Key West: Sunset Sail + Reef Snorkel & Sandbar

Our party of four had an amazing time on the snorkeling and sunset tour with Honest Eco Tours in Key West! It was easily one of the highlights of our week-long vacation. Captain Victor and First Mate Savannah were personable, incredibly knowledgeable, and a lot of fun. They took us to some fantastic snorkeling locations, including a sponge reef and part of the barrier reef, where we saw an incredible variety of marine life—stingrays, nurse sharks, rainbow parrotfish, and so much more. The snorkeling equipment was high quality and comfortable, which made the experience even more enjoyable. One thing we especially appreciated was how committed the crew was to protecting the marine environment. Before we entered the water, they coached everyone on how to snorkel responsibly and avoid disturbing the reefs and marine life. It was clear they genuinely care about preserving this beautiful ecosystem for future visitors. They also anchored at a sandbar for about 30 minutes, giving us extra time to swim and explore. We found starfish, sea urchins, and several other fascinating sea creatures in the shallow water. The crew provided fresh fruit, vegetables, and ice water throughout the trip, and we were welcome to bring our own snacks as well. As the sun began to set, Savannah thoughtfully offered to take photos of each family and group on board. Those pictures are memories we'll treasure for years to come. If you're looking for a unique, small-group snorkeling adventure with a beautiful Key West sunset, I can't recommend Honest Eco Tours enough. The friendly crew, incredible snorkeling spots, outstanding equipment, and genuine commitment to environmental stewardship made this an unforgettable experience!

Absolutely awesome experience. Great guides, very knowledgeable. The most important part of this experience that separates it from other snorkeling experiences, is that you can tell this business is family owned, and truly cares about the wildlife. Would recommend.

We booked the dolphin watch and snorkel tour but it was canceled due to not enough interest, so we were offered spots on the sunset sail. I have no complaints about the tour (other than we didn't see dolphins). Capt Dan and Heather were friendly, knowledgeable and safe. Water and fruit were provided, as well as coolers with ice for BYOB. There was ample time for snorkeling and additional time spent relaxing at the sandbar. I don't normally get too excited about sunsets, but it was really pretty to watch through the scattered clouds.

Just the best experience! The small group of only 12 guests made it really special! Captain Alexa and 1st mate Clair were so attentive and instructional. We had a great dolphin experience with about 2 dozen dolphins playing around the Squid catamaran, had a nice long snorkel trip at the Florida reef and enjoyed a nice sandbar swim. Highly recommend this for anyone that wants a more intimate experience rather than a larger tour with 30-60 people.

We had the most incredible day taking our family out with Honest Eco for reef snorkeling, sandbar swimming, and sailing through sunset-drenched glassy waters. The thing about a day like this in the Keys is that it becomes one of those early memories that shapes a whole life, the kind a kid carries with them forever. That makes it priceless. We were so impressed by how every member of the crew took such care to connect with each guest, all with genuine energy and enthusiasm. Sarah, Sav, and Captain Andrew are just so lovely, and they made this trip so memorable for our family. They were wonderful teachers, sharing their love of marine biology and local history with all of us. You could tell this isn’t just a job for them, they genuinely care, and it rubs off on each of us and everyone on board. Because of their attentive approach, so many wonders along the reef were revealed to us, things we would have missed or never thought to stop and experience otherwise. We learned so much. The boat itself was part of the magic too. The number of guests is always limited, so the group feels intimate, with plenty of room to be comfortable. Everyone has a place to sit, relax, and move around. And the music was so good, it was easy to sink into the rhythm of the day.

This was my third time with Honest Eco! Whenever I want to snorkel, I think about this company first! This time around I did the Reef, Sandbar and Sunset Sail with Captain Smalls and First Mate Hadden. They both have a really great sense of humor. It was just a very relaxed and enjoyable trip. I loved the music playlist too, really added to the vibe. Overall I had a wonderful time! I saw lots of coral, fish and a sea biscuit. The sandbar was really cool too. Can't wait to snorkel again with Honest Eco!

Our guides were super knowledgeable of marine wildlife, it was awesome! Such an incredible experience.

Our family recently experienced a wonderful catamaran excursion captained by Dan and Hadden. They were professional, experienced and so fun. The snorkeling was great. And the most incredible sunset we have ever seen. Our hi lite in Key West for sure. Thank you!

In case this comment is posted without context the question I was asked is “what should people know about the experience?” Not the fault of the company or crew Couldn’t go to sandbar due to weather. Also not the fault of the company or crew, the snorkeling would be great if you have never been snorkeling in Hawaii or anywhere in the Caribbean. We saw many spiney lobster which I have never seen before. Also not anyone’s fault but mine, It was mid April and I am from a much colder place. I could not believe how cold and hungry I was. I was also asked if I’d recommend to a friend, I guess , just not a ton of bang for your buck, it’s $300 for the 2 of us without parking or tips (which they ask for in 3 different manners which I think is trashy, I don’t want the crew to work for peanuts in a place that’s very expensive to live BUT my money is hard earned as well. Beautiful sunset. They played the worst music I’ve ever heard for awhile. At one point I wouldn’t have minded if the boat sank it was so terrible.

Our afternoon to evening sail with snorkeling was just right ... Plenty of guidance and information, but not too much, keeping things light, friendly, and fun. All of the gear was clean and worked well. Windy conditions prevented standing on a sandbar or kayaking, so we got extra time snorkeling, and the biological preserve didn't disappoint with plentiful marine life. Fruit and veggie snacks were delicious, too.