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About Us

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Discover Who We Are, What We Do, and Why Your Best Florida Keys Vacation Starts Here

The Upper Keys Cruises & Charters was created to fill a gap in the Islamorada and Upper Keys area. Our mission is simple: to provide top-tier water sports experiences with exceptional charters and cruises, including offshore fishing trips, snorkeling excursions, and sandbar cruises through the beautiful waters of Islamorada and the Upper Keys.

We pride ourselves on offering the best charter boats in the region, all meticulously maintained for your safety and comfort. Our experienced, friendly team is dedicated to delivering outstanding service, and we offer competitive pricing for our rentals and tours.

Being family-owned and operated in the Key Largo, Tavernier, and Islamorada areas, we are deeply committed to our customers. Our goal is to make your time with us on the water truly unforgettable. Spend your time with us, and we’re confident you’ll share your experience with friends and family. And just like family, we’ll treat you with the same care and attention.

Tell us what your ideal day on the water looks like, and we’ll make it a reality. Let us help make your vacation in the Florida Keys the best one yet!

Meet The Owner and Captain

Since the age of 3 Captain Nick has had a passion for all things related to fishing, endless summer days were spent catching every fish out of the pond on the family farm. Once he got a taste for fishing the ocean after just one trip aboard one of  New Jerseys popular party boats the stage was set. After a few years through college working the decks of a couple party boats and a well known local charter boat Capt. Nick received his 100 ton Masters license from the USCG. At  age 22 Benchmark Sportfishing Charters was started with a 33′ Bertram, 2 years later we moved up to the 44′ Henriques that has been seen fishing the waters of Raritan Bay to Morehead City, NC for the last 16 years. Capt. Nick specializes in offshore Canyon fishing, Striped bass and bottom fishing.

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Capt. Nick Neuberg