Vitamin Sea: A 23' Deck Boat for Nearshore Angling and Leisure out of Cudjoe Key

CUDJOE KEY FISHING FIELD GUIDE

Vitamin Sea: A 23' Deck Boat for Nearshore Angling and Leisure out of Cudjoe Key

A concise field guide to renting the 23' 'Vitamin Sea' from Nothing Better Boat Rentals—what the boat offers, where it will take you, and the hard rules that govern every outing.

Vitamin Sea: A 23' Deck Boat for Nearshore Angling and Leisure out of Cudjoe Key.

Duration
Contact operator
Location
Cudjoe Key
Operator
Nothing Better Boat Rentals
Category
Fishing
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

The 23' deck boat 'Vitamin Sea' is a leisure and fishing platform offered from Cudjoe Key and surrounding islands by Nothing Better Boat Rentals; equipped with GPS and comfortable wrap‑around seating, it’s built for short, nearshore days on the water and for running operator‑recommended fishing tracks.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE BOAT

A compact deck boat set up for fishing and comfort

The 23' deck boat comes with wrap‑around seating, a powerful outboard and an onboard GPS with colored tracks that mark recommended spots—serviceable for both relaxed cruising and day fishing trips.

THE ACCESS

Delivery to local docks, with a defined free delivery zone

Operator delivery is available to the dock where you’re staying or docking; free delivery is offered for locations between Sugarloaf Key and Summerland, easing the logistics for one‑day rentals.

THE LIMITS

Clear operational boundaries keep days predictable

Rentals must return to the dock by 5 PM, are not permitted to run at night, and may not go past the barrier reef roughly 7 miles offshore—rules that shape route planning and timing for every trip.

What the day feels like

What a day on Vitamin Sea feels like

A day aboard the 23' Vitamin Sea is a nearshore loop: step aboard at a local dock, punch out across the flats and mangrove‑edged channels to GPS‑marked waypoints, cast from the platform or drift near structure, then head back in time to meet the operator’s return requirement—an uncomplicated, shoreline‑focused day that favors calm sea states and daylight hours.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this boat suits — and who should look elsewhere.

1
Day anglersIdeal for small fishing parties who want a simple, GPS‑guided platform for nearshore structure and flats.
2
Leisure groupsGood for families or friends seeking a comfortable dayboat for cruising and swimming from a stable deck; seating is described as wrap‑around and comfortable for a small party.
3
Large partiesNot all listings agree on capacity—operators describe comfort for eight but other summaries list higher numbers—so confirm the permitted passenger count with the operator before booking.
4
Overnight or offshore adventurersNot suitable: rentals must return by 5 PM, are not allowed to run at night, and cannot pass the barrier reef about seven miles out.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Pickup & delivery

The operator delivers the boat to the dock where you are renting or docked; free delivery is available between Sugarloaf Key and Summerland, and delivery fees may apply for locations outside that corridor.

Booking & deposit

A $100 deposit reserves the boat; confirm payment and any additional delivery fees directly with Nothing Better Boat Rentals prior to your trip.

Boat outfitting

The boat is equipped with a GPS with colored tracks to local points of interest and is presented as a leisure or fishing platform—verify any additional gear needs with the operator.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How do I reserve the Vitamin Sea?

A $100 deposit reserves the boat.

Where does the boat launch from or get delivered to?

The operator delivers to docks at Cudjoe Key and surrounding islands (examples include Venture Out, KOA Sugarloaf, Summerland Key and Bluewater RV Resort); confirm your dock with the operator.

Is delivery available and are there fees?

Delivery is offered to your dock; delivery is free between Sugarloaf Key and Summerland, while delivery fees may apply for locations outside that zone.

How many people can the boat carry and what is its power?

Operator materials describe wrap‑around seating for eight as comfortably seated; other listings note capacity figures up to twelve and motor ratings are listed as 140–150 hp in different descriptions—confirm the exact capacity and horsepower when you book.

Can I go past the barrier reef or run at night?

No — the boat may not go past the barrier reef (about 7 miles out) and overnight or night runs are not permitted; all rentals must be back at the dock by 5 PM.