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The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising!

The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising!

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License To Chill
master stateroom
forward stateroom
gally
Property grounds

Overview of The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 488 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • GymGymGym

Explore the area

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Key Largo, FL
  • Popular LocationJohn Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationCaribbean Club Bar3 min drive
  • Popular LocationJimmy Johnson's Big Chill4 min drive
  • AirportMiami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

forward stateroom

1 Queen Bed

master stateroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising!

This is an all private yacht charter. Only your family and friends aboard along with your captains. License To Chill is back in Key Largo! We are now at a private dock behind a home. The yacht is NOT at the listed address. This platform assumes that since a house address can't change niether can a boats! Please ask about current address after booking.
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.
The yacht DOES NOT STAY TIED TO A DOCK. 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 arrive at the dock in Key Largo mid afternoon. Not to late cause we are cruising today. 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 one or more 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 we will alternate dining out at a waterfront restaurant every other night. (guest pay for there meals) A 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 Carribian of America is what we do.

Breakfast 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.

Property manager

Captain kenneth l Stanley and Captain Monica Ybarbo
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Gym
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 6
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

Events allowed: birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Transport to yacht is by inflatable dinghy. Quest must be able to climb down to board. Motor yachts have multiple sets of stairs as well/

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Key Largo

This houseboat is located in Key Largo. Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill and Bluefin Rock Harbor Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park. MarineLab Undersea Laboratory and Jacob's Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Snorkelling, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Key Largo, FL

What's nearby

  • Baker's Cay Resort Beach - 1 min walk
  • John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - 3 min drive
  • MarineLab Undersea Laboratory - 3 min drive
  • Caribbean Club Bar - 3 min drive
  • Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Miami International Airport (MIA) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 2 min drive
  • Sharkey's Pub & Galley Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • Starbucks - 4 min drive
  • Caribbean Club - 3 min drive
  • Big Chill Restaurant - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising! located?

Situated in Key Largo, this houseboat is within 1 mi (2 km) of Baker's Cay Resort Beach and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Lower Sound Point and MarineLab Undersea Laboratory are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
65th birthday trip
A well appointed and comfortable boat. Plenty of room for all. Great food and hospitality. As a seasoned boater, I appreciated the professionalism, skills, and teamwork of our two captains. A special diet was handed seamlessly. My request for special consideration so I could fly fish could not have been done better.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

lorri r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boating the Florida keys
This is a nice boat that has 3 spacious bedrooms. The Captain Kenny has a great sense of humor and knows the keys. It was nice to see places that you could only get to by boat. He was also a guide and has lots of knowledge.His wife/partner Monica was a very good cook and made us comfortable on our cruise! I definitely recommend this stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G., Chicago, Illinis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Making Memories to Last a Lifetime
This is a very unique opportunity that we cannot recommend enough. Captains Kenny and Monica take care of the plan, food and accommodations, you just sit back and relax and enjoy the ride. It was my husband, two kids (14 &18) and me, and we all enjoyed the balance of peace and chill time with activity. You are living aboard Kenny and Monica's 55’ yacht, and experience the upper Florida Keys. We cruised, fished, swam, floated, paddle boarded, tubed and snorkeled. They prepare the most beautiful, tasty and hearty meals and are gracious and welcoming hosts. They personalized our experience and truly made it special. They are safety conscious as well. This is different than a standard charter experience in a couple ways, some ways include... -flexibility on length (they allow for a shorter cruise than most charters) -they spend time with you, you are floating in their home, that being said Kenny and Monica provide a good balance of privacy and companionship. There was plenty of space aboard for all six of us. -you bring your own liquor, was not a problem (and prob saves you money in the end) All in all, I cannot say enough good things if you're looking for a vacation that is different than the norm and if you enjoy, or are curious about, boat life. Kenny and Monica are a lovely couple who are easy to get to know, and really care about their guests' enjoyment and experience aboard License to Chill.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H., Herriman

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super crazy fun, exceeded our expectations
I read the glowing reviews before booking our trip. To cut to the chase: the high marks are well-earned. Captain Kenny and Monica craft a brilliantly fun time. My husband, brother and sister-in-law did a two-day cruise and could not stop smiling and grinning. Kenny and Monica made us feel so at home. The meals were perfect; attractively presented and very tasty. The water activities and cruising the coast were massive fun. All of this you will read in other reviews, so I'll state a few cool things that you might not get from the other reviews. 1) First, they really pay attention to what YOU like and adjust accordingly. For example, Monica tweaked the original menu to adapt to some quirks with our Midwestern palates. They could tell we really enjoyed the paddleboarding so they snuck in another excursion the morning we were to depart. And the evenings--oh my. We had background music playing all day. Somehow that morphed into a challenge game of "Name that Tune", then dancing and singing. So, Cap'n Kenny also deserves the title of DJ Kenny. 2) Secondly, there was NO big sargassum seaweed bloom marring our trip. Based on all the scary newspaper stories of its arrival, I was very worried. However, we experienced clear, clean water throughout. All in all, this was a SPECTACULAR trip. I really hope to do it again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Captain kenneth l Stanley and Captain Monica Ybarbo

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Hello, we are Capt. Kenny and Capt. Monica. Living aboard License To Chill for over 15 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 exploring the Abacos. A month later we ended up in Key West. We now refer to that time as our 8 month honeymoon. We intended to stay a few months in the Keys. Well we're still here 16 years later! Almost from the very beginning, one of our most enjoyable times was having guest on board and sharing our lifestyle and adventures. That is still true today. Please come aboard, make some memories and be a part of our story.

Why they chose this property

There is no better way to experience the real beauty of the Keys. This boat does not just sit at the dock!

What makes this property unique

Something new! Now performing wedding ceramonies on board. Captain Kenny is now a licenced officiate and would count it a privelege to be a part of your dream wedding. Check out some new photos.

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