Shallow Water Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching in Key West
Key West, USA
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take a half-day sailing adventure off the coast of Key West, Florida and observe wildlife. Sail away from the island city of Key West to the beautiful blue waters off the coast on a large catamaran. See dolphins swimming and jumping alongside the boat, then jump in for an easy shallow-water snorkel above a coral reef, shipwreck, or sponge garden, all supporting over 600 species of marine life. Relax, feel the warm sea breeze and enjoy light snacks and a variety of refreshing beverages on board the boat.
- Snorkeling and dolphin-watching cruise in Key West
- Spend the day sailing on a spacious catamaran
- Snorkel above a shipwreck and a coral reef
- Enjoy light snacks and drinks, including complimentary beer and wine
What's Included
- Wild dolphin, sailing and snorkeling tour on the Echo
- Soft refreshments and a variety of snacks and fresh tropical fruit tray
- Drinks including premium beers and wines
- Snorkel equipment and snorkeling instruction
- Local taxes
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Key West Bight Marina201 William St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Drop off at 201 William St. - located Dock D-30. At the Water, go up the steps, proceed to the Waterfront Brewery, Boat House at Turtle Kraals area. See Catamaran Echo dock sign across the water. Check-in at the boat 15 minutes before departure. Email info@dolphinecho.com for complete information.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Make your own way to the marina and climb aboard the spacious catamaran Echo, a quick and comfortable sailing vessel, on the water at the historic seaport at Key West Bight. Then embark on a journey into the crystal blue waters off the coast for this exciting adventure.
The first stop is a wild dolphin playground. Watch wild dolphins swimming, feeding, jumping out of the water and following alongside the boat in their natural habitat. Next, try a snorkeling session above a coral reef, shipwreck, or sponge garden. See more than 600 species of colorful fish, coral, and other sea life in these shallow waters. All gear is included and is sanitized for your use.
Not interested in getting wet? Simply relax on the boat and enjoy the sun and scenery from a comfortable seat in the shade with a cool drink. On the journey back to Key West, enjoy a tropical fruit tray with light snacks and beverages, including beer and wine for those guests who are 21 and over.
The first stop is a wild dolphin playground. Watch wild dolphins swimming, feeding, jumping out of the water and following alongside the boat in their natural habitat. Next, try a snorkeling session above a coral reef, shipwreck, or sponge garden. See more than 600 species of colorful fish, coral, and other sea life in these shallow waters. All gear is included and is sanitized for your use.
Not interested in getting wet? Simply relax on the boat and enjoy the sun and scenery from a comfortable seat in the shade with a cool drink. On the journey back to Key West, enjoy a tropical fruit tray with light snacks and beverages, including beer and wine for those guests who are 21 and over.
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Key West Historic Seaport
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Catamaran Echo
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Guests should bring a towel, sunscreen (no oil), hat, camera, sunglasses, dry bag for personal belongings, and a jacket in fall, winter, spring.
- Exclusive seating limited to about 14 passengers on this sailing catamaran, about half full! NOT for travelers under 5 years old.
- Cancellations due to weather: You will have a chance to reschedule or be issued a full refund in the event that the Captain decides to cancel your tour due to weather.
- Passenger waivers must be completed online in advance to board. If a waiver is NOT completed for any passenger, boarding is NOT permitted and no refund is available. A LINK for online Waivers, 1 for each person, is emailed along with your reservation confirmation email.
- NO boarding allowed or refunds available for passengers who show up intoxicated or with children under 5 years old, or who cause a disturbance.
- 2 week cancelation policy from vender
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Featured review
Joshua_M
The crew was incredibly professional yet very understanding, they took the time to perform their duties with professional empathy, and understanding of our situations and what we had going on. We had an incredible experience and we could not have done it without their help. All three of our crew members were absolutely incredible, the other guests were equally enjoyable and collectively it was an excellent experience totally Recommended to use this company for all your snorkeling and dolphin adventures!!!!!
Reviews
4.6
based on 469 reviews
Erika_G, Jan 2026
Eddie and Deb made us feel very welcomed. We felt like they were long time friends. The ride was great and the snorkeling was awesome.
Amy_H, Jan 2026
It was an incredible experience despite the chilly weather, thanks to the enthusiastic participation of the fantastic crew, whose teamwork and dedication made the moment truly memorable.
RaChel_D, Nov 2025
Sandy and Deb were great hosts. They were to find dolphins to watch. It was great!! Will definitely do it on our next trip.
Lacy_M, Sep 2025
Very relaxing and beautiful…was very flat and there was only one other couple in the boat. We were very lucky that we also got to hang out with dolphins at the end also
Lisa_T, Aug 2025
We had a great time! Seen Nurse sharks snorkeling and a great dolphin show. Came right up close to the boat!
We enjoyed our time!
Ismail_H, Aug 2025
Wow experience 1st time, including very supportive crew team, watches baby sharks @snorkling & many dolphins with good time given, really recommend this tour.
Maria_A, Aug 2025
Small group, personalized service. The crew made sure we got an amazing experience. Great dolphin experience.
Shannon_K, Jul 2025
Great experience! The snorkeling was great and we were lucky enough to see about six dolphins on our way back in. Carly and Sandy were amazing and made the trip so fun!
Jason_K, Jun 2025
Captain and crew were great - boat met all expectations and the whole experience was terrific for the family.
Tylan_S, Jun 2025
Great way to spend the day. Unfortunately we didn’t see any dolphins because of the wind but the crew was great and we had a blast doing everything else
Neco_P, May 2025
Amazing afternoon on the water. Boat and crew were top notch, would love you go out again. Abundace of Dolphins playing and peaceful snorkeling. No better way to spend time!
Rachelle_D, Apr 2025
Great trip even with windy conditions! We got to the best snorkel spot for the day and then sailed around for the rest of the trip with cold drinks and great company. The crew made the most of the rough weather day and we couldn’t have had a better group to spend the afternoon cruising the key west waters with!!
Meggan_C, Mar 2025
Micah and Joel were amazing! Micah was great about making sure everyone was comfortable and gave great tips about Key West! It was a great experience!
Tim_C, Nov 2024
Even though it wasn't a perfect weather day, Theresa and Liz provided us with a great time! Saw sea turtles, lobsters and lots of dolphins.
katrina_l, Nov 2024
So good a ton of dolphins. The people were very kind and very informative. It’s easy to find on the docks
Ricky_T, Oct 2024
The crew were fantastic. Very knowledgeable and attentive. Victoria is a superstar! Food and drink provided (wine. Soda, beer) fruit tray and a variety of chips, crackers etc.
Melissa_E, Aug 2024
Great time & highly recommend. So glad we decided to do this. Experienced, knowledgeable captain & staff. Excellent all around! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Noel_C, Aug 2024
EXCELLENT. This is a must-do when visiting Key West. My mother and I visited on Wednesday where we took the four hour snorkel and dolphin watching trip with Captain Stewart and Captain Aidan. It was fantastic. Firstly, both captains were super friendly and knowledgeable about the area, the dolphins, and the different creatures we saw while snorkeling. They made sure that we were all safe and comfortable while on the boat and they engaged us all in conversation about where we were visiting from, etc. During our trip we were lucky to see a few pods of dolphins which is always a magical treat. Once we got to the snorkeling spot we all jumped in and had a lot of fun, including Captain Stewart! He was able to point out a few lobsters and even dove down to pick up and show us a live conch. He told us about the different coral and sponges, and of course instructed us not to touch anything because it's all alive which was cool to learn. My snorkeling experience was definitely special, I saw a lobster, a crab, tons of fish, and was able to hold the conch and see the big snail inside. The clarity of the water was very good and there were many times where the sun shone down into the water and made such a beautiful effect. There were many interesting coral and sponges to see and I was just in complete awe. The catamaran itself was spotless and I noticed that Captain Aidan worked very hard to maintain its cleanliness during the trip by picking up anything that was accidentally dropped on the floor. I loved the trampoline sundeck, that was such a cool feature of the boat. While sitting on it, you could get splashed by the waves in the front of the boat which was fun and a nice way to cool off! We also appreciated the snacks, drinks, and fruit tray that was provided. When we boarded the boat, Captain Aidan immediately gave us all bottles of water which was nice as it was a hot day! Overall, I would not hesitate to recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Key West. I look forward to doing this again the next time I visit!
Kathy_I, Aug 2024
Bailey and Aiden were the best. Lots of fun, laughs and very informative. Lots of snorkeling. They have floats to point out the lobsters,the-water was clear to the bottom. The dolphins are hit or miss, seen some on the way out, but none at the playing pool for dolphins. Then they put up the sails and we sailed for the last part of the trip. They pointed out different islands and what was on them, even a homeless island. The sail boats that were abandoned that sunk were unbelievable, some just the top of the mass still showing. That was unbelievable to us. We would definitely recommend going out with Bailey and Aiden❤️
Tricia_R, Aug 2024
Captain Stu was awesome. Great time & really recommend this tour. But, book direct with Echo2 tours. Do NOT use Viator. I repeat DO NOT use Viator. Terrible service, wrong information on how to get there. Loved the tour, but skip the 3rd party booking site Viator.
Michelle_W, Jul 2024
Great customer satisfaction! Our first reservation was canceled due to weather they rescheduled us for the very next do no additional charges. I would strongly suggest taking a tour with catamaran echo 2 you will not regret it. We saw many dolphins and snorkeling was awesome!
Jayce_H, Jul 2024
The crew was very informative about everyone’s questions!! Made you feel comfortable and just overall best snorkel experience! Captain stew was the best
Sydnee_C, Jul 2024
Getting to see a dolphin pod and just the friendly atmosphere of the crew! Even though we encountered a storm, it was still such a good time.
Donald_F, Jul 2024
Best day on the water. A very personal experience on a smaller boat. We were well taken care of by the captain and his crew. I lost count at 12 with the dolphins swimming around the boat. The snorkeling was great and saw grouper, barracuda, tarpon and many topical fish. I highly recommend this eco tour.
Cherrie_V, Jul 2024
This was the most amazing dolphin snorkle trip I have ever been on. The captain and first mates were all so helpful, kind, and knowledgeable about the natural area and wildlife. We swam with a nerf shark and large turtle.
Joshua_M, Jun 2024
The crew was incredibly professional yet very understanding, they took the time to perform their duties with professional empathy, and understanding of our situations and what we had going on. We had an incredible experience and we could not have done it without their help. All three of our crew members were absolutely incredible, the other guests were equally enjoyable and collectively it was an excellent experience totally Recommended to use this company for all your snorkeling and dolphin adventures!!!!!
Nancy_B, May 2024
My three sisters and I had a fabulous time! The day couldn't of been any nicer. I believe all of us on the vessel enjoyed the Dolphins and Snorkeling!
Our captain Brian and mate Victoria made our day full of fun. As we headed back to the docks, it was raining in the distance and Brian did do his best trying to avoid that rain. It was also sunny! There was a gorgeous double rainbow, that just topped off the entire trip😃
Thank you for the great day!
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Roger_l, Apr 2024
Great fun trip! Aydin and Bailey were great. Very accommodating and helpful. We had ages 9 to 75 and everyone had a great time
moma21, Mar 2024
Plus: Saw dolphins frequently and close-by.
Minus: The snorkeling site was a far away but not worth the trip: low visibility, very few fish, no colors. Only lots of sand-covered sponges.
Patricia_S, Mar 2024
Brian and Sierra did a great job. Thx
Well prepared and professional. Good narrative about the area and marine life
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