Top Key West Rail Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ride through the streets of Old Town Key West during a leisurely bicycle tour—a perfect introduction for first-time visitors. Learn about the island's history and see highlights such as Mallory Square, Mile Marker Zero, and White Street Pier. Pedal out to the Southernmost Point Buoy and enjoy panoramic ocean views. Plus, choose from morning or afternoon times to easily fit this tour into your schedule.

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.

While most boat tours travel on small private vessels or luxury yachts, this sunset cruise takes travelers around Key West on Jolly II Rover, the only square-rigged, topsail schooner in the area. Board your ship at the historic Seaport at the corner of Elizabeth and Greene streets and sail out to see some of Key West’s best sights, including the Man O War Harbor, Christmas Tree Island, Fort Taylor, and others.

When arriving at the Port of Key West, explore the best this island city has to offer on a narrated, 90-minute Conch Tour Train independent excursion. Visit 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, including live onboard commentary from a professional tour conductor. It’s Key West’s original sightseeing tour.