SNORKELLING · KEY WEST SNORKELING TOURS

Key West Snorkeling Tours: Our Top 15

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Good key west snorkeling tours fill up in high season and the small boats go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset - Kayaking through mangrove channels
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Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset

1.Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,683 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115Our pick

Sail from 255 Front Street, then kayak through mangrove channels and snorkel in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Danger Charters supplies gear, snacks, drinks, and winter wetsuits. The afternoon trip adds a Key West sunset, while guides such as Micah, Katie, Laura, and Mary bring local history and calm, useful instruction.

“Great three part activity. Loved the sailing, kayaking and snorkeling! Staff was great and attentive! Enjoy the sights and family had a great time!”

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Key West Afternoon Snorkel Sail with Unlimited Cocktails! - The ride to the Florida Reef
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Key West Afternoon Snorkel Sail with Unlimited Cocktails!

2.Key West Afternoon Snorkel Sail with Unlimited Cocktails!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,572 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Sail from Key West’s historic seaport aboard the 69-foot Marquesa to the Florida Reef, about 7.5 miles offshore. Your crew supplies snorkeling gear, safety guidance, and a freshwater rinse. After you leave the water, enjoy unlimited beer, wine, cocktails, and soft drinks on the return sail. Plan on about three hours.

“Great experience and the crew were amazing. Would do this again. We had a beautiful day and met a lot of good people.”

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Key West Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Tour - Eco Adventure - The backcountry snorkel is a nursery, not a reef wall
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Key West Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Tour – Eco Adventure

3.Key West Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Tour – Eco Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,163 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

From 631 Greene Street, Fury Water Adventures takes you by catamaran to Key West’s Gulf backcountry, where you watch wild bottlenose dolphins and snorkel for about 45 to 60 minutes. The crew supplies masks, fins, flotation gear, and instruction. Beer and wine come after snorkeling, with soft drinks available throughout.

“What an amazing day! It started off a lil rough, but before we knew it there were dolphins all over playing in the water. The captain made sure we were in the right position to view them. The crew were very accommodating, had water, sodas and alcohol of we wanted it. I highly recommend doing this.”

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Key West Full-Day Ocean Adventure: Kayak, Snorkel, Sail - Snorkeling in Florida Keys backcountry waters
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Key West Full-Day Ocean Adventure: Kayak, Snorkel, Sail

4.Key West Full-Day Ocean Adventure: Kayak, Snorkel, Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 767 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $152

Spend 6.5 hours aboard a 65-foot schooner with a crew such as Captain Joe, Captain Janet, or guide Daniel, depending on the departure. Sail through the Key West National Wildlife Refuge, snorkel in Florida Keys backcountry waters, kayak through mangroves, and enjoy a buffet lunch with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. The group is capped at 20.

“A nice way to get to do multiple activities at the same time. The snorkeling was better than my time at Cabo. All of our guides are great. Lots of food and drink.”

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Key West: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Eco Cruise Tour - What the 45-foot catamaran adds
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Key West: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Eco Cruise Tour

5.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Eco Cruise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 757 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Cruise Key West’s Gulf waters on a 45-foot power catamaran with Fury guides such as Lisa, Ally, and Nicole. Look for wild bottlenose dolphins, snorkel in the Key West Wildlife Refuge, and enjoy beer, wine, soda, or seasonal champagne on the ride home. Sunset departures add a memorable finish.

“We had an AMAZING time! Our guides were phenomenal! Shared so much great information about the area and about the dolphins. They were so nice and friendly and we saw lots of dolphins! Definitely with it! Thank you for the best time!”

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Key West Reef Snorkel – Morning Mimosas or Afternoon Margaritas - Getting into the water at the reef
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Key West Reef Snorkel – Morning Mimosas or Afternoon Margaritas

6.Key West Reef Snorkel – Morning Mimosas or Afternoon Margaritas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 620 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $34Best value

Sail from Opal Key Marina to Key West’s living coral reef on a modern catamaran. You get snorkel gear, instruction, reef-safe sunscreen, and about an hour in the water, followed by beer, wine, mimosas, or margaritas. Crew members such as Tomas, Charlie, Zack, and Casey have been praised for their humor and help.

“good experience doing snorkeling!I love it. nice place to do the tour. Good service. They gave us some photos for free.”

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Key West Reef Morning Snorkeling with Breakfast and Mimosas - Check-in at 201 William Street
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Key West Reef Morning Snorkeling with Breakfast and Mimosas

7.Key West Reef Morning Snorkeling with Breakfast and Mimosas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 579 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $35

Start at 9 a.m. from 201 William St. for a three-hour catamaran trip to Key West’s coral reef. You’ll receive equipment and instruction, enjoy a light breakfast, snorkel for about an hour, then return with draft beer, wine, and mimosas. Captains and crew, including Anna, D-rock, and Atticus on some departures, help guests along the way.

“It takes a little while to get out to the reef and there isn’t much to see out there. However, the crew was great and we had a good time. The only negative that I could say would be about the lack of seating, so we were standing the whole time. Otherwise a great experience for the family.”

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Key West Reef Snorkel & Sail Adventure - Drinks, deck time, and the rhythm of the trip
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Key West Reef Snorkel & Sail Adventure

8.Key West Reef Snorkel & Sail Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 540 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Sail from Key West aboard a 54-foot yacht, receive a safety briefing, and snorkel a nearby reef for about 45 minutes. The crew, including captains Owen, Eric, Chuck, and Janet on various departures, provides gear, flotation vests, drinks, and help in the water. Groups can be as small as four, with a maximum of 24.

“Crew was awesome! Great boat very knowledgeable! We went to a great spot on the reef. Highly recommend. Thank you.”

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Biologist Owned & Operated: Dolphin Watching & Guided Snorkeling - Watching dolphins without turning them into a show
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Biologist Owned & Operated: Dolphin Watching & Guided Snorkeling

9.Biologist Owned & Operated: Dolphin Watching & Guided Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 497 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $143

Spend about four hours aboard Honest Eco’s small catamaran, watching wild bottlenose dolphins and snorkeling over sponges, coral heads, or reef. Guides such as Heather, Bryan, Wade, and Captain Patrick offer patient instruction and marine-life facts, though a biologist is not guaranteed on every departure. Snacks, water, gear, and a bathroom are included.

“Highly recommend. Traveling with family, kids are teenagers & we all thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. We learned a lot too. Saw dolphins in their natural habitat & then went snorkeling & saw a wide variety of marine life. Guides were helpful & very conscientious of keeping everyone safe. Extra bonus was the delicious, healthy snacks we enjoyed during & after the tour.”

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Key West: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Sunset Cruise - Cottrell Key and the National Wildlife Refuge
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Key West: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Sunset Cruise

10.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 493 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Join Sunset Watersports Key West for a three-hour cruise aboard the Sunset One. An English-speaking guide explains the route as you search for wild dolphins, snorkel near Cottrell Key, and return with a draft beer as the sun sets. Crews have included Captain Madison, Captain John, Kevin, Kylie, and others.

“Excellent adventure & fantastic staff! Snorkeling, watching a pod of dolphins playing, and a breathtaking sunset. Great memories!!!”

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Shallow Water Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching in Key West - Searching for dolphins in their natural home
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Shallow Water Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching in Key West

11.Shallow Water Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching in Key West

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 465 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $108

Meet the Echo catamaran at Key West Bight Marina for a small-group cruise with wild dolphin watching, shallow-water snorkeling, sailing, snacks, fruit, beer, wine, and soft drinks. The crew, including captains and mates such as Sandy, Deb, Aiden, and Bailey, provides gear and instruction. Expect a maximum of 14 people, with no children under five.

“Great experience! The snorkeling was great and we were lucky enough to see about six dolphins on our way back in. Carly and Sandy were amazing and made the trip so fun!”

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Private Looe Key Snorkel from Big Pine Key - What your three hours look like
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Private Looe Key Snorkel from Big Pine Key

12.Private Looe Key Snorkel from Big Pine Key

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 431 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $575 per boat (seats 4)

Meet at 33000 Overseas Hwy in Big Pine Key for a private three-hour trip to Looe Key. Your captain leads the snorkel, helps you spot barracuda, rays, sharks, parrotfish, and blue tang, and keeps the outing personal for your group of up to four.

“Loved spending time with Captain Brian and learning so much from him! He was patient with our girls wanting to dive out of the boat! Thank you :)”

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Key West: Reef Snorkeling with Drinks and Sunset Option - Choosing the right three-hour departure
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Key West: Reef Snorkeling with Drinks and Sunset Option

13.Reef Snorkeling with Drinks and Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 419 reviews · 3 hours · from $34

Sail from Opal Key Marina aboard Fury’s 65-foot catamaran to snorkel Key West’s coral reef. Choose a morning trip with mimosas, an afternoon outing with margaritas, or a sunset sail with rum punch. Crew members such as Captain Bill, Ally, Action Jackson, Capt. Zane, and Erika have helped make past trips friendly and well organized.

“Tell people to arrive at least 1 1/2 hour in advance because there is no parking.”

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Key West Rum and Reggae: Reef Snorkel Adventure and Sunset Sail - Check in at 241 Front Street
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Key West Rum and Reggae: Reef Snorkel Adventure and Sunset Sail

14.Key West Rum and Reggae: Reef Snorkel Adventure and Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 370 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Sail from 241 Front Street to a reef chosen by the captain, with stops possible at Sand Key, Rock Key, Eastern Dry Rocks, or Western Sambo. Fury Water Adventures supplies instruction, fins, masks, flotation gear, and reef-safe sunscreen. After 30 to 40 minutes in the water, enjoy beer, wine, sparkling wine, rum punch, reggae, and sunset views.

“The trip was great, but we expected to see more corals and fish. But it’s not connected to the team.”

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Key West: 3-Hour Afternoon Reef Snorkel with Drinks - Getting ready with the crew and equipment
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Key West: 3-Hour Afternoon Reef Snorkel with Drinks

15.3-Hour Afternoon Reef Snorkel with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 351 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Cruise from 201 William Street into the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary for a guided reef snorkel. Captain Anna and the crew provide gear, safety help, water, and soda, followed by draft beer and other drinks on the return ride. The trip suits beginners, families, and experienced snorkelers.

“The captain was extremely skilled, professional and passionate. She took care of us during the whole experience.”

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