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
3,059 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must-do!
beth k,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic time on the Shark and Wildlife Viewing Adventure in Key West. Capt. Clay and his brother Matt were knowledgeable about local wildlife, sharing personal experiences growing up on the waters surrounding Key West. Seeing the Lemon sharks, close-up and learning so much about them was a cool experience for our entire family. The Tiger Cat was clean, stocked with beverages, and a smooth ride. Great value, Highly recommend for all ages!
Really enjoyed it..
Beth P,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tanner and Matt did an excellent job. Great couple of hours on the water. I feel like a shark expert based on everything Tanner told us. Very informative. And fun! Lots of sharks at the feeding spot. They made sure everyone got to see everything up close. Matt took video for us to keep. Highly recommended.
Sharks
Jan,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip, saw lots of sharks and learn’t lots about them aswell, was also lucky enough to be able to feed them
So much fun!
tattooeddoll1,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was great about this experience. Plenty of room on the boat, enough shade and sun, depending on what you need. The brothers running the show were both funny & friendly. Lots of sharks showed up and we even got some underwater GoPro footage from the guides for free! On the way back we saw dolphins and they swam right under us. The 1 and only con was that there was no beer in the cooler due to insurance reasons. lol
fair
juliezP9852DN,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Did not see anything but the sharks. And shark facts that captain indicated where not completely correct.
Plenty of sharks
Samuel S,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sharks were automatic. Lots of sharks. Pretty cool! Dolphins not so much. But it is a wild tour. They did a great job.
Do this after debating if you should. 😇 we did
Val G,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Reviews are hard, it’s someone’s business! My review is on Google maps. So let me start this one with the debate my guests and I had before deciding to book the tour. Was it ethical to use “bait” to attract sharks for our viewing experience? That discussion ended. Let’s not prejudge, let’s experience and share the experience. So we did that. And all 3 of us loved it, and experienced an education and the beauty of these creatures. It was “not” a show, there was no chumming the water with fish guts to attract them. I imagined this boat would be “feeding the sharks” and thats not good. With a dozen or so LARGE lemon sharks, they “cat toyed” about 3 fish about 24” long each. see the pics. They tell you the reality without spin - they have been doing this for dozens of years always going to the same bouy, twice a day, and nature is not stupid. Pavlov’s dog - worth showing up for a free chunk of hogfish [my guess?] if you get lucky? yep. I really loved that every -there were 3 - child on board got to dangle and throw a fish in to the sharks circling. Got lots of amazing pics of childhood expressions, authentic. For the price, length of cruise, experience and education - i rate this a rare, for me, 5 stars! Val PS: it was also super cool on the cruise out that we encountered dolphins and got to enjoy that. The super cool part? I heard the captain radio the dolphin watching boats to tell them where they were. He noticed that i heard that and said “It takes a shark captain to find the dolphins”. crushed it 😎 PPS: i brought my gopro and an extension pole and was allowed to put it in the water. got some very cool footage i havent posted here. 😇
Do it!
W3629MTamyb,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Went with my husband and 2 young kids, and we all loved it. Felt safe the entire time, learned a lot and had a great time overall. Would do this tour again.
Solid 2 hour excursion
Lee C,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The captain and his brother were a delight. The shark feeding was exciting and worth the price of admission.
Very nice excursion!...
Damien R,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice excursion! We saw a lot of lemon sharks, which was really impressive. The crew was very friendly and very competent. An experience I highly recommend.
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