6 Sailing and Snorkeling Trips in Key West to Build a Day Around

1.Key West Afternoon Snorkel Sail with Unlimited Cocktails!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,572 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Sail from Key West’s historic seaport aboard the 69-foot Marquesa to the Florida Reef. You’ll get gear, a safety briefing, and time to snorkel before the open bar begins on the ride home. Captain Brett and the Sebago crew are known for a safety-first approach, though the boat can feel busy.

“The boat, the trip and the crew were all amazing. Recommend this highly. Will definitely go on this excursion with the same company again!”

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2.Key West Full-Day Ocean Adventure: Kayak, Snorkel, Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 767 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $152Top rated

Set sail from Opal Key Resort on a 65-foot schooner with a crew such as Captain Joe, Daniel, or Brian. Kayak through mangroves, snorkel in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and enjoy a buffet lunch with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks.

“Best experience yet! Joe and the crew were super helpful and knowledgeable about the area. The activities and boat were clean and easy to use.”

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3.Key West Reef Snorkel & Sail Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 540 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Sail from Hyatt Centric Key West aboard the 54-foot Floridays, then spend about 45 minutes snorkeling a Florida Keys reef. Crew members such as Captain Owen, Chuck, Jared, Eric, and Hunter have led recent trips. Gear, flotation vests, water, soda, wine, and craft beer are included.

“Crew was awesome! Great boat very knowledgeable! We went to a great spot on the reef. Highly recommend. Thank you.”

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4.Reef Snorkel Adventure and Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 370 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Join Fury Water Adventures from 241 Front Street for a three-hour Key West catamaran outing with Captain Ron and crew. Learn to snorkel over the living coral reef, then relax with rum punch, beer, wine, sparkling wine, reggae, and a sunset at sea.

“I would’ve loved to appetizers. The staff energetic was great. Your out there for 3 hours with nothing to eat”

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5.Key West Afternoon Sail, Snorkel, Kayak & Sunset Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 4h 30m · from $133

Spend 4.5 hours sailing from Old Town, kayaking through mangrove channels, and snorkeling in Florida Keys waters. Your crew provides instruction, gear, snacks, soft drinks, and water, followed by beer and wine after the water activities. The trip carries no more than 20 people.

“L activité est vraiment à réaliser ! C est très bien organisé dans une bonne ambiance et avec beaucoup de bienveillance de l équipage . Le kayak permet de s approcher d’une mangrove et d’ apprendre des informations intéressantes grâce au guide passionné. On termine par un coucher de soleil magnifique . Parfait !”

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6.Catamaran Snorkel with Seafood Boil and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · 4 hours · from $89

Spend four hours aboard a spacious Sebago catamaran, snorkeling at two Key West sites such as Sand Key, then eating shrimp, corn, and potatoes from a Low Country boil. English-speaking instructors help all skill levels, and the premium open bar keeps the post-snorkel hours easy.

“Superbe activité. Équipage très sympathique et agréable. La nourriture était très bonne et boissons à volonté idéal pour se rafraîchir après les plongée magnifiques on a pu faire du snorkeling et voir de très jolis poissons.”

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