Miami to Key West Day Trip with Snorkeling

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6 Hours in Key West
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Overview

Take a luxury coach southbound on a Miami to Key West Day Trip to experience a Key West snorkeling safari and some play time in exciting tropical Key West.

Highlights

  • Reserve a free front-door pickup from most major Miami hotels
  • Ride down the Keys on the incredible Overseas Highway
  • Spend 6 hours on the tropical island of Key West
  • Take an exciting snorkeling trip
  • Enjoy complimentary after-snorkel adult beverages

Description

Cool Key West puts a Miami to Key West Day Trip together with an exciting Key West snorkeling tour for a day of fun and adventure that will be the star attraction of any Miami area vacation. This high-value day trip package takes you sightseeing on the amazing Overseas Highway down the full length of the Florida Keys island chain to Key West.

You will experience one of America’s most renowned scenic drives, go snorkeling in the rich tropical waters of Key West where live coral and incredible marine life attract thousands of snorkelers and divers annually, then return to Key West just in time for that town’s legendary happy hour specials.

Get a free pickup from your hotel then board a modern luxury touring coach with comfortable raised seating and panoramic viewing windows to launch an epic road trip heading south out of Miami on U.S. Highway 1. After passing though Florida City, the last town on the Florida Mainland, the coach crosses the Southern Glades wilderness wetlands and begins traversing narrow land bridges between blue-green bays. You are now on the Overseas Highway, and the swamps and bushlands of Crocodile Lake National Wildlife refuge welcome you to romantic Key Largo.

Following what was once the route of Flagler’s Overseas Railway, a unique early 20th century rail line to Key West built by oil baron Henry Flagler, the highway takes in expansive views of emerald water rolling out to the horizon on all sides. The ride is constantly interesting as the coach rolls through resort towns, along water-side marinas, past beach parks, and from Key to Key across one bridge after another.

About an hour and a half down the Keys, the awesome Seven Mile Bridge comes up and the coach seems to leap into the air over emerald water. Featured in Vin Diesel’s Fast and Furious series of action movies as well as other films, the Seven Mile Bridge is one of the most incredible bridges in the world.

Breathtaking miles later, the Overseas Highway comes back to land on uninhabited Little Duck Key. Crossing 2 more small Keys and 3 short bridges, the road hits Bahia Honda Key and State Park, the unofficial entrance to the Lower Keys. You are now in the Caribbean tropics, where rustic villages, secluded harbors, bushlands, and mangrove island-dotted channels and bays recall the history of the old Florida Keys. For centuries, explorers, pirates, bandits, and pioneers of the marine wilderness all searched for fortune amongst the treacherous maze of reefs, sandbars, and islands.

Arriving in Key West around noon, you will be guided to the port where a sleek power catamaran is ready to embark on a snorkeling safari. The sea around Key West is always changing, but you can relax in the shade or catch some sun as your expert captain evaluates conditions and makes the short run out to the area that promises the best snorkeling conditions for the day. Once the boat is at rest, helpful crew members get everyone outfitted with high-performance snorkeling gear and a special stairway to the water drops from between the vessel’s twin hulls.

First-time snorkelers get all the extra help they need, and within minutes everyone is spreading out through the calm, clear waters over the only living coral reef formations in North America. Coral alternates with stone and white sand as hundreds of fish in all shapes and colors flit in every direction.

Float at ease and move with a few flips of the fins – snorkeling is a very peaceful and relaxing sport that is actually effortless in comparison to swimming. Stay quiet and alert to spot sea turtles or the larger game fish species that Key West is known for.

Back on deck, a freshwater shower is waiting, and you can rinse off the salt then kick back with a soft drink, beer, wine, or even a margarita as the boat heads home. Go ahead and start happy hour because you will have some time back on land to explore Old Town, do some shopping, grab a bite, and have a few more drinks. No worries with a professional driver at the wheel and an easy cruise to get back to Miami at about 10pm, just in time to hit the clubs if you want to celebrate an excellent Key West day trip.

The Cool Key West Miami to Key West Day Trip with a Key West snorkeling adventure makes for a long day of fun and excitement and is a great travel value. This popular tour fills up very quickly and spaces are limited so use our secure online booking system to reserve your spots now for a Miami to Key West Day Trip with Snorkeling package.

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What's Included

  • Round trip transportation from Miami
  • 6 hours in Key West
  • A narrated tour of the Florida Keys
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL, USA

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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.

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.

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6 hours in Key West • Hotel shuttle included

US Highway 1 (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!

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Breakfast stop

Stop for breakfast and stretch your legs en route to Key West.

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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.

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US 1 Mile Marker 0

Welcome to the southernmost point in the continental United States! Fun fact: Key West is closer to Cuba than it is to Miami.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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“.

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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.

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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.

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4 hours (approx.) • Hotel shuttle included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • No previous experience is necessary
  • Travelers should be comfortable in water with a life jacket

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Do you stop on the way to Key West?

A: We make a quick stop on the way to Key West for breakfast.

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-266293

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