Key West: Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Tour with Drinks

Watch dolphins hunt in the Gulf, then snorkel a refuge full of stingrays

You board a 45-foot catamaran and cruise the Gulf of Mexico to watch bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat, guided by the only Dolphin SMART-certified operator in the Keys. Then you snorkel the Key West Wildlife Refuge, spotting stingrays and corals with full gear and instruction included. The return includes complimentary beer, wine, and sodas. Arrive 30 minutes early. You must be able to swim to participate in snorkeling.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dolphin watching and snorkeling tour

• Board 45-foot power catamaran
• Cruise Gulf of Mexico waters
• Observe bottlenose dolphins swimming
• Listen to expert dolphin insights
• Snorkel at Key West Wildlife Refuge
• Explore corals and marine life
• Receive snorkeling gear and instruction
• Enjoy complimentary beer, wine, and sodas

The experience

The catamaran leaves the dock at Key West and heads straight into the Gulf of Mexico, where bottlenose dolphins actually live, not in a tank, not in a show, but feeding and moving through water that's theirs. Fury is the only Dolphin SMART-certified operator in the Florida Keys, which means the boat keeps distance, the guides read the animals' behavior instead of chasing them, and you're watching something real happen instead of something staged. The 45-foot power catamaran holds groups small enough that you're not packed shoulder-to-shoulder, and the expert guides talk through what you're seeing as it happens: why the dolphins surface that way, what they're hunting, how they communicate. Most people don't expect to see them this close or this natural.

After the dolphin watch, the boat cuts into the backcountry of the Key West Wildlife Refuge, where the water goes shallow and clear and suddenly you're looking down at stingrays gliding across sand, juvenile fish darting between corals, and the whole ecosystem that makes the Keys different from anywhere else on the Florida coast. Fury provides all snorkel gear and instruction, so you don't need to own anything or know how to do it already, but you do need to be able to swim, which is the one real requirement. The guides stay in the water with you, pointing out what matters and making sure everyone stays safe. The water is warm and calm in the refuge, nothing like the open Gulf, and the visibility is good enough that you see things without squinting.

On the way back to the dock, the boat slows down and you get complimentary beer, wine, and unlimited sodas while you sit on deck and let the sun dry you out. If you book the seasonal Sunset Combo instead, you get champagne and the whole return happens as the light goes gold across the water. That's the version people book for anniversaries or just because they want the day to end differently. Either way, you arrive back at the dock tired in the good way, with salt still in your hair and the kind of quiet that comes after being on the water all morning.

What’s included

Your tour includes snorkel equipment and professional instruction, an expert guide trained in dolphin behavior and marine ecology, complimentary beer and wine on the return, unlimited soft drinks, and access to restrooms both near check-in and aboard the 45-foot catamaran. If you book the seasonal Sunset Combo, champagne replaces beer and wine.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 34

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Fury Water Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see wild dolphins and snorkel a refuge in one morning without arranging your own boat or gear: the SMART certification and small-group format mean you're watching real behavior, not a performance, and the included drinks and instruction remove the logistics so you just show up and swim.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): 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 need snorkeling experience to join?

No. Fury provides all equipment and professional instruction for all skill levels. You must be able to swim, but prior snorkeling experience is not required.

What's included in the tour price?

Snorkel gear, instruction, expert guide, complimentary beer, wine, and unlimited soft drinks on the return. Public restrooms are available near check-in and aboard the vessel.

What makes Fury different from other dolphin tours?

Fury is the only Dolphin SMART-certified operator in the Florida Keys, meaning they follow strict guidelines for responsible dolphin observation and prioritize the animals' welfare over staged encounters.

Is alcohol included before the tour?

No. Alcohol cannot be consumed before participating in water activities. Guests arriving under the influence will be turned away or required to reschedule.

What should I bring?

Swimsuit, towel, and sun protection. Fury provides snorkel gear. All guests must sign a liability waiver before boarding.

Are there group discounts or gratuity fees?

Groups of 8 or more are subject to an automatic 10% gratuity service fee, payable by cash or credit card at check-in.