About this experience
On this tour, you will see the beautiful crystal clear waters around Key West from a dinghy, a small motor boat that seats up to 5. An experienced licensed boat captain who knows the waters will lead your tour. Dinghies can go through narrow tunnels in the mangrove trees that bigger boats cannot get through. Be ready to duck under branches. We will stop at waterfront bars. 2 or 3 stops depending on your preferences. If your group is larger, we will arrange additional boats. You can get in the water to swim or wade at any time. You will see lots of fish and sea creatures. Most of our guests bring beer, water or other beverages along for the tour. We have coolers to keep them chilled.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Licensed boat captain
- Coolers for the drinks
Not included
- Bring your own liquor, beer and sodas if you want to hydrate between stops. We provide ice and coolers.
Itinerary and highlights
We will travel by boat to 2 to 3 waterfront bar/restaurants. Along the way we will go through mangrove tunnels and see all sorts of fish and sea life. We can spend as much time as you like in the mangroves, refreshing from our coolers or we can spend more time at the bars on the water. This is a small group tour so we will make it what you want it to be. Wear swim wear under your clothes if you want to get into the calm clear waters.
We stop at the Boathouse when it is open. Behind the resort is an old boathouse where boats were pulled out of the water for repairs. Photos showing the original boathouse are posted and you can see the pulleys on the ceilings. Beer and wine are on the menu and snacks like potato chips and peanuts. We will get there by climbing a small ladder to the wooden dock.
We'll stop at a waterfront locals bar called Stock Rock Cafe and have a drink and snacks if you are hungry.
We often stop at the popular waterfront Hurricane Hole Restaurant and Bar for food and drinks.
Meeting and pickup information
- Our meeting place depends on the tides.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- chester ruder
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You should be able to climb a short ladder and climb in and out of a low boat.
- You must sign a liability waiver and a boat rental agreement.
- You will need to call us the morning of your trip to get the pick up location. It varies according to tides.
- Some stops require climbing a short ladder. If you have knee issues, you might choose to remain in the boat during these stops.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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