Sea Base Florida Keys Ports of Call

Sea Base sailing adventures, like the Coral Reef Sailing trek, frequently make a midweek port of call at a marina. This provides the cruise a place to get their land legs back, have some food in a local restaurant , use the showers and facilities and it gives the captain a chance to resupply with fuel and food! So where do these crews typically go? Obviously, at least to seamen those familiar with sailing and boating, it would be a Marina. And it has to be a Marina that has a depth and width of waters and channels large enough to accommodate the particular boat. Here are some of the most popular marinas for sea bass midweek ports of call:Some Coral Reef Sailing adventure vessels may make a midweek call at

1. John Pennekamp State Park,
   102601 Overseas Highway (MM 102.5), Key Largo, FL 33037.
   PhPhone: (305) 451-6300.  The park, known for incredible snorkeling, is a destination in itself.  My scout crews spend time here before or after Sea Base. See this link: John Pennekamp for much more information. There is a pizza place nearby that opens at 11am daily and delivers to John Pennekamp for the Sea Base boat crews. It's called
   
   • Tower Of Pizza - 100600 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
     Phone: (305) 451-146.
     Scouts love the pizza and adults love the other food they have, also.
      
2. Safe Harbor Marathon,
   1021 11th Street Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050. Phone: (305) 743-6575.
   SaSafe Harbor Marathon Facebook page.
   Food options:
   
   • Lazy Days - Safe Harbor has an on-site restaurant (Lazy Days) and amenities,
   • Driftwood Pizza, Pasta, and Subs - delivers! For delivery from off-site, confirm with the marina office if there are any restrictions or preferred drop-off spots.
     10875 Overseas Hwy #140, Marathon, FL 33050. Phone: (305) 743-8770.
     Consistently one of the top-rated. Locals and visitors rave about fresh pizza, subs, pasta, wings, and salads. Frequently called one of the best in Marathon for delivery.
   • Keys Burger - Excellent ratings, reviewers call them some of the "best burgers in town" , big, flavorful, with options like Hawaiian or classic. Highly recommended for delivery: For delivery from off-site, confirm with the marina office if there are any restrictions or preferred drop-off spots. Place order with:
     DoorDash - Delivery fee $0.99 · Service fee may apply, Delivers in 22 min
     Uber Eats - Service fee 5%–15% · Delivery fees start at $0.50, Delivers in 14–29 min
   or
3. Banana Bay Resort and Marina,
   4590 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050. Phone: (305) 743-3500.
   Not bad motel pricing ($12-$135/night on most websites) .
   Same food delivery options as Safe Harbor Marina, above (it's a small island!)
    

Vessels who are unable to enter these marinas due to draft (too big) will not have a midweek. The exact midweek day for each adventure can vary based on weather and ocean conditions. Upon arrival, the captain will brief you if and when the vessel will stop for a midweek. If the vessel stops for midweek, crews will clean the vessel, take out the garbage, and ensure that the vessel is secure. Participants will then have access to marina facilities Including restrooms and showers. Crews must stay together during the midweek and may not leave the midweek location. It is the responsibility of the crew leader and adult leaders to ensure that marina rules are followed.

Crews are responsible for leaving the facilities better than they found them. Youth and adult participants often like to purchase snacks or drinks at their midweek destination. Please plan to bring a limited amount of cash if you would like to purchase snacks. Youth must ALWAYS be accompanied by an adult at midweek destination.