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Marquesas at Dusk: Two Days of Coral, Private Sandbars and Yacht-Borne Luxury
A two-day Havana Fleet weekend aboard The Havana Moon from Key West to the Marquesas, offering snorkeling, uninhabited beaches, watersports and an overnight anchorage.
Marquesas at Dusk: Two Days of Coral, Private Sandbars and Yacht-Borne Luxury.
The Marquesas are a startling remnant of the Keys: a naturally formed atoll of 10 uninhabited islands ringed by coral and mangrove, a two-mile-wide lagoon and powder-white beaches that feel a world away from the bustle of Key West. Havana Fleet’s Weekend at The Marquesas compresses that isolation into a tight, sumptuous itinerary — dockside nights in town and one full day anchored off pristine reefs and shores aboard The Havana Moon, with gourmet meals, watersports and dedicated crew service.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
An atoll of private islands
The Marquesas are a chain of 10 uninhabited islands circled by coral reefs and mangroves, with a two-mile-wide lagoon and pristine white sands — a rare atoll environment in the Western Hemisphere.
Luxury yacht life on The Havana Moon
This weekend pairs two dockside nights at Opal Key Marina with an overnight anchorage at Marquesas Key aboard The Havana Moon, where guests enjoy luxury accommodations, Captain and crew service, and fresh-caught dinners with specialty cocktails at sunset.
World-class snorkeling, fishing and watersports
From a secluded anchorage you can explore pristine reefs and beaches at leisure; watersports, sport fishing and personal onboard chef options are available to tailor the day on the water.
What the day feels like
What the weekend feels like
Begin dockside in Key West with Friday evening on foot among the town’s restaurants and music, then spend Saturday ashore or on local sandbars; on Sunday morning you wake underway aboard The Havana Moon and steam roughly 30 miles into the Gulf to the Marquesas. From a secluded anchorage the day belongs to snorkeling vibrant reefs, beachcombing on uninhabited sandbars and returning to a crew-prepared dinner and sunset cocktails on the upper deck before a night anchored off the island and a leisurely cruise back to Key West.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this weekend suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Dress appropriately for yacht life and time on the water; pack sun-protective clothing, swimwear and gear you prefer for snorkeling or watersports.
The charter offers crewed service and optional experiences such as watersports, sport fishing and personal onboard chef options — plan clothing and any specialty gear accordingly.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Weekend at The Marquesas?
The trip is a two-day weekend experience.
Where does the trip begin and end?
The weekend starts with dockside nights at Opal Key Marina in Key West and includes an overnight anchored at Marquesas Key before returning to Key West.
How far are the Marquesas from Key West?
The Marquesas are located about 25 miles west of Key West; the yacht travels roughly 30 miles into the Gulf of Mexico to reach the anchorage.
How many guests does the yacht accommodate?
Charters accommodate up to six guests.
What activities and amenities are offered during the weekend?
Guests can enjoy world-class snorkeling, beaches, watersports, sport fishing, luxury yacht accommodations, Captain and crew service, and personal onboard chef options; the trip also includes two nights at Opal Key Marina dock and an overnight stay at Marquesas Key.
What is unique about the Marquesas environment?
The Marquesas are one of the few naturally formed atolls in the Western Hemisphere, with a two-mile-wide lagoon, coral reefs, mangroves and pristine white sand beaches.