Key West Schooner Appledore Backcountry Eco-Tour: Sail, Snorkel & Kayak

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Set sail from Historic Seaport on the Key West Schooner Backcountry Eco-Tour adventure!

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  • Enjoy sailing, snorkeling and kayaking
  • Buffet lunch, snacks, and refreshments

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Average 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 100 verified reviews from Cool Key West and TripAdvisor

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379deidreh, May 2023 Verified
Wonderful trip! Mario, Bradley and Jamie did an amazing job as our crew. Made everyone feel comfortable, we very knowledgeable about the are and the wildlife. We had a fabulous time!
Beth_Miami, May 2023 Verified
A wonderful and unique day on the Appledore Star! A historic wooden sailing vessel is the way to go. Happy to find lots of shade on deck. We had beautiful weather and views of mangrove islands in water that was every shade of blue. Captain Mario, Jamie and Bradley were all friendly and helpful. Snorkeling equipment was clean and a good quality (no old leaky masks). Saw a variety of fish and stingrays. Lunch exceeded expectations and the homemade sangria was delicious. Highly recommend this tour!
Navigate55740771685, May 2023 Verified
Captain Mario, Jordan, and Jamie were so awesome!!! Great boat, multiple drink selections, and a delicious meal. The kayaking was fantastic. Best boat trip we were ever on! Thanks crew!
Elisabeth_D, May 2023 Verified
staff was pleasant. tour was well organized, safe, comfortable. food was good. kayaking was fun. snorkeling was amazing and the water was warm! saw turtles and dolphins while traveling on the boat
lfranc, May 2023 Verified
My husband, his brother and I were among the 7 on this cruise, so we got lots of attention! Bradley made sure I had my snorkeling gear working correctly and pointed out a manta ray. Jamie and I were the first ones to kayak out to the mangroves. Good crew and smooth sailing all the way!
Curiouspb, Apr 2023 Verified
Do not miss this tour, you do not know what you are missing until you book this tour! This is a must do and then do over and over again! My husband and I booked the Backcountry Eco-Tour: Sail, Snorkel & Kayak on Mar 27, 2023 and due to plane delays had to change our tour to Thursday, March 30th. They were totally accommodating. There were only 6 individuals on the entire tour. We had such an incredible day. We actually were sailing and the waves were high, we were rocking and rolling and it was fabulous. We snorkeled for about 45 minutes and then we kayaked for about an hour through the mangroves, and the ocean. I had never kayaked before but they crew was amazing and got me comfortable and safely in and out of the kayak from the boat. Mark, Jamie and Katie were amazing. We also had the Captain and he was so fun. This was a must do. We will definitely sign up to do this again when we are visiting Key West. I can not say enough about how accommodating, friendly, fun and amazing this trip was from the sights to sailing, to Kayaking in the ocean and through the mangroves and then through the breakers to get back to the boat, what fun. I honestly can not say enough about the entire crew that day. We had a blast and want to do this again.
Seth_W, Apr 2023 Verified
Fantastic crew and experience. Jamie, Bradley and Joe were very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. It was awesome to meet a fellow Idaho native from even where we are from in the crew. Definately recommend. We also saw a turtle in the mangroves.
Leila_M, Apr 2023 Verified
If you are looking for something interesting to do in Key West, book this trip! It was amazing! During a 5 hours trip you are doing so much, sailing on a beautiful wooden ship, kayaking through a mangrove tunnels and snorkeling. They even offer a delicious healthy meal on the way back and variety of drinks. Jamie, Mario and Sydney are such a great people! We had the best time!!!
dougbX4747AF, Apr 2023 Verified
Fantastic day! Captain Mario and mates Bradley and Jamie did a great job delivering a fun day of sailing, snorkeling, and sea kayaking. It was a breezy day, but Capt. Mario found fairly flat water for snorkeling in the "Lakes" area between reefs. We had clear water for snorkeling, where we saw mostly sponges, small fish and sea grass. Bradley led a fun, challenging paddle and educational kayak exploration of the mangroves at Archer Key, while ospreys circled overhead. Jamie was everywhere, doing everything, all at once, making sure we had the right gear, cold beverages and a delightful lunch! Breezy easterly trade winds were on the nose during our return trip, so we motored while eating lunch. We eventually hoisted sail and enjoyed a comfortable sail back to Key West harbor.
727connief, Apr 2023 Verified
Everything about it was excellent! The attention, knowledge, and personalities of the staff; the snorkeling and kayaking excursions; the coolness of the ship! We had Sydney, Mario, and Bradley, and they made the day so worthwhile. Full of information, stories, care, and expertise. It was our best day down here (diverse age family of four)!

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