The Perry Hotel & Marina

At The Perry Hotel, one of the most abundant fishing grounds in the world is waiting, right outside your door. Enjoy the thrill of deep-sea sport fishing or explore backcountry shallow waters. Whether you’re looking to show off a catch or hook a fresh lunch, Key West is a top fishing destination that should be at the top of your list. The Florida Keys are a world-class fishing area for: bonefish, tarpon, snook, blue and white marlin, sailfish, swordfish blackfin tuna, barracuda, mahi mahi, mackerel, and shark. Hundreds of miles of pristine water surround Stock Island and Key West, making offshore fishing the perfect adventure. Try a multi-day fishing charter with Andy Griffith’s Charters, whose captain grew up in the Florida Keys and is the son of a commercial fisherman. Or embark on an extraordinary fishing adventure with Tortugas Fishing. Visit the only atoll in North America, the Marquesas Keys, or venture further into the Gulf to the waters of Dry Tortugas National Park. You don’t have to go offshore to find a great catch. Our calm, clear, shallow waters are perfect for fishing the backcountry, inshore flats, sandbars, reefs, and mangrove islands. At Stock Island Marina, trusty captains and guides, like the experienced ones from Y Knot Charters or Key West Florida Fishing, will take you to the best spots to find local favorites such as the illusive bonefish, permit, and pompano, and supply you with everything you need. Except patience, but with a beautiful day out on the water, that comes easy.

When you find yourself at the end of a 126-mile tropical archipelago, surrounded by hundreds of miles of ocean as far as the eye can see, heading out to sea feels as natural as walking. Key West is known as an ideal sailing destination and at The Perry Hotel, it’s right at your doorstep. Literally. There’s no better way to get to know Stock Island and Key West than by exploring our waters. 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 sail. At Stock Island Marina, you’ll make your way out to sea alongside local fishermen and shrimp boats. You’ll make your own kind of catch—a perfect day out on the water. So, raise the sails—and your glass—and unwind. The docks of Stock Island Marina are home to several expert charters and local guides. The captain and crew of Tortuga Sailing Adventures are ready to take you on a private sailing adventure and introduce you to their world by overnight escape, sunset sail, or day adventure. Stock Island Marina is also home to the historic vessel When & If, the breathtaking custom sailboat and dream of General George S. Patton, available for open sails and private charters.

Explore the third largest coral reef in the world, and a series of mysterious sunken ships resting on the ocean floor, teeming with vibrant fish life. A diver’s paradise. Stock Island Marina is the closest to the U.S.S. Vandenberg wreck, and the Caymen Salvager, only a mile from there. Take a trip to the beautiful protected waters of Dry Tortugas, where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Not certified? With dive sites for all levels, Key West waters are the perfect place to learn and train. Stock Island Marina is home to outdoor recreation experts such as Y-Knot Charters and Lost Reef Adventures, who will take you to the sites they love best.

Colorful tropical fish swimming all around you, with breathtaking living coral reefs, some clinging to their spot on the ocean floor for 2,000 years. Pristine secluded coral gardens, right at your fingertips. At Stock Island Marina you’ll find our partners Namaste Eco Excursions and Lost Reef Adventures, whose wise captains and guides will lead your incredible underwater discovery.

Just like walking on water, well the closest thing to it, anyway. Glide through quiet currents to discover mangrove shorelines and seagrass beds. Paddle your way through the calm blue-green water, inches away from the kaleidoscope of sea life that swims below. Check out Tortuga Sailing Adventures for a custom paddle boarding adventure or find your balance with paddleboard yoga with our friends at Lazy Dog.

Glide across the calm waters to discover what lies beneath it and see marine life up close. As you explore the vibrant ecosystems of Key West, your soul embarks on explorations of its own. For kayaking without the crowds, arrange a trip with Namaste Eco Excursions, right outside your door at Stock Island Marina.