Catatonic's normal cruising grounds are from Tarpon Springs through the Keys to Miami, on up to Ft. Pierce and through the Okeechobee Waterway to Ft. Myers.  There are far too many interesting destinations in our cruising area for for us to visit in a year of cruising.  However we are open to extending our range if you have a desire to explore other areas.  Just let us know where you want to go and we'll see what we can do.  We are restricting our charters to the U.S. for now.
Tampa Bay Area


The Tampa Bay area alone has an abundance of attractions from quiet, tranquil anchorages to world class museums, the finest dining and of course, our famous beaches and beach bars.  The Bay is ringed by cities and towns you'll recognize by name.  Tampa and historic Ybor City, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, St. Pete Beach and historic Pass-a-Grille, Safety Harbor, Treasure Island, Indian Rocks Beach, Tarpon Springs, Gulfport, Anna Maria Island, Fort Desoto and on and on.  At the mouth of Tampa Bay lies Egmont Key with its famous lighthouse and pristine beaches, accessible only by boat.  And just beyond is Longboat Key, Sarasota, Bradenton and the Manatee River.  Just a short jaunt up the coast is Homosassa Springs and historic Cedar Key.
 

Charlotte Harbor and Boca Grande

Charlotte Harbor shelters some of the most tranquil and idyllic anchorages in all of Florida, and legendary Florida islands like Sanibel, Captiva, Cayo Costa, Boca Grande, Cabbage Key, Useppa, Estero, and playgrounds for the rich and famous like South Seas Island Resort,
  
In contrast to South Seas Island Resort, Cabbage Key is more like the old Florida, even though it's just a few minutes run from South Seas.  There are several famous hangouts not to be missed, including Bert's Bar, a good place to enjoy live music, good food and drink and an opportunity to meet the locals and tourists alike.  Charlotte Harbor is only a few hours run down the coast.

Marco Island, Goodland and the 10,000 Islands

In less than an hour, Catatonic will take you from the condo canyons of Marco to what's left of old Florida in Goodland.  Then travel on south into the 10,000 islands of the Everglades for a look back into Florida's ancient history.  Much of this area is as it was before the white man came to this continent.  If you want to see the real Florida, this is it.

                   

The Florida Keys

The Florida Keys are America's Caribbean, accessible by car.  You can drive all the way out to Key West.  But if you do, you'll totally miss the essence of the Keys.  The Keys are about the water.  Keys residents, known as Conchs, don't just live at water's edge, they live on the water, and in the water.  To simply drive through the Keys is to drive by with blinders on.  To really experience the Keys, you have to do it by boat.  Spend time out on the numerous reefs snorkeling, scuba diving, or just taking in the amazing colors of the warm waters.  Fishing in the Keys is second to none.  As is the night life.  Nobody parties better than the Conchs.
The Dry Tortugas


Visit Florida's most unspoiled tropical beauty, Fort Jefferson on Garden Key.  Most people don't even know that Key West is only the end of the road.  The Keys continue on some 60 miles farther out into the gulf.  At the end of the line are the Dry Tortugas, a small cluster of islands thus named by the Spanish for their numerous sea turtles and the lack of fresh water. The historical civil war fort is a never to be forgotten place that few people ever get to see in person.  The fishing and snorkeling are spectacular.