Key West Eco Tour: Hidden Sandbars & Dolphins

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Key West

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Create unforgettable memories with your family and friends on a customizable Vitamin Sea Charter tour. Explore dolphins, snorkeling, sandbars, and mangroves with experienced Captains.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

The Perry Hotel & Marina Key West - Experience the authentic Key West with a private charter.
Avoid the crowds and discover pristine sandbars, shallow turquoise flats, and serene backcountry waters known only to locals. The captain will tailor the entire boat tour for your group—whether it’s snorkeling vibrant reefs, relaxing on secluded beaches,…

What's Included

Use of snorkeling equipment
Snacks
Bottled water
Carbonated beverages
Floating toys

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

Avoid the hustle and bustle by exploring secluded sandbars on a private eco tour through the serene waters of Key West’s backcountry. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, or unwinding on untouched beaches that are only reachable by boat, with a personalized itinerary tailored to your preferences.
• Observe wild dolphins in their natural environment
• Exclusive…

Location

7001 Shrimp Rd

Shrimp Road

Free guest parking is available. Meeting point: "The Salty Oyster" Pool Bar

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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X3540hokristind

Jan 3, 2026

Great Private Tour!!! ~ Key West Area - This experience is absolutely worth it! The boat ride was excellent, and the crew was very knowledgeable about the history and the area. We saw some amazing sandbars and plenty of sea life while visiting numerous snorkeling spots. The places we explored were very private, and we rarely saw larger tour boats around us, making it even more special! Captain Eddie and Cam were fantastic guides, and we highly recommend this company and this experience in particular!

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796gaellek

Dec 29, 2025

Unforgettable - It was an incredible and unforgettable experience! The skipper was very friendly and allowed us to see dolphins, sharks ... she took us to incredible corners. The children were blown away. Another big thank you for these memories that we will keep all our lives.

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Nicolas_g

Dec 29, 2025

Topissimo - Great ride. Tim our captain was wonderful. Sandbar, lots of dolphins and turtles. It was all together

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Nomad698456

Dec 15, 2025

Best part of the keys trip! - This trip was the best part of our vacation!! Exceeded everything we dreamed of! Captain Eddie and his wife were our boat captains, and they are just amazing. Gave us all the local story, told us about old reefs and shipwrecks! The waves were a little choppy… but they worked so hard to find us a sand bar so we could walk around on it… miles from shore and find conchs ( look don’t touch) , found a safe place for snorkeling , and found us dolphins! We loved the whole experience! 10 out of 10 recommend these two captains and this experience to anyone. It was our highlight… and I love how they treated us like family! We even had an infant and three year old with us!

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929bryanv

Aug 5, 2025

HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TRIP!! - HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TRIP! We have a 2 and 6 y/o and they cannot stop talking about it. The captain started by asking what our goals were for the outing. We wanted to 1) see dolphins, 2) snorkel, 3) spend time at a remote sandbar, 4) anything else he recommended. We were able to accomplish all 4, and then some! We had a pod of dolphins swimming around and under our boat, which was amazing. We found a very shallow sandbar and decided to snorkel there, with our kids being young. We saw fish and found a large conch shell that our 6 y/o still talks about days later. We saw the remnants of a lighthouse in the middle of nowhere. And then ended the day watching the sun go down. Just breathtaking. Cannot recommend it enough. There were also a variety of sodas, waters, and snacks available which came in handy with little ones. A nice touch that we were glad to take advantage of while in the middle of the ocean. In summary... yes, it costs more to charter a boat, but the intimate atmosphere with just your family and friends around make it absolutely priceless. I'd pay triple the price to make these memories with my family, and not have 25 strangers in the background of each picture. Splurge once and you will know EXACTLY what I'm talking about.

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1hughh

Jul 26, 2025

Excellent Tour!! - Captain Tim was amazing. He will go anywhere you are in the mood for! We spent mosst of the afternoon at a sand bar, which was amazing! Then did a little snorkeling on the way home. Highly Recommend this place!! Would do again in a heartbeat!!

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Jeff_b

Jun 25, 2025

Great, laid back... - Great, laid back experience! There were small storms in the area but the boat captain maneuvered around them and managed to still show us a great time!

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T4693zcmiker

Mar 29, 2025

Repeat customer - Dolphin Safari delivered once again. We have used this company multiple times over the years, and Captain Nikki provided a great experience to keep us coming back. While weather wasn’t perfect, we were able to snorkel as well as enjoy local wildlife and yes, dolphins too.

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Betho434

Dec 26, 2024

Great trip with Captain Madison! - Captain Madison was amazing. It was a little chilly so we didn’t snorkel but we traveled a lot here and there and she was super solicitous of our comfort and safety. Also she knew a lot of facts and details about the different places in around the coastal areas we saw. Highly recommend!

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Sonyaa683

Jul 7, 2024

Great time in the Keys - We had an amazing time on our tour. Our captain was TIm and he was the coolest! He asked what we were interested in and was very accommodating. We saw dolphins, jumped in at a sandbar and he even snorkeled with our kids to show them all the cool fish and coral on the reef. It was our favorite activity on our trip to Key West this year and will definitely do it again next year. Highly recommend!

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From $751

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From $751 (Per Boat)

up to 6 guests

1 - Traveler