Your journey begins at the Historic Seaport of Key West, where you'll board a comfortable catamaran with ample seating for a more intimate and spacious adventure. Our catering kitchen prepares a fresh breakfast feast featuring mouthwatering egg frittatas, muffins, juices, and more.

The first stop on your adventure is the Florida Keys Reef, just seven miles off the coast of Key West. Here, you'll don snorkeling gear provided by us, including sanitized snorkels, masks, fins, and buoyancy vests. Our experienced captains carefully select the day's snorkeling location based on water and wind conditions, ensuring you have the best underwater experience.

Before you dive in, our crew provides a professional safety and instruction course, ensuring that even first-time snorkelers feel confident. After your snorkeling adventure, you can ask our knowledgeable crew about what you've seen and learn more about the delicate ecosystem you've just explored.

Next, it's off to the tranquil mangrove islands of Key West National Wildlife Refuge. As you enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat lunch featuring shrimp cocktail, pulled pork sliders, coleslaw, pasta salad, veggie & hummus wraps, and chocolate chip cookies, your crew prepares you for the kayaking part of the adventure. They provide paddling instructions and help you into your kayak.

As you paddle through the calm, shallow waters sheltered by the mangroves, you'll learn about the vital role these trees play as nurseries to the sea. Discover how mangrove trees survive in saltwater and get a closer look at the diverse marine life that calls this unique ecosystem home.

Keep your eyes peeled for the incredible array of bird species that inhabit the mangroves, including ospreys, frigates, blue herons, bald eagles, and roseate spoonbills. In the water, you might spot sea turtles, dolphins, manta rays, and tropical fish.

After your mangrove kayak tour, enjoy another tasty beverage and indulge in chocolate chip cookies. Then, relax and savor a brisk hour-long sail back to the Historic Seaport as you reflect on the unforgettable memories you've made throughout this incredible day in Key West.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: All age groups are welcome. Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Health limitations: No heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
• Physical limitations: It is highly recommended that all participants can swim.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: All ages are welcome. Ages 3 years and under are free. All infants must sit on the laps of a parent or guardian. 
• Pets: Sorry, all pets must stay home!
• Individuals with disabilities: The catamaran can accommodate a standard, non-motorized wheelchair.
• Dietary restrictions: If you are a vegetarian, please let your experience provider know in advance of the tour and they will include vegetarian options for your meals. If you are lactose intolerant, have a gluten, nut or any other food allergy, it is recommended to bring your own food for the day.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: 6H
• What’s included: 
  • Mangrove Island Kayak Tour with all equipment and professional instruction provided
  • Snorkeling at the living coral reef
  • Continental breakfast (egg frittatas, muffins, and juices), full lunch (shrimp cocktail, pulled pork sliders, coleslaw, pasta salad, and chocolate chip cookies) and afternoon snack
  • Soft drinks and filtered water throughout the tour
  • Homemade Sangria, Premium Beer and Wine
• Who will be present: Your captain, crew, and up to 40 participants.
• Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone onboard must have a reservation.
• Photo/ video: You are encouraged to take photos of your experience!
• Specific rules to follow: Must be at least 21 years old and present a valid ID to consume alcoholic beverages.

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: This experience is weather dependent. In the event of inclement weather your guide will contact you regarding a cancellation. If you have any questions regarding weather, please call your experience provider directly. 
• Arrival: Plan on arriving at least 30 minutes prior to your start time to board the boat. If driving from Miami, please allow yourself a minimum of 5 hours. Please keep in mind there is one road in and out. If you are late and miss the boat you forfeit your experience.
• Parking: There is no parking at the meeting location but you may unload passengers in front of the office and proceed to the lot on Greene Street. The most convenient city parking lot is at Margaret and Caroline Street with pay machines located in the center of the lot. Also, there are parking spots on Caroline or Elizabeth Streets with pay machines.
• What to wear: It is easiest to wear your swimsuit to the tour. There aren’t any changing facilities at the office. However If you do need to change after boarding, there is a very small changing area in the head of the boat.
• What to bring:
  • A towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, swim suit, camera, and love of adventure.
  • Valid, government issued photo ID. Consumption of alcoholic beverages requires that we verify your age.
  • Gratuity for the crew is customary and greatly appreciated. A suggested amount is $20-25 per person.
• Restrooms/Showers/Lockers:
  • The catamaran is equipped to maximize your comfort with heads (that’s nautical for bathroom), and a fresh water rinse. There are no bathrooms at the checkin office, but there are public restrooms conveniently located nearby at the marina.
  • There are no lockers or storage facilities at the checkin office. Participants are welcome to bring a beach bag or backpack with personal belongings on the boat. However, if you have large luggage or suitcases these would be best stored at your hotel or vehicle.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.