters are a perfect match for novice and experienced anglers alike. Catch mackerel, tuna, kingfish or even Mahi Mahi on a day trip to the “blue water,” or head west and drop anchor for yellowtail snapper, grouper, and bluefish.
Eddie Griffith's Charters
- (786) 862-6626
- Offshore fishing
- Up to 6 guests
For avid anglers or folks looking for a unique Key West vacation experience, Eddie Griffith's Charters offer 2–3 day excursions to Dry Tortugas National Park. You'll fish on patch coral reefs and shipwrecks, catching a wide variety of fish including several types of snapper, grouper, cobia, amberjack, and kingfish.
Captain Kyle
- (786) 862-6626
- Offshore & bottom fishing
- Up to 6 guests
You don't have to go too far to find a great catch. Our calm, clear, shallow waters are perfect for fishing the backcountry, inshore flats, sandbars, reefs, and mangrove islands. Captain Kyle is here to take you and your crew to either fishing destination—you just have to supply the angler's luck.
Two Fish Charters
- (786) 862-6626
- Offshore fishing
- Up to 6 guests
Located at the docks at Stock Island Marina, Two Fish Charters is one of the busiest charter fishing operations in the Dry Tortugas for a good reason. The highly experienced captain Yuri Vakselis knows the area and where to find the trophy fish. Typical catches include dolphin, tuna, wahoo, king mackerel, sailfish, and more.
What's Kraken? Keys Fishing Adventures
- (786) 862-6626
- Offshore & bottom fishing
- Up to 6 guests
The ocean provides the world with many sources of entertainment, wonder, and nourishment. From fishing to diving to cruising, What’s Kraken? Keys Fishing Adventures strives to ensure that each client experiences a marine adventure that exceeds his or her expectations and creates memories that will last a lifetime.
Kayak & Paddleboard
The Perry Hotel offers direct ocean access, opening the door to plenty of fun and adventure on the water by kayak or paddleboard. Explore living coral reefs, meander through mazes of mangroves, or enjoy a light breeze on the calm sea.
view on-site partnersKayak & Paddleboard
Namaste Eco Excursions
- (786) 862-6626
- Private charter
- Up to 4 guests
Only steps from the hotel, Namaste Eco offers one-of-a-kind Citizen Science Excursions. Ideal for eco-enthusiasts looking for something more than the average charter, these excursions include 30 minutes of hands-on education, followed by a full hour of exploring coral reefs or mangrove forests with our passionate guides.
Low Latitude Adventures
- (786) 862-6626
- Private charter
- Up to 6 guests
Specializing in fully customizable small group charters, Low Latitude Adventures not only offers paddle boarding, but they also provide fishing, snorkeling, and even sandbar barbeque. Pack your sunscreen and be prepared for the experience of a lifetime that leaves right from our Stock Island Marina.
Lazy Dog
- (786) 862-6626
- Offsite with pick-up available
Our neighbors in Stock Island provide paddleboard and kayak rentals for both self and guided tours. The Lazy Dog shuttle will pick you up and take you on a five-minute drive to the Hurricane Hole Marina where you'll launch your boards right from the dock and enjoy scenic paddling. They're pet-friendly, too!
Sailing
Embrace the tranquility of the water and the dawn of a new day with a sunrise sail, or close the night on a romantic sunset voyage. With our dockside location at the Stock Island Marina, you'll head out to sea alongside local fishermen and shrimp boats.
view on-site partnersSailing
Tortuga Sailing Adventures
- (786) 862-6626
- Manta 42' Catamaran
- Up to 6 guests
Enjoy a private luxury yacht experience, and roam the aqua-colored waters of the lower Florida Keys archipelago as far out to the Dry Tortugas National Park. Guests can indulge in a variety of water sports activities, interact with an array of marine life, or just bask in the glow of a sunset with Tortuga Sailing Adventures.
When & If
- (786) 862-6626
- 1939 Wood Schooner
- Up to 28 guests
Enjoy a day sail or Key West's most elegant and exclusive sunset sail on this historic classic yacht. Built for General George Patton in 1939, When & If is open to the public for the first time in her history. Help raise sail, take the wheel, or sit back and relax with any adult beverages that you care to bring.
Sunset Sail Key West - Free Spirit
- (786) 862-6626
- 32 Foot Schooner
- Up to 6 guests
A little ship that's as whimsical as her name is, Sunset Sail Key West’s Free Spirit is Key West's smallest schooner and offers an intimate experience for day or sunset sails. Passengers will choose their own activity, from snorkeling to reef trips to dolphin watching or just lounging under the sun.
Snorkeling & Diving
Dive into beautiful aquamarine waters. Explore the third largest coral reef in the world. Experience fascinating deep-water wrecks, including the U.S.S. Vandenberg, only six miles from Stock Island Marina. An incredible underwater world is waiting, so dive in.
view on-site partnersSnorkeling & Diving
Lost Reef Adventures
- (786) 862-6626
- Diving & snorkeling
- Up to 49 guests
Servicing the Florida Keys for over 30 years, Lost Reef Adventures’ dive boat can be found at our marina just steps from your room. They offer twice daily diving and snorkeling excursions, as well as scuba instruction for PADI certifications. Choose from reef dives, wreck dives, or double Vandenberg dives.
Dolphin Safari Charters
- (786) 862-6626
- Snorkeling
- Up to 6 guests
Key West's #1 dolphin watching tour is right in our backyard. Join Captain Gary and his crew as you pass over natural sands through the blue waters of Key West into the playgrounds of wild dolphins. Trips depart from the Stock Island Marina, and snorkel equipment, soft drinks and fresh pineapple are provided.
Y-Knot Charters
- (786) 862-6626
- Diving
- Up to 6 guests
For an intimate dive experience, step aboard Y-Knot charters, located right here at our marina. With over 25 years experience, the Y-Knot crew specializes in ecology trips to the Dry Tortugas National Park or spearfishing trips to Marquesas. Hunt for lobsters (during lobster season), spearfish, or get lucky and come across a whale shark.