Small Group Florida Keys Eco Tour by Boat
Description
Tour the Florida Bay looking for dolphins and manatees while listening to an overview of the Florida Keys ecosystem. In an effort to reduce the amount of single-use plastic that ends up in our oceans, we recommend bringing a reusable water bottle. We have water coolers in our shop and on our boats for your convenience! We also have a cooler stocked with ice, so feel free to bring any other snacks or drinks.
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Itinerary
Our experienced captains will show you around the local waters looking for wildlife while you learn about the unique ecosystem of the Florida Keys
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(311)
Very informative Eco tour guide. Enjoyable boat ride.
Thank you for the kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the eco tour and the boat ride. Our guides love sharing the beauty of the Keys, and we hope to see you back on the water again soon!
Loved seeing the dolphins and our guide was wonderful and made a great effort to see as much wildlife as we could.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy you got to see dolphins and so much other wildlife during your tour. It's great to hear your guide made the experience memorable by going the extra mile. We appreciate you choosing Pirates Cove Watersports and hope to see you again for another adventure in the Keys!
We booked small boat eco tour and enjoyed it with one other couple. Captain Russ was wonderful and asked what we were interested in seeing. The weather was perfect and the water was calm. He took us through the mangroves and was very knowledgeable about the eco system. He took lots of time to find and point out wildlife. We also went to a shipwreck. Even though we did not see manatees or dolphins, we had an amazing time and would recommend
Thank you so much for joining us on our small boat eco tour! We're thrilled to hear that Captain Russ made your trip so enjoyable and tailored the experience to your interests. Exploring the mangroves, learning about the unique ecosystem, spotting wildlife, and visiting a shipwreck makes for a truly memorable day on the water.
Guide is very good experienced with area. We were concerned about bad weather, he pulled up radar, showed us possibilities and let us know he would not take out a tour if lightning, etc was a possibility. Overall 10 out of 10
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad to hear that your guide's experience and knowledge of the area helped put your mind at ease. Safety is always our top priority, and we believe in being completely transparent about weather conditions so our guests can feel confident and comfortable before heading out on the water. We're happy that taking the time to review the radar and explain the forecast helped reassure you, and we're thrilled that your overall experience was a 10 out of 10! Thank you for choosing Pirates Cove Watersports , and we hope to see you again soon for another adventure in the Florida Keys!
We saw a group of manatees, some birds, a turtle, a shark, barracuda, and some dolphins that jumped in the wake of our boat. It was really great! Bobby was our guide and he was really knowledgeable and found all kinds of animals. Then we ended the tour with some dolphins jumping behind the boat in our wake. We had a great time and I would recommend Bobby as a guide to anyone.
Thanks so much for the awesome review! We’re thrilled you got to see such an incredible variety of wildlife—that’s what makes every trip so special. Bobby will be glad to hear how much you appreciated his knowledge and eye for spotting marine life. And those dolphins playing in the wake are always the perfect grand finale! We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to have you back out on the water with us again soon!
My wife has mobility problems and we rang the day before to ask if her wheelchair would ge able to fit on the boat. We arrived at the dock early. The Captain consulted my wife about whether the boat was ok for her to get into, which was appreciated. Next aĺl of us on the trip were asked to fill out a form on a tablet, then take a selfie. This took some tim,e and I realise it is a security measure. It would be quicker for the office to fill out details for us, as not everone found this easy. The trip was fantastic. The Captain found a Manatee, Starfish, Crocodile and Heron on the trip. He kept us informed throughout the cruise, and was very patient as well. I recommend this trip.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We’re really glad you reached out ahead of time and that the captain was able to work directly with your wife to make sure she felt comfortable boarding—that’s very important to us. We also appreciate your feedback about the check-in process. We understand it can take a little extra time, and we’ll definitely take your suggestion into consideration as we look for ways to make it smoother for everyone. It’s great to hear you had such a fantastic trip and were able to see so much wildlife—that’s what makes these tours so special! We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to the captain. Thank you again for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you both back out on the water again soon!
Great experience, although the check-in could be better organized (maybe waivers could be done in advance?). We would definitely use this company again!
Thank you for your feedback and for joining us! We’re really glad to hear you had a great experience overall and appreciate your suggestion about the check-in process and waivers—that’s helpful and something we’ll definitely take into consideration to make things smoother. We’re happy to hear you’d use us again, and we look forward to welcoming you back out on the water for another great trip!
Amazing Keys Eco Tour on Friday with Capt. Russ! Only 4 of us, so almost private… Russ is very friendly & well-informed about Key Largo & the Keys area in general. We saw manatees, a dolphin & a sea turtle & lots of birds… highly recommend! Thanks, Capt. Russ!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you had a great Eco Tour with Capt. Russ. He’ll be thrilled to hear your kind words—he really enjoys sharing his knowledge of Key Largo and the Keys. How awesome that you got to see manatees, a dolphin, a sea turtle, and all those birds too! Sounds like a perfect day on the water. 🐬🐢 We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you back out with us again soon for another adventure! 🌴🚤
A very enjoyable trip with James, who is an excellent guide. He explained the origin of Adams Cut, brought us to see manatees, and explained the ecosystem of mangroves. This was my 3rd eco tour and the best one
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an enjoyable eco tour with James. He’ll really appreciate your shoutout—he takes a lot of pride in sharing the history, wildlife, and ecosystem of the area. It’s especially great to hear this was your 3rd eco tour and your best one yet! We’re glad you got to experience Adams Cut, the manatees, and the mangroves all in one trip. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon for another adventure on the water! 🌿
We had a great time! The price was very reasonable for a semi-private boat tour and we were pleased to get a last minute booking. Excited to see the manatees and our captain tried to find us other wildlife despite weather challenges. Enjoyed learning much about Key Largo history and geology.
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re really glad to hear you had a wonderful time! It’s awesome that you got to see manatees and still enjoyed the experience despite the weather conditions. We’re also glad your captain was able to share interesting insight about Key Largo’s history and geology along the way. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you back out on the water again soon! 🌊
