| Key West Travel Guide - Visitor Information for Key West, FL in the Florida Keys

Glass-Bottom Boat Tour

David Dlugitch — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 18:01:27 +0000

Explore the coral reefs, located six miles offshore of Key West, aboard an air-conditioned, glass bottom vessel

Below deck of the Key West Glassbottom Boat, with viewing windows to see the marine life

Key West glass bottom boat trips show you the reef through glass windows.

On this family-friendly trip, you will enjoy a leisurely ride out to sea, surrounded by the beautiful tropical water of Key West. Then, the vessel will float above the coral reef giving you a close-up look at this diverse and fascinating ecosystem.

Comfortably relax and enjoy the view as huge schools of tropical fish flash by, followed by turtles, stingrays and the occasional bottle-nose dolphin who call this stunning landscape their home.

Take a camera along for the adventure – you never know what you’ll see.

Pride of Key West Glass-bottom Boat

2-hour glassbottom boat trip
110 passenger capacity
65-foot boat with cool air-conditioning and large viewing windows below deck
Snack bar, sundeck, and two restrooms

Times:

12:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
also available, Sunset Glassbottom Boat Tour

Location:

Departs from the end of Duval Street (0 Duval)

Cost:

Day Trips: $69.95 adult / $45.95 children ages 4 – 10 / FREE under age 4
Sunset Trip: $69.95 adult / $45.95 children ages 4 – 10 / FREE under age 4

Availability Calendar & Reservations:

Kayak Tours

David Dlugitch — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 16:43:43 +0000

Easy and rewarding kayaking trips that explore offshore mangrove islands and seagrass habitat

A Key West kayak tour through winding red mangrove tidal creeks lets you explore this nursery habitat of marine life

There may be no place as ideal for kayaking as Key West. With a diverse eco-system, winding mangrove passageways, and calm shallow water, the Florida Keys provide easy and rewarding kayaking. Beginners will enjoy the easy introduction to the sport. Experts will marvel at all they can explore.

The barrier reef of the Keys results in calm and clear water near the islands. Paddlers enjoy a relaxing pace as they explore and take-in the beauty of the natural environment. Red, Black, and White Mangrove create unique landscapes and are home to many interesting organisms. Fish, stingrays, lobster, conch, and many other creatures will fascinate anyone who takes the time to look. The number and diversity of birds will astound as well.

Trip Time:

2-hours

Cost:

$70 per person, 12 & over
$50 per child under 12

For reservations and information:

Dolphin Encounters

David Dlugitch — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 17:42:50 +0000

See local Key West dolphins in the wild & up close. Swim and snorkel nearby patch coral reef.

Viewing dolphins in the wild, their natural habitat, is much more special and exciting than viewing them captive.

Schools of wild dolphins inhabit the waters surrounding Key West. Several small companies are available to take you out in search of these magical creatures in their natural habitat. Dolphin are so common in the Key West area that one specific location is often referred to as the “dolphin playground”.

Dolphins are curious, friendly, yet wild mammals that are protected by stringent federal regulations. Visitors are not allowed to feed, touch or swim with dolphins in Key West. They may, however, come up to the boat and frolic and jump for your pleasure and leave you overjoyed at this unforgettable meeting.

After your visit to the dolphin playground, your guide will then take you to some wonderful backcountry snorkeling spots to see live coral, sponges, and colorful tropical fish. Snorkeling equipment and instruction are included.

Keep in mind that dolphins are wild animals, and although the captains do an excellent job of finding them each day, their presence is never guaranteed. Still, the pristine beauty of their home will never disappoint.

Recommended (Our Favorite) Key West Dolphin Trips:

Wild About Dolphins – Dolphin-Watching Trip

This dolphin watching trip is aboard the “Amazing Grace”, a 24-foot vessel that will delight every member of the family.

This is the original dolphin charter of Key West. This trip is limited to six passengers, with morning or afternoon availability.

This four-hour trip includes a visit to the dolphin playground and a second stop in the backcountry for snorkeling.

Breakfast or lunch, light snacks and beverages, as well as all your gear (snorkeling equipment, towels, wet suits, binoculars), are included.

UPDATE: Wild About Dolphins is only available as a private charter. You may have up to six people in your party.

Trip Times: 8am–12 pm & 12:30pm–4:30 pm

Cost: $695 (+ tax) – PRIVATE CHARTERS ONLY

For reservations and information:

Dolphin Cat

Sit back and enjoy this 36′-foot vessel while you view dolphin in the wild

This dolphin watching trip is aboard a spacious catamaran, providing plenty of room for up to 18 passengers.

This three-hour trip includes a visit to the dolphin playground and a second stop in the backcountry for snorkeling.

Snorkeling equipment and beer, wine, soft drinks, and water are included with this trip. Rental wetsuits are available, though not necessary, for $10.

Trip Times: 10 am – 1:00 pm,
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Cost: $79.95 per adult, $59.95 per child ages 4 – 10, FREE per child under 4

For reservations and information:

| Key West Travel Guide - Visitor Information for Key West, FL in the Florida Keys

Glass-Bottom Boat Tour

Things to Do Menu

Explore the coral reefs, located six miles offshore of Key West, aboard an air-conditioned, glass bottom vessel

Kayak Tours

Things to Do Menu

Easy and rewarding kayaking trips that explore offshore mangrove islands and seagrass habitat

For reservations and information:

Dolphin Encounters

Things to Do Menu

See local Key West dolphins in the wild & up close. Swim and snorkel nearby patch coral reef.

Recommended (Our Favorite) Key West Dolphin Trips:

Wild About Dolphins – Dolphin-Watching Trip

Dolphin Cat