Biologist Owned & Operated: Dolphin Watching & Guided Snorkeling
Back at the ship by about 12:40 pm, 2 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 1 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 4 h. Latest sensible start: 10:20 am.
- 12:30 pmTour ends10 min back to the pier
- 12:40 pmBack at the gangway2 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 4 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 12:40 pm — 1 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 1:40 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
Introducing Squid! The quietest experience you will have on a boat while watching dolphins.
We worked with David Walworth, an MIT educated Naval Architect and Principal Engineer known for his high-efficiency catamaran designs, to build the perfect boat for our trips from scratch.
Our amazing crew are closely trained by our Honest Eco Biologists. Crew training starts on land with research and mission alignment before moving onto the water where we hone our seamanship skills and work to become as effective as possible at delivering on our Purpose.
We Work to Spread the Value of Wildlife Conservation
“People Protect What They Love.” Jacques Costeau said it, and it inspires us at Honest Eco as we work to help people discover and fall in love with the environment we are all part of.
We are continuously learning and pushing ourselves to be as environmentally responsible as possible.
Max 16 per group English
What's included
- Water in reusable Stainless Steel Water Bottles
- Small Group Sizes
- Bathroom on board
- Educated Guide for Snorkeling
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Fresh organic snacks from a local cafe
Not included
- Towels and Sunscreen
- The marinas parking lot is around $20 to $30 for the day
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Boarding time is 15 minutes before departure. Please be on time. Thank you! We do not issue refunds if you miss the boat. You will find the boat, Squid, at the bottom of the steps of the Waterfront Brewery. We are docked right in front of the yellow public restrooms building.
Boarding time is 15 minutes before departure. Please be on time. Thank you! We do not issue refunds if you miss the boat. You will find the boat, Squid, at the bottom of the steps of the Waterfront Brewery. We are docked right in front of the yellow public restrooms building.
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.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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