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Mangrove Kayak + Snorkel & Sunset Sail hosted by Honest Eco

Mangrove Kayak + Snorkel & Sunset Sail hosted by Honest Eco

Overview

I founded and own HONEST ECO. With Kentucky bluegrass roots and a B.S. in Biology, I found a world with a blue sea too alluring to ignore. I arrived to Key West in 2005. Now I have 10+ years of experience studying Biology and being on the water in Key West. I now own a small business with my wife and 2 young kids. We are trying to make a big impact by educating and leading by example. I'm very passionate about being respectful to the wildlife and the environment

City: Key West

Tue 29 Apr

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Starting at $156.00

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Tue 29 Apr

Starting at $156.00

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What's Included

Professional guide

Bottled water

High Quality Equipment ( Snorkel Gear, Wetsuits during Winter months )

Fresh organic snacks

Stable tandem kayaks

Floatation provided

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Maximum of 16 passengers

What To Expect

Sand Key Reef

Snorkel, Kayak, Sail, and eat an amazing Fresh Organic Fruit, Veggies and Hummus from a local cafe. This is a 4.5 hour trip on the water! We will begin this experience on a spacious 42' sailing catamaran. With 1,092 Square Feet of deck space, plenty of room to relax. We will depart from the dock located at the Historic Seaport. Sail out to a mangrove island that we can only reach in a shallow draft boat. You will learn about our Key West ecosystem as you Kayak through Mangrove Islands. We will explore the distinct habitats of the Key West National Wildlife Refuge and learn about our diverse animals and plants We will head to another one of our favorite spots to snorkel on the reef, coral heads or a sponge garden. We take you to the best spot with the best visibility that day. Your mate will lead you around a calm snorkeling spot and point out animals that make our ecosystem unique and answer any questions. Snacks is provided from our favorite organic cafe Date and Thyme.

Key West

With enough space to breathe aboard our wide open sailing catamaran, and an Honest Eco guide to help open up our local, natural ecosystem for you, Why would you start your day any other way? Snorkel, Kayak, Sail, enjoy Organic Snacks, you don’t have to choose what to do! We’ve built this trip so that you can take it in like a local nature lover would. If you care more about your nature experience than the party while you are on your eco tour, then your search has ended! While we became famous from our Dolphin Watch and Snorkel trip, Our Mangrove Kayak + Snorkel & Sunset Sail is a great platform for experiencing and learning about the unique Key West waters, with a focus on the ecosystem, conservation, sustainability, and ethical wildlife viewing.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (147)

charlottehazelwood

Jul 2016

This trip was so informative and fascinating. Our captain Evan was incredibly knowledgeable about the birds, the native animals, the migratory animals, the eco-system and taught us so much about the area. Going out on the kayaks in the mangroves, we really felt close to nature and saw(and heard) the local birds. I never knew cormorants made such an intriguing noise; its spooky when they're hidden in the mangroves. We got to see a couple of nurse sharks in the shallows which was awesome, but sadly the turtles weren't around on this trip. There are some stunning fish beneath these Florida waters and the snorkelling trip was great, looking around the sponge gardens, seeing the moray eels peek out the holes. The evening was topped off with some great snacks and a superb sunset. Evan really looked after us and it was great end to our trip in Key West. I would recommend Honest-Eco tours, it's fantastic value for money and we would definitely use them again when we come back to Florida in future years

nestor454

Jul 2016

This was an amazing experience. The captain Evan really did a great job. The snorkeling area was amazing. The kayaking area was great although a bit challenging for a first-timer. I chose the tour to see the sunset from the boat and it was a beautiful way to end the tour.

Max Z

Jun 2016

First off, Billy and Stephanie were amazing. They immediately made us feel at home and started sharing their extensive knowledge of their home and the surrounding ecosystem. On our way out to the Key West National Wildlife Refuge on the E.O. Wilson, they talked about everything that we were passing including the various species of sea birds, how the gigantic cruise ships navigated through the area, the history on how the refuge came into existence, and even why E.O. Wilson was a very fitting name for the vessel we were on. On the outskirts of the refuge we snorkeled through a gorgeous sponge garden full of beautiful fish, rays, and crystal clear water. On our next portion of the adventure they led us on a kayak trip through the mangroves that would make anyone contemplate going back to school to become a biologist. Billy shared his extensive knowledge about the mangroves and how they moved, their importance, and all of the various animals that called them home. We were able to see horseshoe crab, various heron and osprey, turtles, and even a small species of shark. Billy and Stephanie made sure that everyone was comfortable throughout the entire trip and my wife and I couldn’t have asked for a better tour!