Just being on the water was great, but the glass bottom viewing of the coral reef was wonderful!…read moreInformative and enjoyable for all ages and abilities! The sunset portion was a great ending to the trip! Friendly crew!

Glass Bottom Boat Sunset Trip. We are locals & took our visiting son & family on the trip. The…read morecaptain was on point & definitely new what she was doing in timing the sunset view, etc. Crew was knowledgeable and attentive. Wish they could offer more to see at the reef -- kind of a let down. Few fish, not much other sea life, and lots of seaweed. Also, we wished they would offer more drinks (beer/wine) & other food choices. Overall, it was an ok trip!

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.

great crew, food and total experience! Great snorkeling and educational tour of the fortread more

We recently took the Yankee Freedom Ferry to Dry Tortugas (8/3/26) and I absolutely loved this…read moreexperience, will 100% be coming back! My sister is on a mission to visit all of the U.S. National Parks, so Dry Tortugas was originally more of a bucket-list stop for her than for me. I honestly didn't expect to love it nearly as much as I did, but it ended up being one of my favorite parts of our trip. By the time we left, I was already thinking about coming back to camp and spend even more time snorkeling! The Yankee Freedom crew made the entire day incredibly easy and enjoyable. From the beginning, they went into so much detail about what to expect. I really appreciated how organized everything was, especially since it's basically an entire day excursion. Breakfast was available on the way out, lunch was provided shortly after we arrived, and snorkeling equipment was included. The bar opening on the ride back to Key West was also a fun way to end the day! After checking out the fort, we had time to explore and snorkel, which was easily one of my favorite parts of the day. The water and scenery were absolutely beautiful. What really stood out to me, though, was the crew. Everyone was so friendly, attentive, and genuinely fun to talk to, especially Matt. We appreciated his recommendations for bars to check out on Duval Street. We actually went to some of the places he recommended later, and they completely lived up to the hype, I had such a great time! He also saved my feet when I apparently decided shoes were optional on a scorching hot wooden dock and started splashing water on my feet for me . It was such a small gesture, but it really summed up how attentive and personable the crew was. I also really appreciated our tour guide, Ali, for answering all my questions. She was so sweet! Thom kept us entertained at the bar on the way home while making my first Rum Runner. Everyone brought something different to the experience, and those little interactions with the crew are honestly a big part of why the day was so memorable. It made the experience feel much more personal than I expected from such a busy excursion. My only "complaint" is that I wish I could have stayed longer! I felt like I could have spent hours more snorkeling and exploring. I went into this trip because visiting the national parks is something my sister loves, and somehow I left already planning my own return trip. Next time, I'd love to camp overnight so I can really take my time exploring and get even more snorkeling in. Between Dry Tortugas itself and the Yankee Freedom crew, this was easily one of the highlights of our Key West trip. If you're debating whether it's worth dedicating an entire day to it, do it. I can't wait to come back!

Louis made this sand bar trip an experience of a lifetime!! He drove us through the wild forests to…read morethe beautiful shallow waters.The boat was spanking new and amenities on the boat were abundant. We were two families with kids and everybody was so comfortable and felt at home while enjoying the shallow waters of the gulf. Coordinating the trip with him was easy. Amazing experience overall, and he is our official tour guide in Keywest for lifetime. Sri Talluri

Captain Louie took us out to the beautiful sandbars off of Key West.. The pontoon boat ride was…read morelike being on your living room couch on the water.. we were all comfortable and didn't want to get off the boat.. most pontoon boats are ridiculously slow but not this one. We got to the sandbar in 25 minutes. The sandbar was spectacular and we were able to snorkel and see all the sea life. Getting on and off the boat was easy with the ladder in the back of the boat.. will definitely be going on another charter soon.

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.

My husband and I decided to board for the sunset tour and it did not disappoint!!!! It was our…read morebest experience ever (we have been on sunset tours on other vacations). This by far was the best ...it was so relaxing and we were able to interact with steering the ship and putting the sails up..no distracting music or having people trip all over you...this is a date night must or one for a good wholesome family night out with your children that will leave you with a lifetime of terrific memories!! These guys know what they are doing!!!!

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!

HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TRIP! We have a 2 and 6 y/o and they cannot stop talking about it. The captain…read morestarted by asking what our goals were for the outing. We wanted to 1) see dolphins, 2) snorkel, 3) spend time at a remote sandbar, 4) anything else he recommended. We were able to accomplish all 4, and then some! We had a pod of dolphins swimming around and under our boat, which was amazing. We found a very shallow sandbar and decided to snorkel there, with our kids being young. We saw fish and found a large conch shell that our 6 y/o still talks about days later. We saw the remnants of a lighthouse in the middle of nowhere. And then ended the day watching the sun go down. Just breathtaking. Cannot recommend it enough. There were also a variety of sodas, waters, and snacks available which came in handy with little ones. A nice touch that we were glad to take advantage of while in the middle of the ocean. In summary... yes, it costs more to charter a boat, but the intimate atmosphere with just your family and friends around make it absolutely priceless. I'd pay triple the price to make these memories with my family, and not have 25 strangers in the background of each picture. Splurge once and you will know EXACTLY what I'm talking about.

Did the three hour dolphin and snorkel ride for $99/person. Originally was supposed to go earlier…read morebut they called me the day before and said the weather would be bad and asked if we could postpone it and I am glad we did because the weather was much sunnier and less windy the next day. James did a great job as our captain. It's nice you can bring your own beverages and they have some snacks on board. We drove around key west stopping at a few points, then rode out to an area to snorkel for a bit where we saw tons of sponges and some little fish, and then head back toward Key West, into the marina, and then back to where we started. Honestly, we didn't see any dolphin until we were on our way back in from snorkeling, and it honestly felt like it was just pure luck that we saw one but thank goodness we did since it was the highlight of the safari. The boat was pretty nice and comfortable. There were 6 total people including Captain James. The front is definitely the best place to see things from, so try to get a seat there if you can, even though it's not under the shaded cover part. It's like $112.36 per person after tax/fees plus there's a big sign on the boat guilt tripping you into tipping at least 20%. It's fine because James did a great job and deserved the 20% tip (although if we didn't bump into that dolphin on the way in, I would've felt a bit ripped off for the price), but basically expect to be out over $130 per person for a three hour boat ride. This can get pretty expensive, especially if you have a family, and I would've felt ripped off if we didn't see a dolphin but luckily we did so it was a cool experience that I definitely recommend when the weather is nice, winds are calm. Their website had higher prices in the description than the $99 that was actually charged so I hope they don't raise their prices because that would get kind of expensive. Especially when I was just in Miami and could rent a 13 person yacht for four hours $1300 so $100/person plus tax and tip is about the most I would be willing to pay for this experience, especially since seeing dolphins isn't guaranteed so you are basically just paying for a 3 hour boat ride.

Captain Matt and Tanner were great. Super informative about the wildlife, environment and kept the…read moremood light with jokes. Kids on board were able to feed a shark if they wanted to. They got us back to shore before heavy rains started. Would highly recommend!

As a filmmaker and photographer, I've documented a lot of different environments, but my experience…read morewith Key West Extreme Adventures was something special. This is a family-run business and you can feel that local, small-town pride from the moment you step on the boat. What impressed me most wasn't just the wildlife--though seeing bottle-nosed dolphins and sharks in their natural habitat was incredible--it was the professional camaraderie. Even though there are other tour companies out there, the captains are in constant communication, sharing sightings and even helping each other out with gear or debris in the water. It's rare to see that kind of collective stewardship in a competitive industry. The tour is also deeply educational. The guide did a fantastic job dispelling myths about sharks and explaining the biology of the animals (like the dermal denticles on their skin) with a level of respect that shows they aren't just using nature for a paycheck--they are actively protecting it. If you want an authentic, respectful, and insightful look at the Florida Keys' ecosystem, this tour is a must. I captured a large portion of our tour--including the sharks and dolphins--starting at the 2:26 mark in my vlog here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og6BrVsB2QM