The Key West Back Country Safari
Tour Highlights
- Family Friendly Atmosphere
- Shallowest Snorkel Location Available
- Local and Experienced Crew
- Top-of-the-line Gear
- Ability to Experience Sailing, Snorkeling, and Kayaking
- Ranked 2nd Best Tour Operator in North America
- Lunch, Drinks, & Snacks Included
Tour Duration
6.5 Hours
What's Included
- All snorkeling equipment
- lunch
- snacks
- beer
- wine, & sodas
Glide through the gorgeous turquoise waters aboard the Dangers Prize, a Nineteenth Century skipjack that originally harvested oysters from the bountiful beds in the Chesapeake Bay It was later repurposed as a fishing vessel in the Florida Keys. The shallow draft of skipjacks is ideal for sailing into the waters of the Keys back country saltwater flats. There is not a better way to witness the panoramic seascape of Key West than from the deck of our beautifully restored luxury sailing vessel.
On this exciting combination adventure, youll snorkel at some of the finest spots in the region. Our savvy local guides will convey you to some of the remote local sites away from the crowded throngs of tourists. Youve travelled to Key West to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life on your vacation so why would you want to feel smothered at an overcrowded snorkeling site? Our knowledgeable Keys guides will select the best places to snorkel according to the wind, weather, and current conditions for that day. Well choose the calmest spots for the easiest swimming and best clarity. Our accommodating staff will supply all the necessary snorkeling gear for all participants, including wetsuits and prescription-quality masks in the winter.
This fantastic combination tour also includes a kayaking safari into the Mangrove Islands guided by our charming and knowledgeable guides, who are available to answer any of your questions. This area contains a thriving eco-system that provides habitat for sharks, game fish, exotic birds, and tropical fish, among others.
If you do not have any experience snorkeling or kayaking, do not worry; our patient eco-tour guides will provide you with all the necessary instruction and guidance on this excursion. Our stable, top-of-the-line sea kayaks are extremely stable; almost anyone can handle these craft, no matter what their age or physical prowess.
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This was the best thing about my trip to key west
The front desk girl at the Wicker House where we stayed highly recommended this tour. She said it was the best way to explore the nature of the Keys, and she was completely right! It was one of the highlights of our trip. Everything was perfect from the friendly staff on board to the wildlife we got to see! We will now highly recommend this to all our friends!
There is much more to Key West than bars! Take the time to go on some of the water tours such as the Back Country Safari. Out of the different excursions we went on, this was one of the best! If there is one activity you go on, let it be this one!
This tour is a must-do for anyone! I've been to Key West many times and this is the kind of tour that showcases the best that the lower Florida Keys have to offer. You can't come to Key West without going out on the water and the BCS not only takes you out to the beautiful waters of the gulf, it also lets you snorkel (where you get to see the coral reefs) and kayak (where you get to explore the small and primitive islands that are found off of KW).
A full six and a half hours of non stop fun aboard the danger prize boat! This tour lived up to its hype.