KEY WEST
Good dolphin snorkeling tours in Key West fill up weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Key West dolphin watch and snorkel tour review with honest advice on dolphins, shallow Gulf snorkeling, crew, value, and what to bring.
“Wonderful staff and fun trip. Of course, there is not guarantee that you will see the dolphins. We did not, but the snorkeling was good.”
Review of Key West’s three-hour dolphin and snorkeling cruise, with practical tips on wildlife, sunset timing, value, safety, and what to bring.
“our captain Charlie and Olivia were amazing!!! we had a great time and the drinks kept coming ✌️ we saw dolphins too. A must!!!!”
Review of Key West’s small-group dolphin watch and guided snorkeling tour, with eco-minded crew, snacks, wildlife tips, pricing, and practical advice.
“A great and educational experience. Part of the crew was a marine biologist doing research on dolphins. The snorkeling was great fun as was the dolphin watching. We snorkeled a sponge garden which was active with sea life. The dolphins watching was great. The dolphins swam right up to the boat to check us out.”
Review of Key West’s 3-hour dolphin, snorkeling, and sunset cruise, with practical tips on wildlife sightings, reef conditions, value, and comfort.
“the crew was great. they did theorie best to search for dolphins. the snorkling was alsof great.”
Review of Key West’s 4-hour dolphin-watching and shallow-water snorkeling cruise, with catamaran details, costs, food, tips, and drawbacks.
“Great way to spend the day. Unfortunately we didn’t see any dolphins because of the wind but the crew was great and we had a blast doing everything else”
Cruise to Key West’s Dolphin Playground, snorkel a coral reef, enjoy unlimited drinks, and add a sunset sail for $76.
“I thought the place we left from was good and the boat wasn't bad either, I just thought it could have had a little more shade, everyone who stayed in the sun got sunburned, it was a very hot and sunny day. The guides took the shaded spots and the customers were left in the sun. I thought they could have offered their spots to the customers; it was unfriendly. The guides' lack of emotional preparation is noticeable right from the start, as they are very young men without an older, more responsible leader to guide them. They were all a little over the top in their approach, speaking very…”
Review of Key West’s small-group dolphin, snorkeling, and sandbar tour, with practical details on price, timing, wildlife, gear, and value.
“An extraordinary moment! We saw about fifteen dolphins. We snorkeled for an hour and then stopped at a sandbank in the ocean. We loved it and it was our favorite activity.”
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