Private 4 Hour Snorkel Sail Charter
What your day looks like
Ultimately the weather decides, but with a variety of snorkel spots ranging from the barrier reef to wrecks, coral and sponge gardens, our seasoned Captains know all the spots and will discuss with you the best options for the days conditions! We aren’t like the rest, we don’t go where it is rough because that’s the route, our destination is based on local knowledge and the current sea state. Rest assured, we will take you to the most protected snorkel location that day has to offer! Sail on board 'High Tide', Key West’s first charter sailboat, sailing out of Key West Harbor since the ’80s and still enjoyed with Sunset Sail Key West. Designed specifically for snorkel trips to the Florida Reef and day sailing Key West water, she is a 33′ 1980 Glander built here in the Florida Keys by the Conch Republic’s First Sea Lord, Admiral Finbar. High Tide's spacious double cockpit, simple sloop rig and shallow draft provides a breathtaking backdrop for intimate weddings, family gatherings and other special events at Sea. The 33′ custom sloop is the ideal platform to explore and learn about Key West’s “back country” flats and mangrove island bird sanctuaries.
The experience, in brief
- Snorkel a reef, a coral garden, or shipwreck!
- Many options on snorkel spots and possible wildlife sightings
- See best snorkel spot
- See coral heads, sponge gardens, and plenty of fish and marine life
The journey, in full
We leave from downtown Key West. This great departure point gives us many options on snorkel spots and possible wildlife sightings. If the weather and seas permit, we can sail 7 miles out to the Florida reef, the third largest barrier reef in the world and the only living reef in North America. The snorkeling is a breathtaking assortment of expansive, colorful coral, mature fish and marine life. On sportier days, or if you want to do more than just snorkel, say, dolphin watching, High Tides’s shallow draft can sail you to the secluded coral nurseries and sponge gardens within the national wildlife sanctuary of the Key West backcountry. Here, there are mangrove islands with their own incredible and diverse ecosystems and calm, shallow waters great for kids. Dolphins are usually found in what’s known locally as the dolphin playground. Whether or not you’re opting for dolphins, we then take you to the day’s best snorkel spot. We want every experience with Sunset Sail Key West to be a great one. With our expert, local knowledge you’ll be assured that the snorkel spot chosen will be just right, in waters protected from the wind to ensure comfortable snorkeling and sea conditions. In the backcountry, we snorkel spots that have coral heads, sponge gardens, and plenty of fish and marine life—there are even some shipwrecks out there we can get to if the winds are right.
Your day, step by step
Key West
Boating.
Key West
Snorkeling.
What to know before booking
Included
Snorkel gear Instructions
What to Bring
You are welcome to bring any adult beverages of your choice for consumption after snorkeling.
Meeting & Pickup
We meet at the dock in front of the Schooner Wharf Bar in Key West. 201 William St. Vessel name: HIGH TIDE
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
What travelers are saying
This was a perfect day! The crew was great, cared what we wanted to do. Highly recommend.