Explore Key West in a fun and unique way! Avoid the crowds on this exciting snorkel safari adventure and captain your own speedboat through 28 miles of Florida backcountry. Enjoy a smooth, scenic ride as you follow your local guide to a national marine sanctuary, where you’ll get a chance to snorkel and swim in pristine waters.
NOTE: Required – Florida Boaters Safety: Florida Law requires everyone born after Jan 1, 1988 to take a boaters safety test to drive a boat. Each driver must present a passed boaters safety test prior to departure.
Posted By : abigailn564
This was not at all what I expected. It was hardly a “safari tour” because our guide drove so far out in front of us we couldn’t even see him if he were to signal us or anything. We cruised through the mangroves trying not to be left behind, wondering when we would stop to explore or enjoy the scenery.
You make one stop at the Mud Keys, and that’s it. Then our guide basically said “okay you’re free to explore” for over an hour while he hung out on his phone until it was time to leave. We didn’t know where we were, what to look for, or where to go. Plus there were at least two other larger boats of locals drinking and playing loud music. I would have liked if the guide would have taken us to a more secluded spot, especially if the point was to see wildlife. The snorkeling is not reef snorkeling but sandbar snorkeling. And the water is too murky/sandy to see much. We tried though, and enjoyed being in the water.
The boats are small and you sit low, so you cannot really see the water unless you sit up on the boat while driving slowly.
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Posted On : 2024-06-01 13:50:08 
Posted By : Christie_P
We had a great trip out to the mud key and through the mangroves. We had done this years earlier and decided to try it again! It was a good time! It does give some adrenaline as you are driving the smaller boats! Good time for all ages! Advice: Wear a lot of sunscreen and bring some water to drink!!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 18:29:37 
Posted By : John_L
This is a really fun excursion. Cody our tour guide was really nice and knowledgeable. You have your own little two person speed boat. He guides you out to the mangroves where you make stops along the way. Super fun. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-03-19 09:14:30
Posted By : davidwV1844YB
What a great morning on the water. Sunny, calm. Each couple had their own boat. Fun ride out to the spot. Snorkeling was great. Not much to see but floating around in the sun is as good as it gets. Our first spot was empty when we arrived but filled up. Quickly moved to another secluded spot. Great trip and company. Would absolutely do it again. Shout out to our guide Tyler. Chill and competent.
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Posted On : 2024-03-07 12:57:26
Posted By : ArmymikeNY
The tour guide brought us to a cool little uninhabited island that had the perfect hammock for a couple to relax on. The boats ran at a good speed and were fun to drive.
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Posted On : 2024-03-05 18:48:06
Posted By : Wade_V
Yes, I would recommend this. We have been in several excursions and this was a bit different. Being able to drive your own little boat was fun. Guide was great and very clear in safety.
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Posted On : 2024-02-21 23:05:49
Posted By : captjimr
It was a cloudy, breezy day, but warm so we still enjoyed the afternoon. Mother Nature didn’t let us see too much in the water or air, but it was fun to explore the various islands. Our guide was quite helpful. Any visitor to Key West should do this.
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Posted On : 2024-01-25 13:04:09
Posted By : Rita_B
Nathan was our guide and he was very informative. The day was overcast, but the wildlife was abundant.
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Posted On : 2024-01-19 20:31:50
Posted By : B3685NNmollyr
I was so pleased with this excursion. It seriously could not have been any better! We got very lucky in terms of weather, and the water was as calm as glass. Due to the water being shallow, we went to a different island than the tour typically goes to. This was perfect because it had better snorkeling. Based on the reviews I was not expecting to see a lot of fish but we saw puffer fish, lobster, parrot fish, etc! It was so much fun to ride in the boat too. I would do it again for sure, I wished we could have stayed on the island longer! My only advice would be to specifically ask to try another location if you are not having a good time snorkeling. It looks like in the reviews some people did not have great experience with this. The guides cannot control the weather and water conditions but they were all very kind. I’m sure they’d try to help make the day better if you asked! If you’re in Key West for multiple days it could also be beneficial to book last minute if you know there is going to be a better day in terms of weather. Also, before you book via this website, check out their company website specifically! They have a lot of information and other ways to book the trip… if you get what I’m putting down. They even texted with me before our trip about places to go in Key West. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2023-12-07 20:51:07
Posted By : larry_b
Loved the boating. The weather was perfect and our guide John (?) made it a great and truly memorable experience.
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Posted On : 2023-11-20 12:18:42
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