Craigcat Adventure: Key West Waters Exploration

Explore Key West’s hidden gems on a thrilling mini catamaran tour. Navigate mangroves, sandbars, and islands in a nimble, eco-friendly CraigCat boat.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Key West - Mangrove Forest Adventure: Embark on a journey through tranquil, winding channels bordered by vibrant mangrove trees, providing a glimpse into the unique ecosystem flourishing in these coastal waters. Be on the lookout for local wildlife, such as herons, ospreys, and the occasional manatee!
  • Key West - Pristine Sandbars: Experience…
What's Included
  • 4 brand new mini catamarans (max 2 people per boat)
  • Life Jacket and cooler
  • Experienced local guide
What's Not Included
  • Temporary Florida Boater Safety Course if needed. If born after 1987 AND plan to drive- See link
  • If temporary boater course is needed by law cost is $9.99 and takes about 15 minutes to complete.
Additional Information

Prepare for an extraordinary adventure through the stunning waters surrounding Key West. Our Craigcat boat tour offers an exciting, close-up experience across clear waters, navigating through vibrant mangroves, pausing at untouched sandbars, and discovering secluded islands away from the usual routes. This is an opportunity to enjoy Key West in a unique…

Location
Key West Boat & Jet Ski Adventures
5th Avenue
**IMPORTANT** Check-in is 30 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Please arrive 30 minutes early for check-in, briefing, and time to sign waivers. Please look for turquoise building on the left side of the street and meet us at the kiosk for check-in.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Glavinator47
Feb 27, 2026
Beautiful key west cruise - Great experience lots of fun I would definitely do it again
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Ralph_b
Feb 23, 2026
Key West Mini- Cats! - This was a very different boating experience! The mini cats were so much fun! Be prepared to get wet! Jojo was a great guide! We loved it!
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Paul_s
Feb 22, 2026
review - Awesome ride. had fun. some issues with boat. But they gave a partial refund. lots of fun. Great guide, very informative.
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Jenbic73
Feb 18, 2026
Unique on the water experience - Unique experience to get out on the water and explore. Great alternative for jet skiing or kayaking. Boats were easy to drive and guide was very thorough. Be flexible with the weather and waves (for the guide cannot control that). Plan for some salt water splashes and just go with it. Would definitely do again!
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Ayron_g
Feb 17, 2026
Great experience. Some... - Great experience. Some boating experience is helpful. Guide was very patient with everyone. Lots of sun, waves but didn’t get wet. Able to wear regular clothes and water shoes. Lots of birds but no other creatures.
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Kane_h
Feb 16, 2026
Craig Cat was the best - We had a great time!! Our guide was the best!! We had a group of mixed boating experiences and he did a great job from dealing with the beginner with no experience to the most seasoned.
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Kirk_c
Feb 19, 2026
Not exactly as described - This was a good time, the boats are cool and it was a great way to get on the water. Just beware that the write up is misleading about certain things. It clearly states that you will go to a sandbar and “feel the sand between your toes”. We did go to a shallow sandbar and cruised around over it but never got off to swim or snorkel. When I asked the guide about it, he said it was a lot of work when they have more than 1 or 2 boats. We had three. I am sure he is right, but they need to adjust their description of the activity.
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Marian_d
Feb 27, 2026
Thought this was supposed... - Thought this was supposed to be an eco tour to a sandbar and also through mangroves. We just rode on open wavy ocean with only stopping twice for a few mins. Was ok but not what we expected
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N1473ncbrianh
Feb 22, 2026
Fun riding around - The price was fair, and we had Captain JoJo for our tour. He seemed like a great guy, funny, engaging, and reasonably knowledgeable about the area. The ride itself was enjoyable, though we didn’t see any sea life and were hoping to explore a few more interesting spots. The biggest disappointment was regarding the photos and video. We were told we would be able to view pictures and a video of our experience afterward. However, despite several attempts to find out where to access them, we received no response or assistance. At this point, we’re not even sure if any photos or videos were actually taken. Overall, it was a decent experience, but better follow-through on what was promised would have made a big difference.
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Joel
Feb 18, 2026
Read my review - We loved the Cat ride. It was awesome. We didn't like that we had to end it early because of a "mechanical breakdown" of another boat. The guide had to tow it back at a very slow speed and once we got back they were able to start the boat again. Why didn't he stop and try to start it after a few minutes rather than cancel the rest of the "tour" ? We had planned to give our guide a tip but after that fiasco and the fact that his language was terrible, using the F word and having it on his shirt, we decided not to . We just thought it was very unprofessional and ridiculous to cancel the tour without trying to restart the broken down boat after a few minutes. I've had numerous boats and know how they work so there was really no excuse.
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From $285 (Per Boat)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).