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Set sail from Key West on a 54-foot yacht to the only living coral reef in North America. Small groups, guided snorkel instruction, and an hour in clear water to meet turtles, parrotfish and colorful coral gardens.
Set sail from Key West on a 54-foot yacht to the only living coral reef in North America. Small groups, guided snorkel instruction, and an hour in clear water to meet turtles, parrotfish and colorful coral gardens.
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Operated by Floridays · Key West, Florida
The deck smells of salt and varnish. A 54-foot sailboat rocks gently against the dock as the captain trims canvas and the town of Key West slides astern — colorful houses, rum-splashed docks and the promise of open water. An hour out, the sea flattens into glassy blues and the reef rises like a hidden city beneath the surface, alive with fish that dart through coral towers.
moderate.
3 hours.
Should be comfortable swimming in water over your head and able to swim short distances with a flotation vest; basic stamina for boarding and movement on deck.
Plan for about an hour each way; you’ll spend roughly one hour snorkeling at the reef during the three‑hour excursion.
No prior experience is required—staff provide instruction and flotation vests, but you should be comfortable in water over your head.
Common sightings include tropical fish, parrotfish, green or hawksbill turtles, eels, sea urchins and colorful corals; sightings aren’t guaranteed.
Yes—complimentary beverages (nonalcoholic and select alcoholic options) and a restroom are available aboard the vessel.
The Florida Keys sit atop an ancient limestone platform; the modern reef grew over thousands of years and supported local fishing and boatbuilding economies that shaped Key West’s culture.
Use reef‑safe sunscreen, avoid touching coral and follow crew guidance—small groups on sailboats reduce anchor damage and crowding, helping protect fragile reef habitat.
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