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

Fri 15 Nov

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Starting at $89.00

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Fri 15 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)

sallyz2018

Nov 2018

Wow, you will not believe how close you get to the sharks! We spent ages watching while Clay fed them and then were treated to a brilliant display of Dolphins on the way back, far more than we've ever seen on any other boat trip. This father and son duo know their stuff and made sure we all had a great trip. Can't recommend enough. You won't be disappointed! Thanks guys for making our trip to Key West even more special!!

pscully2016

Nov 2018

So - originally we planned to do this last year and then Irma struck. We emailed the owner who graciously offered to hold our reservation for a YEAR until we could make it back to Key West. We were cruising and knew we didn't have a lot of time but my husband is a shark nut so we really couldn't pass this up. We arranged with Dave for a tour and Clay and from the second we met them, we loved them! Dave is super friendly, has a great personality and is so knowledgeable about sharks and sea life in general. He shared some personal stories with us about his background and we were fascinated to learn he had trained dolphins early in his career. Clay was the captain for the day - great guy, very funny while being warm and professional. He outlined what he had planned for us, provided cold drinks and snacks and we were off for our 2 hour trip. Our hope was to see "something". Well we saw something alright! Both guys knew just where to go and we were able to see a small pod of dolphins playing but the highlight of the trip....the shark feed!! Taking turns, both men rigged a baited pole and lured shark after shark to the boat to bite and take the bait. Nurse and Lemon sharks presented themselves time after time and we were amazed at the strength they have and the agility in the water. Dave explained to us that sharks have a hierarchy and we witnessed that first hand - although the bait was dropped over and over, not once did a shark accidentally bite another shark - in fact, they moved out of each others way so one and then another could get a mouthful or more of the fish. The guys worked really hard to get us to the fish and we were not the least bit disappointed. Great, fun day by two absolutely wonderful guys who did more than their fair share to entertain us all. We got some super video and really great photos. I cannot recommend this highly enough - if you are in key west and really don't know what to do for a little bit of time, DO THIS!!! FIRST!! We had plenty of time to shop, eat lunch locally and if you don't stop for this tour, you won't know what you're missing. This tour would be the best thing for kids interested in learning about and seeing first hand, sea life. Conservation is really important to these 2 men and their love for the sea shows. TEN stars isn't enough... We'll be back next year guys to do it again!!! Loved it.

Ed W

Oct 2018

Just returned from a morning KW Shark experience with skippers Clay and Dave. Just an awesome experience out on the water providing all with a very up-close experience with sharks! They provided a wealth of information about sealife, the Keys, and conservation. They made my granddaughter (6 1/2) feel like the most important person on the boat! (Thank you for that personal touch- she was absolutely delighted!) Treat yourself to this experience!!!