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 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.
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
2,916 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent shark viewing!...
patricia h,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Excellent shark viewing! They also took a video of the shark feeding that we were able to download and take with us. It was a lot of fun. Overall great experience.
Two hours of good clean fun in Key West!
FellowTraveler592437,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time with the family!! It's a family operation and they have been doing it a long time! They will make sure everyone will see the sharks! Kids got to "feed" the sharks too!
Fantastic
danrazgon,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on the tour, and got some really awesome photos of the sharks. It was a beautiful day out on the water, and the tour was quite enjoyable
Sharks are Fascinating
Nancy A,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Trip was great. Saw dolphins and amazing sharks. Tanner and Matt were very informative on sharks and surrounding wildlife. Second time with them and will take the tour again next year. Sharks are fascinating.
Best experience in the keys
Heather C,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun and very informative tour guides. Shark experience was awesome! I highly recommend this experience!
Great excursion’s
melindasS5343FG,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really loved the education and to see sharks in their natural habitat. This was on my bucket list to see. We also were able to see dolphins on the way back to the dock. Thank you for the experience
Fantastic excursion!
Kenneth H,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Clay & Tanner gave us a spectacular trip to see lemon sharks in the wild. Worth every penny (and then some)! My wife and our adult children were 100% satisfied!
Lemon Sharks A Plenty
laurabI6916MX,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great chance to view sharks in the wild, although all of the near views were the same species (lemon sharks). We also saw bonnet sharks at a distance and dolphins.
Fun Fantastic!
rbteddy,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour! Very knowledgeable look forward to it all year. Would recommend to everyone. Book early sells out. Will reccomend to friends
Sharks -- Safer than Coconuts
Geoff D,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was really a thrill to see that many big sharks vying for food. These are lemon sharks, about 6-10 feet long. There were about 8 feeding at once. The captain and first mate were both very knowledgeable and dispelled a lot of the common myths about sharks. I found it particularly enlightening to hear that more people are killed every year by coconuts and vending machines than sharks. The only disappointment was that we did not find any dolphins. Apparently the sharks are tuned in to the sound of the motors and show up reliably but the dolphins not so much. All in all, a unique experience for this 74 year old diver.
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