Top Key West Natural Attractions

Get up close with some of Key West’s most fascinating creatures at the renowned Key West Aquarium. Located in bustling Mallory Square, the Key West Aquarium is home to alligators, jellyfish, sharks and many other local marine animals. With this 1-day admission ticket, check out the touch tank’s beautiful sea stars, sea urchins, giant hermit crabs and horseshoe crabs. Guests can enjoy guided aquarium tours as well as interactive shark feedings. It's one of Key West's most popular attractions for people of all ages.

Watch Key West's sunset — a main island attraction — on an evening dinner cruise. Feast on a tropical-themed buffet dinner and sip provided cocktails, beer, wine, and soft drinks as you take in views of the sea, the waterfront, and the sky's warm glow. Live music provides a festive atmosphere, and a cash bar is also available for premium drinks.

Take in rare birds–eye views of Key West on a parasailing adventure over Smathers Beach. With a range of departure times offered throughout the day, this tour is a popular, flexible choice for families. Your guide, who ensures that the small group has a personalized experience, takes photos and videos available for purchase after the trip.

Go parasailing above the emerald waters of Key West for a thrilling 1-hour tour that provides sweeping views of Florida’s southernmost city and its surroundings. Head out in a 12-passenger state-of-the-art parasailing boat out to the ocean, then your guide secures you into a double or triple-person parasailing device for a ride that gently lifts off and glides above the water, all without getting wet.

Try something new in Key West: parasailing. Adventure seekers who've booked this trip will love soaring over the Key West Seaport. The experience is available for singles, doubles, and even triples so it's a fantastic activity for a group of friends or a family. You'll board a state-of-the-art boat, get briefed by the crew, and then fly over the city—free as a bird.

Discover 28 miles (45 kms) of the Floridian coast on a 1.5-hour Jet Ski tour. With several daily tours, you can easily find a time that fits with your schedule. The tour is priced per Jet Ski, so you can ride tandem with a friend at no additional cost. Your guide is on hand at all times to lead the way on your aquatic adventure.

Get ready for fun in the sun—and check off two top experiences in just one trip—on this dolphin-watching and snorkeling tour off the coast of Key West. Departing Key West, look out for dolphins swimming alongside the boat, then jump in for a shallow-water snorkel at the Key West National Wildlife Refuge with many different species of marine life. Relax, feel the warm sea breezes, and select from a variety of refreshing beverages on board the boat.

Paddle a kayak through mangrove creeks and shallow water on a Key West kayaking tour that offers an up-close look that this unique coastal environment. This guided tour is the perfect way to spot Florida wildlife in a natural habitat.

At Southpoint Divers, we make your first dive unforgettable with small groups, expert PADI instructors, and the best gear on the market - SCUBAPRO. Start in our air conditioned facility and pool to build comfort and confidence, then board our custom built dive boat conveniently docked across the street, behind the Hyatt Centric Hotel. Safe, fun, eco-friendly, and outfitted with premium equipment, this is the best way to Discover Scuba in Key West.

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The Miami Explorer Pass by Go City is the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility when visiting Miami, Key West, Fort Lauderdale, and other locations. Choose two, three, four, or five popular attractions/activities and keep your travel budget in check. Each pass is good for 60 days; simply save your pass on your mobile device and go—no voucher redemption required!