Key West Sailing & Snorkeling: A Reef Adventure
Back at the ship by about 11:40 am, 3 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 50 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip docks in Key West20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
- 8:20 amLeave the pierAbout 10 min to the start point
- 8:30 amEarliest tour startTour runs 3 h. Latest sensible start: 11:20 am.
- 11:30 amTour ends10 min back to the pier
- 11:40 amBack at the gangway3 h 50 min before all aboard
- 3:30 pmAll aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
Our verdict
This tour fits a typical Key West call (8:00 am–3:30 pm). It runs 3 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 11:40 am — 2 h 50 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.
Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 12:40 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.
The operator lists a meeting point in town rather than at the pier, but Key West is small: anywhere in the centre is within about 10 min of the ships on foot or by a short taxi ride, so we count 10 min each way.
Among the 350 Key West shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 3 h); 85% of them fit a typical call.
Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Key West call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.
About this tour
Join us for a snorkel adventure to the only living coral reef in North America. We have several fantastic reefs to choose from on both the north and south sides of Key West, each offering a unique experience. It’s about an hour trip out to the reef, we will have you there for an hour and then a one hour journey back to our dock. We will provide instruction on how to use the equipment but recommend that you are comfortable in water over your head and that you have the ability to swim.
*We provide quality sanitized mask, snorkel, fins and flotation vest
*Professional guidance and instruction on how to use provided gear
*Fresh water hose available to rinse off after snorkeling
*Complimentary beverages to include water, soda, white wine, a selection of craft beers, margaritas, and champagne
*Floridays takes a limited number of guests so that we may provide you with the ultimate in enjoyment and service
Max 24 per group English
What's included
- Non-alcoholic drinks
- Snorkeling training/instruction
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Restroom on board
- Craft beer selection, white wine, margaritas, champagne
Not included
- Food & Snacks
- Gratuities
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. We are at the back dock, behind the hotel. Go past the pool and around the restaurant and you will be able to see us at the end of the dock, we are the only sailboat.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. We are at the back dock, behind the hotel. Go past the pool and around the restaurant and you will be able to see us at the end of the dock, we are the only sailboat.
From the cruise pier
About 10 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveler reviews
Operated by Floridays. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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