Kayak + Guided Snorkel & Morning Sail hosted by Honest Eco
Back at the ship by about 1:10 pm, 2 h 20 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 1 h 20 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 4 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 9:50 am.
- 1:00 pmTour ends10 min back to the pier
- 1:10 pmBack at the gangway2 h 20 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 4 h 30 min; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 1:10 pm — 1 h 20 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 2:10 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 one of the longer ones (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
I founded and own HONEST ECO. With Kentucky bluegrass roots and a B.S. in Biology, I found a world with a blue sea too alluring to ignore. I arrived to Key West in 2005. Now I have 10+ years of experience studying Biology and being on the water in Key West. I now own a small business with my wife and 2 young kids. We are trying to make a big impact by educating and leading by example. I'm very passionate about being respectful to the wildlife and the environment
Max 16 per group
What's included
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Fresh organic snacks
- Stable tandem kayaks
- High Quality Equipment ( Snorkel Gear, Wetsuits during Winter months )
- Floatation provided
Not included
- Towels
- Sunscreen
- Warm layers of clothes during the winter months
Itinerary
- 1Sand Key ReefSnorkel, Kayak, Sail, and eat an amazing Fresh Organic Fruit, Veggies and Hummus from a local cafe. This is a 4.5 hour trip on the water! We will begin this experience on a spacious 42' sailing catamaran. With 1,092 Square Feet of deck space, plenty of room to relax. We will depart from the dock located at the Historic Seaport. Sail out to a mangrove island that we can only reach in a shallow draft boat. You will learn about our Key West ecosystem as you Kayak through Mangrove Islands. We will explore the distinct habitats of the Key West National Wildlife Refuge and learn about our diverse animals and plants We will head to another one of our favorite spots to snorkel on the reef, coral heads or a sponge garden. We take you to the best spot with the best visibility that day. Your mate will lead you around a calm snorkeling spot and point out animals that make our ecosystem unique and answer any questions. Snacks is provided from our favorite organic cafe Date and Thyme.
- 2Key WestWith enough space to breathe aboard our wide open sailing catamaran, and an Honest Eco guide to help open up our local, natural ecosystem for you, Why would you start your day any other way? Snorkel, Kayak, Sail, enjoy Organic Snacks, you don’t have to choose what to do! We’ve built this trip so that you can take it in like a local nature lover would. If you care more about your nature experience than the party while you are on your eco tour, then your search has ended! While we became famous from our Dolphin Watch and Snorkel trip, Our Kayak + Snorkel & Morning Sail is a great platform for experiencing and learning about the unique Key West waters, with a focus on the ecosystem, conservation, sustainability, and ethical wildlife viewing.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Check in directly to the left of the DOCK MASTERS office at our Sailing Catamaran, Blu Q at 9:10 am. Please be on time. Thank you! We do not issue refunds if you miss the boat.
120 Margaret Street Key West FL 33040. Head straight out towards the DOCK MASTERS office.
Check in directly to the left of the DOCK MASTERS office at our Sailing Catamaran, Blu Q at 9:10 am. Please be on time. Thank you! We do not issue refunds if you miss the boat.
120 Margaret Street Key West FL 33040. Head straight out towards the DOCK MASTERS office.
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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Maximum of 16 passengers
Traveler reviews
Operated by Honest Eco Kayak and Snorkel. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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