For all those who love nature, this top-selling combo excursion includes sailing, dolphin watching, and kayaking in the mangroves is perfect. Get to see some of the best of Key West! Sailing, shoreline sightseeing, breakfast, dolphin watching, kayaking in the mangroves, lunch, and much more!
Your great day will begin just a few blocks from your Key West cruise ship pier. You'll be checked in and then welcomed aboard the comfortable catamaran. There are spots for sun and shade and there's never a feeling of overcrowding since this excursion limits the number of passengers. You'll depart from Key West's Historic Seaport when the captain will release the sails for the full sailing experience. During the 7-mile sail, the staff will prepare a fresh breakfast including cinnamon rolls, yogurt parfaits, and delicious Cuban cheese toast.
Your captain will take you to one of the best spots to watch bottlenose dolphins! You'll be able to watch these wild dolphins safely and respectfully from the boat. Keep your camera ready and enjoy watching the dolphins playing, hunting, and feeding in their natural habitat. These dolphins surrounding Key West live here year-round!
After your dolphin-watching experience is finished, you can enjoy a complimentary drink that includes homemade sangria, boutique wine, cold beers, soft drinks, and bottled water.
Now you'll sail to the mangrove islands. This is when you'll enjoy a fresh buffet that includes, fried chicken, peel-and-eat shrimp, deli meats and cheeses, and wonderful salads. Then, once refreshed, you'll be helped into your kayak and receive paddling instructions. No experience? No worries. You'll be sheltered by the lush mangroves so the waters are calm. These are easy-to-use, 2-people sit-on-top kayaks.
This is a guided eco-experience where your guide will talk about the mangroves, and how they serve as nurseries for the ocean. Understand how a mangrove can survive in saltwater and learn about the many varieties of marine life that inhabit the mangroves. Keep an eye out for ospreys, frigates, blue herons, bald eagles, and roseate spoonbills. Down below look for turtles, dolphins, manta rays, and tropical fish.
When your kayaking comes to an end, it's time to sit back and relax on the catamaran for the one-hour sail back to the dock. Enjoy a snack while you rest and reminisce about all the beauty you've seen. It is just a short distance back to your Key West cruise pier.
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