Sanctuary 47 ft Hatteras

The Sanctuary is a 47-foot Hatteras sportfishing yacht and the largest, most capable vessel in our Key West fleet. With four independent air conditioning units, a private stateroom with bunks, a full bathroom, and a 130-pound tournament fighting chair, this boat was built for anglers who want premium comfort and serious offshore performance. Private charters for up to six guests start at $1,150.

The Sanctuary is one of the only charter boats in Key West with four separate air conditioning systems. The salon, stateroom, and helm station all stay cold regardless of outside temperatures. On a July afternoon when the heat index pushes past 100 degrees, your group can step inside and cool down in minutes. This feature alone makes the Sanctuary the preferred boat for full-day and extended trips where comfort directly affects how long you can fish and how much you enjoy the day.

Below deck, the private stateroom has bunks where kids can nap or guests can rest during the run offshore. The full bathroom is clean, private, and equipped with running water — a genuine luxury on a fishing charter. These features matter most on 8-, 10-, and 12-hour trips where comfort is the difference between a great day and an exhausting one.

At 47 feet, the Sanctuary provides the most deck space of any boat we operate. Six anglers can fish the stern without crowding. The wide beam creates stability in offshore seas that would rock smaller boats. The deep-V Hatteras hull handles three- to five-foot swells with confidence, keeping your group steady and comfortable during the run to deep water and while fighting fish at the rail.

The 130-pound fighting chair is bolted to the deck and built for extended battles with marlin, large tuna, and trophy sharks. Outriggers spread your trolling spread wide, covering more water and increasing your chances of a hookup. Live-bait wells keep goggle-eyes, pilchards, and other baits swimming until you need them. The captain and mate have competed in regional tournaments and bring that competitive intensity to every charter. They scout conditions daily, share reports across our fleet, and adjust tactics based on what is producing fish right now.

The Sanctuary is the go-to boat for billfish. Sailfish respond to kite-fished live baits during winter months, producing explosive surface strikes and aerial fights. Blue marlin and white marlin appear on deeper offshore trips, especially during summer when water temperatures peak. Mahi-mahi run in schools from March through June, producing fast-paced action with multiple hookups. Blackfin tuna test your endurance with powerful, deep runs. Wahoo hit trolled lures at blistering speed. On the reef, yellowtail snapper, mutton snapper, and grouper fill coolers with excellent table fare.

Half-day trips work for reef fishing and nearshore action, but the Sanctuary was designed for longer days on the water. Eight-hour charters reach the deep-water humps, ledges, and temperature breaks 20 to 30 miles offshore where trophy pelagics hold. Ten- and twelve-hour trips open up the possibility of running to the Marquesas Keys or working remote offshore structure that sees minimal fishing pressure. The cabin, stateroom, and four A/C units make these extended runs feel effortless rather than grueling.