Shark and Wildlife Viewing Adventure in Key West

Overview

This is the only shark tour in the USA and to our knowledge the only tour where guests do not get in the water to view the sharks. Delight in close-up views of sharks and a variety of other marine life. In this eco-friendly catamaran, travel through shallow waters to a location a few miles from shore, observing dolphins, stingrays, barracudas and native birds along the way. Bait is used to attract lemon, nurse and other types of sharks to the side of the boat. Learn all about Key West wildlife and enjoy complimentary soda, juice and chips throughout this family-friendly tour.

City: Key West

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $89.00

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Mon 18 Nov

Starting at $89.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Professional guide

Restroom on board

Soda and juice

Use of polarized sunglasses

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
No alcoholic drinks permitted
Guests may bring their own lunches and beverages
Important Note: must call to confirm departure time or your tour may not be guaranteed
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Key West Extreme Adventures Shark Tours

After check-in, the Tiger Cat will cruise through Key West harbor on the way to the Key West National Wildlife Refuge. Here guests will see numerous sharks and a variety of wildlife including dolphin.

Key West

Travel through shallow water close to mangrove islands as you make your way about 4 miles (6.4 km) away from shore to the shark viewing site. Along the way, keep your eyes open for dolphin, sea turtles, stingrays, barracudas, tarpon and an array of native birds. Listen to your experienced pilot discuss the delicate ecosystem of this area and its abundance of wildlife. Enjoy complimentary water, soda, juice — as well as the use of polarized sunglasses — during your trip. When you arrive at the shark destination, get ready for an unforgettable experience! Your pilot will use bait to draw a host of sharks that swim right up to the boat so you and your family can observe them in safety and comfort. See numerous lemon and nurse sharks, and watch out for bull, black tip and hammerhead sharks during nearly one hour of shark viewing. Capture dramatic photos you can't wait to share with family and friends.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

bjaj1

Sep 2019

I always look for the smaller tours whether on land or sea and this boat hits the sweet spot for tour size. We only had about 10 folks on tour plus the 2 crew members Capt'n Clay and his first mate / Uncle Dave. These guys have been boating in these Key West waters for decades and it shows. They are incredibly knowledgeable and super friendly. In fact these are the kind of folks you wanna go have a meal after the eco-tour and continue the convo because they are a wealth of knowledge. While you can never be guaranteed to see wildlife, these guys know where to go and maximize the chance of sightings of sharks and dolphins and we were no disappointed. There are lots of different options to enjoy a trip on the water in Key West but these folks make as if you are spending a couple of hours with friends and family. A must so when visiting Key West.

Neal B

Sep 2019

We had the most amazing time with Ken and Clay. Always my dream to see sharks in their natural habitat, and we saw probably 15 or 20 big sharks. Great price, they provided drinks and a chance of a lifetime. We also followed pods of dolphins and saw a sea turtle. If you’re in Key West, join these guys and see the natural side of the island not the touristy side. Great price for the value. I can’t wait to come down and do it again with them.

Ashley S

Sep 2019

We had a great time on this tour. We were staying in Duck Key and one of our other dives got moved so I need to move my Shark Tour as well, called them early that morning and they were able to get us moved no issue, even gave us some options. The captain and his son were both great, very knowledgeable and made the trip fun. We saw lots of sharks and then followed a pod of dolphins on the way back. Free drinks on the boat were a nice plus on a hot day. Plenty of room on the boat to move around and there was also storage for your bag,etc. I would do this tour again and would definitely recommend it for any age.