Key West Shark and Wildlife Catamaran Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Exciting shark sightings
- Close encounters with dolphins
- Breathtaking ocean views
- Comfortable catamaran ride
- Expert local guides
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided catamaran cruise
- Shark and wildlife viewing
- Complimentary beverages
- Meals
Itinerary
Pass by: After check-in, the Tiger Cat will cruise through Key West harbor on the way to the Key West National Wildlife Refuge. Here guests will see numerous sharks and a variety of wildlife including dolphin.
Travel through shallow water close to mangrove islands as you make your way about 4 miles (6.4 km) away from shore to the shark viewing site. Along the way, keep your eyes open for dolphin, sea turtles, stingrays, barracudas, tarpon and an array of native birds. Listen to your experienced pilot discuss the delicate ecosystem of this area and its abundance of wildlife. Enjoy complimentary water, soda, juice — as well as the use of polarized sunglasses — during your trip. When you arrive at the shark destination, get ready for an unforgettable experience! Your pilot will use bait to draw a host of sharks that swim right up to the boat so you and your family can observe them in safety and comfort. See numerous lemon and nurse sharks, and watch out for bull, black tip and hammerhead sharks during nearly one hour of shark viewing. Capture dramatic photos you can't wait to share with family and friends.
Meeting point
Start Location
Opal Key Resort & Marina, Front Street, Key West, FL, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately.
- Check the weather forecast before booking.
- Confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and bring sunscreen.
- Bring a camera to capture the wildlife encounters.
- Arrive at the departure point at least 15 minutes early.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- No alcoholic drinks permitted
- Guests may bring their own lunches and beverages
- Important Note: must call to confirm departure time or your tour may not be guaranteed
Traveler reviews
Absolutely Outstanding
I’ll start by saying I’m probably the world’s biggest skeptic for attractions like this. In a world full of tourist traps and too many people ready to separate you from your hard-earned cash, I am always hesitant to sign up for stuff like this while I’m trying to enjoy my vacation. Our day had already started out super rough, so I wasn’t exactly excited to get on the boat. KW Extreme Adventures Shark Tour is NOT one of these traps. Clay and Matt put on an outstanding trip, and created a very welcoming environment for my family. It’s a “kids first” show, which was awesome for my daughter whose current obsession is all things marine life. Letting her stand at the bow, feed the sharks, interrupt them with her own shark facts, and even “drive” was the absolute highlight of our entire vacation. Charlotte personally rates the tour as “amazing”. And there was no shortage of entertainment. As well as the sharks, we spotted a pod of dolphins on the way in, and a pair of loggerheads on the way out (as well as some distant spotted eagle rays). Clay and Matt made my daughter’s hard day very special, and we cannot thank them enough for that.
10/10 would recommend
Captain Clay and Tanner were wonderful. A beautiful boat ride, tons of education on sharks, and lots of shark action! They made sure every passenger got great views and photos.
Amazing experience! Thank...
Amazing experience! Thank you to the captain and crew for making this a memorable day in the Keys. On top of the shark feeding experience, we were able to see 3 different pods of dolphins which was INCREDIBLE. The captain was super knowledgeable, and we had a great time.
Outstanding
This was a great excursion. The boat guides were fantastic with great insight about sharks and the wildlife. Great for all ages and very fun!
Great time
Great experience. Enjoyed learning more about sharks. Captains were knowledgeable & entertaining.