Top 8 Snorkeling with Dolphins in Key West

1.Key West Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Tour – Eco Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,163 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Join Fury Water Adventures from 631 Greene Street for a three-hour catamaran trip with dolphin watching and a 45 to 60 minute shallow-water snorkel. The crew provides instruction, flotation gear, soft drinks, and beer or wine after swimming. Dolphin sightings are common, but the Gulf snorkel is not a colorful reef trip.

“My first time snorkelling at the age of 52! I was alone because my husband and daughter get motion sickness. I needn’t have worried. Nicole and Lauren were absolutely great. Really clear instructions and safety and knowledgeable. We saw lots of dolphins and then the snorkelling was fab and they helped me identify the fish I saw. The drinks after were fun and I enjoyed meeting another couple.”

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2.Key West: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Eco Cruise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 757 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Cruise Key West’s Gulf waters on a 45-foot power catamaran, watch for wild bottlenose dolphins, then snorkel in the Wildlife Refuge. Guides such as Liv, Lisa, Ally, and Nicole provide calm instruction, local insight, and attentive help. Late afternoon trips may add a sunset and champagne.

“We had an AMAZING time! Our guides were phenomenal! Shared so much great information about the area and about the dolphins. They were so nice and friendly and we saw lots of dolphins! Definitely with it! Thank you for the best time!”

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3.Biologist Owned & Operated: Dolphin Watching & Guided Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 497 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $143Top rated

Meet the crew at SQUID in Key West for a four-hour small-group trip aboard a quiet catamaran. Look for wild bottlenose dolphins, then snorkel a calm sponge garden, coral area, or reef with patient instruction, snacks, water, and marine-life guidance included.

“Highly recommend. Traveling with family, kids are teenagers & we all thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. We learned a lot too. Saw dolphins in their natural habitat & then went snorkeling & saw a wide variety of marine life. Guides were helpful & very conscientious of keeping everyone safe. Extra bonus was the delicious, healthy snacks we enjoyed during & after the tour.”

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4.Key West: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 493 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Spend three hours aboard Sunset One searching for wild dolphins, snorkeling near Cottrell Key in the Key West National Wildlife Refuge, and watching sunset over turquoise water. English-speaking guides such as Kevin, Kylie, Madison, John, and Sparkles have earned praise for clear safety help and friendly service.

“If there is one activity not to be missed in Key West, it is this one !! thank you very much it was magic”

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5.Shallow Water Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching in Key West

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 465 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $108

Set out from Key West Bight Marina aboard the 14-passenger Catamaran Echo. You will look for wild dolphins, snorkel above a reef, wreck, or sponge garden, then sail back with fruit, snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Crews such as Sandy, Deb, Aiden, and Victoria are known for attentive help.

“Great way to spend the day. Unfortunately we didn’t see any dolphins because of the wind but the crew was great and we had a blast doing everything else”

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6.Key West Dolphin and Snorkel Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 334 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69Best value

Spend about three hours sailing from Key West’s Historic Seaport to search for wild dolphins, snorkel in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and watch the sunset on the return. Equipment, life jackets, soft drinks, and drinks for adults 21 and older are included.

“I don't even know where to start...but to summarize this was the worst cruise excrusion we have ever been on. From the start to finish something was off. There was no room.for our 7 ppl.family on the boat. The captain said "you guys squeeze in" to fit us in and we were supposed to sit separately for a 3h trip...unacceptable!!! On the previous cruises we went on , they would sit ppl by the groups, starting from from the largest to.make.sure everyone sits together...but here it was a mess...could not believe it, so we partially.stand or sit on the ice cooler... I wish I could upload some photos, cuz Noone…”

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7.Key West: Dolphin & Reef Snorkel Trip with Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 50 reviews · from $76

Cruise from Key West harbor to the Dolphin Playground, watch wild dolphins, then snorkel at a reef in the Florida Marine Sanctuary. The three-hour trip includes gear, safety equipment, draft beer, and soft drinks. Choose the 11 a.m. outing or an evening trip with sunset views.

“I thought the place we left from was good and the boat wasn't bad either, I just thought it could have had a little more shade, everyone who stayed in the sun got sunburned, it was a very hot and sunny day. The guides took the shaded spots and the customers were left in the sun. I thought they could have offered their spots to the customers; it was unfriendly. The guides' lack of emotional preparation is noticeable right from the start, as they are very young men without an older, more responsible leader to guide them. They were all a little over the top in their approach, speaking very…”

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8.Dolphin & Snorkeling Key West

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · from $128

Join an English-speaking captain from Salty Oyster Dockside Bar and Grill for a three-hour Key West boat trip limited to six people. Watch wild dolphins, snorkel with provided gear, then relax at a shallow-water sandbar. Snacks, soft drinks, flotation gear, and BYOB coolers are included.

“An extraordinary moment! We saw about fifteen dolphins. We snorkeled for an hour and then stopped at a sandbank in the ocean. We loved it and it was our favorite activity.”

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