Florida Keys & Okeechobee Quick Reference Cruising Guide

Florida Keys, SW Florida, and Okeechobee Waterway

Quickly find anchorages, services, bridge info, and more in south Florida

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Florida Keys Cruising Guide: Navigate the Florida Loop With Ease

Explore the Florida Keys, Okeechobee Waterway, and Florida’s coastal waterways effortlessly with this waterproof Florida Keys Cruising Guide. Designed for fast, reliable answers, it makes every step of your journey simple and stress-free.

Covering the entire "Florida Loop"—from Stuart to Miami on the ICW, down the Keys to Key West and the Dry Tortugas, up the southwest Florida coast to Fort Myers, and across the Okeechobee Waterway—each topic in this guide is arranged in a clockwise circle for easy navigation.

Say goodbye to flipping through bulky, text-heavy guides. Whether you're searching for Florida Keys anchorages, navigating Florida Keys by boat, or cruising America's Great Loop, this quick-reference guide gives you fast answers to all your "where" questions, so you can spend less time planning and more time enjoying your stops.

Find exactly what you need at a glance:

Anchorages including depth, wind/wave protection directions, current, swell, and access for dog walking
Free docks for inexpensive stops
Services including fuel (diesel and gas), water, pump-outs, groceries, and laundry
Bridges and locks with height, opening schedules, contact info, and special notes
Navigation alerts for shoaling, cuts, and other hazards
Haulout facilities with maximum beam, depth restrictions, DIY work policies, stay aboard information, and contact details

Updated February 2024, this guide features accurate, reliable information for stress-free cruising around Florida's iconic waterways.

Why It’s Different • Answers at a Glance

This guide is organized first by what you need—anchorages, free docks, bridges, services—then by location, following the clockwise route of the Florida Loop. No lengthy descriptions and no charts—just clear tables to pinpoint the information you need without delay.

How to Use • Quick Steps for Finding What You Need

Designed to answer your questions quickly, this guide simplifies navigating the Florida Loop:

Go to the Right Section: Tabs help you find what you need—anchorages, bridges, services, or haulout facilities.
Find Your Column: Look for details like wind protection, bridge heights, or available services.
Locate the ✔: Organized clockwise from Stuart to Miami, down the Keys, up the southwest coast, and across the Okeechobee Waterway, each ✔ shows where you can find what you're looking for. Just find the one closest to you!

Anchorage Names: All anchorage names are Active Captain names, which can be overlaid on any navigation app like Garmin, Navionics, or Aqua Map.

For PDF Users:

Clickable tabs let you jump straight to the right section.
Searchable bookmarks make it easy to navigate the table of contents.
Clickable links for phone numbers and websites simplify planning.
Download to multiple devices used on the same boat for flexibility.

Your Choice: Print, PDF, or a Discount for Both

Select the format that works best for your cruising style:

Spiral-Bound Print Guide: Built for life in the cockpit with bright tabs, waterproof and tear-resistant pages, and a glare-resistant matte finish. The spiral binding lies flat for hands-free use.
Instant PDF Download: Available immediately after purchase—no shipping needed. Includes clickable links for phone numbers and marina websites, a searchable table of contents, and clickable tabs to navigate between sections. Perfect for tablets and smartphones.
Want Both? Add both to your cart, and the PDF will be automatically discounted to 50% off!

Whichever format you choose, this guide keeps essential information at your fingertips.

Made in USA • Built to Last • Environmentally Friendly

Designed in the USA; printed in the USA on American-made recyclable synthetic paper using environmentally-friendly soy-based inks at a facility that is completely wind-powered. Minimal packaging. Tough enough to handle life on a boat, it won’t tear, degrade, or smear, even in humid conditions or if you have sunscreen on your hands.

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"I want to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU , THANK YOU for the information in your Florida Loop Book we recently purchased for our journey south. We also ❤love❤ some of your anchorages which are amazing and beautiful!"

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Meet The Boat Galley Team

At The Boat Galley, we’re all cruisers. We know the joys—and the challenges—of boat life. The steep learning curve, costly mistakes, and hours spent searching for answers can be overwhelming. We’ve been there. That’s why we’ve created practical tools, trusted resources, and real-world guides to help you skip the frustrations and focus on enjoying your cruising life.

Carolyn Shearlock

Founder of The Boat Galley
17 years liveaboard cruiser
US, Mexico, Bahamas, Central America, Virgin Islands, Turkey
Cruisers University instructor

Larry Webber

Cruising Guide creator
6 years living aboard and cruising
US East Coast from Florida Keys to Maine and Bahamas
Ex-Air Force; singlehander

Nica Waters

Provisioning guru; podcaster
On & off living aboard since 1992
Atlantic crossing; US, Caribbean, and Bahamas
Years of cruising with kids

John Herlig

VHF pro and frugal cruiser
Cruiser and delivery captain
US East Coast, Bahamas, Haiti, and Caribbean
Cruisers University instructor

Pamela Douglas: Creator of the Cruising With Your Dog course, 7 years cruising the US East Coast and ICW with her dog, Honey.

Pamela Douglas (& Honey)

Creator of Cruising With Your Dog
7 years cruising with Honey
US East Coast and ICW
Part of the Go Pet Friendly team
15+ years writing about dogs

Julie Tijerina

Graphics designer
8 years living aboard
US East Coast to SE Caribbean
Design and layout for all printed products

Katherine González

Social media coordinator
Pacific Ocean: Seattle, WA to New Zealand, incl. French Polynesia
Complete newbie to sailing prior to her 11,000 nm voyage

Kimberly Ward

Boatshow booth "mom"
Sabbatical and part-year cruiser
US, Bahamas, Caribbean
Family cruising New England to southern Caribbean

Curious about our story and what drives us? Learn more about us here.

FL Loop book

I want to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU , THANK YOU for the information in your Florida Loop Book we recently purchased for our journey south.
We also ❤love❤ some of your anchorages which are amazing and beautiful!

Very helpful information!

Would like to see more

Loved the complete and thorough info. Would like to see these locations on maps....even if just a dropped pin, so you could get an idea of where they are. I understand the mile marker theory, but if youre asking my opinion, it would be easier with maps.

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