Sip Champagne while dolphins escort your catamaran out to the Florida Reef, then spend an hour snorkeling among living coral. This small-group excursion from the Perry Hotel balances relaxed yacht comfort with reef-first snorkeling and wildlife viewing.
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The catamaran slips away from the Perry Hotel marina with the near-shore skyline shrinking behind you and the open water of the Florida Straits ahead. Glassy champagne glasses catch sunlight as the crew points out porpoising dolphins along the south side of Key West; calves weave close to their mothers while the yacht hums toward the barrier coral reef. Expect an easy, social pace—cruise, short briefing, then roughly an hour of guided snorkeling at reef sites 3–5 miles offshore.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be comfortable in saltwater and able to swim short distances.
Wildlife
History
The Florida Reef fronting Key West is the continental U.S.’s only living barrier reef; the region’s maritime economy once centered on wreck salvage, sponging and shipping.
Conservation
Guides enforce no-touch rules and recommend reef-safe sunscreen; small-group trips reduce crowding and help limit pressure on coral.
Reserve your spot on the Champagne Dolphin Sail and Reef Snorkel today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Take motion-sickness precautions
Seas can be choppy; take an over-the-counter or prescribed remedy 30–60 minutes before departure if you’re susceptible.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Apply broad-spectrum, reef-safe sunscreen before boarding and reapply after rinsing, to protect coral health.
Bring a waterproof ID and small cash
You’ll need ID for check-in and small tips or purchases; keep them in a dry pouch.
Rinse and conserve fresh water
Use the deck shower sparingly—freshwater is limited on day charters; bring a small towel for quick drying.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin while minimizing damage to coral and marine life.
summer
Snorkel mask (personal)
Personal masks fit better and fog less than shared rentals.
Light windbreaker or cover-up
Morning breezes and open water spray can be cool, especially in winter.
winter
Waterproof dry pouch
Keeps phone/ID/dry while onboard and during transitions to shore.