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Watch Key West's sunset — a main island attraction — on an evening dinner cruise. Feast on a tropical-themed buffet dinner and sip provided cocktails, beer, wine, and soft drinks as you take in views of the sea, the waterfront, and the sky's warm glow. Live music provides a festive atmosphere, and a cash bar is also available for premium drinks.

Get up close with sharks and other marine wildlife on this boat tour from Key West. Travel on board an eco-friendly, 34-foot catamaran just a few miles off the coast of Key West. See dolphins, stingrays, turtles and birds and learn about Key West’s waters, and then watch as the pilot drops bait to draw a variety of sharks right to the edge of the boat. Bring a camera to capture the excitement as these super predators swarm. Cold drinks, snacks and polarized sunglasses are included on this Key West shark cruise.

Paddle a kayak through mangrove creeks and shallow water on a Key West kayaking tour that offers an up-close look that this unique coastal environment. This guided tour is the perfect way to spot Florida wildlife in a natural habitat.

Discover some of Key West’s deepest, darkest secrets on a 60-minute ghost-themed trolley tour. The Trolley of the Doomed explores the darker side of one of the most haunted cities in the country. Experience Key West’s frightening past while traveling down the narrow, dark streets of Old Town, lined with 19th-century wooden houses that still bear the secrets of their former inhabitants. This tour is narrated by a 17th-century gravedigger guide who’s almost as scary as the stories being shared.

Enjoy the Key West sunshine on a full-day catamaran excursion, and take part in a range of watersports, too. As you cruise around the alluring Gulf of Mexico, gaze out at the scenery and spot local marine life. Choose from a range of activities from snorkeling and kayaking to adrenaline-fuelled parasailing or Jet Skiing. Breakfast and lunch are served on board.

Enjoy a morning or afternoon of swimming and snorkeling on this cruise off the coast of Key West. Spend a relaxing time on a 69-foot catamaran headed to North America's only living coral barrier reef for the adventure of a lifetime. Pass some of Key West’s top attractions on the way, then dive right in to see more than 600 species of colorful fish, coral, and other sea life. This cruise includes professional snorkeling gear and instruction plus beer, wine, and soft drinks.

Try something new in Key West: parasailing. Adventure seekers who've booked this trip will love soaring over the Key West Seaport. The experience is available for singles, doubles, and even triples so it's a fantastic activity for a group of friends or a family. You'll board a state-of-the-art boat, get briefed by the crew, and then fly over the city—free as a bird.

Watch the sun set and the moon rise off the coast of Key West on this sunset cruise. Enjoy the scenery and peaceful calm of a late afternoon sail aboard a 70-foot catamaran with plenty of deck space to stretch out and enjoy the breathtaking view. Then watch a legendary Key West sunset as the sun glistens and gently settles into the water. Hearty appetizers plus champagne, wine, full liquor bar, ice-cold beer and soft drinks are included.

Explore the only living coral reef in North America during this snorkeling adventure from Key West. Sail aboard a state-of-the-art catamaran as you voyage toward the reef. Receive snorkeling guidance from your knowledgeable crew, making this experience perfect for first-time snorkelers. Use of sanitized snorkel gear and beer, water, and champagne on the morning trip or margaritas on the afternoon trip provided.

Get a bird’s-eye view of Key West from high above the crystal blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean on this parasailing tour. Experience the thrill of flying while watching the bustling activity along the coastline and the abundance of marine life below. See dolphins, turtles, fish, and more from 300 feet in the air. Enjoy gentle, dry takeoffs and landings.

Take in rare birds–eye views of Key West on a parasailing adventure over Smathers Beach. With a range of departure times offered throughout the day, this tour is a popular, flexible choice for families. Your guide, who ensures that the small group has a personalized experience, takes photos and videos available for purchase after the trip.

For the aquatic adventure of a lifetime, take this cruise to North America's only living coral barrier reef. No need to go scuba diving or snorkeling for this great view — from the deck of a glass-bottom catamaran boat, see more than 600 species of tropical fish, sharks, turtles, lobsters and crabs, plus colorful coral and a vast collection of other sea life. Upgrade to a sunset cruise to enjoy a glass of Champagne as the sun settles into the Gulf of Mexico.

Experience a sunset you’ll never forget on this 2-hour catamaran cruise in Key West. Sip on your choice of wine, champagne, beer or sangria as you watch the sun go down over the water. As you sail you’ll catch glimpses of the island and marvel at the views from the turquoise water. Cocktails are also available at a cash bar on board.

Eat your way around Key West on this food tour with a guide who introduces you to 'mom and pop' eateries in the Old Town historic district. Taste seafood, Cuban cuisine, and, of course, key lime pie. The walking tour route takes you off typical touristy streets so you can see Key West like a local, listening to insights about the city's food, architecture, and history along the way. Tastings are enough for a hearty lunch.

Experience Key West’s tropical blue waterways on this Jet Ski tour along the Atlantic Ocean and/or the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy panoramic island views and watch for dolphins, stingrays, sea turtles, manatees and more while gliding over warm ocean water. Bring a waterproof camera to capture this southernmost point in the continental United States.

Get ready for fun in the sun on this half-day sailing, kayaking and snorkeling adventure off the coast of Key West. Choose from a morning or afternoon excursion and set sail. Kayak through a maze of mangrove-canopied canals and streams, home to a tropical array of birds, rays, sharks, sport fish and more. Then jump into the water for a snorkeling session above a coral reef with 600 different species of marine life. Relax, feel the warm sea breeze and enjoy the day. Snacks, beer, wine, sodas and water included.

Escape to the still waters off the coast of Key West on this small-group, sunset wine-tasting cruise. Enjoy the scenery and peaceful calm of a late afternoon sail on board a 65-foot schooner. Sample up to eight different wines and/or five different beers. Also included is a gourmet cheese buffet and other appetizers, like summer sausages, water crackers with brie, green apples with a honey drizzle and more. Then watch as the sun glistens and gently settles into the water, a perfect ending to a perfect cruise.

Experience Key West’s dark side on this fun yet frightening haunted bar crawl. Hear tales of known paranormal activity from your local guide and visit the most eerie bars in Old Town Key West – located in two haunted mansions and repurposed morgue. By the end of the 2‐hour tour, you’ll see ‘Bone Island’ in a different (and profoundly spookier) light.

Leave behind the crowds of Key West and catch a quintessential Florida sunset while enjoying drinks on a sailboat. There is no better vantage point for watching the sunset over the water than from the water itself. And, while larger sunset cruises can get overcrowded, this small group experience ensures you have a spot at the rail when it comes time to capture photos of the setting sun.

Explore the best that Key West has to offer on this narrated, Conch Train Tour. See Key West’s top attractions and learn about the Conch Republic’s history and residents, past and present. See where Ernest Hemingway used to hang out and find out why Harry Truman used to spend so much time here. Get to know Old Town Key West, from the Front Street Depot to Mallory Square and everything in between, including live onboard commentary from a professional tour conductor. It’s Key West’s original, and most iconic, sightseeing tour.

Explore the patch reefs, mangrove islands, and waterways of Key West on a 6-hour cruise and snorkeling tour aboard a wooden sailing schooner. Take a hand at the wheel on your way across the Gulf of Mexico, kayak through the mangroves, then snorkel through patch reefs and sponge gardens. This 6-hour tour includes lunch and access to an open bar on the return sail to Key West.

Get ready for fun in the sun on this dolphin watch and snorkeling adventure off the coast of Key West. Cruise away from the island city of Key West and see dolphins swimming alongside the boat, then jump in for a shallow-water snorkel at the Key West National Wildlife Refuge with many different species of marine life. Relax, feel the warm sea breeze and select from a variety of refreshing beverages on board the boat.

Jam to crowd favorite beats by live musicians, eat, drink, and watch the sunset on this classic party cruise from Key West. Unlimited drinks and appetizers included.