Marine Insurance in
Florida Keys
America's Caribbean — 125 miles of island paradise
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The Florida Keys stretch 125 miles from Key Largo to Key West, offering unmatched boating in the only living coral reef barrier system in the contiguous United States. The Keys are divided by the Overseas Highway, with the calm Gulf side and the open Atlantic side offering dramatically different boating experiences. Whether fishing for permit on the flats or sailing to the Dry Tortugas, the Keys demand specialized marine coverage that understands the unique environment.
Key Waterways
Major Marinas
Popular Boating Activities
- ✓Flats fishing for bonefish, permit, and tarpon
- ✓Offshore fishing for sailfish and marlin
- ✓Snorkeling and diving the coral reef
- ✓Sailing to the Dry Tortugas
- ✓Lobster diving during mini-season
- ✓Paddleboarding through the backcountry
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Coral reef grounding — extremely costly and a legal liability
Shallow-water navigation hazards throughout the backcountry
Hurricane vulnerability — Keys can be cut off during major storms
Strong tidal currents in passes between islands
Lightning risk from afternoon storms
No-motor zones in seagrass protection areas
Insurance Tips for Florida Keys
Reef damage liability is a major concern — ensure environmental liability coverage
Confirm your policy covers navigation in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Hurricane evacuation mooring provisions are essential for Keys-based vessels
Flats boats require policies that understand shallow-water grounding risks
Offshore passages toward Cuba require special navigation area endorsements
Florida Keys Boating Facts
The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary covers 2,900 square miles
Islamorada is world-famous as the "Sport Fishing Capital of the World"
Key West is 90 miles from Cuba — the southernmost point in the continental US
The Keys backcountry encompasses hundreds of square miles of tidal flats
Hemingway made Key West famous for its deep-sea fishing culture
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