About Reef Marine (Ski The Keys)
Reef Marine has been putting visitors on the water in Islamorada since 1989, operating from its bayside location at mile marker 85.5 on Plantation Key under the long-running Ski The Keys banner. The family business combines a boat-rental fleet with guided tours and charters, making it a one-stop shop for groups that want to explore the Keys on their own schedule.
The rental fleet covers the two boats visitors ask for most: stable deck boats for sandbar days, island cruising, and family outings, and center-console fishing boats rigged for a day on the patch reefs or the bay. Rentals go out by the half day, full day, or multiple days, with orientation and local charts provided so first-timers know where to go and what to avoid. On the guided side, the company runs snorkel tours to the coral reef, scenic boat tours, and fishing charters with local captains.
Three decades in the same waters show in the details — well-maintained boats, honest advice about weather and route planning, and prices that undercut the resort operations. For a do-it-yourself day at the Islamorada sandbar or a first reef snorkel with a guide, Reef Marine is a dependable local institution.
