Key West Schooner Backcountry Eco Tour Vela Snorkeling e Kayak
Descrizione
Partendo dallo storico porto marittimo di Key West, le vele dell'Appledore Star vengono issate per un'autentica esperienza di navigazione verso l'entroterra di Key West. Trascorri la giornata esplorando le isole disabitate di mangrovie di Key West nel Key West National Wildlife Refuge. Tieni d'occhio i delfini, le tartarughe marine, le mante e molti altri animali selvatici che chiamano il rifugio casa. Il tuo capitano sa dove si vedono spesso i delfini e ti farà sapere se ne avvista qualcuno. Una volta raggiunte le isole di mangrovie, lo schooner getta l'ancora e inizia la tua esplorazione. La tua giornata è divisa tra tour guidati in kayak e tour guidati di snorkeling. L'acqua calda e bassa è calma, riparata dalle mangrovie disabitate, rendendo il kayak un gioco da ragazzi. Dopo i tuoi tour, torna a bordo e lavati con il nostro risciacquo con acqua dolce, quindi rilassati sul ponte. Scegli tra un sacco di bevande fredde gratuite: birra ghiacciata, vino, sangria fatta in casa, bibite ghiacciate e acqua filtrata. Questo è il meglio della vita rilassata sull'isola.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Il Key West National Wildlife Refuge, situato all'estremità più a sud degli Stati Uniti nelle Florida Keys, è un santuario di bellezza naturale e biodiversità. Estendendosi su oltre 200.000 acri, questo rifugio comprende un mosaico di habitat tra cui isole di mangrovie, praterie di fanerogame marine e barriere coralline, rendendolo un rifugio vitale per una vasta gamma di fauna selvatica.
Il Key West Historic Seaport è un vivace centro di storia marittima, cultura e attività, incastonato nel cuore della Old Town Key West. Immerso nella tradizione e nel fascino, questo storico porto offre uno scorcio accattivante sul passato marinaro dell'isola, offrendo al contempo un'atmosfera vivace sia per la gente del posto che per i visitatori.
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Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- I neonati devono sedere in grembo a un adulto
- Sconsigliato in gravidanza
- I viaggiatori devono avere una buona forma fisica
- Il tempo totale del viaggio è di 5 ore; il tempo in ogni località dipende dal tempo, dalle condizioni del rifugio e dalla discrezione del capitano.
- Per rientrare a bordo della goletta dopo lo snorkeling e il kayak, è necessario salire a bordo di una piattaforma assicurata alla barca appena sotto la linea di galleggiamento, da lì si risale una scala a bordo della goletta.
Recensioni(106)
We went out with luana and vitaly it was overall a great way to spend the day out on the water, not far from the coast, water was a little murky this day lunch included and drinks too which was nice, kayaking fun too, didn’t see coral reef and as many fish as other tours and spots saw a horseshoe crab crew overall good would have liked to go out a little further and seen more in the water
Thank you for sharing your experience! ⛵😊 We're glad you enjoyed your day on the water with Luana and Vitale, along with the kayaking, lunch, and drinks. While water clarity and marine life can vary from day to day, we're happy you spotted a horseshoe crab. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Our snorkeling and kayaking tour was great!! Christina did a fabulous job explaining everything and was very passionate about her job and the ocean! When snorkeling we saw angel fish and lobsters. When we kayaked we saw green sea turtles, horseshoe crabs, and tons of beautiful birds! We also saw a water spout! It was really cool kayaking in the mangrove islands and the hurricane cove. Lunch on the return trip, after a fun day on the water was delicious!
Thank you so much for your kind words! ⛵😊 We’re honored that you enjoyed your first outing enough to come back for a second sail! Hearing that both trips were exceptional and that our captain and crew helped make each experience memorable means the world to us. We take great pride in maintaining the vessel and providing a fun, welcoming atmosphere for all our guests, so your comments are especially appreciated. Thank you for sailing with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back aboard the next time you're in the area! 🌊🌅
My husband and I did this tour and loved it! Was probably the highlight of our trip to the Keys. The captain and first mate Christina were great and it was very informative. It is obvious Christina is very passionate about the area and was a great guide. There was no wind the day we went, so we did not get to sail, but the water was great and we did get to see a water spout. The ladder and platform system they have on the boat made it easy to get in and out (we are in our 60s and not in the best shape) when snorkeling or kayaking. Saw tons of birds, turtles, horseshoe crabs and multiple types of fish. Lunch on the return trip as very good. We would highly recommend the trip and will probably do it again the next time we are in the Keys.
Thank you so much for this thoughtful and detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear the tour ended up being a highlight of your trip to the Keys. 🌊⛵ Captain and Cristina will be especially happy to hear your kind words—she truly does have a passion for the area, and it’s wonderful to know that came through in your experience. Even without wind for sailing, it sounds like the day still delivered plenty of memorable moments, from the waterspout to all the wildlife sightings. We’re also glad the ladder and platform made getting in and out easy and comfortable for you—that’s something we work hard to make as accessible as possible. Thank you again for recommending us, and we’d love to welcome you back aboard next time you’re in the Keys for another adventure! 🌅
Great Experience with Luana and Kristina as the ship staff! The day I went was a very small group so it was like having a private charter!!!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with Luana and Kristina. ⛵😊 It’s always special when the group is small enough to feel like a private charter—sounds like you got an extra memorable sail! We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to the crew. We really appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back aboard again soon! 🌅
What’s lovely way to spend the day in Key West! We were in skilled and knowledgable hands with Captain Morrison and first mate Christina! Crew attended to our every need, making sure we stayed hydrated etc, and I appreciated the attention to the needs of this pristine environment as well as those of us humans there just to appreciate the beauty. We had ample time to spend in and on the water. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful and beautifully written review! 🌅⛵ We’re thrilled to hear you had such a lovely day in Key West and that Captain Marreson and First Mate Cristina took great care of you. It’s especially wonderful to know you appreciated both the attentiveness of the crew and the respect for the natural environment—that balance is something we truly value. It sounds like you had the perfect mix of relaxation, time in the water, and learning along the way. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back aboard again for another unforgettable experience!
Very pleasant cruising experience with a great crew. Crew is friendly and hospitable. Mangrove kayaking portion includes exploring a “hurricane hole” where sailors and pirates would weather storms in an emergency.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the cruise and felt well taken care of by the crew—friendly hospitality and a great atmosphere on the water is exactly what we aim for. ⛵ That sounds like a really cool kayaking highlight too—those “hurricane hole” spots are packed with history, and it’s awesome you got to explore one where sailors and even pirates once took shelter during storms. 🌿 We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Cat Melanie delivered with the dolphins. Watched a mother and baby dolphin and then some more came back to the pod. Snorkeling over the coral with the fish. Great time.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad Captain Melanie delivered an unforgettable day—there’s nothing quite like spotting a mother and baby dolphin and watching the pod come together. It sounds like the snorkeling was just as amazing! We’re thrilled you had such a great time and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! 🐬🐠🌊
Great boat, captain and 1st mate. Smaller group. Great ride, snorkeling and kayaking. Highly recommend
Thank you for the recommendation! You are welcome back for another great trip anytime!
We came across this tour when looking for boat tours in the area. At first, I found the tour via another company that advertises it, but when I had a question and emailed, found out they just list it on their site and couldn't answer questions, but had me call Appledore directly. Glad I did as I was able to get up to date info on the trip (the times and length did not match on the other site) and get my questions answered. That said, this tour was great in that it was much smaller than the "party" boats we saw leaving the port. Directions to the meeting point were spot on. We had 19 people plus the captain and first mate - just enough room for all of us to sit but much nicer than the 50+ people we saw on other tours. Captain Marison and first mate Vitaly were both fantastic, knowledgeable and great hosts. There wasn't much wind the day we went out, so they motored us to Cottrell Key where half of the group first snorkeled and the other half kayaked with Vitaly, then we switched after about an hour. We had an odd number kayaking both times, so Vitaly, who lives on a boat and kayaks to work each day, offered to have us just sit back and relax while he did all the paddling - what a great, relaxing time! He is passionate about what he does and had nothing but great things to say about his team at Appledore. We saw nesting birds and nurse sharks on the kayaking. Snorkeling was decent - they provide everything you need. Once done with snorkeling, we were welcome to partake in alcoholic beverages, including a nice housemade sangria. On the way back, Vitaly went below deck and brought out lunch for everyone - pulled pork, ham and chicken salad sliders, cole slaw and pasta salad. Although it still didn't exactly match the description online, I think for the time, the cost and the uniqueness of the tour, it was definitely worth it.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that reaching out directly made your booking smooth and that you enjoyed the more intimate setting aboard Appledore compared to the larger “party” boats. Captain Marison and First Mate Vitaly will be delighted to hear your kind words—they truly love sharing their knowledge and passion for the water. It sounds like the snorkeling, kayaking, and wildlife spotting made for a memorable day, and we’re glad Vitale could make the kayaking extra relaxing for everyone. We’re also happy you enjoyed lunch and our housemade sangria! Thank you again for choosing to sail with us, and we’d love to welcome you back for another unique adventure in Key West soon! 🌊⛵🐟
First mate and guide Vitaly was excellent guiding our kayaks to and through a "hurricane hole" (passageway) in the mangroves. We really enjoyed seeing numerous nurses sharks on our path. Lunch was remarkably good too. We would happily rebook with them next time.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that First Mate Vitale made your kayak adventure through the mangroves so memorable—navigating a “hurricane hole” and spotting nurse sharks sounds amazing! We’re also glad you enjoyed lunch and everything the trip had to offer. It means a lot to know you’d happily rebook, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back for another adventure soon! 🛶🐟
