Above & Below (Lobstering)
Key West, Florida
701 Spanish Main Drive, Cudjoe Key, Florida, 33042
Join Captain Jose Rodriguez for a private lobster charter during both mini-season and regular season. Explore reefs, rock piles, and backcountry waters around Cudjoe Key and Key West as you search for Florida’s prized spiny lobster.
This hands-on trip puts you right in the action — mask, fins, and snorkel on as you track lobster in their rocky hiding spots. Whether you’re new to lobstering or an experienced hunter, Captain Jose’s local expertise ensures the best chances of success.
Your adventure takes place aboard our 2025 32’ SeaVee, powered by twin 300 Mercurys and equipped with advanced electronics, Starlink WiFi, and a private bathroom. We provide the vessel, required permits, ice, bottled water, and expert guidance — you bring your gear and the drive to limit out.
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Lobster Diving Charter
(4 Hours)
$600.00 USD
Starts at: 08:00 AM
Duration: 4 hours
Spend a half day hunting Florida spiny lobster in the clear waters of the Florida Keys. Captain Jose will guide you to productive reefs, rock piles, and backcountry spots around Cudjoe Key and Key West. Perfect for families, first-timers, or seasoned divers looking for a shorter trip, this adventure includes permits, bottled water, and expert guidance. Guests bring their own mask, fins, snorkel, and dive gear.
Price Includes: 6 People
Charter Features:
Cleaning & Filleting
Upon arrival from your day on the water, your catch will be filleted and bagged for you and your family/friends to take home and enjoy!
Live Bait Well
Our Captain’s boat is equipped with a live bait well, which may be used to hold bait and other smaller fish you may catch.
Rods, Reels, & Tackle
Our Captains are prepared with all the equipment necessary to catch whatever may swim your way! All the rods, reels, tackle, and bait will be provided to target whatever species you are hoping to catch!
You Keep Catch
Aside from the species required to be released by law and some species that may not be recommended as table fair, whatever fish are landed while out on the water are yours to keep!
What To Bring:
Additional Drinks
Camera
Cash
Hat
Non-Spray Sunscreen
Snacks/Food
Sunglasses
Weather-Appropriate Clothing
Boat Specs:
- Length: 34'
- Year: 2000
- Type: Center Console
- Model: SeaVee
- Engine: 2 x 300HP (Mercury Verado)
- Capacity: 6 Persons
Types of Fish:
- Lobster
Fishing Techniques:
- Lobstering
Charter Amenities:
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom Onboard
- Cabin
- Child Friendly
- Cooler
- Disabled Accessible
- First Mate
- Pet Friendly
Boat Reviews:
Kevin Timmerman
Had an awesome time. Water was crystal clear and we ended up with a full cooler of lobster. Would 100% go again.
2026-01-08
Rating:
5.0
Matt Rowe
Super fun day on the water. Captain definitely knows the area well.
2025-11-26
Rating:
5.0
Kayla Tortle
First time doing mini season and we actually limited out! Jose gave good tips on how to approach them without spooking them.
2025-11-06
Rating:
5.0
Wayne Blanchard
My brother and I booked this while visiting Key West and had a blast. Boat was clean, lots of space, and even had WiFi which was kinda crazy.
2025-10-16
Rating:
5.0
Rachel Marco
Amazing trip. We got plenty of lobster and saw some beautiful reef spots too.
2025-07-28
Rating:
4.0
Taylor Dungate
The 32 SeaVee is a beast. Smooth ride even when it got a little choppy. Cap Jose took us to a few reefs and we found lobster at almost every stop.
2025-07-27
Rating:
5.0
James vella
Captain Jose knows where the bugs are. First time lobstering and he made it really easy to understand what to look for. Super fun trip.
2025-04-28
Rating:
5.0
Kyle stephenson
Went out with Capt Jose during mini season and it was honestly one of the best days I’ve had in the Keys. He put us right on the lobster and we limited out before noon. Boat is super nice too.
2025-04-17
Rating:
5.0
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