Friday, December 7, 2012

Exciting Key West snorkeling tours

Exciting Key West snorkeling tours

You will be glad to know that the third largest living coral reef in the world is located on the Florida Keys.  The reef is filled with tropical fish, coral, turtles, reef sharks, dolphins, etc. when on vacations in Key West; this is something you definitely shouldn’t miss.

Key West snorkeling tours are operated by different kinds of boats or charters. The prices of such tour are usually between $45.00 -$90.00 per person. If you prefer some other kind of transportation you can as well opt for swim platforms which make getting in and out of the water easy. Sea platforms are located downtown Key West.  Sea platforms offer key west snorkeling tours, tips and advices about snorkeling, and in the evening sunset cruises accompanies by a bottle of champagne. Isn’t there anything more romantic than looking to the sunset with your loved ones and drinking champagne?

If you are a fan of kayaking, Key West snorkeling tours can be operated by kayaks as well. Any means of transportation that you choose for our Miami to Key West snorkeling tours experience you will not make a mistake. All the trips are accompanies by captain and crew, and they guarantee a safe snorkeling experience. You don’t have to worry about the snorkeling equipment as all of the trips include all that you will need for this activity.

If this is the first time that you will be snorkeling, you will be explained how to use the equipment and will receive a short class about snorkeling.

When picking the right Key West snorkeling tour, you need to know that the boats that are taking the snorkelers to the right location usually depart in the morning between 9 and 12.  Late in the afternoon you can as well opt for trips that are operated between 1 and 4. An average Key West snorkeling tour lasts for about 3 hours.

Except for taking a boat you can opt for sailing on a catamaran that can take up to 120 people. Catamarans are more stable than simple boats and more comfortable as they provide a lot of shade underneath the roof. Catamarans also have a ramp that goes straight inside the water, and this way it is much easier for people to go inside and outside of the water. A ride on catamaran will cost between $35.00 – $40.00 per person plus tax.

Scuba divers can opt for going to some of the scuba boats that operate in the afternoons. Some people prefer scuba tours as the boats normally go to two different reefs and they stay one hour at each reef.

Miami to Key West Tours

On your Key West snorkeling tour you can opt as well for al day snorkeling trips. The boats are picking up the snorkelers early in the morning and return at 4 in the afternoon. You can opt for a catamaran ride that will take you to the reef or for a boat that will take you straight to the Florida Keys National Marine Wildlife Sanctuary.


Exciting Key West snorkeling tours