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As our flagship vessel, the Key West Express is ready to take you to and from Key West in style. You'll be cruising through the Gulf waters at more than 30 knots (that's about 40 mph for the nautically challenged) and enjoying every minute of the trip. After all, we make getting to Key West half the fun! more
The Big Cat Express has all the same amenities as her sister ship the Key West Express. This vessel is often used for our Marco Island to Key West leg and during the off-season in Ft. Myers Beach . more
Click the button below for more information and photos on the Key West Express catamaran.
So, you’re ready to enjoy some fun in the sun? There’s no better destination for adventure, from water sports and riding bicycles to live music and entertainment venues, than Key West. And there’s no better way to get there than the Key West Express! We currently operate three impressive vessels which operate at different times according to port of call (Fort Myers Beach or Marco Island), time of year and occupancy: the Big Cat Express Catamaran , and our flagship vessel, the Key West Express Catamaran . more
Get ready for your trip by getting to know our fast-cats even more, click on the vessels below and view photo galleries and amenities.
We worked on this trip for almost 2 years. Ritzy never gave up on keeping us moving forward on the trip. We did have two boats cancel out because of the COVID virus issues, but Dayle never let us loose our hopes for a cruise. After 2 years we finally got our wonderful cruise completed. All of us agreed it was everything we had hoped to do. It would not have happened without Dayle and Ritzy charters! more
Dayle was awesome. She helped us select our boat based on what we wanted to do, our style and preferences. She was an excellent communicator of the process and helped us during some difficulties with the boat owner when things turned upside down with Covid 19. She was a great reminder of the processes during Covid, and helped iron out an issue on the front end. more
Ritzy Charters deserves a medal with all they had to deal with this past year for our group to go on this vacation. Covid did not make things easy for anyone and Ritzy Charters did everything they could possibly do to make our celebration happen. Kept in contact with us through the entire process. Our broker, German Liubitch with Ritzy Charters ROCKED!
Very easy to work with. Very communicative. I never felt like I was lacking in information or communication. Would definitely use again. more
Between September and April, Mexico experiences close to no rainfall, with the rainy season usually starting in May. Depending on your preferences, you can sail during winter in the Sea of Cortez, where the waters and air are not tropical, and offer a less balmy sailing experience; or, you can head south to Puerto Vallarta from Mazatlan, and enjoy consistent tropical warmth. The prime season for cruises usually lasts from November to June, and the conditions will never be chilly! While the Pacific Coast of Baja experiences some strong winds at various times of the year, overall the sailing winds in Mexico are light and easy to navigate on your Sailo private yacht charter. [links]
From the wide expanse of the Mexican Gulf on one side, to the Pacific Ocean and Gulf of California on the other, the choice for boating lovers is endless. The perfect sailing conditions in Mexico continue to attract sailors, tourists, and holidaymakers year after year, during every season, especially in areas such as Cancun, Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, and Puerto Vallarta. There is always sunshine to be found, no matter where you take your boat rental or yacht charter in Mexico, and every harbor offers new sights and cultures to enjoy.
Mexico is one of the world’s top boating destinations. Its popularity is undisputed, and evident from the vast amounts of harbors which dot the coastline, and the vast number of tourists who visit the country every year. Due to its proximity to the United States, Mexico is the ideal vacation destination for residents from all over the US - not just from the Southeast coast of Florida! It is estimated that nearly 40 million tourists now visit Mexico each year, with a vast majority flocking to the numerous beaches and sparkling coastlines to escape the harsher climates. more
Stunning Coastal Towns
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Sailing in Mexico is one of the most popular activities when visiting the country. A great variety of sailboat charters and yacht rentals are available in every major coastal town, and tourists never have to search far for the perfect boat to rent for a day or for a week. Some of the most popular states for boat rentals in Mexico are Oaxaca, Yucatan, Baja California Sur, and Nayarit. more
You can travel from the United States to Europe without ever setting foot on an airplane. Crossing the Atlantic Ocean by boat offers a unique and economical option for those aspiring to reach Europe without having to deal with air travel. There are a few different options for transatlantic ocean travel: freighter cruises, repositioning cruises and luxury cruises.
These cruises are necessary for each ship and usually take place in the low season, which is why the prices stay generally low. Still, passengers get to enjoy the amenities of a cruise ship as well as the sights at each port stop. [links]
Somewhere between freighter journeys and luxury cruises sit repositioning cruises, which offer itineraries on cruise ships relocating from one seasonal cruising location to another. Cunard's Queen Mary 2 makes regular transatlantic repositioning trips from New York to the United Kingdom, Germany and France. Itineraries range from seven-day, one-way trips to 27-day round trips, and prices range from $800 to $2,500 per person, depending on the itinerary and time of year. here