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

Sun 10 Nov

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Starting at $89.00

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Sun 10 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)

emilys04

Sep 2018

This tour was great and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in sharks and dolphins. It is about a half hour boat ride to the shark feeding and then you get to see the two guides feed the sharks and provide some great information. We were then taken to another spot (maybe another 30 min away?) where we were able to find about 10 dolphins and we spent a while watching them swim and play. I think this is a bit of a different tour than what people usually do in Key West, but it is worth every penny.

270leannaa

Aug 2018

The most awesome experience of our whole trip! Very knowledgeable Captain and First Mate. Very friendly. GREAT experience. Highly recommend!

Aubrey W

Aug 2018

I love sharks, so was super excited to take this trip. The weather was perfect, and the ocean wasn't too choppy. On the way to the shark feeding grounds, we saw various birds, and a couple of ballyhoo fish skipping away from the boat. The shark feeding was amazing. We were parked for less than 2 minutes, and we saw the fins coming up the back of the boat. Once the bait went in the water, it was like a feeding frenzy. The lemon sharks were very cool and it was great to see how they interacted with the bait and each other. I was in shark heaven. Dave and Clay did several feedings to make sure everyone could get a good picture (or two). We unfortunately did not see any other wildlife - the dolphins were nowhere to be found. It was slightly disappointing, but honestly, I was there to see sharks, and see sharks I did. Dave and Clay were very knowledgeable about the area, and about the wildlife and made the trip really fun. P.S. if you pay in cash, you save ~$10 per person.