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The 10 most popular mangrove & kayak eco tours in Key West. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Paddle Key West mangroves on a guided eco kayak tour. See sea life, learn Florida Keys geology, and enjoy a calm 2-hour ride.
“Rachel was AMAZING! She knew so much and shared lots of local information with us. It was a peaceful day on the water. No pressure for your ability to kayak. Got to see a lot of wildlife!”
Half-day sailing, kayaking, and snorkeling off Key West, with wetsuits, reef wildlife, drinks and sunset options.
“The snorkeling was pretty underwhelming. Just a couple bleached coral heads and a few schools of boring fish. The crew (Micah, Laura, Bible) were great! We had a lot of fun on the kayak tour. Again, not a whole lot to see apart from the outsides of mangroves and maybe a baby barracuda.”
Key West dolphin watching plus shallow-water snorkeling in the Gulf, with snorkel gear and drinks included on a 3-hour catamaran.
“Barely saw dolphin and snorkeling spot is rather empty except a few fish. Now the dolphin it’s nature and there is not much they can plan. But snorkeling it’s just not a good spot. And for the dolphin you can see them much better in cap Canaveral where they swim in a channel so you…”
Key West full-day sail, kayak, and snorkel with lunch and unlimited drinks, cruising the wildlife refuge on a small schooner.
“Best experience yet! Joe and the crew were super helpful and knowledgeable about the area. The activities and boat were clean and easy to use.”
Paddle a clear kayak in the Keys, spotting starfish, turtles, sharks, and more on a small-group guided eco-tour near Key West.
“Our guided clear kayak through the mangroves was amazing! Our guide Sarah was super knowledgeable and made sure everyone was comfortable, no matter their experience level. Highly recommend booking this trip and if possible, see if Sarah is available!! Thank you Get Up and Go Kayaking!!”
Dolphin watching plus snorkeling in Key West, with a comfortable catamaran, guided help, and drinks included for about 3 hours.
“Had a blast. Tour guides were amazing. They were knowledgeable about the dolphins, showed us some cool stuff while snorkeling, and kept the drinks flowing on the boat ride back.”
Kayak through mangroves to a remote Key West sandbar on a custom catamaran with lunch, wildlife spotting, and sunset drinks.
“Great experience, but snorkeling area had minimal to see. Would have been nice to go to an area for with more fish.”
Key West kayak and snorkeling charter with lunch and unlimited drinks. Paddle mangroves, snorkel the reef, then relax at Jewfish Basin sandbar.
“Hang back and enjoy the people who have never kayaked before run into each other and the mangroves! Very entertaining. Also watch closely on the sandbar- we spotted a stingray and a small shark. I tried paddle boarding for the first time and floated in the middle of the keys. It’s just nice on the…”
Kayak mangroves, cruise a Florida Marine Sanctuary, then relax on a Key West sandbar with lunch and unlimited drinks.
“The relaxing on the sandbar with the serving of beer/wine.”
Paddle Key West mangroves by tandem kayak, snorkel Sand Key Reef with a guide, then relax on a morning sail with organic snacks.
“Capt Libby &Jackie were great and knowledgeable about the surrounding area and wildlife. Weather in Dec was nice. The provided wetsuits and floatations made snorkeling easy and comfortable. We saw a sea turtle while kayaking, fish & lobsters while snorkeling, and dolphins while sailing. My 8 yr old daughter loved it, and the 4 1/2…”
