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‘s Included
Bottled water
Professional guide
Restroom on board
Soda and juice
Use of polarized sunglasses
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Key West Extreme Adventures Shark Tours
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.
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Departure
Family Friendly: Please note: There is no age restriction to participate. We are very family friendly.
Key West Shark
Reviews
2,679 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Shark Feeding up close
G J,
Jul 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Besides being out on the water, this tour is fantastic and well worth the money. The two brothers that operate this tour are awesome. The tour provides plenty of refreshments for the two hour journey. Once we left the dock it was not long until we arrived and started the shark feeding. There were at least 10-12 lemon sharks that congregated for the feeding. The captain hooked up the “food” and did a wonderful job of describing the sharks feeding habits. After about 30 minutes we departed to locate some bottle nose dolphin. We encountered a group of 5-6 dolphins and watch them swim around the catamaran. We were both extremely pleased with this tour and strongly recommend it for all ages. The captain even let the kids throw out some fish carcasses to the sharks. A great time and great hosts
Amazing shark feeding tour!
Richard W,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00We booked this last minute when on holiday a couple of weeks ago and we're so glad we did. It was a once in a lifetime experience. The service provided by the 2 hosts was amazing - really friendly, knowledgable and welcoming. We drove 4 hours from Miami for this and it was honestly 100% worth it. We’ve done a couple of other sea life tours which have ended up being a little disappointing as the boat and group size was too big and unfortunately we didn’t see much. This was the opposite! During the shark feed, we must’ve seen around 20 decent sized sharks, and the catamaran was of a size where everyone could see. The guys made sure everyone got chance to take their photos and videos. We had to cut our tour short due to an incoming storm and the hosts gave us a discount. This was very generous and we still would have paid the full price as we were that impressed with the whole experience. I would definitely recommend this tour for any shark lovers!
So much fun, great...
Emilee M,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00So much fun, great guides, beautiful scenery, up-close encounters with sharks and dolphins. Very exciting to view sharks feeding from a (safe) close distance. Very knowledgeable about the animals and surrounding area. Highly recommend
Great Crew well worth taking trip.
Corrie H,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very friendly crew. A lot of information they give. Would do it again if I come back to the keys. Fun
Great experience! The...
Claire O,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience! The sharks were amazing to see and the crew were very knowledgeable and taught us so much about them. We really enjoyed the morning and would totally recommend to others!
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