Your Trusted Luxury Yacht Charter Company in Key Largo, FL
We offer personalized, eco-friendly yacht charters that cater to discerning travelers seeking relaxation and adventure in Key Largo.
About Us:
Our Luxury Yacht Charter Company in Key Largo
License To Chill Yacht Charters is a luxury yacht company founded in 2018 by Kenneth Stanley and Monica Ybarbo as their ideal part-time retirement business. Our passion for sharing the liveaboard lifestyle with guests has been an incredibly satisfying experience. Today, License To Chill offers private yacht charters in Key Largo, inviting guests to explore the breathtaking waters of the “Caribbean of America” in comfort and style.
Our mission is to create memorable experiences for families and friends. Each charter is crafted with care, offering activities like scenic cruising, water sports, and secluded escapes tailored to guests’ preferences. We focus on providing safety, personalized service, and warm hospitality. When you book a yacht charter with us, every detail is handled, allowing you to relax and fully enjoy your time on the water.
Our Mission
Creating Unforgettable Yacht Experiences
Our mission is to offer guests an exceptional, private yacht experience that combines luxury, safety, and personalized service. We’re dedicated to creating memorable journeys in the florida keys where families and friends can relax, explore, and enjoy the beauty of the "carribean of america". We focus on crafting an experience tailored to each guest’s preferences, ensuring comfort and a warm, welcoming environment on every voyage.
Hello, we are Capt. Kenny and Capt. Monica. Living aboard License To Chill for over 16 years now and still loving it! Beginning in New Jersey in October 2008 we cruised south on the Intracoastal Waterway to Palm beach Florida. Normally a 14 day trip we stretched to 4 months! From there we crossed over to the Bahamas spending another 3 months cruising those delightfull islands. A month later we ended up in Key West Florida. We now refer to that time as our 8 month honnymoon. We are still loving the Keys 14 years later. Almost from the very beginning, one of our most enjoyable times was having guests on board and sharing our lifestyle and adventures. That is still true today. Please come aboard and make some memories of your own and be a part of our story
What to expect
This is a private yacht charter. Only your family and friends aboard along with your captains. License To Chill is located in Key Largo. We are now at a private dock behind a home. The yacht is NOT at the listed address, That dock is to small. But we are on the same canal.
Ever wonder what its really like? At anchor, in a quiet cove, perhaps dolphins in the morning. Some say its "living the dream". Come join us and find out for yourself.
Each day we go cruising to different anchorages, perhaps some fishing, snorkeling, paddle boarding or playing with the inflatable toys in the bay. No need to worry about sea sickness. All cruising is on the bay side protected by the barrier islands, not on the atlantic ocean.
Our home is a 55 foot Californian cockpit motor yacht. Built in 1991 we lovingly maintain her ourselves,(mostly).She has 3 staterooms, 3 heads, a large salon and sundeck. The galley is complete with microwave, convection oven and a full size refrigerator. There is a on board diesel generator and portable back-up, plenty of power to run the air conditioning and all appliances simultaneously.
Note: We do not leave the AC running during the day. Our guest are typically enjoying the outdoors and water activities.
You will arrive at the dock in Key Largo mid afternoon. Not to late cause we are cruising that day. We will load you and your luggage on the yacht. There will be a brief orientation of the boat and its systems. When you hear the throaty rumble of the big diesels you'll know its time to cruise. Relaxation should set in while the sun sets on the way to our first anchorage. Depending on the time of year and weather this could include some water activities.
Along the way its not unusual to be joined by wild dolphins surfing the big boats bow wave and wake. (12 is the record so far).We'll arrive and anchor just in time to witness a glorious sunset, most times. Boat drinks anyone? Dinner will be prepared and served on board. After that you will alternate dining out at a waterfront restaurant every other night. (guest pay for there meals) Breakfast and light midday lunch is served each day.
There is nothing quite like waking up in a quiet cove aboard a private yacht. We like a morning swim around the boat. There will be fun inflatables tied off the back to relax in. Or you may want to get your tan on. The padded lounge on the bow is perfect for that. After breakfast, we head out to our next destination. That could be to have some fun snorkeling, fishing or paddle boarding. If those things don't interest you then just cruising and enjoying the sights and sounds of the Caribbean of America is what we do.
Breakfast and lunch is always included. With multiple night cruises, we will alternate, first night dinner on board, next night at a waterfront restaurant and so forth. (not included in charter rate)Access to these restaurants are by inflatable tender. You must be physically able to board the tender. Here's a good way to test yourself, can you get on the floor and get up again with minimal assistance? If so you will have no issues, There will be a light lunch each day. BOYB .There will be coolers on board filled with ice but you can bring one if you like. There are no additional fees for anything. Check in time is 3pm. Check out time is 12pm.
Now performing wedding ceremonies on board. Captain Kenny is now a licenced officiate and would count it a privilege to be a part of your dream wedding
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Why Choose Our Luxury Yacht Charter Company
Below you will see just a few of the many reviews that express what you can expect.
"Kenny and Monica have this beautiful home on the sea, which they have made with so much efforts and love. They were wonderful host and made us feel at home. They also cooked us yummy meals and had very cute decor inside the yatch. We loved the yatch and never wanted to leave. It was a great experience to be onboard on "License to Chill". We would love to visit the yatch again, and also recommend to our friends. Thank you Kenny and Monica for making our stay memorable. #niteSHrutika"
Shrutika And Nitesh
"Staying with Kenny and Monica was a great beginning to a relaxing weeklong Florida Keys vacation. The boat is beautiful and clean with cute decor throughout. We traveled with another couple and each had our own space, which was a luxury. Meals were delicious, snorkeling in the emerald water was great, and by the end of our trip, we felt that we had made two new friends. Thank you again for a wonderful time."
Susan
Experience of a lifetime!
"This was the most fun we’ve ever had. Only regret is not booking for one night longer. Our kids (9 and 11) were entertained the entire time- snorkeling, paddle boarding, tubing! Never a dull moment. The food was AMAZING! Custom meals to our families liking. The bedrooms were comfortable and spacious. This was a trip of a lifetime that we will never forget. "
License To Chill Yacht Charters is a luxury yacht charter company that provides luxury yacht charter services in Key Largo, serving Islamorada, Marathon, Key West, and the surrounding areas.