On Stars & Stripes we did things a lot differently than other
sailing catamarans.

  First we didn't overload the sail boat with sixty five to a hundred and twenty six snorkelers. We limited our numbers to half our capacity on our day trip and seldom sail full on our sunset cruise.

  Many other boat crews here in Key West deal with hundreds of passengers a day. That overexposure makes them treat people like cattle.. herd 'em on and herd 'em off.. We treated people the way we would like to be treated, and besides, we got to talk to our guests and get to know them. That doesn't happen on overcrowded cattlemarans. Our crews were professional and courteous.

  We also didn't go to the same old Florida Keys reefs that all the other boats went to. That's the real advantage to a longer trip.  We made choices unavailable to the half day boats. There are dozens of locations to visit.. Why go to the same spots three times a day, day in and day out? That's no fun for us and since many of our guests are repeat customers, every time they return they may get to visit a snorkel spot that was different from their last trip. The road stops in Key West but the islands and reefs continue for many miles to the West. Our experienced Captains picked the best spots to visit for that day's weather conditions. If it is too rough in the Atlantic, then we went to the Gulf of Mexico or the back country or perhaps to a quiet island anchorage. Every place we went was special in it's own way. Our draft is only twenty inches so we were able to get into spots that the other boats can only envy. We saw dolphins, turtles, seabirds and a wide variety of ocean life every day.

  Since Stars & Stripes is a catamaran she sails flat and comfortable, with no leaning on your ear like a conventional single hulled boat. You could set your drink down without it spilling over.. Very civilized..

  Our cockpit seating area was 70% shaded, so you could get out of the sun any time you desire. The broad decks of our sailing catamaran, Stars & Stripes, offered plenty of space for lying out in the Florida Keys sun and working on your tan.

  The food served on Stars & Stripes was a special treat, starting the moment you step on-board, with pastries and tropical fruit juice. Lunch was a delicious feast, including: freshly prepared salads, fruit platters, meats, cheeses and other surprise goodies.

  When you went out with us you got to see parts of the Florida Keys that few visitors get to see.

  You also learned a little history and a little about animal behavior. Basically you found out what makes the Florida Keys such a special place and your stressful daily life up north would be forgotten.

   In short, you were our honored guest and we loved to show you around our backyard.

Our most often asked question was : DO WE HAVE TO GO BACK NOW?