For those who want to venture out to the historic and picturesque island of Key West in their boats lots of good marinas are waiting.

The Ocean Key House Suite Resort and Marina is one of a growing number of resort hotels that offer slips for boaters who want to stay at their facility. The Ocean Key is located a Zero Duval Street in Downtown Key West. It’d be a good destination for boaters who want to see the town of Key West.

The Galleon Resort & Marina is a big resort at 617 Front Street in Key West that offers its visitors a full service marina. Both long term accommodations and weekend getaways are available here. The services offered to boaters are very good and include: a dockmaster and security guards that are on duty 24 hours a day to watch boats, 50 amp and 110/220 volt electrical service, a freshwater hook up, a telephone hook up, cable TV hookup, a Laundromat, bathroom and shower facilities, a pump out station, a complete ships store, fax services for guests, nearby marine services, custom equipped dive boats, a dive shop and charter and fishing boats available.

The Key West Oceanside Marina is a full service deep water marina that caters to boats of all shapes and sizes. Boat storage and state of the art amenities are available. It’s located at 5950 Peninsula Avenue.

The A&B Marina is located right in the heart of Key West’s historic Old Town in the Key West Bight. This makes it the perfect place to stay for boaters who want to see Key West. The marina accommodates vessels up to 140 feet in length, facilities on site include cable TV, water and electric hook ups, showers, laundry and a convenience store.

The Sunset Marina Key West is part of a large waterfront development that includes condominiums and a marina. Thirty, forty, fifty and sixty foot slips are for sale or lease at this facility. Electric, water, sewer, and phone connections are available at all slips. An onsite boat and engine repairs are available. Dry dock storage and a forklift are also available. Conveniences on site include a marina store, laundry and showers.

The Wyndam Casa Resort is an old resort on the beach. It contains a marina and the largest private beach in Key West. It’s run by the Wyndam chain of luxury hotels.

Key West’s Historic Seaport also offers full services to boats and yachts. One of the most unique services is live on slips for transient boaters. The Historic Seaport is only two blocks from Duval Street in Old Town, and within walking distance of restaurants, bars and shopping. Pump Out facilities are available.