Blu Chi Charters
Blu Chi Charters
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Scuba & SnorkellingBoat ToursEco ToursPrivate ToursKayaking & Canoeing
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Allow us to pamper you while you take your time and soak it all in. Let your stress melt away. This charter will be designed by you and will be customized to suit your interests. We can transport you to a tropical sandbar for swimming, kayaking, snorkeling and paddle boarding. Then we can take you on a tour around the mangroves to see the diverse ecosystem surrounding Key West! Don't miss out!
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Barbara R
6 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
We were in Key West for a cruise port day. What better way to spend the last day of 2019, then getting away from the crowds, and out on the water! Blu Chi Charters was perfect. I contacted Captain Tim, and he was easy to communicate with setting up our trip. We only had about 2 hrs, so Capt. Tim and his daughter, First Mate Marlee, took us around the mangroves (sharing lots of great info with us), and made time for the guys to do a little fishing. Marlee always kept the hooks baited, and quick to get the fish off the hooks. Caught lots of fish, but no big keepers, but was a blast. We look forward to going back on a longer charter to the reef to snorkel with Capt Tim. Perfect cruise ship day, so much better to be on a private boat. Just remember to tell your driver to drop you off at the Yellow Fin Restaurant at Oceans Edge.
Written January 18, 2020
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I’m so glad we got the opportunity to get you out to show you the sights! Marlee was so happy to read this, she does a great job! Hope to see you all again soon! Take care! Captain Tim and Marlee.
Written January 21, 2020
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Shawn Partridge
Tulsa, OK2 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
We wanted to do a sunset cruise and opted for a chartered one with Blue Chi Charters to avoid a large crowd. $300 for 4 people was not much more than we would have paid going with one of the larger cruises and it was so worth it! Donnie was an excellent captain and shared a lot of information as he took us all around Key West! They provide a cooler and you can bring your own drinks and snacks. Highly recommended!!
Written December 26, 2020
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Thank you so much Shawn! It was great to meet you can your family. See you next time you're in Key West! Capt. Donnie
Written December 29, 2020
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Dreamer46095939224
1 contribution
Jul 2020
This was our first time snorkeling and kayaking! Hiring a personal charter allowed us to take things nice and easy. The charter was comparable in price to taking a family of five on a group charter. My children are 10, 13 and 14. They had GREAT time and were asking when we could do it again.
Written July 19, 2020
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Thank you so much! I had a great time with you and your family. I hope you keep in touch and come back and see us next time you're in the Keys. Safe Travels! Cheers, Capt. Tim
Written July 21, 2020
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topjimmykw
Key West, FL16 contributions
Aug 2020
Great half day on the water with Captain Tim! The man has 20 plus years of experience on the waters of Key West, and it shows. Tim is friendly and easy going, the conversation was never forced. We got a bit of a history lesson as we putted out of the marina past the shrimp boats, and he took us to his favorite snorkel spots, away from the crowds. The boat is clean, well equipped, and a smooth ride. Captain Tim provides the coolers, you just fill them with your favorite snacks and beverages. Summertime is the best time to get out on the water in Key West! Highly recommend!
Written August 7, 2020
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You guys were awesome and it was great to meet you! I'm so glad you had a great time. I hope to see you next time you're in the keys. Cheers, Capt. Tim
Written August 11, 2020
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Christian B
Denver, CO11 contributions
Aug 2020
Reserved a full day 6 hour private tour with Captain Tim and was very impressed. Our family of 4 spent the whole day kayaking through the mangroves, snorkeling, relaxing on the sand bars and fishing. Not bad for doing all these activities in one day.
We liked this company so much that we booked a sunset cruise with Captain Donnie, and also was impressed. Got some fishing before the sunset, which my family also enjoyed. Water was choppy at the end of the tour, but can't control Mother Nature.
Great experiences overall!
We liked this company so much that we booked a sunset cruise with Captain Donnie, and also was impressed. Got some fishing before the sunset, which my family also enjoyed. Water was choppy at the end of the tour, but can't control Mother Nature.
Great experiences overall!
Written September 14, 2020
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Thank you so much Christian! We had a great time with your family and we are so grateful that you allowed us to show you around the beautiful waters surrounding Key West. Safe Travels and we'll see you next time you come to The Keys! Capt. Tim
Written September 17, 2020
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Timothy C
1 contribution
Oct 2022 • Friends
I had two friends visit from Seattle and we decided to take a day trip out to the sand bar. We didn’t have much of an agenda, so we left the decision making to our captain, Donny, which turned out to be a wise decision. Donny was very knowledgeable about the area and gave us an amazing tour of the waters around Key West. We ended up at two different locations that were both paradise!
The overall experience was amazing. It was super easy to book our trip with Jackie, who is totally awesome, and we couldn’t have been happier with our boat and our captain. All the gear was available on the boat (snorkel, SUP, floats, etc.) and the boat itself was very nice and comfortable. I will definitely charter more trips in the future with Blue Chi Charters and highly recommend them to any group looking for a spectacular time on the beautiful waters around Key West. ❤️
The overall experience was amazing. It was super easy to book our trip with Jackie, who is totally awesome, and we couldn’t have been happier with our boat and our captain. All the gear was available on the boat (snorkel, SUP, floats, etc.) and the boat itself was very nice and comfortable. I will definitely charter more trips in the future with Blue Chi Charters and highly recommend them to any group looking for a spectacular time on the beautiful waters around Key West. ❤️
Written January 9, 2023
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Thank you so much for choosing Blu Chi Charters for your trip. We love showing off the beauty of the back country! So happy you enjoyed it and we look forward to seeing you next time. Cheers!
Written February 3, 2023
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pia s
Delray Beach, FL30 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
We went out on a 24 ft hurricane with Captain Donnie Sunday morning. Perfect weather , almost no chop on the water. He took us out to Snipe Key to the most amazing sand bar! You could walk from the boat to the beach (deserted)maybe a half mile ? Truly an incredible location and experience- if you haven’t been - you must go! Captain Donnie took great care of us we will be back and when we return to Key West he’s the first booking we will make. We all had an absolutely amazing time ! Cheers Captain 👨🏼✈️ Donnie
Written August 16, 2020
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Thank you so much for the review. We truly appreciate you! Can't wait to see you again on your next trip! Safe Travels, Jackie
Written August 26, 2020
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Traveltheworld
2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
I went on a sunset sail with friends and it was the most memorable experience I’ve ever had. All of us enjoyed the trip, also because of our captain Tim. He’s so knowledgeable and he was able to share us some trivias. We also tried fishing, but unfortunately we weren’t able to catch a big fish but it didn’t ruin our trip at all. I highly recommend Bluchi charters!!!!
Written February 2, 2020
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I’m so glad you had such a great time and thank you for sharing your experience! We love to see the smiles on everyone’s faces! Take care and come back soon! Captain Tim.
Written February 2, 2020
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ricky a
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
We had a great day. Some site seeing followed by some kyacking. With some fishing (caught plenty) !! Saw some dolphins and plenty of pelicans ,even noticed some large iguanas in the trees sunning. Thanks Captian Tim
Written January 23, 2020
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Thanks so much guys! I had a great day with you all !! It was certainly a beautiful day! Keep up the great work at your restaurant and come back soon! Take care, Captain Tim.
Written January 23, 2020
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Dayna F
Hawaiian Gardens, CA3 contributions
Sep 2021
Our sandbar and snorkeling charter was the highlight of our trip! Spending the morning out on the water for our own personal excursion was the best way we could have imagined kicking off our vacation. From booking to docking this was a fantastic experience. The boat ride out to our piece of paradise was wonderful -- Capt. Donnie is very knowledgeable of the island and its history. If you are looking to experience KW, look no further. Blu Chi is it and we cannot wait to come back and book another trip!
Written September 22, 2021
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Woohoo!!! We are so excited that you had an amazing time. It's our goal and we are very grateful that you chose to go out on the water with us. We will definitely see you next time!
Written September 29, 2021
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