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Eco Tour: Key West Wildlife Exploration
5.0
153 Ratings
Key West
Embark on an eco-friendly adventure with Honest Eco! Sail, snorkel, kayak, and encounter dolphins while learning about marine biology and conservation. Join us in Key West for a sustainable and educational experience.
Embark on an eco-friendly adventure with Honest Eco! Sail, snorkel, kayak, and encounter dolphins while learning about marine biology and conservation. Join us in Key West for a sustainable and educational experience.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Sand Key Reef - Enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, and savoring delicious fresh organic fruits, vegetables, and hummus from a local café. This is a 4.5-hour adventure on the water! The journey begins on a spacious 42-foot sailing catamaran, offering 1,092 square feet of deck space, providing ample room to unwind.
Departing from the dock at the…
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Sand Key Reef - Enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, and savoring delicious fresh organic fruits, vegetables, and hummus from a local café. This is a 4.5-hour adventure on the water! The journey begins on a spacious 42-foot sailing catamaran, offering 1,092 square feet of deck space, providing ample room to unwind.
Departing from the dock at the Historic Seaport, sail to a mangrove island accessible only by shallow draft boats. Discover the Key West ecosystem as you kayak through mangrove islands, exploring the unique habitats of the Key West National Wildlife Refuge and learning about the diverse flora and fauna.
Head to another favorite spot for snorkeling on the reef, coral heads, or a sponge garden. The best location with optimal visibility will be chosen for the day. A guide will lead you through a tranquil snorkeling area, highlighting the unique animals of the ecosystem and answering any questions.
Snacks are provided by the beloved organic café, Date and Thyme. - Key West - With ample space aboard our open sailing catamaran and an Honest Eco guide to introduce you to the local natural ecosystem, why start your day any other way?
Snorkel, kayak, sail, and enjoy organic snacks without having to choose! This trip is designed for you to experience it like a local nature enthusiast. If you prioritize nature over partying during your eco tour, your search ends here!
While renowned for our Dolphin Watch and Snorkel trip, our Kayak + Snorkel & Morning Sail offers a fantastic opportunity to experience and learn about the unique Key West waters, focusing on the ecosystem, conservation, sustainability, and ethical wildlife viewing.
What's Included
- High quality snorkel gear
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Stable tandem kayaks
- High quality wetsuits during our winter months
- Floatation provided
- High quality snorkel gear
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Stable tandem kayaks
- High quality wetsuits during our winter months
- Floatation provided
What's Not Included
- Towels
- Sunscreen
- Warm layers of clothes during the winter months
- Towels
- Sunscreen
- Warm layers of clothes during the winter months
Additional Information
I’m the founder and owner of HONEST ECO. Originating from Kentucky bluegrass and holding a B.S. in Biology, I was irresistibly seduced by the mesmerizing beauty of the blue sea. My journey to Key West began in 2005, and now, with over a decade of experience in studying Biology and navigating the waters of Key West, I co-run a small business with my wife…
I’m the founder and owner of HONEST ECO. Originating from Kentucky bluegrass and holding a B.S. in Biology, I was irresistibly seduced by the mesmerizing beauty of the blue sea. My journey to Key West began in 2005, and now, with over a decade of experience in studying Biology and navigating the waters of Key West, I co-run a small business with my wife and our two young children. Our goal is to create a meaningful impact through education and role modeling. I hold a deep enthusiasm for wildlife and environmental conservation.
- Maximum of 16 passengers
Location
120 Margaret St
Margaret Street
Check in directly to the left of the DOCK MASTERS office at our Sailing Catamaran, Blu Q at 9:10 am. Please be on time. Thank you! We do not issue refunds if you miss the boat.
120 Margaret Street Key West FL 33040. Head straight out towards the DOCK MASTERS office.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(153 Ratings)
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Culture66731155851
Apr 27, 2025
Awesome Fun - What an awesome day! With Captain Dan at the helm and Hadden as our tour guide- best tour ever. We had so much fun. The snorkeling was my favorite. Our hosts were friendly and very knowledgeable of the area. The kayaking was great. There was a bit of wind that made the water a bit ruff- but not impossible to paddle in. The mangroves were beautiful to glide through. This is a most do when in Key West.
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Franfz3549ap
Apr 22, 2025
Great time was had by all - We had a fantastic time. Snorkeling was fun and we saw sponges and many fish. Kayaking in the mangroves was beautiful and unique. The sunset, beautiful. The crew, Dale, Billy and Brian were great, knowledgeable about what we saw, friendly and fun.
Highly recommend and would go with them again.
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Lisakq3628ge
Apr 17, 2025
Sunset dolphin cruise was amazing - We had such an amazing time on the sunset and dolphin cruise. It was a very relaxing, magical ride and our girls raved about it afterwards. Captain Dale and Mate Hadden were wonderful and hilarious and kept all of us in great spirits. Def recommend!!
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Juliess9540jp
Apr 14, 2025
Wonderful tour with knowledgable guides; enjoy the beauty of Key West's nature in a small group - We loved this tour. The boat was a small Catamaran Blu Q and thus the group size was small and wonderful as you were able to move about the boat and enjoy seating on the mesh or anywhere you liked safely. Unlike most tours we were not stuffed in. The captain, Andrew was so knowledgable. We had been on another tour similar earlier in the week and worried about a repeat. That was unfounded as Andrew shared new information and is clearly an expert. Their equipment was great. The snorkel masks fit well and were not the usual cheap stuff you get and the kayaks had back rests and maneuvered easily. Andrew ensured that we saw as much wildlife as possible given of course the wildlife's cooperation. The sail was brief but we did sail, again often that does not happen on these tours. The small group size and the expertise of the staff will have us come back and tour with them again.
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Ruthmark2018
Mar 3, 2025
First rate kayak/snorkel/sailing tour. - We have a fantastic time on our tour with Theresa as the captain and Bryan as the nature guide. Both were superb! Highly recommended.
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Mrsthehammer
Feb 28, 2025
The Best of theBest - We have gone out in a sail with Honest Eco for a number of years, and each year it is more perfect than the last.
Today was a glorious day! Perfect weather for snorkeling and kayaking, and a sunset to remember. Rachel, our captain, and Brian, the crew/wildlife expert, made our day memorable. We cannot recommend this company enough — small groups (you are NEVER crowded on an Honest Eco boat), personal attention, knowledgeable staff who can explain in detail anything you would like to know about birds/dolphins/sponges/coral/
mangroves. And tonight when the planets were aligned in the sky, Rachel stopped the boat and we all sat back and looked at the sky. What a perfect, perfect day! Don’t waste your time or money with other providers — Honest Eco is in a class by itself.
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Heatherge8409gp
Dec 29, 2024
Great Day on the Water - The trip was great - very well run. Wade was our captain, and he was fun and professional. Hatton led the kayaking and told us about the ecology of the area.
The kayaking through the mangroves was super cool. We saw man of war and various nursery sea life.
The snorkeling was refreshing albeit a little murky because we didn’t have great weather. Wade did a great job coaching me through a little bit of panic on my part about snorkeling in general. Very helpful and ensured I didn’t miss out on this great opportunity.
The dip that hatton made was fantastic! Definitely bring your own snacks to supplement or eat before you go. Hatton was a great host throughout the trip.
Wade and Hatton went above and beyond to track down dolphins for a sighting right around sunset. Perfect end to the day!
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Barb
Dec 26, 2024
Perfect day on the water! - Great day spent with Caltain Andrew and Steven who were kind, informative and provided us with a great experience, even me as a non-swimmer. Wet suits were perfect for snorkeling in December and the fruits, veggies & hummus were lovely snacks. Don't worry about footwear because all were collected at boarding. We had beautiful weather and a gorgeous sunset on the return trip. The stainless steel cups were a lovely souvenir. Lovely day all around.
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699estherv
Dec 23, 2024
Super tour! - This tour had everything: dolphins, snorkeling, kayaking (even a shark that swam just under our kayak in the mangroves), sailing at sunset, great!
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Hks300
Dec 20, 2024
Do yourself the favor! - Amazing crew! Captain Wade, Haddon, and Steven took excellent care of us, and found us beautiful, secluded areas to snorkel and kayak. All were very knowledgeable about the local biology and also gave great restaurant recommendations.
The half day is an incredible deal. Our time was very well utilized. The fresh fruit and veggies on board were an awesome bonus. Also enjoyed that this was not a booze cruise. Alcohol was BYOB and accessible after the water activities. No one was rowdy on our boat, and this made it very family friendly.
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