Miami to Key West Day Trip with Snorkeling
Overview
Try one of the best Key West tours, our Miami to Key West Day Trip combo – a fun boat ride, a Key West snorkeling trip, and a few hours to enjoy Key West.
Highlights
- Get a free shuttle transfer from your Miami hotel to the tour departure point
- Enjoy a narrated scenic tour along the amazing Overseas Highway
- Take a boat ride out to snorkel over the living coral of Key West
- Cool off with soda, wine, beer, and margaritas after your snorkel
- Shop, dine, and play in Old Town Key West
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Leaving the planning and driving to the professionals lets you enjoy Key West to the fullest!
Description
Tours of Key West presents a fun one-day Miami to Key West tour that combines some great sightseeing along the Florida Keys island chain with a snorkeling trip offshore to the coral reefs of Key West and some time to enjoy the unique, exciting island city of Key Wet. It’s a classic American road trip on the incredible Overseas Highway as you travel the full length of the Keys aboard a luxury touring coach and enjoy an exciting day in America's Caribbean Island paradise.
Fast, easy online booking and complementary pickup service from most major Miami Beach, Sunny Isles Beach, and Downtown Miami hotels make this special package the perfect side-trip addition to your Miami vacation. Modern air-conditioned tour buses with elevated reclining seats near panoramic windows offer the ultimate in relaxing sightseeing. And the 4-hour trip west on the Overseas Highway delivers some amazingly scenic vistas and endless points of interest.
The road runs along 31 Keys, large and small, bustling and remote. The coach crosses 43 bridges over open water on the journey between Key Largo and Key West. About 90 minutes into the trip, at the western end of busy Marathon Key, a world-famous wonder of bridge engineering lifts the coach high above the turquoise and emerald water. The Seven Mile Bridge, completed in 1982, is a sweeping span that offers jaw-dropping views out over the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico as the touring coach seems to swoop over the clear water.
The photo opportunities continue as the highway reconnects with land on tiny Little Duck Key, then hops 3 more bridges to Bahia Honda Key. This is the gateway to the Lower Keys, and the Caribbean island atmosphere, with hundreds of islands, maze-like channels, and many bays makes it feel like you have left the USA behind. You will pass by miles of pristine tropical bushland, small towns, fishing camps, and trophy vacation homes in high-end resort developments as the coach nears Key West.
Scheduled arrival time in Key West is around the noon hour, and your power catamaran will be waiting in the harbor to take you out snorkeling. The expert captain and crew will evaluate weather and water conditions to choose the most favorable snorkeling site. All you have to do is relax and enjoy the cruise. Sit in the shaded lounge area, tan on the spacious sundeck, or stay at the railing and keep an eye out for dolphins, sea turtles and other marine life.
When the captain gives the signal, your friendly crew members will help you gear up with snorkel, mask, and fins. Beginners need not worry – plenty of help and instruction is readily available, and snorkeling is far safer and easier than swimming. Flotation devices are provided for those who desire, and wetsuits are on hand in cooler weather.
A special stairway to the sea drops from the boat to make getting into the water easy, and within minutes you are floating peacefully above one of the most diverse ecosystems on earth. Get close-up views of Angelfish, Blue and Yellow Tang, Moray Eels, Parrotfish, Yellow Snapper, and many other tropical fish species. If you are lucky, you may encounter a sea turtle or one of the big game fish that Key West is famous for.
After exploring the reef for 60 minutes, you can come back aboard to rinse off under the freshwater shower. Then toast your snorkeling success and enjoy the cruise to shore with a marine happy hour featuring frozen margaritas, cold beer, white wine, and a variety of snack chips along with water and soft drinks. Enjoy yourself with the pleasant feeling of having a safe, secure ride back to Miami with a professional driver at the wheel.
Tours of Key West recommends the Miami to Key West Day Trip with Snorkeling combination as a top choice for a day of adventure in tropical paradise. Save your spot now by booking online with our 100% secure system. All necessary trip details along with the voucher will arrive in a final confirmation email then all you have to do is relax and enjoy your Key West tour.
What's Included
- Round trip transportation from Miami Pickup & drop-off at most Miami hotels.
- Key West Snorkeling Adventure Includes snorkel gear (mask, fins, snorkel, flotation device), margaritas, beer, wine, soft drinks, and water.
- 6 hours in Key West (approx.)
- A narrated tour of the Florida Keys by expert tour guides
- Meals
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Begin your full-day trip to Key West with convenient pickup from your Miami hotel aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned coach equipped with a restroom. You'll have 6 hours to explore this charming island at your own pace, and this package includes a once-in-a-lifetime snorkeling adventure.
Book Online
Our secure website provides real-time availability, instant confirmation, and free, no-questions-asked cancellations up to 24 hours before your rental begins.
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Miami to Key West
Relax and enjoy your journey to the Florida Keys aboard our well-maintained luxury coach. Our knowledgeable tour guide will share fascinating stories about Key West's rich history and vibrant culture as you travel back in time across the iconic Overseas Highway.
6 hours in Key West • Hotel shuttle included
US Route 1: The Overseas Highway (pass by)
Marvel at the stunning views along the scenic Overseas Highway. This iconic route, often called "the coolest road in the USA,” connects 31 islands with 43 bridges, making it a dream for photographs. Don't forget your camera!
Breakfast stop
Stop for breakfast and stretch your legs en route to Key West.
20 minutes • Food & drinks not included
Seven Mile Bridge (pass by)
This engineering marvel has been featured in numerous films and TV series, including Road House, Licence to Kill, True Lies, 2 Fast 2 Furious, and Burn Notice. It also appears in the video game Grand Theft Auto VI.
Yes, it's really seven miles long!
US Route 1: Mile Marker Zero
Welcome to the southernmost point in the continental United States! Fun fact: Key West is closer to Cuba than it is to Miami.
Key West
You’ll arrive in Key West at approx. 11:55 AM. We provide a detailed map of the city to help you navigate and make the most of your time.
918 Caroline St, Key West
Have fun exploring!
Key West is extremely walkable, and you’ll have no problem finding amazing photo opportunities with attractions like The Southernmost Point in the USA, Ernest Hemingway’s Home & Museum, Fort Zachary Historic State Park, and The Key West Lighthouse, to name a few.
6 hours (approx.) • Attraction Tickets Not Included
Key West Snorkeling Adventure
The check-in location for your boat tour is approximately six blocks from the coach drop-off. The Key West Snorkeling Adventure is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a luxurious catamaran sail to North America’s only living coral reef.
241 Front St • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM • Ticket Included
Sail to the reef
You will enjoy an hour’s sailing to the living coral reef. The warm and bright afternoon sun makes it a great time to relax on the catamaran.
60 minutes (approx.)
Reef Snorkeling
The Captain will choose the best reef destination for snorkeling based on the marine conditions of the day. There are several possible reef locations you may visit: Sand Key, Rock Key, Eastern Dry Rocks, and Western Sambo, to name a few. Enter the water with an easy “Stairway to the Sea“.
60 minutes (approx.) • Equipment Included
Sail back to Key West
Our guests like to start the party early and enjoy a margarita or two on their way back from afternoon snorkeling in Key West. A selection of Sodas, Water, Margaritas, Draft Michelob ULTRA, Draft Landshark Lager, and Wine (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Cabernet Sauvignon) are available for free. Bring your own snacks.
60 minutes (approx.) • Drinks Included
Key West to Miami
At approximately 6:00 PM you will depart Key West with unforgettable memories of your day in paradise. You will be dropped off back at your original pick-up point.
4 hours (approx.) • Hotel shuttle included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- No previous experience is necessary
- Infants must sit on lapsThere is no charge for lap infants. If you are bringing a car seat for your baby, you must purchase a regular-priced seat ticket.
- Most travelers can participate
- Stroller accessibleMust be foldable and will be stored in the luggage compartment.
- Travelers should be comfortable in water with a life jacket
- Transportation has a toilet
- Not wheelchair accessibleThe motorcoach has no wheelchair lift, and wheelchairs can't be accommodated in the cabin. However, as long as the individual can navigate the steps and use a regular seat and their wheelchair is foldable for storage in the luggage compartment, it is possible. Assistance must be provided by a caregiver in the individual's group.
- What to bringCamera, sunglasses, sunscreen, swimwear, towel, travel pillow, comfortable shoes, and a smile!
- The minimum age for this tour is at your discretion
- This tour will have a maximum of 59 passengers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-266293
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