MARATHON BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Five Days in the Florida Keys: Pick Your Boat and Run the Tropics from Marathon
A 104‑hour rental from Fish 'N Fun Boat Rentals — this guide lays out boat choices, essentials to bring, and the practical details for exploring the tropical waters off Marathon.
Five Days in the Florida Keys: Pick Your Boat and Run the Tropics from Marathon.
Rent a boat in the Florida Keys and spend five days cruising turquoise channels and shallow reefs from Fish 'N Fun Boat Rentals in Duck Key. Choose everything from nimble center‑consoles to roomy deck boats and plan a flexible trip built for fishing, snorkeling, or simply moving at your own pace through island‑strewn waters.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Pick a boat that fits your group
The operator offers a range of boats — from an 18' Century center console with a 115 HP Yamaha (capacity 6) up to a 24' Hurricane deck boat with a 200 HP Yamaha (capacity 12) and a 25' Proline with a 250 HP Yamaha (capacity 10) — letting you match engine power and passenger capacity to your plans.
Room for friends and family
Boat capacities range from six passengers on the smallest center console to a dozen on the largest deck boat, making rentals suitable for small family groups or friends looking to share a full day on the water.
Five days, full‑day pickup and return windows
Rentals are structured as multi‑day bookings that provide long access — plan for a five‑day (104‑hour) rental and book well in advance, as day windows and availability can fill quickly during peak season.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to run your own Keys cruise
Load the boat at the Duck Key marina and take a powered hull into warm, shallow blue — a rental lets you string together independent days of fishing, snorkeling, and island hopping without a fixed itinerary. The fleet spans practical center consoles for quick runs and larger deck boats for lingering with family, so the trip feels custom: a patchwork of anchorages and coral heads rather than a guided route.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a government ID and the credit card used to reserve the boat. If you were born after 1988 and plan to operate the boat, bring your Florida boater safety credential. Optional items include fishing gear, swimming/snorkeling gear, and towels.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the rental period?
The rental covers a five‑day period — 104 hours in total.
Where do I pick up the boat?
Pickup is at Fish 'n Fun Boat Rentals Duck Key marina.
What boats are available?
A range is available from an 18' Century center console (115 HP, 6 passengers) up to a 24' Hurricane deck boat (200 HP, 12 passengers) and a 25' Proline Super Sport (250 HP, 10 passengers), plus models like Sea Hunt, Mako, Cape Horn and Parker.
What do I need to operate the boat?
Bring ID and the credit card used for reservation; operators born after 1988 must carry a Florida boater safety credential to operate the boat.
Should I bring snorkeling or fishing gear?
Both are optional — guests commonly bring fishing gear and swimming/snorkeling equipment along with towels for stops on the water.
How many people can ride on the boats?
Capacities vary by model: examples include 6 on the 18' Century, 7 on the 21' Parker and 22' Sea Hunt, 8 on several 20' models, 10 on the 25' Proline, and 12 on the 24' Hurricane deck boat.