Key West's Favorite Afternoon Dolphin Sail
Recommended by 90% of travellers
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Key West, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Set sail from Key West on a 60-foot catamaran and enjoy the clear blue waters and Atlantic bottlenose dolphin sightings. Afternoons are when dolphins are the most active so you’re sure to see the adorable creatures jumping and swimming around the boat. You’ll also see some Key West landmarks from the water and enjoy the sea breeze.
- Enjoy an afternoon sail that departs from Key West’s Historic Seaport
- Watch playful dolphins in their natural habitat
- Experience excellent views and comfort aboard the catamaran
- You can purchase drinks and snacks on board for your convenience
What's Included
- Alcoholic BeveragesBeer, wine and sangria - Alcoholic beverages are only available to those over 21 years of age
- Soda/PopSoft drinks and water
- Gratuities optional
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 205 Elizabeth St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Unit #1; Office located on Lazy Way Lane between Conch Republic and Schooner Wharf.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
1
Key West Historic Seaport
2
Sunset Key
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Near public transportation
- Pushchair accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travellers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Jeff_T
From the amenities on the boat, to the guides, to the scenery and dolphins, this was an outstanding trip. I would highly recommend it. Plus, free booze! And they weren't stingy with it either. The service was just great. We saw lots of dolphins; one even jumped up within about 10 feet of the boat. Everyone was friendly and they were generous on the time we were out. It was a great experience... probably the highlight of our trip to Key West.
Reviews
4.6
based on 186 reviews
Joanne_M, Apr 2026
We did see a ton of dolphins, which was awesome but for a two hour tour, we didn’t need to watch them for an hour and a half of that I think sailing around the area would’ve been better maybe a half hour of looking at dolphins
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We appreciate the feedback—and we have to say, “too many dolphins” is a new one for us.
When a whole pod decides to show up and put on a performance, we tend to let them have their moment. Some days it’s a quick wave, other days it’s a full show—and we’d hate to cut them off mid-performance.
That said, we’re glad you got to see so many and hope you still enjoyed the time out on the water.
Gary_G, Apr 2026
The Captain knew exactly where to go to see the dolphins. I can’t even guess at how many we saw. The ride was math and the atmosphere was great. Best of all the crew was amazing. Grace was the first mate and bartender. She walked around and spoke with everyone. Simply put - she was amazing!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the stellar review and crew shout out, Gary. I'm thrilled to hear that our local dolphins were out and about to show off for your visit! We can't wait to see you sailing with Sebago on your next trip to Key West!
Stephen_m, Apr 2026
The trip put did not disappoint. We were fortunate enough to see several dolphins! The crew was phenomenal, informative and nice. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
So glad to hear the trip delivered. Seeing dolphins is always a bonus, and we’re happy the crew made it even better. We look forward to seeing you again!
LisaAnn_F, Apr 2026
Amazing and relaxing 2 1/2 hour boat ride with an exceptional crew! Getting to see dolphins...priceless!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We love hearing that, Lisa. A relaxing cruise, an exceptional crew, and dolphins making an appearance—that’s a pretty perfect combo. Glad it was such a memorable experience!
Sylvia_G, Apr 2026
Very enjoyable. Crew was extremely friendly. They offered beverages and were very helpful. We saw several dolphins.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for choosing to sail with Sebago, Sylvia! We hope to welcome you back on your next trip to Key West!
Anne_A, Apr 2026
Wonderful crew kept us engaged and entertained and we managed to see lots of dolphins. Sailing back was fun
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the stellar review, Anne! We hope to have you back aboard for another great day on the water soon!
Lisa_W, Apr 2026
Loud incessant music, open bar definitely not a ECO TOUR. The boat just kept circling the harbor . The dolphins were smart to stay far far away from the onslaught!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your feedback, Lisa—we’re sorry to hear this wasn’t the experience you were hoping for.
Our dolphin sails are designed to be a fun, social cruise with music and an open bar, not a silent eco-expedition. That said, we absolutely respect marine life and operate responsibly while observing wildlife.
A quick note on dolphins—bottlenose dolphins are highly intelligent and actually use sound and vibration (echolocation) to navigate, communicate, and hunt. While they can detect vibrations in the water, they are very accustomed to boat traffic in areas like Key West and often choose when—and if—they want to interact. Some days they’re playful and come right up to the boat, other days they prefer to keep their distance. They’re wild animals, not on a schedule.
Because of that, we do cruise around to locate them rather than staying in one place, and yes—we like to keep the atmosphere enjoyable for our guests while we search.
We’re sorry you weren’t in the mood for good music and drinks, but that is very much part of the experience we offer. We appreciate you joining us and hope you were still able to enjoy some time out on the water.
Gregory_M, Mar 2026
You may or may not see dolphins but the boat trip and sight seeing still makes it worth your time. We actually saw a few dolphins. The capt and his first mate/bartender were excellent.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the five stars and kind words for our team, Gregory! We hope to welcome you back aboard on your next visit to Key West!
Evgenia_N, Mar 2026
The crew was fun and amazing super friendly
The boat was beautiful and the weather was perfect! Drinks were great we saw 6-7 dolphins
They are wild so don’t expect them to put on a show. Bring cash to tip because they are worth it!
Highly recommended !!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the amazing recommendation and five stars, Evgenia! I am so happy to hear that our local marine friends were out and about for your visit. We hope to welcome you back aboard soon!
amy, Mar 2026
We were successful at seeing a lot of dolphins, so that was fun. I did not realize that we would not sail at all on the sailboat so that was a disappointment-I chose this trip over the others because it was on a sailboat. Because we found the dolphins almost immediately as we left the dock, we more or less followed the same dolphins-which was totally fun, but never left the general harbor/mooring area. We thought it would be more of a trip than it was. The boat was beautiful and it was nice to be on the water. Staff were great.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience on our Afternoon Dolphin Sail, Amy! I am happy to hear that the team was able to quickly locate our local dolphins! I completely understand the disappointment with sailing and apologize that the wind was not on our side for your tour. We hope to welcome you back aboard on your next visit to Key West to show you a five star experience!
Melanie_T, Mar 2026
Great experience, lots of dolphins and the crew was very personable and eager to make sure we enjoyed the experience.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience on our Afternoon Dolphin Sail, Melanie! I'm so glad to hear that our local marine friends were out and about to show off for your visit. We hope to welcome you back aboard on your next trip to Key West!
David_W, Mar 2026
While the amount of dolphins you see may vary, the crew was amazing, the boat was great and the trip was still worth every penny! Even if we hadn’t seen any, which we saw a bunch, the trip out there and back was awesome.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the 5 stars, David. You said it perfectly—while dolphin sightings can vary, the experience on the water is always worth it. We’re so glad you saw plenty and enjoyed the crew and boat as well. Hope to have you back out again soon!
Loretta_M, Mar 2026
What an awesome day on the water. We saw so many dolphins. The crew was great. The music was great. Highly recommend it.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the great review, Loretta. We’re so glad you had an awesome day, saw plenty of dolphins, and enjoyed the crew and music. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to have you back out on the water again soon!
Francesca_S, Mar 2026
Captain and crew were amazing. Had such a fun time watching the dolphins. And having drinks along with it was a huge perk. Definitely would come back again.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the 5 stars, Frances. We’re so glad you had a fun time watching the dolphins and enjoying a few drinks along the way. We’ll be sure to pass the kind words along to the captain and crew. We’d love to sail with you again soon!
Mark_L, Mar 2026
We saw so many dolphins. The crew was incredibly friendly and accommodating for my autistic son. We had a ton of fun!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Mark. We’re so glad you saw so many dolphins and had such a fun time! It means a lot to hear our crew helped make the experience comfortable and enjoyable for your son. We’d love to have your family back out on the water again soon.
Kerry_K, Mar 2026
Great overall experience captain and crew member keep us busy and full of info. Boat was clean and have many options for drink
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the great review, Kerry. We’re glad you enjoyed the informative crew, clean boat, and plenty of drink options. Hope to have you back on board again soon!
Jennifer_M, Mar 2026
Didn’t see any dolphins. It’s an ok trip if you just want to get out on the water for a couple hours.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your feedback. While we’d love to guarantee dolphin sightings, Mother Nature keeps us humble out there. Some days they put on a show, and other days they keep us guessing. We hope you still enjoyed the open bar and the views, and we’d love to have you back for another chance to spot them!
William_K, Mar 2026
It’s a really nice cruise and we had a great captain. His first mate really took good care of us also and we got to see a lot of dolphins within the first hour getting out to sea.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the great review, William. We’re so glad you enjoyed the cruise and that the captain and first mate took such good care of you. Seeing dolphins so early in the trip is always a bonus. We hope to have you back out on the water again soon!
Tammy_B, Mar 2026
The crew was amazing, caring, friendly. They made you very comfortable and was always concerned of your safety and that you was having fun, first time seeing dolphins, first time snorkeling.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad our crew made you feel comfortable and safe while having fun. What a special experience for your first time snorkeling and seeing dolphins—hope to have you back again soon!
Marianne_C, Mar 2026
Can't say enough good things about this cruise. Our crew members of Brandon and John were awesome--friendly, funny, and knowledgeable. Brandon expertly guided the big catamaran out to where they hoped the dolphins would be, and we saw lots of them. John provided everyone with complimentary drinks and information. Just being out on the water on a beautiful day was fun, but getting to see so many dolphins at play was incredible. Definitely one of the highlights of our vacation in Key West.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the amazing review! We’re thrilled you had such a memorable day on the water and got to see so many dolphins. Brandon and John will be happy to hear your kind words. We’d love to welcome you back on another adventure soon!
Tasha_C, Mar 2026
Great crew. Very informative about dolphins and Key West Marine life. Fun atmosphere. Good drinks. 5 stars.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the crew, fun atmosphere, drinks, and learning about dolphins and Key West marine life. Five stars, thank you!
Scott_S, Mar 2026
Nice boat, clean, great crew!!! The fact that drinks are included is a definite bonus. Will definitely do business with this team again!!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the boat, crew, and the included drinks. We appreciate your support and look forward to having you out with us again!
Shirley_B, Mar 2026
Brandon and John were excellent hosts/Captain! We saw many dolphins 20 min into our cruise and saw them over and over again The boat was clean, the drinks were tasty and the cruise was beautiful and relaxing! Thanks so much! We loved our time.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed seeing so many dolphins and had a relaxing cruise. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Brandon and John!
Kimberly_E, Mar 2026
Our dolphin watching trip was amazing. The weather was beautiful and check in was simple. We saw lots of dolphins and the experience wasn't overly crowded. We had a great time.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the dolphin watching, smooth check-in, and uncrowded experience. We’re thrilled you had a great time and hope to see you again soon!
Charles_F, Mar 2026
Subject to cooperative wildlife.
Very nice crew and the boat was spacious. Drinks were ready as requested. Only saw 3 dolphins. NOT THE FAULT of the boat crew, but still disappointing
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for choosing to sail with Sebago, Charles! I am sorry to hear that our local dolphins were feeling shy during your visit and appreciate your understanding with their wild nature. I'm happy to hear it was still a nice time aboard and would love to have you back on your next visit to try and spot more of our marine friends!
Margaret_H, Feb 2026
Wonderful cruise to see the dolphins! Captain Shay knew just where to go and Jordan was very hospitable. We highly recommend this cruise!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re so glad you enjoyed the dolphin cruise! Captain Shay truly knows where to find them, and we’re happy to hear Jordan made your experience even more enjoyable. We hope to see you again soon!
Sandi_K, Feb 2026
Great experience! Captain Brandon and Gary are very knowledgeable and made the trip a memorable experience of dolphin watching. Plenty of drinks to stay hydrated. Layer on the sunscreen and bring your camera!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks for the awesome review! We're glad Captain Brandon and Gary made your dolphin watching experience memorable. We hope to see you again soon!
Ashlie_M, Feb 2026
Great experience! We booked on a last minute whim & definitely did not regret it. It was a beautiful day on the water & we saw quite a few dolphins. Our guides were great- brought our drinks right to us. Would definitely do again!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks for the great review! We're so happy you had a beautiful day on the water and got to see dolphins. We’d love to have you back again soon!
Kim_W, Feb 2026
Wonderful water views. Fun to see dolphins!
Beautiful way to spend afternoon. Clean boat and friendly Captain.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the dolphins, views, and had a great time with the Captain. Hope to see you again soon!
Maureen_D, Feb 2026
Great dolphin experience. Leave extra time to find parking. Crew very knowledgeable, helpful with information
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks for the great review! We're glad you had a fantastic dolphin experience and found the crew helpful. We appreciate the parking tip and hope to have you back soon!
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