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Pilot your own mini speedboat through the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, snorkel secluded sandbars, and watch for dolphins and sea turtles. This guided eco-safari blends hands-on boat time with focused wildlife viewing and conservation-minded snorkeling.
Pilot your own mini speedboat through the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, snorkel secluded sandbars, and watch for dolphins and sea turtles. This guided eco-safari blends hands-on boat time with focused wildlife viewing and conservation-minded snorkeling.
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Operated by Sunset Watersports · Key West, Florida
The sun slices flat across the Gulf as you pilot a custom mini speedboat away from Cow Key Marina, water spattering the bow and seabirds drawing lines above.
moderate.
2–3 hours.
Comfortable balance and basic swimming ability; not demanding cardio but requires mobility to board small boats and move on sandbars.
Yes — Florida law requires anyone born after Jan 1, 1988 to present a passed boating safety test before operating a vessel on this tour.
Tours commonly provide basic snorkel gear, but bringing your own mask is recommended for fit and comfort; check with the operator if fins or full sets are included.
Children can join, but operators limit two adults per boat and expect responsible supervision; ask the operator about age or weight restrictions for drivers and passengers.
You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; bad weather can also cancel the trip for safety.
The Florida Keys transitioned from wrecking and sponging economies to protected marine conservation in the late 20th century; the National Marine Sanctuary preserves critical nursery and reef habitats.
Stay off marked seagrass and reefs, use reef‑safe sunscreen, and follow guides’ instructions to minimize disturbance to nesting turtles and juvenile fish.
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