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Escape Key West’s crowds for a boat-delivered kayak tour into the Mud Keys. Paddle mangrove tunnels, watch for turtles and dolphins, then relax on a secluded sandbar with lunch and drinks.
Escape Key West’s crowds for a boat-delivered kayak tour into the Mud Keys. Paddle mangrove tunnels, watch for turtles and dolphins, then relax on a secluded sandbar with lunch and drinks.
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Operated by Sunset Watersports · Key West, Florida
The morning boat slips away from Key West’s historic seaport and the island’s noise thins to wind and gull calls. In an hour the shoreline blurs and the guide points the bow toward a labyrinth of stilted mangroves — the Mud Keys — where roots weave shadowed tunnels and clear water dares you to look below. Paddlers trade the bustle of Duval Street for a close-up of tropical fish, stingrays gliding like slow signals, and the occasional turtle breaking the surface.
easy.
5 hours.
Light aerobic fitness; able to sit and paddle intermittently for 60–120 minutes and board a small boat.
The trip includes boat transport, guided kayak time (and paddleboards available), lunch, unlimited alcoholic beverages, and an onboard restroom.
Yes — the tour is rated easy and suitable for all fitness levels; infants can ride in a pram on board and guides accommodate beginners.
For a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before departure; cancellations within 24 hours are not refundable.
Wildlife sightings are common but not guaranteed; the Mud Keys and Jewfish Basin are prime habitat for turtles, rays, dolphins, and many shore birds.
Key West’s maritime identity grew from 19th-century wrecking, sponging, and fishing; the modern sanctuary protects the reefs and seagrass that supported those industries.
This tour operates in a National Marine Sanctuary—use reef-safe products, avoid touching wildlife, and pack out all waste to minimize impact.
Sunset Watersports operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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