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Board a private skiff to Egmont Key for a four-hour mix of snorkeling over Fort Dade’s sunken ruins and short shoreline exploration of a protected island. Expect clear water, historic concrete ruins under the surface, and attentive wildlife in a half-day outing.
Board a private skiff to Egmont Key for a four-hour mix of snorkeling over Fort Dade’s sunken ruins and short shoreline exploration of a protected island. Expect clear water, historic concrete ruins under the surface, and attentive wildlife in a half-day outing.
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Operated by Passage Key Dolphin Tours · St. Petersburg, Florida
A low-slung skiff cuts through the chop at the mouth of Tampa Bay and the island of Egmont Key appears like a pale coin against the Gulf. Salt spray stings the face; gulls quarrel overhead; the lighthouse stands like an old watchman marking a place where history and sea meet. On this four-hour private tour, the water draws you first — clear shoals where the stonework of Fort Dade slumps beneath the surface and schools of fish thread through broken walls.
moderate.
4 hours.
Moderate fitness — comfortable in open water, able to board a small boat and walk short uneven distances on sand and historic rubble.
Tours use private boats or skiffs from nearby marinas — the operator will confirm your pickup point and boarding instructions.
Yes, with a competent guide; currents can change near the mouth of the bay so guides assess conditions and brief on safe distances from submerged structures.
There are no facilities or food service on Egmont Key — bring water and use boat facilities before landing.
Access varies; some structures are closed for safety or preservation, and the lighthouse access is often restricted — follow guide directions and posted closures.
Egmont Key hosted Fort Dade, an 1898 Spanish–American War era fortification; its ruins and the lighthouse reflect long-standing military and navigational importance at the bay’s entrance.
The island is managed for both recreation and wildlife; visitors should use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid disturbing nests, and pack out all trash to protect nesting shorebirds and sea turtles.
Passage Key Dolphin Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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