Key West: Reef Snorkel & Sunset Cruise with Beer & Wine

Two Reefs, One Sunset, Drinks Included

You board the Miss Valyn in late afternoon, snorkel at two Key West reefs with all equipment provided, then cruise back into the sunset with unlimited beer, wine, and champagne. The trip takes three hours total and suits all swimming levels. If you skip the water, the bar keeps you occupied. Check in 30 minutes early and plan to be back before evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkel and sunset cruise in Key West

• Board The Miss Valyn catamaran
• Snorkel at two reef locations
• Enjoy marine life and coral gardens
• Relax with draft beer, wine, champagne
• Cruise back during sunset

The experience

The boat leaves at late afternoon. You'll check in 30 minutes before departure and head straight out on the Miss Valyn, a fast catamaran built for this. Two reef stops mean you're not rushed through one location. You get real time in the water, maybe an hour at each spot, watching the coral and the fish move around you. The crew hands out snorkeling gear and runs through the basics if you need it, so beginners don't feel lost. If the water isn't your thing, the bar's open the whole time: draft beer, wine, champagne, whatever you want while the boat sits on the reef and you watch other people dive.

The snorkeling itself is the straightforward part. You jump in at two different reef locations around Key West, both known for healthy coral and steady fish traffic. Sea turtles show up sometimes, though nobody promises that. The water's clear enough that you see down without straining, and the reefs aren't so deep that you're fighting to stay comfortable. It's the kind of snorkel trip where you can spend three hours and not feel like you've done the same thing twice.

Once the sun starts dropping, the boat turns back toward shore and that's when the day shifts. You're cruising into the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico with a drink in hand, the light turning gold and then orange, and the whole thing feels less like a tour and more like the reason you came to Key West in the first place. The whole experience runs three hours, so you're back before dark, which means dinner plans don't get tangled. Space fills up fast on this one, so book ahead if you know when you're going.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment, use of the catamaran, unlimited draft beer, wine and champagne, and the sunset cruise back to Key West. Crew instruction is included.
• soft drinks are available for non-drinkers.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:30Last departure this season: 30 Oct

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 70

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Sunset Watersports

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want snorkeling and a sunset view in one afternoon without hunting for two separate activities. The boat does both, and the drinks keep the second half relaxed.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I have to snorkel, or can I just stay on the boat?

The bar is open the whole time. You can snorkel both stops, one, or neither. It's your call. Many people do a mix.

Is the equipment included?

Yes. Snorkel gear is provided and fitted by the crew. You just bring yourself.

How long is the actual snorkel time?

About an hour at each of the two reef locations, with travel time between them and the sunset cruise on the way back.

What's the age requirement for alcohol?

You must be 21 to drink. Soft drinks are available for younger passengers.

How many people go on the boat?

The Miss Valyn is a catamaran, and space is limited per departure. Exact group size varies, but it's small enough to feel personal.

What if I'm not a strong swimmer?

The tour suits all fitness levels. The crew gives instruction, and you can stay in shallow reef areas or skip the water entirely.

When do I need to arrive?

Check in 30 minutes before departure. Exact departure time depends on the day you book.