Comfortable catamaran ride (shaded lounge area, sundeck, stairway, restrooms and fresh water showers)! English speaking catamaran crew and captain! Snorkel set including varied sized fins, sanitized snorkel, silicone mask, and vest! Guided snorkel excursion at Coral Reef! Kayak tour through the mangrove channels! Professional kayak and snorkel guides! Complimentary breakfast, full buffet lunch, an
d snacks! Soft drinks and beverages included (alcoholic drinks and beer are served after water activities)! For all those who love nature, this top selling combo excursion includes sailing, snorkeling, and kayaking in the mangroves is perfect. Get to see some of the best of Key West both above and below the waters. Sailing, shoreline sightseeing, breakfast, snorkeling, 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 amount 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 to the snorkeling spot, the staff will prepare a fresh breakfast including pastries, quiche, tropical fruit and juices. Once you arrive at the coral reef, your snorkeling gear will be handed out. Life vests will be available for those who'd prefer to wear one. Then enter the warm waters and marvel at the world you see below the surface. You'll enjoy watching colorful fish dart in and out of the reef system and see how the sergeant fish come right up to your hands. Once your snorkeling time is finished, come back onboard and rinse off in the fresh water shower and enjoy a complimentary drink including: homemade sangria, boutique wine, cold beers, soft drinks, and bottled waters. Now you'll sail to the mangrove islands. This is when you'll enjoy a fresh buffet that includes 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. You'll be sheltered by the lush mangroves so the waters are calm. These are easy to use, 2 person sit on top kayaks. This is a guided eco experience where your guide will talk about the mangroves, how they serve as nurseries for the ocean. Understand how a mangrove can survive in salt water 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.
