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Key West's Favorite Afternoon Dolphin Sail

Recommended by 90% of travelers
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Key West, USA
High interest
Booked 4 times today.
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.6
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· Joanne_H ·
Feb 2026
The boat and boat ride were beautiful. Our Captain, Daniel, and his first mate, John, made the trip so enjoyable. Great music, lots of beverages and a smooth sail made it a perfect afternoon. We didn’t see many dolphins today but I’d still recommend this experience, if just for the beautiful and relaxing ride.
· Karen_L ·
Dec 2025
Great trip! Watched dolphins almost an hour straight and took a scenic trip around key west. Trip lasted around 2 hours in total. Nice staff, good atmosphere and music. Complimentary drinks. Would recommend!

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 Beverages
    Beer, wine and sangria - Alcoholic beverages are only available to those over 21 years of age
  • Soda/Pop
    Soft 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
  • Stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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 168 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great experience, lots of...

Melanie_T, Mar 2026
Great experience, lots of dolphins and the crew was very personable and eager to make sure we enjoyed the experience.

Best experience of the trip!

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!

Great experience. A must do.

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!

Captain and crew were...

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!

Highly highly recommended

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.

Great overall experience...

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!

Didn’t see any dolphins. ...

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!

It’s a really nice cruise...

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!

Amazing

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!

Don't miss this experience in Key West!

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!

Great crew. Very...

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!

Nice boat, clean, great...

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!

Brandon and John were...

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!

Dolphin watching fun!

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!

Dolphin's Weren't Helpful

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!

Well worth it!

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!

Dolphins Sun Fun Relaxation!!!🐬🐬🐬🐬

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!

Great Experience!

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!

Wonderful water views. ...

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!

Dolphin sail

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!

Excellent experience with dolphin sightings!

Julie_D, Feb 2026
It was amazing! We knew we were not guaranteed to see dolphins but the captain and his mate knew where to go to give us the best opportunities. The dolphins did not disappoint!!! We saw lots of dolphins. They treated us well on the boat and even got everyone to help sing happy birthday to my friend. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thanks for the wonderful review! We're so happy you got to see plenty of dolphins and that we could help make your friend's birthday special. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!

Great viewing.

Julie_W, Feb 2026
We saw many dolphins. Very informative Captain and crew. Dolphins were very playful and came up to boat.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thanks for the great review! We're thrilled you got to see playful dolphins and enjoyed the captain and crew. Hope to have you aboard again soon!

We seen an abundance of...

Colleen_V, Feb 2026
We seen an abundance of dolphins! Our captain and bartender were awesome! Water was pretty calm and beautiful colors!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thanks for the great feedback! We're so glad you got to see dolphins and enjoyed the calm waters, colors, and the crew. Hope to have you aboard again soon!

Experienced crew, nice...

Krishnakumar_H, Feb 2026
Experienced crew, nice tour. Weather was nice and the boat was comfortable. Free drinks on board were a bonus.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thanks for the great review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the tour, weather, and drinks. Hope to see you again soon!

Bring suntan lotion. ...

Mark_O, Feb 2026
Bring suntan lotion. Bathrooms are below deck and require fitting through a small portal opening and climbing a ladder. Older people can not do this so they would have to be able to go 2.5 hrs without going the bathroom. Otherwise it was a fun day sailing the keys and yes we did see dolphins.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience and the helpful tip about sunscreen, Mark—it’s definitely a must in the Keys. We’re glad you had a fun day out on the water and that the dolphins made an appearance. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again on your next visit.

Great Afternoon

Joanne_H, Feb 2026
The boat and boat ride were beautiful. Our Captain, Daniel, and his first mate, John, made the trip so enjoyable. Great music, lots of beverages and a smooth sail made it a perfect afternoon. We didn’t see many dolphins today but I’d still recommend this experience, if just for the beautiful and relaxing ride.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful sail and that Captain Daniel and John made it special. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to have you back aboard soon!

Good time

Marc_H, Feb 2026
Didn't see any dolphins. Still had a great time. Saw good sights. Super crew. Good time. Viator. Give more info who we're meeting. Got to the meeting place address which is a marina. Had no idea which boat to board.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for choosing Sebago, Marc! I'm happy to hear it was a great afternoon out on the water even with our local marine friends feeling shy. We hope to see you back aboard soon!

Sad

Bre_O, Feb 2026
It does not look anything like pics, it's run down. No blankets for grandkids who slept on futon. I had to grab ours out of car. The back leg of futon was unscrewed and my grandson fell on floor.The toilet was bubbling while I was in shower and all the sudden poop was all over the shower floor. We packed up and left.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

You seem to have posted to the wrong business. Please remove this review since you are not reviewing our boat tour. Thank you.

Awesome!

Shari_B, Feb 2026
Great outing with fun and friendly captain and crew. We didn't see many dolphins that day, but not by any fault if the captain. He even took a bit longer way back to shore when he heard from other boats where they had seen some. But the cruise was still awesome - beautiful views and very nice crew!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for the kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the cruise, beautiful views, and our friendly crew. We appreciate your understanding about the dolphins and hope to have you back for another adventure soon!

Dolphin extravaganza

Bridget_K, Feb 2026
Dan and John were excellent sailors! We saw dolphins 🐬 the entire trip! The experience was absolutely delightful

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear Dan and John made your trip so special and that you enjoyed seeing dolphins the entire time. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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