My husband booked us on this sunset cruise. We wanted a lower keyed experience and it was perfect…read more This tall ship does not serve alcohol or food only water and snacks. The positive side is you get to bring your own alcohol and food if you want. We chose to eat dinner at the Conch Republic seafood house before we boarded. And of course I brought my wine on board. We boarded at 6:15 pm and were greeted by a crew of three. Captain and two mates. They were all awesome full of knowledge answering all our questions while tending to the boat. They are known for their cannon which is fired at other ships veering too close lol. We had a quiet group of 18 souls on board but it was my first time on an actual sail boat so I totally enjoyed it. I highly recommend this as your option if want to avoid the huge boats.

What a fantastic sailing cruise and sunset!!! The Jolly Roger captain and staff made the sailing…read moreinteractive with ALL guests with cheerful conversations, letting guests help lift the sails, sitting at the helm, and handing out snacks and water!! The cruise was a gentle and smooth sail of the area ending with a great sunset!!!! Highly recommend for an enjoyable couple or family group.

Did a ceremony to scatter my mother's ashes with Capt. Davey at Easy Day. He was great! I would…read morehighly recommend him for that type of activity, or even better if it is for a fun time.

Super friendly and great customer service went out all day memories we won't forget !read more

This was, by far, the best day adventure I've ever experienced. A huge thank you to the captain and…read morecrew for making it such an unforgettable trip. The sunset was absolutely breathtaking. It seemed like the captain knew exactly where to position us to find the perfect break in the clouds because once the sun began to set, the view was simply incredible. Special thanks to Johnny for helping me book this excursion and ensuring everything went smoothly. I would recommend this experience 10/10 without hesitation. I'm already looking forward to bringing my family back so they can enjoy the amazing views, atmosphere, and unforgettable vibes for themselves.

Sandy and Will did an amazing job in helping us achieve our goal.....having a wonderful time on the…read morewater.

My husband and I booked a snorkeling excursion with Namaste and felt like it was only an…read moreadequate/average experience. Clearly, Namaste is pretty well reviewed on Yelp, but our experience made us wonder whether something had gone awry with our tour. The information we read on the website made it seem like it would be more of a special, hands-on three hours on AND IN the water. While Jeff was eager and informative about his on-deck timeline presentation about the millions of years of geological history regarding coral reefs, the information about the present day was a little lacking. Additionally, it was a bit surprising to be on an "eco" excursion and to hear Jeff talk about how global climate change doesn't concern him as much as pollution does, especially since climate change is the result of pollution by greenhouse gases. During Jeff's presentation on the boat, there were some details and photos of different corals, but there was no instruction in the water. The pics and description on the site made it seem like the four of us who were "guests" would be led snorkeling around the reef and be presented with observations and sightings of the marine life first-hand--for example, there's a photo onsite of a diver showing/handing a guest a sea cucumber. What actually happened was that Jeff dove into the water before any of the guests and then seemed to be off swimming on his own personal snorkeling adventure during the roughly 40-45 minutes we were snorkeling, although he and his (very friendly) wife, Trish, did swim by to take underwater pics from time to time. And that brings me to another point: We paid extra for a photo package, which ended up being publicly available pics that they posted to Facebook after the trip anyway; no "photo package" was ever provided specifically to us. Additionally, there was no checking in at any time about the comfort level of any guest--nothing asked about swimming abilities, no suggestion of floatation assistance in the fairly choppy water, and no requirement even of life vests at any time during the three hours we were on/in the water. This actually discouraged my husband (a nervous swimmer) from even getting in the water, although neither Jeff nor Trish ever inquired about why one of the only four guests on board didn't want to get in the water or whether there was anything they could do as guides. (The tour description called for strong swimmers but also accommodated "shy swimmers.) Jeff and Trish seemed, in this regard, as being rather amateurish, and the food and drinks provided were lackluster as well (a block of supermarket cheese cut up on the spot, along with shrinkwrapped watermelon and pineapple slices and crackers dumped out on plates set on deck. We aren't super fancy or picky, but we've been on less expensive and equally informative snorkeling excursions elsewhere (St Thomas, Turks and Caicos, etc), and Namaste was a bit adequate by comparison, especially regarding the higher price and the hands-on explorations that was promised via the Namaste website.

I'm no Key West expert - prior to my recent trip, the last time I was there was at age five. I was…read moreleft turning to the world wide web to find decent dining, nightlife, and activities. While lounging around was on the top of my family's list, a snorkeling trip was at the top of mine. I set out to find the right tour operator for us. Yelp led me toward a very well reviewed, giant tour company. As I flipped through their photos, something didn't feel right. Crowds, a party boat, frat boys. Where were the fish? Where was the coral? It seemed that these things were an afterthought for many operators. So I hit Google. And one operator's facebook page caught my eye: Namaste Sailing. Their facebook page was loaded with albums of recent snorkeling trips. In fact, each charter had its own album full of beautiful underwater photos. Seemed like a good sign. I made my way to their official website and found more goodies. Snorkeling, sailing, and a little bit of environmental education. Sounded like the right thing for me. Booking was painless. I called the main number and quickly realized I was talking to Jeff, the co-owner and co-captain of the Namaste, the 30+ foot sailboat he and his wife Trish call home. We settled on a "mixed private" snorkeling trip at $125/person that would last about four hours. Mixed private means other folks are free to sail with us, but no more than eight people total. It was significantly more affordable than a private charter but was still a small operation - a good trade off. Soon it was finally sailing day. We met Trish on a marina just north of Key West. She led us to the Namaste. As we approached the boat, we all assumed it was the small, dodgy-looking boat to our right. Wrong we were. The Namaste, to our left, is a majestic 37' blue water sailing dreamboat. We hopped on and were greeted by Capt. Ron. Capt. Ron is the Namaste's live-aboard cat and he was quite snuggly. Also on board was a very sweet little dog named pollito who was amazingly well-behaved. Then finally we met Jeff who would be our boat driver (after all, Ron is the Captain). Jeff and Trish couldn't have been more welcoming. We soon realized we were sitting aboard their home - they live year-round on the Namaste. After we left the harbor, Trish and Jeff tag-teamed a quick, informative, and passionate presentation about reef ecosystems, what we might see in the water, and how we can minimize our impact on the reef. Both Trish and Jeff are retired teachers and it shows through. This might have been our favorite part of the trip! When we finally arrived at the reef, we tied off to a buoy, donned our snorkeling gear, and jumped in with Trish. She led the way through crystal clear water to the Western Sambo reef. The coral was from 5 to 15 feet below the water. The reef was a beautiful mural of sea fans, fish, corals, and sand. Truly indescribable. While we snorkeled around, Trish followed nearby and snapped photos of the reef, of us, and of us looking at the reef. Once we tired ourselves out, we swam back to the boat and returned to shore. Our guides had cold watermelon and cheese & crackers waiting for us as well as cold drinks. Once we were back on shore, we started checking the Namaste facebook page religiously. We were so eager to see our tour amongst their many photo albums. About three days afterwards, our photos appeared. They were excellent and will make sure we remember the trip for years to come. Trish is quite the photographer! We were encouraged to download the pictures -- at no additional cost. If you want to snorkel while in Key West, you should do yourself (and the reef) a favor and opt for a small and responsible operator like Namaste Sailing. Once you've committed to that goal, going with this outfit is a no-brainer. Jeff and Trish bring such deep passion to their work. If I make it back to Key West, another trip on the Namaste is undoubtedly in my plans.

Great music great time. The experience was amazing. They also provide food and all the drinks that…read moreyou need or want. Absolutely a must when you visit Key West or even if you lived here.

What a great experience on a beautiful boat. They only take a handful of people out and it's not a…read moreparty boat which we appreciated. They served wine and beer and the crew had wonderful knowledge of the boat's history. What a nice and calm way to enjoy the sunset!

I've done the Sebago snorkeling trip twice now and I'd absolutely do it again! We saw so many…read morecolorful fish that it honestly felt like swimming through an aquarium. It's such a cool experience and definitely one of my favorite things to do in Key West. The crew is amazing too. Everyone is super friendly, fun, and keeps the whole trip lively. And the ride back? THAT'S A PARTY. && If you know me you know I love a party. After snorkeling, everyone is ready to have a good time, and the energy on the boat is so much fun. Clearly I liked it enough to come back for round two, so that should tell you something! Highly recommend.

Went on the morning snorkel sail with mimosas.. This tour takes you out to a reef to snorkel. It…read moreincludes mimosas and croissants which is perfect at breakfast time. Our group had a great time. The crew of the ship was awesome. I was worried bringing our little kids along but it felt safe and they had life vests for all of them. The crew was great with our kids and brought them up to see the wheel and stuff. The snorkeling was great. Overall, we had a great experience and couldn't believe how reasonably priced it was. We would definitely do this again.

We had so much fun! Brian was respectful and helped us enjoy the excursion fully. We cant wait to…read morereturn!

This is my second adventure with Cruisin Tikis Key West which rents dock space from Macs…read morerestaurant. Very laid back reservation system directly with the owner Johna. Arrived thirty minutes early to blow up our rafts and register online with an ipod. Brought our snacks and liquor onto the tiki boat with our charismatic captain, Kathy who provided mixers and a quick safety drill. We were off right on time and headed out to the sandbar in the Gulf of Mexico. Light drizzle for the first ten minutes then pure sun for the entire two hours. Loved every minute and would do it again and again. Price is $430 for two hours with a max of six people.

We cannot recommend Sandbarjetboats enough! The service was great and it was a joy to deal with…read moreThomas and Maryanne! Very family friendly. We rented Molly (21ft Switch) for one day and we had a blast! These boats are so much fun and great for the keys! We received an email the day before letting us know Molly would be ready the next day and also where to park, temperature, wind and seas information which was great and super helpful! Getting to the dock was easy, Thomas and Maryanne were there to greet us and help us with our bags which was wonderful. Thomas went over a little safety briefing and how everything works on the switch. We were thankful for a cooler with ice and a few drinks, as we forgot to buy ice for our cooler so that was great! After a few minutes, we were on our way! Returning back, Thomas and Maryanne were there to greet us again at the dock and help us offload our stuff. Everything ran smoothly and so easy and they were both so lovely to us! All in all, we had a great time and couldn't be happy with the service we received from Sandbarjetboats. We will definitely be back and rent from them again (if my husband doesn't buy his own switch! Haha). But we were very happy and HIGHLY RECOMMEND them! 5 stars all the way!

This was by far the best experience renting a boat. The boats you see online are what you get. Very…read moreclean, excellent condition and the process was simple. We got at the dock 30 min ahead of schedule and the boat was already ready and cooler stocked with ice for us. We got to the Florida Keys just two days before Hurricane Idalia decided to show up and the owner was more than willing to accommodate our reservation date. We had the "Big Mike" switch for the day and it was amazing on gas, plenty of space for all 6 of us. I would highly recommend Sandbarjetboats to anyone wanting to rent a boat and be their own captain.