Is it safe to jet ski in Key West?
Key West is located in the Florida Marine Sanctuary. That means our waterways are highly protected and regulated. Jet ski rentals are frowned upon. The recommended way to explore Key West via jet ski is on a tour with a licensed guide. Florida Keys Have Open Container Laws No alcohol, please. The Florida Keys & Key West do enforce open container laws that prohibit open containers of alcohol on most public beaches, parks and streets; including world-famous Duval Street. Be mindful of signs that indicate where alcohol containers are prohibited.The crime rate in the Florida Keys is low, but you should still use common sense when exploring Key West, especially at night and around hectic Duval Street and Mallory Square. Exercise caution when going into the water as well; be sure to heed all flags and warnings from authorities.While camping or sleeping directly on the beach in Key West is not allowed, there are nearby campgrounds that offer beach access and camping facilities. For example, Bahia Honda State Park in the Florida Keys offers camping options close to the beach.
Is it illegal to ride a jet ski at night in Florida?
It is against Florida’s boating laws to operate a PWC during the hours of darkness (from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise). This restriction applies even if navigation lights are used. Even though a PWC or jet ski is classified as a Class A boat (16 ft or under) for navigation lighting purposes, most states do not allow PWC operations at night and so manufacturers do not normally install navigation lights.