Key West Schooner Backcountry Eco Tour Sail Snorkel and Kayak

4.9(114)5 hFree cancellationBy Key West Schooners

About this activity

Departing from Key West’s Historic Seaport, the Appledore Star’s sails are raised for an authentic sail experience on the way to Key West’s backcountry.

Your day is spent exploring Key West’s uninhabited mangrove islands in the Key West National Wildlife Refuge. Keep an eye out for dolphins, sea turtles, manta rays and many other wildlife that call the Refuge home. Your captain knows where dolphins are frequently seen and will let you know if he spots any.

Upon reaching the mangrove islands, the schooner anchors and your exploration begins. Your day is divided between guided kayaking tours and guided snorkeling tours. The warm, shallow water is calm, sheltered by the uninhabited mangroves, making kayaking a breeze.

After your tours, come back aboard and wash off with our fresh water rinse, and relax on deck. Choose from plenty of complimentary cold drinks – frosty cold beer, wine, homemade sangria, chilled sodas and filtered water. This is the best of laid-back island living.

What's included

✓Unlimited beer and wine, for guests >21 years of age
✓Filtered Water
✓Soda/Pop
✓Snacks
✓Premium snorkeling equipment
✓Professional Guide
✓Gourmet lunch made by our own in-house catering team

Not included

✕Gratuity

Meeting and pickup

Check-in is located at the far end of William Street, just to the right of the Western Union sign. From Elizabeth Street, keep the water on your left and follow Lazy Way Lane past the shops. The Marker Resort on your right, and the Schooner Wharf Bar on your left. The booth will be on your left.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Total trip time is 5 hours; time at each location is dependant on weather, refuge conditions and Captain's discretion.
To re-board the schooner after snorkeling and kayaking, you are required to climb aboard a platform secured to the boat just below the waterline, from there you climb a ladder back aboard the schooner.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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