Boat Excursion in Florida Keys with Snorkeling Equipment
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
Trips are customizable - to a point. Your friendly, knowledgeable guide has experience with all sorts of ocean activities and knows the waters around the Lower Keys really well. So there are a few different areas to choose from on where to go and we can decide based on weather, wind, etc. There is the option to bring up to 2 kayaks ($25 rental fee per kayak). Snorkel equipment available (just let us know in advance sizes). The guide would be glad to hop in and point things out just let him know ahead of time. Possibility of seeing dolphins. We love the ocean and have a passion for being on or under the water! Also we are kid friendly!
Private tour English
What's included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Cooler & Ice
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
Not included
- $25 kayak rental fee
Itinerary
- 1Key WestOur license captain will introduce you to the backcountry in the Gulf of Mexico or crystal clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Go towards the water and there will be a sign
Go towards the water and there will be a sign
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.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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 Nice Guy Charters. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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