Shark and Wildlife Viewing Adventure in Key West
Overview
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2 hours
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This is the only shark tour in the USA and to our knowledge the only tour where guests do not get in the water to view the sharks. Delight in close-up views of sharks and a variety of other marine life. In this eco-friendly catamaran, travel through shallow waters to a location a few miles from shore, observing dolphins, stingrays, barracudas and native birds along the way. Bait is used to attract lemon, nurse and other types of sharks to the side of the boat. Learn all about Key West wildlife and enjoy complimentary soda, juice and chips throughout this family-friendly tour.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
No alcoholic drinks permitted
Guests may bring their own lunches and beverages
Important Note: must call to confirm departure time or your tour may not be guaranteed
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Key West Extreme Adventures
After check-in, the Tiger Cat will cruise through Key West harbor on the way to the Key West National Wildlife Refuge. Here guests will see numerous sharks and a variety of wildlife including dolphin.
Key West
Travel through shallow water close to mangrove islands as you make your way about 4 miles (6.4 km) away from shore to the shark viewing site. Along the way, keep your eyes open for dolphin, sea turtles, stingrays, barracudas, tarpon and an array of native birds. Listen to your experienced pilot discuss the delicate ecosystem of this area and its abundance of wildlife. Enjoy complimentary water, soda, juice — as well as the use of polarized sunglasses — during your trip. When you arrive at the shark destination, get ready for an unforgettable experience! Your pilot will use bait to draw a host of sharks that swim right up to the boat so you and your family can observe them in safety and comfort. See numerous lemon and nurse sharks, and watch out for bull, black tip and hammerhead sharks during nearly one hour of shark viewing. Capture dramatic photos you can't wait to share with family and friends.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Professional guide
Restroom on board
Soda and juice
Use of polarized sunglasses
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Departure
Family Friendly: Please note: There is no age restriction to participate. We are very family friendly.
Key West Shark
Reviews
3,102 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not your average Jaws
Emily F,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I highly recommend this educational and exciting experience! Captain Tanner and Mate Matt were awesome! Fun for the entire family.
Once in a lifetime
jackiebD9517IG,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So amazing! Crew shared interesting information about the wildlife and the Keys. Saw sharks AND dolphins. Very much a highlight of the trip.
BOOK. THIS. RIGHT NOW.
Resort22106157865,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We grabbed the 10am slot with Matt and Tanner. Jokes aside…these two were great! Surf was a bit choppy but man, did this excursion deliver. Exceeded everything I had hoped for by far. 10+ lemon sharks and these guys found us some dolphins! Such a unique experience. I will do this every time I am here.
Shark boat tour
laurenwU7053WP,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was about a two hour excursion and included a boat ride out to watch the guides feed sharks. They also let the kiddos partake if they wanted! After that we continued with a ride to look for dolphins. Both guides were incredibly knowledgeable and created a friendly, welcoming environment. Would recommend for any family with interest.
What an experience!!
F4097MOkathym,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was fabulous!! The tour operators told us lots of interesting facts about sharks, as well as having great senses of humor. They let the kids throw fish to the sharks, and made sure multiple times that everyone got all the time they needed to get fun photos and videos. We were really impressed that they also took underwater footage for us and made sure everyone was able to get a copy on their phones! These guys showed us a really great time. We would recommend it to anyone.
Worth Every Penny!
Jamie R,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing trip for our family, kids were 6 & 8 years old. Captain always made sure the kids had front row view of the sharks & then the adults swapped out out behind the kids but honestly we never really needed to because it wasn't crowded. Kids got hands on (if they wanted to) to feed the sharks. The two gentlemen who gave us the tour where very educational & answered any questions; engaged with the people. We even saw dolphins on the way back to the marina so we took our time to hang out with them so everyone could get pictures & videos. Kids went to sleep that night talking about what an amazing day they had! And I'm not sure who had more fun, myself or the kids!!
Educational experience.
Danica C,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was fascinating. I have kids ages 16 to 23 who had a great experience. The crew were extremely knowledgeable and we learned a lot about sharks. Highly recommend.
Book Early because it’s worth it!
Margaret M,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience getting to see the sharks feed and interact with each other. The Guides were very informative and experienced. The boat was perfect to give everyone a chance to see everything. Saw over 15 Lemon Sharks and some Bottlenose Dolphins on the way back to the dock. DO IT!
Shark Bit Iowans
Donald F,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Clay and Travis made the experience a great trip. Sharks were abundant, as were the dolphins. Feeding the sharks was ‘cool’.
A must do while visiting Key West! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Kelsey M,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great crew! They were very funny and made sure everyone was able to get the best view of the sharks. They provided some very interesting information about sharks. Highly recommend!
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