Miami · BOAT TOURS IN THE FLORIDA KEYS
Good boat tours in the Florida Keys fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See Key Largo’s coral reef through flat glass viewing panels, with a guide, open deck, air-conditioned cabin, and a full-service bar.
“The staff is super friendly and we enjoyed the ride. It is 45 min ride to the reef and 30 min at the reef and 45 back. We saw a shark, sting ray, lots of fish and a turtle.”
Cruise Key Largo’s Florida Bay at sunset with local guides, wildlife sightings, BYOB flexibility, and a relaxed 90-minute ride from Blackwater Sound.
“Amazing experience. Beautiful rainbows and sunset. Awseome captain Bobby. Took lots of pics, laughed music was played that we enjoyed. We would definitely do it again and recommend it to friends”
Explore Key Largo’s mangroves and marine sanctuary on a 90-minute small-group boat tour with chances to spot dolphins, manatees, birds, and more.
“The guide was knowledgeable and interactive. We had a great time and it was a fun way to look at the local sea life. It's better to go when your trip's not been preceded by windy weather as the water is then clearer.”
Cruise Key Largo on a private floating tiki bar with music, swimming, wildlife, and BYOB fun for up to six people.
“Jim Hager was a true delight. He made our experience fun and very enjoyable. The weather was perfect and the water looked like the sea of glass. Everything was perfect!! I highly recommend this everyone if all ages.”
Cruise Key Largo aboard a six-person tiki boat, bring your drinks, swim in clear Keys water, and watch a memorable sunset.
“Loved it so much. We had a great time & Ryan is a Great captain definitely recommend … and mother nature did her job. The sun said it was great.”
Review of Key Largo’s half-day catamaran snorkel trip, with two reef stops, gear, snacks, practical tips, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“My most memorable experience of the trip was forgetting to take my jacket off with my wallet in the unzipped pocket. It is a miracle the wallet did not fall out along with my driver's license and thus my ticket home. It was encouraging to see a live coral reef, and amazing to view the Christus statue. The entire team was extremely attentive and helpful. Though we were the only snorkelers, it was informative to go with others who were scuba diving as well.”
Review of Islamorada’s private four-hour boat tour, with reef snorkeling, mangrove wildlife, sandbar time, family-friendly guides, and practical value advice.
“We had an amazing time! Captain Kristi was amazing. She was very knowledgeable about the area and so patient helping my 12 year old with his first snorkeling outing. We saw beautiful fish and great scenery. It was nice getting away from the crowds and having space to just relax and enjoy it. Highly recommend!”
Review of Islamorada’s 2-hour glass-bottom boat tour, with coral, fish, dolphins, comfort details, weather limits, price, and booking advice.
“We were called shortly before our ride, which was wonderful, because then we knew exactly where to go. The boat was comfortable and fun! We were helped on board by Chad, Jenn(not sure if that’s correct) drove the boat and sweet Eve helped with everything. The ride to the spot of observing was fun! We felt safe at all times, and it was comfortable! What a great 2 hours!”
Review of Key Largo’s private two-hour sunset cruise, with wildlife, mangrove views, Captain Stewy, photos, pricing, and practical tips.
“Captain Stewy was great! He was very knowledgeable of the plant and wildlife and went out of his way to ensure our family had a memorable sunset cruise. Thanks again!”
Cruise Key Largo’s bay at sunset on a spacious catamaran with local stories, mangrove views, possible dolphins, and a relaxed two-hour ride.
“Yes the team was extremely informative from when we made the reservation that morning to the of the tour. They were easygoing and great. Plus a gorgeous sunset.”
Review of the Key Largo sunset cruise, with dolphins, manatees, Florida Bay views, local guides, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“the sunset was brilliant, it was a cloudy, coll and windy day. the only thing that was not perfect the guide was sometimes hard to hear as he did not have amplified sound and when he was looking forward in the back of the boat I could not hear. he was very knowlaegable.”
Review of Cruisin Tikis Key Largo’s private 90-minute cruise, with swimming, music, manatee spotting, BYOB, and practical booking advice.
“Just do it. It’s was so fun. I think are capt name was Joey he was fun and informative and found us a pod of manatee to see”
A small-group Key Largo boat tour with Captain Russ, dolphins, manatees, local wildlife, and Florida Keys ecology for $64.
“superbe sortie bateau avec un guide passionné et drôle. nous avons eu la chance de voir un crocodile, des lamentins, des iguanes et.......... des dauphins!!!! Par ailleurs le parcours et l'environnement sont magnifiques. je recommande!”
Review of Marathon Mermaid’s 3-hour boat trip to Sombrero Reef, with snorkeling, guides, gear, snacks, sea life, costs, and practical tips.
“the captain was very efficient and his helped was too. the activity is fun and we felt safe. snorkeling was better than I expected, except for my snorkel was leaking water, but I was able to see a lot of things in the ocean. some ppl got sick but we received instructions on how to handle it. the boat is spot clean and having a dry box to leave our stuff, made a huge difference.”
Cruise Boot Key Harbor and the 7 Mile Bridge at sunset with champagne, music, snacks, and a friendly crew aboard the Marathon Mermaid.
“Great experience.. would highly recommend!! Captain Dawn & Brandon were excellent hosts, & very informative during our cruise. They kept the champagne flowing & played fun music, and sunset at sea was fantastic!”
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