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Small Group Florida Keys Eco Tour by Boat

Badge of ExcellenceKey Largo, USA

1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Swap the crowds of the big boat tours that are typical of the Florida Keys for a more personal experience. This small-group cruise from Key Largo takes you out onto the Florida Bay. As you cruise around the local waters looking for wildlife such as dolphins and manatees, the crew will provide insights into the unique ecosystem of the Florida Keys.

Guided ecology-focused boat tour from Key Largo
Learn about the Keys' unique ecosystems while looking out for dolphins and manatees
Small-group tour (maximum six): A more personal experience
Great way to avoid the crowds of the Florida Keys

What's Included

Bottled water

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

103800 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037, USA
Located in the center of the Reefhouse Resort & Marina in Key Largo

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Elizabeth_B

Our guide, Aaron F. was relaxed and fun and extremely knowledgeable. He blended our 1 1/2 hour tour with requests about what we’d like to see with sights tha he thought we might enjoy, as it was our first time here. He had a great sense of humor and was kind and respectful and was easy to be around! He was also a great boat driver… We saw about five manatees, tons of great, beautiful birds, spent time in the mangroves and out at sea touring around! This is a great tour, and really interesting… Nice to gain a little knowledge about the place that you were visiting and about the natural environment here.

Reviews

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A good 90 min boat ride

Zehui_C, Apr 2024

It wasn't very memorable for us. It was a nice 90 minute private boat ride. The ocean was beautiful and the weather was great but we didn't learn anything about the eco or animals' habitat. The captain took us around mangrove area but didn't explain anything. We didn't see anything but understood that cannot be planned.

Boat eco tour

Eric_R, Mar 2024

My wife and I were on vacation in Key Largo. We had the pleasure of having Capt. Meg for the tour. We were able to see a manatee cow and her calf. Top of the highlights of our trip!

Nice tour

Amber_M, Mar 2024

Nice trip to see the Keys from the water. Unfortunately we had bad luck with seeing animals. Still nice, because you need to see Keys from the water.

I recommend

Mary_J, Mar 2024

The Staff were friendly. The Boat was clean and nice. The Trip was fun and interesting. The Captain was awesome. I would highly recommend!!

Fun boat ride on a beautiful morning.

Susan_W, Feb 2024

The Captain was friendly and knowledgeable of the wildlife and area. We didn’t see any dolphins or manatees but it was an enjoyable boat ride.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thanks for the positive vibes. We're glad you enjoyed your trip!

Nice little trip

Gary_H, Feb 2024

A nice little trip to fill in some time and see some of the keys and nature. We saw some birds, and iquanas.

Manatees galore!

Carol_B, Feb 2024

Aaron took us to a canal in his own neighborhood to see manatees. It was great! We stayed there for easily half of our trip and were not disappointed! We were surrounded by manatees swimming around the boat! Would recommend this to everyone!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you for 5 stars! We love when our customers are able to see the wildlife, especially manatees!

Awesome.

Drew_W, Feb 2024

Aaron was awesome. He was knowledgeable, engaging and fun to be with. Aaron also found several manatees. Highly recommend Aaron.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you for the great review! Aaron will be so happy to hear that you had a great time with him!

Captain Aaron was the...

Michele_C, Feb 2024

Captain Aaron was the best! He knew all the spots to bring our group. We saw lots of wildlife and had a blast

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you for the review! We are so happy to hear you had a great time with Aaron!

Leisurely excursion

Ken_S, Jan 2024

Captain Bob was a Pleasure. No manatees or alligators but many birds and iguanas. Bob was very friendly.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you for the review! We are so glad you had a five star time with us!

Ask for Aaron

Richard_B, Jan 2024

Aaron was awesome. He found all the wildlife for us to see and he was super excited about all the manatees we saw at the 4 way. One came up to the back of the boat and stayed for a few. Aaron was so excited because that never happened to him before. Aaron’s enthusiasm for his job really took our trip up a notch. The boat was clean and the price was great. We felt like we got a private boat ride. Only 1 other couple went out with us.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you for you review, Richard! We are so glad you had a great time with Captain Aaron!

Great way to see the Keys

Ernestine_D, Jan 2024

Bobby did a great job. He found a manatee, showed us a variety of Mangroves, herons, knew about the Ospreys, showed us some beautiful homes on the water and was very respectful, knowledgeable and really knew the waterway. I am disabled and he made sure to help me get on and off the boat. Definitely book this tour and you will see the Keys from the water and enjoy a glorious afternoon!

Captain Bobby was...

Tim_C, Jan 2024

Captain Bobby was knowledgeable and fun. Weather was not ideal yet we still had a great time and learned about the area and wildlife. Well done.

Highly recommended!

Louise_T, Jan 2024

This was a wonderful experience! Aaron was very friendly and knowledgeable- sharing fun and interesting facts of the area. He also gave us lots of ideas of sights to see and good restaurants. We were fortunate enough to see some amazing manatees which was definitely a highlight! I highly recommend this tour. The length was perfect and it was great fun.

Great adventure with a personal touch

RONALD_C, Jan 2024

Great to be out on the water and going into the mangroves. The guide who was from Ohio was excellent and spent time explaining all the wild life and history of the area.

We saw our first manatees!

Stephen_G, Jan 2024

Aaron was great! We enjoyed his tour, with just enough informative commentary. We saw our first manatees!

Boat Eco Tour at Key Largo

Anil_K, Jan 2024

Aaron did a fantastic job today - he has a great sense of humour and clearly loves what he does! He took time to explain to our family the little things and the big things well! Sal, if you are reading this message we know you are proud of your boy!!

Fun time in Key Largo

Leland_P, Dec 2023

Our guide Bobby was a lot of fun and did a great job. Saw manatees, dolphins, ospreys, iguanas, and pelicans. Nice relaxing trip

Great echo tour with Aaron F.

Elizabeth_B, Dec 2023

Fun boat tour, great for all 3 generations

Briana_P, Dec 2023

We had a great time watching the dolphins play with the boat and chase us. Our guide was really knowledgeable and interesting, and he made a great suggestion for a restaurant for lunch!

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