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Tours of Key West

Key West is an island paradise that offers visitors a nearly endless list of fun and exciting activities. Between the bustling city streets, the classic architecture and lush tropical foliage, the white sand beaches, the offshore Atlantic depths, and the crystal blue waters of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, you are sure to find your perfect personal adventure. Key West truly does have something for all ages and tastes; the only difficulty is choosing what to do and making time to fit it all in!

Dolphin Tours in Key West

Of course, the gentle turquoise sea takes pride of place when it comes to Key West adventure. Thrill-seekers of all ages enjoy getting underwater with snorkel, fins and mask to take a close look at an incredible variety of marine species and explore North America’s only living coral reef. Whether you are looking for an all-day trip or a quick afternoon dip, Tours of Key West has a selection of the island’s best snorkeling tours. And those who love marine life will also want to try out a dolphin tour. Get friendly with the pod of more than 200 bottle-nose dolphins that make their home near Key West, and enjoy the tour guilt-free knowing that your guides are trained to protect the dolphins while letting visitors enjoy the beauty of nature.

Eco-Tours in Key West

Or maybe you would like to head into the Backcountry by sailing schooner to paddle sea kayaks among the remote mangrove islands and get a feel for the Keys the way they were 100 years ago. Choose one of our eco-tours to really get in touch with the natural side of Key West. You can spend a full day on the water, with expert guide service and a delicious picnic lunch and beverages included. These tours will combine snorkeling and kayaking with exploring deserted beaches and islands to offer you a real local experience.

Adventure Tours in Key West

Interested in a little more action? Tours of Key West has jet ski tours short and long, wild or mild. Ride freestyle in a protected area, or take a tour completely around the island. Catch the rush of skimming across the water with the wind and spray in your face. We are your connection to new, top-of-the-line watercraft, the most experienced tour operators, and the best rates. And for a real thrill, go for a parasail flight. See the island and look down on the water from heights up to 300 feet as you fly behind a modern parasail boat. Don’t forget your camera because you will definitely want pictures for the folks back home.

The #1 Key West Tour Company

Whatever your pleasure, it is all right here. Go out for a do-it-all tour the combines all the best of the island watersports into one long, fun-filled day at sea. Get on board for a day of legendary Key West big game fishing in the deep Atlantic. Head into the shallows of the Backcountry Flats in pursuit of Permit, Bonefish, Tarpon, or dozens of other hard-fighting sport fish species. It is all right here at your fingertips with Tours of Key West. Let us do the leg work while you have all the fun. Tours of Key West gives you easy access and secure booking for the island’s top attractions. Browse through our site and enjoy an inside look at the tours and sports that put Key West on the map as a world-renowned travel destination. Then take your pick and let Tours of Key West be your key to paradise.

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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions.

The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable. Under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), You can be referred to as the Data Subject or as the User as you are the individual using the Service.
Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to Tours of Key West, [ADDRESS]. For the purpose of the GDPR, the Company is the Data Controller.
Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with a party, where “control” means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest, or other securities entitled to vote for the election of directors or other managing authority.
Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
Website refers to Tours of Key West, accessible from https://www.toursofkeywest.com.
Service refers to the Website.
Country refers to: United States of America
Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company. It refers to third-party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate the Service, to provide the Service on behalf of the Company, to perform services related to the Service, or to assist the Company in analyzing how the Service is used. For the purpose of the GDPR, Service Providers are considered Data Processors.
Third-party Social Media Service refers to any website or any social network website through which a User can log in or create an account to use the Service.
Facebook Fan Page is a public profile named Tours of Key West specifically created by the Company on the Facebook social network.
Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual. For the purposes of GDPR, Personal Data means any information relating to You such as a name, an identification number, location data, online identifier, or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity. For the purposes of the CCPA, Personal Data means any information that identifies, relates to, describes, or is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with You.
Cookies are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device, or any other device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone, or a digital tablet.
Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
Data Controller , for the purposes of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), refers to the Company as the legal person which alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Data.
Do Not Track (DNT) is a concept that has been promoted by US regulatory authorities, in particular the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), for the Internet industry to develop and implement a mechanism for allowing Internet users to control the tracking of their online activities across websites.
Business , for the purpose of the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), refers to the Company as the legal entity that collects Consumers’ personal information and determines the purposes and means of the processing of Consumers’ personal information, or on behalf of which such information is collected and that alone, or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of consumers’ personal information, that does business in the State of California.
Consumer , for the purpose of the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), means a natural person who is a California resident. A resident, as defined in the law, includes (1) every individual who is in the USA for other than a temporary or transitory purpose, and (2) every individual who is domiciled in the USA who is outside the USA for a temporary or transitory purpose.
Sale , for the purpose of the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), means selling, renting, releasing, disclosing, disseminating, making available, transferring, or otherwise communicating orally, in writing, or by electronic or other means, a Consumer’s Personal Information to another business or a third party for monetary or other valuable consideration.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of data collected.

Personal Data While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide Us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

Email address
First name and last name
Phone number
City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal code, Country

Usage Data Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service.

Usage Data may include information such as Your Device’s Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that You visit, the time and date of Your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

When You access the Service by or through a mobile device, We may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device You use, Your mobile device unique ID, the IP address of Your mobile device, Your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser You use, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

We may also collect information that Your browser sends whenever You visit our Service or when You access the Service by or through a mobile device.

Information from Third-Party Social Media Services The Company allows You to create an account and log in to use the Service through the following Third-party Social Media Services:

If You decide to register through or otherwise grant us access to a Third-Party Social Media Service, We may collect Personal data that is already associated with Your Third-Party Social Media Service’s account, such as Your name, Your email address, Your activities or Your contact list associated with that account.

You may also have the option of sharing additional information with the Company through Your Third-Party Social Media Service’s account. If You choose to provide such information and Personal Data, during registration or otherwise, You are giving the Company permission to use, share, and store it in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on Our Service and store certain information. Tracking technologies used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze Our Service.

You can instruct Your browser to refuse all Cookies or to indicate when a Cookie is being sent. However, if You do not accept Cookies, You may not be able to use some parts of our Service.

Cookies can be “Persistent” or “Session” Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device when You go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as You close your web browser. Learn more about cookies in Wodu’s “What Are Cookies” article.

We use both session and persistent Cookies for the purposes set out below:

Necessary / Essential Cookies Type: Session Cookies Administered by: Us Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide You with services available through the Website and to enable You to use some of its features. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Without these Cookies, the services that You have asked for cannot be provided, and We only use these Cookies to provide You with those services.
Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies Type: Persistent Cookies Administered by: Us Purpose: These Cookies identify if users have accepted the use of cookies on the Website.
Functionality Cookies Type: Persistent Cookies Administered by: Us Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices You make when You use the Website, such as remembering your login details or language preference. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide You with a more personal experience and to avoid You having to re-enter your preferences every time You use the Website.
Tracking and Performance Cookies Type: Persistent Cookies Administered by: Third-Parties Purpose: These Cookies are used to track information about traffic to the Website and how users use the Website. The information gathered via these Cookies may directly or indirectly identify you as an individual visitor. This is because the information collected is typically linked to a pseudonymous identifier associated with the device you use to access the Website. We may also use these Cookies to test new advertisements, pages, features, or new functionality of the Website to see how our users react to them.

For more information about the cookies we use and your choices regarding cookies, please visit our Cookie Policy .

Use of Your Personal Data

The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our Service , including to monitor the usage of our Service.
To manage Your Account: to manage Your registration as a user of the Service. The Personal Data You provide can give You access to different functionalities of the Service that are available to You as a registered user.
For the performance of a contract: the development, compliance and undertaking of the purchase contract for the products, items or services You have purchased or of any other contract with Us through the Service.
To contact You: To contact You by email, telephone calls, SMS, or other equivalent forms of electronic communication, such as a mobile application’s push notifications regarding updates or informative communications related to the functionalities, products or contracted services, including the security updates, when necessary or reasonable for their implementation.
To provide You with news, special offers and general information about other goods, services and events which we offer that are similar to those that you have already purchased or enquired about unless You have opted not to receive such information.
To manage Your requests: To attend and manage Your requests to Us.

We may share your personal information in the following situations:

With Service Providers: We may share Your personal information with Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service, to advertise on third party websites to You after You visited our Service, for payment processing, to contact You.
For Business transfers: We may share or transfer Your personal information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of Company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
With Affiliates: We may share Your information with Our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy. Affiliates include Our parent company and any other subsidiaries, joint venture partners or other companies that We control or that are under common control with Us.
With Business partners: We may share Your information with Our business partners to offer You certain products, services or promotions.
With other users: when You share personal information or otherwise interact in the public areas with other users, such information may be viewed by all users and may be publicly distributed outside. If You interact with other users or register through a Third-Party Social Media Service, Your contacts on the Third-Party Social Media Service may see Your name, profile, pictures and description of Your activity. Similarly, other users will be able to view descriptions of Your activity, communicate with You and view Your profile.

Retention of Your Personal Data

The Company will retain Your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use Your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

The Company will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of Our Service, or We are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information, including Personal Data, is processed at the Company’s operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located. It means that this information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of Your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from Your jurisdiction.

Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by Your submission of such information represents Your agreement to that transfer.

The Company will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that Your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of Your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of Your data and other personal information.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Business Transactions If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before Your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

Law enforcement Under certain circumstances, the Company may be required to disclose Your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency).

Other legal requirements The Company may disclose Your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

Comply with a legal obligation
Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company
Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
Protect the personal safety of Users of the Service or the public
Protect against legal liability

Security of Your Personal Data

The security of Your Personal Data is important to Us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Your Personal Data, We cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Detailed Information on the Processing of Your Personal Data

Service Providers have access to Your Personal Data only to perform their tasks on Our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Analytics We may use third-party Service providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service.

Google Analytics Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our Service. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. You can opt-out of having made your activity on the Service available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visits activity. For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page: https://policies. google .com/privacy?hl=en .

Email Marketing We may use Your Personal Data to contact You with newsletters, marketing or promotional materials, and other information that may be of interest to You. You may opt-out of receiving any, or all, of these communications from Us by following the unsubscribe link or instructions provided in any email We send or by contacting Us.

Behavioral Remarketing The Company uses remarketing services to advertise on third party websites to You after You visited our Service. We and Our third-party vendors use cookies to inform, optimize, and serve ads based on Your past visits to our Service.

Google Ads (AdWords) Google Ads (AdWords) remarketing service is provided by Google Inc. You can opt-out of Google Analytics for Display Advertising and customize the Google Display Network ads by visiting the Google Ads Settings page: http://www.google.com/settings/ads . Google also recommends installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on – https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout – for your web browser. Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on provides visitors with the ability to prevent their data from being collected and used by Google Analytics. For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en .
Microsoft Advertising (Bing Ads) Remarketing Bing Ads remarketing service is provided by Microsoft Inc. You can opt-out of Bing Ads interest-based ads by following their instructions: https://advertise.bingads.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/policies/personalized-ads . You can learn more about the privacy practices and policies of Microsoft by visiting their Privacy Policy page: https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/PrivacyStatement .
Twitter Twitter remarketing service is provided by Twitter Inc. You can opt-out from Twitter’s interest-based ads by following their instructions: https://support.twitter.com/articles/20170405 . You can learn more about the privacy practices and policies of Twitter by visiting their Privacy Policy page: https://twitter.com/privacy .
Facebook Facebook remarketing service is provided by Facebook Inc. You can learn more about interest-based advertising from Facebook by visiting this page: https://www.facebook.com/help /1649686938 37950 . To opt-out from Facebook’s interest-based ads, follow these instructions from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/help /5681374933 02217 . Facebook adheres to the Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioural Advertising established by the Digital Advertising Alliance. You can also opt-out from Facebook and other participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance in the USA http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ , the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada in Canada http://youradchoices.ca/ or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance in Europe http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ , or opt-out using your mobile device settings. For more information on the privacy practices of Facebook, please visit Facebook’s Data Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation .
AdRoll AdRoll remarketing service is provided by Semantic Sugar, Inc. You can opt-out of AdRoll remarketing by visiting this AdRoll Advertising Preferences web page: http://info.evidon.com/pub_info/573?v=1&nt=1&nw=false . For more information on the privacy practices of AdRoll, please visit the AdRoll Privacy Policy web page: http://www.adroll.com/about/privacy
Perfect Audience Perfect Audience remarketing service is provided by NowSpots Inc. You can opt-out of Perfect Audience remarketing by visiting these pages: Platform Opt-out (http://pixel.prfct.co/coo) and Partner Opt-out (http://ib.adnxs.com/optout). For more information on the privacy practices of Perfect Audience, please visit the Perfect Audience Privacy Policy & Opt-out web page: https://www.perfectaudience.com/privacy/index.html .

We may provide paid products and/or services within the Service. In that case, we may use third-party services for payment processing (e.g. payment processors).

We will not store or collect Your payment card details. That information is provided directly to Our third-party payment processors whose use of Your personal information is governed by their Privacy Policy. These payment processors adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of payment information.

Stripe Their Privacy Policy can be viewed at https://stripe.com/us/privacy .

When You use Our Service to pay for a product and/or service via bank transfer, We may ask You to provide information to facilitate this transaction and to verify Your identity.

GDPR Privacy

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data under GDPR We may process Personal Data under the following conditions:

Consent: You have given Your consent for processing Personal Data for one or more specific purposes.
Performance of a contract: Provision of Personal Data is necessary for the performance of an agreement with You and/or for any pre-contractual obligations thereof.
Legal obligations: Processing Personal Data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the Company is subject.
Vital interests: Processing Personal Data is necessary in order to protect Your vital interests or of another natural person.
Public interests: Processing Personal Data is related to a task that is carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Company.
Legitimate interests: Processing Personal Data is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Company.

In any case, the Company will gladly help to clarify the specific legal basis that applies to the processing, and in particular whether the provision of Personal Data is a statutory or contractual requirement, or a requirement necessary to enter into a contract.

Your Rights under the GDPR The Company undertakes to respect the confidentiality of Your Personal Data and to guarantee You can exercise Your rights.

You have the right under this Privacy Policy, and by law, if You are within the EU, to:

Request access to Your Personal Data. The right to access, update, or delete the information We have on You. Whenever made possible, you can access, update, or request the deletion of Your Personal Data directly within Your account settings section. If you are unable to perform these actions yourself, please contact Us to assist You. This also enables You to receive a copy of the Personal Data We hold about You.
Request correction of the Personal Data that We hold about You. You have the right to have any incomplete or inaccurate information We hold about You corrected.
Object to processing of Your Personal Data. This right exists where We are relying on legitimate interest as the legal basis for Our processing and there is something about Your particular situation, which makes You want to object to our processing of Your Personal Data on this ground. You also have the right to object where We are processing Your Personal Data for direct marketing purposes.
Request erasure of Your Personal Data. You have the right to ask Us to delete or remove Personal Data when there is no good reason for Us to continue processing it.
Request the transfer of Your Personal Data. We will provide to You, or to a third-party You have chosen, Your Personal Data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format. Please note that this right only applies to automated information which You initially provided consent for Us to use or where We used the information to perform a contract with You.
Withdraw Your consent. You have the right to withdraw Your consent on using your Personal Data. If You withdraw Your consent, We may not be able to provide You with access to certain specific functionalities of the Service.

Exercising of Your GDPR Data Protection Rights You may exercise Your rights of access, rectification, cancellation, and opposition by contacting Us. Please note that we may ask You to verify Your identity before responding to such requests. If You make a request, We will try our best to respond to You as soon as possible.

You have the right to complain to a Data Protection Authority about Our collection and use of Your Personal Data. For more information, if You are in the European Economic Area (EEA), please contact Your local data protection authority in the EEA.

Facebook Fan Page

Data Controller for the Facebook Fan Page The Company is the Data Controller of Your Personal Data collected while using the Service. As the operator of our Facebook Fan Page, the Company and the operator of the social network Facebook are Joint Controllers.

The Company has entered into agreements with Facebook that define the terms for use of the Facebook Fan Page, among other things. These terms are mostly based on the Facebook Terms of Service: https://www.facebook.com/terms.php .

Visit the Facebook Privacy Policy https://www.facebook.com/policy.php for more information about how Facebook manages Personal data or contact Facebook online, or by mail: Facebook, Inc. ATTN, Privacy Operations, 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, United States.

Facebook Insights We use the Facebook Insights function in connection with the operation of the Facebook Fan Page and on the basis of the GDPR, in order to obtain anonymized statistical data about Our users.

For this purpose, Facebook places a Cookie on the device of the user visiting Our Facebook Fan Page. Each Cookie contains a unique identifier code and remains active for a period of two years, except when it is deleted before the end of this period.

Facebook receives, records and processes the information stored in the Cookie, especially when the user visits the Facebook services, services that are provided by other members of the Facebook Fan Page and services by other companies that use Facebook services.

For more information on the privacy practices of Facebook, please visit Facebook Privacy Policy here: https://www.facebook.com/full_data_use_policy .

CCPA Privacy

Your Rights under the CCPA Under this Privacy Policy, and by law if You are a resident of California, You have the following rights:

The right to notice. You must be properly notified which categories of Personal Data are being collected and the purposes for which the Personal Data is being used.
The right to access / the right to request. The CCPA permits You to request and obtain from the Company information regarding the disclosure of Your Personal Data that has been collected in the past 12 months by the Company or its subsidiaries to a third-party for the third party’s direct marketing purposes.
The right to say no to the sale of Personal Data. You also have the right to ask the Company not to sell Your Personal Data to third parties. You can submit such a request by visiting our “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” section or web page.
The categories of Personal Data collected
The sources from which the Personal Data was collected
The business or commercial purpose for collecting or selling the Personal Data
Categories of third parties with whom We share Personal Data
The specific pieces of Personal Data we collected about You
The right to delete Personal Data. You also have the right to request the deletion of Your Personal Data that has been collected in the past 12 months.
Denying goods or services to You
Charging different prices or rates for goods or services, including the use of discounts or other benefits or imposing penalties
Providing a different level or quality of goods or services to You
Suggesting that You will receive a different price or rate for goods or services or a different level or quality of goods or services.

Exercising Your CCPA Data Protection Rights In order to exercise any of Your rights under the CCPA, and if you are a California resident, You can email or call us or visit our “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” section or web page.

The Company will disclose and deliver the required information free of charge within 45 days of receiving Your verifiable request. The time period to provide the required information may be extended once by an additional 45 days when reasonably necessary and with prior notice.

Do Not Sell My Personal Information

We do not sell personal information. However, the Service Providers we partner with (for example, our advertising partners) may use technology on the Service that “sells” personal information as defined by the CCPA law.

If you wish to opt out of the use of your personal information for interest-based advertising purposes and these potential sales as defined under CCPA law, you may do so by following the instructions below.

Please note that any opt-out is specific to the browser You use. You may need to opt-out on every browser that you use.

Website You can opt-out of receiving ads that are personalized as served by our Service Providers by following our instructions presented on the Service:

From their “Cookie Consent” notice banner
Or from their “CCPA Opt-out” notice banner
Or from their “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” notice banner
Or from their “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link

The opt out will place a cookie on Your computer that is unique to the browser You use to opt out. If you change browsers or delete the cookies saved by your browser, you will need to opt out again.

Mobile Devices Your mobile device may give you the ability to opt out of the use of information about the apps you use in order to serve you ads that are targeted to your interests:

“Opt out of Interest-Based Ads” or “Opt out of Ads Personalization” on Android devices
“Limit Ad Tracking” on iOS devices

You can also stop the collection of location information from Your mobile device by changing the preferences on your mobile device.

“Do Not Track” Policy as Required by California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)

Our Service does not respond to Do Not Track signals.

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ISLAND ADVENTURE ECO TOUR

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Users Ages: All ages
Clock Duration: 4.5 hours
Map Marker Location: Key West, FL
Calendar Daily: Yes
Dollar Currency: US Dollars
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Explore Key West on a Backcountry Kayak Tour

Discover a different side of Key West as you explore a secluded paradise in the Florida Keys backcountry on our Island Adventure. Tucked away between mangrove islands, shallow sandbars and clear, calm turquoise waters, we’ll transport you to a remote sanctuary normally reserved for Key West locals.

Tour Highlights

Backcountry Snorkeling
Guided Kayak Tour
Local Wildlife
Relax on a Remote Sandbar or in Shallow Water
Paddleboards Available

* March – September, 3:30pm trip includes sunset views on the way back to port.

Tour Details

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📍Departure Location: Key West, FL. Advance reservations are REQUIRED.

⏰ Departure Times: 9:30 AM & 4:00 PM

✅ Inclusions:

Top-of-the-Line Snorkel Gear
Professional Instruction
Complimentary Beverages
Morning Trip Includes Breakfast & Lunch
Sunset Trip Includes Lunch & Champagne

❌ Exclusions:

Water Shoes
Gratuity (optional)
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Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
Check-in is 30 minutes before the departure time.
A valid Government issued photo I.D. is required to check-in.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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DO YOU PROVIDE PARKING?

No, we do not provide parking at any of our check in locations, but you can use street parking, pay to park lots or parking garages.

IF I HAVE PAID FOR MY TICKETS, WHY DO I STILL NEED TO CHECK IN?

Yes. It is necessary for us to collect your paid in full voucher and give you a boarding pass. This helps us maintain an accurate count for the coast guard.

DO YOU HAVE LIFE JACKETS FOR CHILDREN?

All guests are provided with Buoyancy Compensators for snorkeling. Life jackets are onboard for everyone in case of emergency.

CAN MY CHILD WHO IS UNDER 18 YEARS OLD GO ON A TRIP BY THEMSELVES?

Children 15 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Children 16-18 may go on the Island Adventure unaccompanied, but only if they have a valid photo ID.

DO YOU PROVIDE WETSUITS?

Wetsuits are available for a fee of $12 per suit (cash or credit).

IS THE SNORKELING GEAR PROVIDED?

Yes, mask, snorkel, fins and buoyancy compensator vests are provided, but guests may bring their own gear if they would like.

CAN I BRING MY OWN SNORKELING GEAR, IS THERE A DISCOUNT IF I DO?

Yes, you are more than welcome to do so, but there is no discount.

DO YOU OFFER PRESCRIPTION MASKS?

No, but they may be rented from local dive shops.

DO YOU HAVE UNDERWATER CAMERAS AVAILABLE FOR US?

Yes, we sell disposable underwater cameras at our check in locations.

WILL WE BE SNORKELING AT THE REEF?

We will take you the Gulf of Mexico on this trip. You will snorkel Shallow Reefs with the possibility of Spotting Stingrays, Juvenile Fish, Sea Fans, Sea Rods, Sponges, and Isolated Coral Formations.

WHAT KIND OF FOOD IS SERVED?

We serve Assorted Croissants & Danishes, Fresh Fruit and Fresh Granola for breakfast and rolls, turkey & ham, sliced cheddar & swiss cheeses, lettuce, tomato & onion, mayo & mustard for sandwiches, fresh Vegetable platter with hummus & ranch and homemade cookies for lunch.

CAN WE BRING FOOD ON YOUR TRIPS?

Yes, you are welcome to bring food, just nothing in glass containers.

I AM GLUTEN FREE, WHAT FOOD CAN I EAT ON THE BOAT? CAN YOU PROVIDE SPECIAL MEALS?

Certain trips may have catering included. While it is very difficult for us to accommodate all the different dietary needs of our many guests, usually there will be items that aboard that ALL guests can enjoy and if there is anything special you require, we do allow you to bring your own items aboard (no glass or alcoholic beverages please).

I AM VEGETARIAN, WHAT FOOD CAN I EAT ON THE BOAT? CAN YOU PROVIDE SPECIAL MEALS?

WHEN CAN WE START ENJOYING THE COMPLIMENTARY BEER & WINE?

As soon as you are finished with snorkeling portion of the trip, you are more than welcome to have beer and wine.

HOW MUCH TIME DO WE GET FOR EACH ACTIVITY?

You will get about 45 minutes of snorkeling and about 1.5 hours for the kayak tour and sandbar/shallow water location relaxation time. Is this trip family friendly? This trip is very family friendly and very relaxing for all ages.

HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU SPEND AT THE SANDBAR/SHALLOW WATER LOCATION?

You will get to enjoy the beautiful waters at the sandbar/shallow water location for about 1.5 hours. During this time you will also be able to enjoy a guided kayak tour of a nearby mangrove island.

IS THIS TOUR EDUCATIONAL?

Yes! Our crew will explain to you what you will see while you are in the Florida Keys Sanctuary. They will also guide you on the kayaking tour in and around the mangroves.

WILL YOU BE TAKING US TO AN ISLAND?

We will be taking you to the backcountry which is located in the Gulf of Mexico. Here you will be able to relax in shallow waters and kayak in and around a small island of mangroves.

IS THIS TRIP FAMILY FRIENDLY?

This trip is very family friendly and very relaxing for all ages.

ARE THERE LOCKERS ON THE BOAT, WHERE CAN I KEEP MY BELONGINGS?

No, there are no lockers, but you can bring a small bag and leave it where you are sitting on the boat.

ARE THERE PLACES TO GET OUT OF THE SUN?

The power catamaran has a covered area that can accommodate our guests.

HOW MANY PEOPLE DOES THE BOAT HOLD?

This boat holds 30 people.

DO I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO SWIM?

To truly enjoy your snorkeling experience you should at least feel comfortable being in open water. While we do offer flotation devices to assist our guests, we recommend that you be able to fully support yourself in 8-20 feet of open water. We take you about 7 miles off of Key West and there will not be a place for you to touch or stand while snorkeling the reef. Our crew is present in the water to assist in an emergency, but will not be able to solely attend to one party for the duration of the trip. For those unable to support themselves, we suggest booking a trip aboard our glass bottom boat or joining us for parasailing.

WHAT IS YOUR WEATHER POLICY?

We do not operate in unsafe weather conditions, but a light rain shower is not a deterrent. The Captain will assess the weather and should the Captain determine that the conditions are unsafe to run the tour, the tour may be postponed or it will be canceled. If a trip is canceled by us for any reason, every effort will be made to reschedule the trip during your stay in Key West. If you are unable to reschedule, you will have the option of receiving a voucher for a future trip or receiving a full refund.

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Why Wannado Tours Is The Right Choice

Wannado Tours has earned its reputation as a premier choice for travelers when planning a Key West Tour. Wannado Tours not only focuses on offering the best sightseeing tours in Key West, but we also strive to make each and every traveler experience South Florida in a memorable way ❤️

Need Help Making a Reservation?

Reach out to us at 📱 786-785-1700 , or email us at ✉️ [email protected] . One of our agents will gladly help you make a reservation, and will answer any questions about our tours and water sports.

Our office is open everyday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST.

Tour Reviews

I had an amazing time on the ECO TOUR. It was beautiful. We also saw dolphins on our way to snorkel. The staff were great and helpful! I have nothing bad to say and I will definetly do it again!

This gulf adventure was a blast! Snorkeling was fun, kayaks were easy, and paddle board was the best. Captain Ray and Danielle made the trip into a boat party. We met new friends from everywhere. Thanks for a great time!

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Sunset Kayak Tour

Take in the southernmost sunset from the unobstructed views of the water. Our tour guides will take photos of you and your loved ones kayaking among the vast Keys marine life.

Key West Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Key West’s only window to the sea! Join us aboard our glass bottom boat and experience Key West’s vibrant underwater paradise without ever having to get wet.

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Island ‘Ting Eco Tour

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A Kayak & Snorkel Eco-Adventure Through the Florida Keys

Sebago’s Island ‘Ting Eco Tour in Key West offers a full day of sailing, snorkeling, and kayaking. With a fresh breakfast and freshly prepared lunch prepared by Sebago’s catering kitchen, you’ll sail through the Florida Keys Reef to the mangrove islands of the Key West National Wildlife Refuge. Complimentary cold drinks are available throughout the day. Your trip concludes with a brisk sail back to Key West’s Historic Seaport.

Take Sail On A Spacious Catamaran

Expansive sun deck with plenty of seating in both the sun and covered shade
Easy access to and from the water
Fresh water rinse
Spacious heads (bathrooms)
2 bathrooms
Stairway to sea

Your Tour Includes:

An all-inclusive kayak tour around the mangrove islands in the wildlife refuge

Continental breakfast, full lunch, and an afternoon snack

Snorkeling time at Key West’s living coral reef

Includes all equipment and instruction

Complimentary beer, wine, sangria, soft drinks and water

What To Bring

Valid, government-issued photo ID (for alcoholic beverages)

Important Notes

Boarding starts one half hour before departure time. Please check with us for exact departure times upon booking. Please bring a valid, government-issued photo ID. All prices do not include Florida sales tax.

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205 Elizabeth Street. Key West, FL 33040

Private Charter Requests

Custom charter options.

Experience amazing Key West Sunsets with customized catering options
Morning or Afternoon Snorkels
All day adventures or eco-tours
Dolphin Watches
Parasailing

CONTACT COURTNEY TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR VERY OWN WORRY-FREE DAY ON THE WATER.

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Island Tour

$115 per person

The Island Tour is the perfect start to your Key West adventures, as soon as the helicopter lifts off, you are soaring with the birds over Key West’s historical landmarks. This 20-mile tour gives you views over the island of Key West, that includes Smathers Beach, The Southernmost Point, Fort Zachary Taylor, Sunset Key, Wisteria Island, Mallory Square, and world-famous Duval Street! No other tour in Key West can give you views like this!

(approx. 10 minutes)

3471 S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040

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Explore Secluded Paradise

Discover a different side of Key West as you explore a secluded paradise in the Florida Keys backcountry on Fury's Island Adventure. Tucked away between mangrove islands, shallow sandbars and clear, calm turquoise waters, we’ll transport you to a remote sanctuary normally reserved for Key West locals.

Check-In, 9:30am & 3:30pm
Departs, 10:00am & 4:00pm
Food & Beverages

Fury’s Island Adventure Eco Tour

Remote Sanctuary Reserved For Locals

Check-In 9:30am & 3:30pm
Departs 10:00am & 4:00pm

Guests (Ages 4-10)

Guaranteed best price when you book direct.

GROUPS OF 8 OR MORE CALL FOR DISCOUNT Flexible & Refundable Reservations.

DEPARTURE POINT

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Trip Features

Backcountry Snorkeling
Guided Kayak Tour
Local Wildlife
Relax on a Remote Sandbar or in Shallow Water
Paddleboards & Lily Pad Available
Private & Wedding Charters Available Learn More

“ Josh and Captain Matt are top notch. Our adventure was everything we expected it to be. They are welcoming, informative and laid back. The snorkeling location was excellent. The food and drinks were plentiful. As a bonus we saw dolphins, real live conch and a Cassiopeia jelly. We will definitely be back time and again. This was our second island adventure with Fury and it exceeded our last trip experience for sure. Don’t hesitate to book this one.”

This is a 10 out of 10!! It was an awesome day, professional, friendly staff all the way around! Thanks for a great day in Key West!

“ Kolbie and Keegan were amazing they made our island adventure so much fun!!! We did the afternoon 3-8pm highly recommend Furry with the two Ks!!!”

“ This tour had been the best part of our trip! Totally recommend the Island Adventure to anyone who visits Key West! The guides were amazing and we saw so much wildlife!”

“ My wife and I booked the island adventure snorkel and kayak tour and it was amazing! Matthew and Ali were awesome hosts/guides, the reef where they took us to snorkel was incredible, lots of aquatic life and coral to see. Kayaking through the mangroves was really cool, seeing that whole ecosystem at work. There was also plenty of good food and drinks on the boat. This package was the perfect blend of activity and relaxation. It is one of the best things we have done in Key West, and we will recommend it to everyone. Thanks guys!”

“ Mathew and Lauren were a blast. Helped us out with snorkeling, kayaking, and noodles lol They made our trip fun and memorable. Highly recommend booking with them for the Fury Island adventure. We will be seeing them again.”

What's Included

Top-of-the-Line Snorkel Gear*
Professional Instruction
Reef Safe Sunscreen
Complimentary Beverages
Sunset Trip Includes Lunch & Champagne

*Guests will need to know how to swim to use the gear.

March – september, 3:30pm trip includes sunset views on the way back to port, what to bring.

Valid, Government Issued Photo I.D.
Bathing Suit
Sun Protective Clothing (ie. Hats & Sun Shirts)
Water Shoes or Waterproof Sandals
Gratuities Customary
Refillable Water Bottle

“I HIGHLY suggest this tour! My husband and I toured with Captain Willie and Rachael. The tour was just enough time to look at the sights, with the option of snorkeling or kayaking with Rachael as the guide. Willie and Rachael had non stop smiles and were very charismatic and enjoyable to be around!”

Assorted Pinwheels: Ham & Cheese, Turkey & Cheese, Veggie (individual mayo and mustard packets provided)
Assorted Snacks
Fresh Vegetables with Ranch
Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Menu subject to change.

Selection of Sodas
Michelob ULTRA & Landshark Lager
Wine (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio & Cabernet Sauvignon)

Beer, Wine & Champagne Served After ALL Activities Have Been Completed

Menu Disclaimer

Unfortunately, we are not able to provide alternative menu items for those patrons who adhere to a specific diet or those susceptible to food allergies. Please feel free to contact us for details concerning our menu offerings should you have any questions. If you have any further reservations, we encourage you to bring a pre-packed meal of your own choosing.

FREE BIODEGRADABLE REEF SAFE SUNSCREEN ON ALL OF OUR TRIPS.

BOAT FEATURES

Island Cat (45ft) & Low Key (45ft)
Custom-Built, Spacious Power Catamaran
Fresh Water Rinse
Modern Marine Restroom

About Reef, Wildlife & Weather

We are very lucky that so many days here in Key West look exactly like the beautiful photos and video you see on our website & other marketing materials. However, you should be aware that all of our water adventures are outdoors and influenced by Mother Nature. Many days underwater visibility is 80+ feet and teeming with sea life; others are not. Though we hope that every day is perfect, we are not in control of the wind, waves, clouds, rain or underwater sea life. If we are aware of any concerning factors regarding conditions, we will make an announcement before your trip departs. At that time, you may elect to take the tour, reschedule or receive a refund.

Fury’s Island Adventure Eco Tour

Looking for an authentic Key West experience? Then, take your seat aboard Fury’s Island Adventure. You’ll spend the day like a local, kicking back, enjoying laidback fun in the sun and the amazing eco-wonders of Key West’s backcountry. The adventure begins the moment you step onto our custom-built spacious power catamaran. Designed just for this special sandbar trip, its unique construction allows us to cruise to the calm and shallow waters of the Florida Keys backcountry quickly and comfortably.

Indulge in a light, complimentary breakfast as the boat leaves the dock on its way to Key West’s backcountry. We’ll travel through Key West’s lake passage, surrounded by lush mangrove islands that create a smooth and scenic ride. We’ll wind between these tropical keys, the ones that only locals know about. Each day and each trip is a different experience—it all depends on which way the tide is rolling …just like the locals; we take it as it comes and always enjoy the ride. As you explore the eco-wonders on the surface, don’t forget that there’s a whole other world beckoning below the waterline. These shallows offer translucent waters and soft sandy bottoms where spiny sea urchins mingle with conch shells and sea sponges. Don’t be surprised if some of the decidedly larger marine life make an appearance like the Goliath grouper, stingrays, and several tropical fish species. Along the way, our onboard naturalists will share their knowledge of the area and its indigenous wildlife with you. Be sure to be on the lookout for our most playful residents, the friendly bottlenose dolphins and curious sea turtles.

Enjoy a delicious lunch as we make our way to a remote natural sandbar where you can sink your toes into the warm sand of the shallow waters, sip a frosty beverage or enjoy some exciting water activities! Grab a kayak and explore the clear waters on a guided tour through the Key West mangroves. If you’ve never kayaked before, the Fury crew will provide instruction that will have you enjoying an easy paddle on one of our sea kayaks in no time. Along the way, you’ll be awed by the stunning natural beauty of this secluded part of the Florida Keys.

Come join us and unwind, our Island Adventure will transport you to a Key West state of mind.

The exact way points of each trip are at the captain’s discretion and subject to change due to tides and weather.

Historic Seaport

Located on the corner of Greene St. and Elizabeth St.next to The Conch Republic Seafood Company.

Commotion on the Ocean Live Music Sunset Sail
Champagne Sunset Cruise

Double Dip Snorkel Trip

Double Dip Combo
Island Adventure
Island Adventure Combo
Ultimate Adventure H2.0
Dolphin Watch & Snorkel
Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Sunset Combo

On some occasions you may see dolphins while heading out to the snorkel destination and the possibility of Spotting Stingrays, Juvenile Fish, Sea Fans, Sea Rods, Sponges, and Coral Formations while snorkeling.

Yes! The Fury crew will explain to you what you will see while you are in the Florida Keys Sanctuary. They will also guide you on the kayaking tour in and around the mangroves.

Mangroves are trees and shrubs that grow in tropical coastal areas. They typically have numerous entangled roots above ground. Mangroves help protect the shoreline by serving as a storm buffer and reducing wind and wave action in shallow areas. They also help prevent erosion by stabilizing the shoreline and line more than 1,800 miles of Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

Yes, we will take you to the backcountry in the Gulf of Mexico on this trip. You will snorkel patch coral and sponge gardens with the possibility of Spotting Stingrays, Juvenile Fish, Sea Fans, Sea Rods, Sponges, and Isolated Coral Formations.

Our experienced and CPR certified Fury crew will give you detailed snorkel instructions as you sail out to the backcountry. They will go over the best practices and safe snorkel procedures for your day at the reef. They will also go over how to properly use that kayak and paddle boards.

Wetsuits are available seasonally with limited sizing (cash or credit)

Yes, but the space is limited in the shaded areas.

Yes, we have a ladder to the sea, which makes it very easy for you to get on and off the catamaran. The Captain may also open a gate on the side of the catamaran for experienced guests to jump in.

Yes. We do not require you to participate in snorkeling although the ticket price is the same for everyone.

Yes, the Island Adventure is great for all ages.

Paddle boarding requires a good amount of balance and you can either sit or stand on the board and use a paddle to maneuver. Kayaking requires you to sit and maneuver through the water with a paddle as well.

The Ultimate Adventure H2.0 is more of an action packed tour with parasail, jet ski, banana boat ride and inflatable waterpark. The Island Adventure is more laid back with backcountry snorkeling, relaxing in a shallow water sandbar and guided kayak tour through the mangroves.

Yes. All of our vessels are equipped with a fresh water rinse for guests to use.

We serve a ssorted pinwheels: Ham & Cheese, Turkey & Cheese, Veggie (individual mayo and mustard packets provided), Assorted Snacks, Fresh Vegetables with Ranch and Fresh Seasonal Fruit.

You are more than welcome to bring food with you, just as long nothing is in a glass container and it fits in a small soft cooler.

Water and soda are available before you snorkel and beer and wine are available after all activities have been completed.

Yes. Fury will provide you with snorkel instruction and equipment, but you must know how to swim to participate in any snorkel adventure. Once in the ocean, there will not be a place for you to touch or stand, while snorkeling. All guests will receive flotation devices for their safety. Fury crew is present to assist in an emergency, but will not be able to solely attend to one party for the duration of the trip. For those unable to swim, we suggest booking a trip aboard our Glass Bottom Boat, where you can see the reef and marine life from the comfort of the boat. Guests are also always welcome to relax and enjoy the amenities aboard our spacious catamarans, during the snorkel portion of any tour.

All participants must sign a liability waiver to participate in snorkeling and other adventures.

No, we do not offer any wifi on our vessels.

Please bring a Valid Government Issued Photo ID. Gratuities are customary.

Departure Location #3 631 Greene Street – Located on the corner of Greene St. and Elizabeth St. next to The Conch Republic Seafood Company.

No, we do not provide parking at any of our check in locations, but you can use street parking, pay to park lots or parking garages.

Yes. It is necessary for Fury to collect your paid in full voucher and give you a boarding pass. This helps us maintain an accurate count for the Coast Guard.

Yes! To receive a military discount on any Fury trip, please book through the MWR office on Key West’s Sigsbee base by calling 305-293-4174.

Most Fury tours will require the minor guest’s natural parent be present at check in to sign them in. Please call 888-976-0899 for specific policy details for your preferred tour.

All guests are provided with Buoyancy Compensators for snorkeling. Life jackets are onboard for everyone in case of emergency.

Yes! Fury operates 365 days a year. Be sure to check out our Special Trips & Events to see if we are running any special Holiday trips.

Fury Water Adventures does not operate in unsafe weather conditions, but a light rain shower is not a deterrent. The Captain will assess the weather and should the Captain determine that the conditions are unsafe to run the tour, the tour may be postponed or it will be canceled. If a trip is canceled by Fury Water Adventures for any reason, every effort will be made to reschedule the trip during your stay in Key West. If you are unable to reschedule, you will have the option of receiving a voucher for a future trip or receiving a full refund. Every effort will be made to run tours, as advertised. Should Fury have to amend or alter your tour due to extraneous circumstances, tickets remain non-refundable on tours taken.

All cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to your trip’s scheduled departure time. To place a cancellation, please call 1-888-976-0899 or email [email protected] and refer to the confirmation number at the top of your confirmation document. Failure to place a cancellation at least 24 hours in advance will result in your credit card being charged the full amount of the reserved. No refunds will be issued for reservations cancelled within 24 hours of departure, unless reservation refund protection was purchased. Please note that failure to show for the reserved trip without cancellation will result in no refund. If a trip is cancelled by Fury Water Adventures® for any reason, every effort will be made to reschedule the trip during your stay in Key West. If you are unable to reschedule, you will have the option of receiving a voucher for a future trip or receiving a refund.

Fury has a 24 hour notice cancellation policy to receive a refund. Guests can purchase Reservation Refund Protection for a 10% fee to be eligible to cancel or transfer tickets up to 1 hour prior to their scheduled departure. All you have to do is email a request to [email protected] no later than 1 hour in advance of your reservation time.

Reservation refund protection fees are 100% non-refundable in the event of any cancellation or reservation change.

Fury allows service animals only. A service animal is any dog that has been trained to perform tasks to benefit an individual. The work performed must be directly related to the individuals disability. According the ADA service animals for emotional support, therapy, comfort or companionship are not considered service animals.

The guest requiring the service animal must be in possession of the animal at all times. Due to the nature of Fury tours, guest and service animal may be required to remain on the boat for the entirety of the tour . This is to ensure the guest’s safety as well as that of the service animal, Key West wildlife, other guests, captain and crew.

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Key West Travel Guide - Visitor Information for Key West, FL in the Florida Keys

Complete guide for things to do & see in key west. plan to enjoy island life..

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Since its earliest days, people have come to the end of the Florida Keys island chain to fish, write, carouse, and rejuvenate. From the famous, including Ernest Hemingway, John J Audubon, and Tennessee Williams – to infamous, Key West has always been a place where you can be yourself, find yourself, or re-invent yourself.

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Quick facts about Key West

Date first explored: 1521, Ponce de Leon visits Dry Tortugas
Date as a U.S. territory: 1822
Size: 2 x 4 miles
Population: 24,909
Average hi/lo temperature, winter (F): 76°/66°
Average hi/lo temperature, summer (F): 89°/80°
Sunny or partly-sunny days per year: 259
Area code: 305
Zip code: 33040
Distance from Miami: 160 miles
Distance from Cuba: 90 miles
Geographic fact: Southernmost point in the U.S.
Official motto: “All people are equal members of One Human Family”

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“ We did the Conch Train on our last day there and we all said we wished we had done it earlier. ” in 21 reviews

“ It down poured on us but the trams are covered and they hand out ponchos to protect you from the stuff that blows in sideways. ” in 4 reviews

“ I found the historical background to be interesting and presented in a way to make us what to hear more! ” in 2 reviews

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The Conch Tour Train is probably the most touristy thing you could do in Key West. In fact, it might be the most touristy thing you could do anywhere. It was a semi-stormy, rainy day and our previous plans, which were glorious, were ruined by the weather. So we rode the little tourist train. And it was fun. Your driver will give you a live, narrated tour throughout the ride, except for when you go through a few quiet zones. You will learn history, some architecture, and just generally stuff about Key West. Our driver was quite a character--in a good way. You can hop on and off the train at their handful of stations, if you want to explore the area on foot and then re-board the train later. We wanted to give our feet a break so we just stayed on the train throughout. Yes, it is incredibly touristy and riding a train is no substitute whatsoever for hitting the pavement with your feet and checking out the surroundings on your own pace and in person. Honestly, but for the weather seriously messing with our plans, we would never have ridden the little train. But it was a fun ride, I can't deny it.

A wet day and wild waves as we rode the little train.

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Apr 24, 2024

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear that you had a good tour and enjoyed the historical information. It's great to know that you found the trolley tour convenient for exploring the town. We hope to see you again soon!

First thing we did was come to the train station to upon arriving in Key West. This was our first time here so thought we'd start with a historical tour to get familiar with the town. Tickets were around $43 per person for a full access day which also gets you into a museum. The tour lasts around an hour and a half if you didn't get off any of the stops. Very informative live tour as we were driving around. Loved hearing about the history, landmarks, and architecture of Key West. I was noting some places we wanted to go back to after our tour - such as Higgs Beach and the Southernmost Point. One thing I wish the train offered is a hop on-hop off option for major landmarks and picture opportunities but it would slow down the tour experience so I understand why they don't. Overall great way to spend a little time getting to know Key West!

Jul 13, 2024

Pretty good way to get a lay of the land and see some important historic points and get good background. It's a little expensive for what it is though; and they added on a $5 historic book that we didn't ask for! It's still a good option for a first time visitor to the area.

May 11, 2024

We did this tour on our second day which I recommend. We stayed on the train for the entire tour so we could see all the stops then decide which ones we wanted to get off at. Our Captain was Skipper and she was very knowledgeable and friendly. We went to the Truman Little White House Tour at one of the stops which we recommend. Make sure to bring your ticket if you go there cuz they will give you a discount. Great shopping in the area as well

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A bit overpriced, 45 dollars per person, however this is tourism and the tour was great. Took about 45 minutes to 1 hour and 10 minutes, they tour you through the western part of Key West, showing you the Southernmost Point of the Continental USA, to the northern part. 4 stops are there. Cool driver, very informative and friendly. Overall, it was a great tour.

Jul 15, 2024

We're so happy to hear that you had such a great time! Thank you for sharing your experience here. Come and visit us again!

Very nice way to see the old town and hear of its history. Driver made it a very enjoyable ride with stories about Key West's early settlers.

May 31, 2024

We're glad you had a great time! Thank you for the review!

We absolutely love this little tram!!! Great history and a fun ride. Only complaint is that we come to Key West every year and we wish they did sort of a hop on hop off for people who aren't necessarily going to stay on just for one ride, one day. We come in the low season and they are always riding around with two people. I think it's a missed opportunity not to offer a hop on hop off option for people who have already done the tram in the past.

Worth while if you have limited time. Hits the main stops plus if you're at one of the hotels on the stops, you won't need to drive in.

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My husband and I went to Key West on a recent cruise. We wanted to explore and have been before so decided to do the quick tour around with the train. The staff were awesome and pointed out great items and a plus was that we did get to see some areas we had not seen before. Overall, the experience was great. My only suggestion is to have a little more accommodations for those that are tall. The seats are very close the rails which led to not as comfortable of an hour as it should have been.

Apr 6, 2024

If it was sunny, I'd give this a solid four, but I wouldn't advise getting on this before/during a rainstorm. Most people know this, but I didn't. The tour train gave us white plastic ponchos but it simply wasn't enough protection. We got a lot of laughs in though. Especially funny was that the tour operator didn't even mention the pouring rain, the pelting water, the flooded streets. Instead he just keep going with the history lesson. An upside is that people on the street watching us pass by on "the train" were laughing at how ridiculous we looked, which made me laugh too.

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Dec 22, 2022

Hello Roma, We are so glad you got a lot of laughs and that the inclement weather did not impede the guide from providing a quality tour. We hope you will reconsider your rating since it was based upon the weather and not our tour.

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Cruise in spacious comfort to Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas National Park aboard the Yankee Freedom , a high-speed ocean-going catamaran specifically designed for carrying passengers safely across the 70 miles of open water from Key West to the Park. The Yankee Freedom is 110’ long and 30.6’ wide, a broad and stable vessel certified to carry 250 passengers; however, to maximize the comfort of each guest, we limit each tour at 175 passengers. Our veteran captain and friendly crew will take you on a day trip to one of the most unique and spectacular national parks in the United States: The Dry Tortugas National Park and Fort Jefferson . Almost 70 miles west of Key West, nestled among coral reefs , and white sandy beaches, lie seven remote islands called the Dry Tortugas. Unforgettable adventures await you on this most memorable Key West tour. En route to Dry Tortugas National Park our onboard naturalist will give you an orientation about the area and the national park’s surroundings. During your voyage, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Marquesa Islands, Boca Grande, have an opportunity to see turtles and dolphins, and listen to pirate legends. You can travel inside the upper or lower air-conditioned cabins or outside on one of our observation decks. The bow, or front, deck is tiered so you can get a full vista photo rather than the back of some stranger’s head! The Yankee Freedom features comfortable padded sling seats that allow room for movement and easy access to the tables. There are four heads (bathrooms) and three fresh water rinses (with warm water!) that allow you to desalinize and change into dry clothing for the return to Key West. Bars on both decks stock a full compliment of beverages and the galley is open all day for extra snacks, souvenirs and essentials. The bars and the galley are both limited to cash or credit card sales. Rest assured, our award-winning crew will be there to make your adventure fun, comfortable and safe.

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The following are items we recommend you bring if you are planning on spending just the day at the Dry Tortugas.

Bathing suit
Sunglasses and hat
Beach Towel
Change of clothing (during your journey back to Key West, you are welcome to use Yankee Freedom ‘s three fresh water rinses before the return trip home).
Cash – The Park operates a small gift shop selling books, postcards, T-shirts and other items. The Yankee Freedom serves a large assortment of sodas, snacks, candy, beer, wine, tropical drinks, T-shirts, cameras, Dramamine ™, etc. You may use cash or credit cards for purchases.
Sturdy pair of walking shoes
You may bring your own snorkeling gear if you wish.
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Breakfast Snack and Box Lunch. View Menu
Complimentary snorkeling equipment
No hidden fees – ticket includes entrance fee to Dry Tortugas National Park and Fort Jefferson
Fully narrated 45 minute tour of the fort.
Beach walking, snorkel, swim, or just relax in the sun
Enjoy a picnic in the afternoon

Two women conversing aboard the Yankee Freedom on the way to the Dry Tortugas

The galley on board the Yankee Freedom is a virtual oasis when visiting the Dry Tortugas. Not only do we stock regular and diet soft drinks, but a wide variety of refreshing fruit juices as well. For the adult guest, there is a fully stocked cash bar that is open on the return trip. Popular brands of beer, wine and liquors are highlighted with a tasty array of delicious frozen drinks including Rum Runners, Pina Coladas, Strawberry Daiquiris and frozen Margaritas.

For those interested in a snack, we have fresh popped popcorn, an assortment of chips and candy bars. If you need more than a snack, our galley serves pizza, burgers, hot dogs and soft pretzels. An ice cream bar makes the perfect dessert.

Terrific souvenirs are also available in the galley that include the official Yankee Freedom caps and t-shirts. We also stock suntan lotion, playing cards, and disposable cameras (regular and underwater.)

A mom and her young daughter and son walking along the shoreline in the Dry Tortugas National Park

Upon boarding at 7:30 am from Key West, you will enjoy a breakfast snack.

En route to Dry Tortugas National Park our onboard guide will give you an orientation about the area and the national park’s surroundings. During your voyage to one of America’s most remote National Parks, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Marquesa Islands, Boca Grande, and frequent turtle and dolphin sightings.

You can travel inside one of our comfortable air-conditioned cabins or outside on one of the observation decks. The Yankee Freedom also features comfortable cushioned seats, four restrooms, three fresh water rinse showers (with warm water,) a full galley serving snacks, soft drinks, beer, wine, mixed drinks (on return trip only), film, and souvenirs. You will reach the National Park boundaries within 2 hours 10 minutes after leaving Key West harbor.

Once at Dry Tortugas National Park, you will disembark at Fort Jefferson and have the option of joining a 45-minute guided tour. Based on the number of guests who sign up for the tour, it is often offered at two different times in order to accommodate other activities while at the fort. You will enjoy a complimentary box lunch aboard the Yankee Freedom in our air-conditioned salons.

Visitors can take advantage of the swimming, snorkeling , beach walking, exploring, birding , and the flora and fauna of this pristine island.

After reboarding in mid-afternoon we will depart, arriving back in Key West at approximately 5:15 p.m.

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T he Florida Keys are flocked to annually as Americans attempt to escape the frigid temperatures of the northern states . During the winter months, the crowds of tourists swell as travelers seek sunning 70 degrees or higher days and pristine beaches. Key West is, of course, famous for its stunning beaches and location at the western end of the Florida Keys. Those that live in the Keys are well known for their live-in-the-moment philosophy, and some famous names have even called Key West their home.

Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett once lived in Key West, and writers Judy Blume and Earnest Hemingway also called Key West home. It is easy to see what drew them here, stretches of beautiful beaches with their famously numerous conches, fine weather most of the year, and wonders to be discovered beneath the waves.

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Key West is the furthest west of all the Keys and the furthest from Florida’s mainland. This reclusive destination has been the home of writers and musicians who were inspired by the beauty of the place. Today, it is a traveler’s dream. Here is our ultimate travel guide to Key West.

Relax On Smathers Beach

Address : 2601 S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
Hours : Open daily from 7 AM to 11 PM

One of the first things people in Key West want to do is head to Smathers Beach. Here, tourists can experience one of the most popular beaches in the Keys, as well as relax and unwind in the soft white sand.

Travelers recommend this beach because of its soft, rock-free sand, which can make a difference when walking around. The clear blue water is another major plus, making this a top choice for those wanting some sun (and fun).

Climb The Key West Lighthouse

Address : 938 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040
Hours : Daily from 10 AM to 5 PM

Another thing to see while in Key West is the city's iconic and historic lighthouse. Here, people can check out a nearby museum of the lighthouse and climb up the structure on guided tours.

This attraction gets popular during weekends and holidays, so that is something to remember. Furthermore, the Key West Lighthouse has been fully restored and boasts many nearby restaurants, shops, and beaches. It's located right in the center of the city!

Enjoy The Vista At Southernmost Point Of The Continental U.S.A.

Address : 1400 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040
Hours : Open 24 hours, seven days a week

One fun thing to do while in Key West is to head to the Southernmost Point of the Continental US. Here, tourists can experience the "tip" of our country, as well as snap photos of the panoramic water views.

The Southernmost Point Buoy is an anchored concrete buoy in Key West, Florida, one of the main draws to the attraction. This location is only 18 miles above sea level and the lowest latitude land of contiguous North American states.

What's nice about this location is that it's free for people to visit, making it perfect for large groups or anyone trying to save money while in South Florida.

There are tours and events offered here, and those have fees.

See Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

Address : 601 Howard England Way, Key West, FL 33040
Hours : Open daily from 8 AM to 5 PM

The Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, also known simply as Fort Taylor, is a historic site and park open to the public in Key West, Florida. Here, people can enjoy the beautiful weather and soak up a bit of history and is centered on a Civil War-era fort located near the southern tip of the city.

Listed as a National Historic Landmark, the Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park spans 87 acres and is open from 8 AM to 5 PM daily. For travelers interested in history and wanting to skip the lines or crowd downtown, this is the place to go in Key West.

Indulge In History At USCGC Ingham Maritime Museum

Address : Southard St, Key West, FL 33041
Hours : Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM

As one of only two preserved Treasury-class United States Coast Guard Cutters, USCGC Ingham Maritime Museum stands as a national treasure, as well as a great spot to spend an afternoon in Key West, Florida.

This 327 Foot museum ship from WWII and Vietnam served the US between 1936 and 1988 and still stands for people to head inside and check out. What's unique about this attraction is that guided tours are available, as well as interactive displays and historical data and imagery from the war.

Tickets start at $15 for those 13+.
Children 7-12 are only $5, and anyone under seven is free to enter.

This is a nice option for families with young kids and could be a nice way to escape the sun in the Keys.

Tour The Ernest Hemingway Home And Museum

Address : 907 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040
Hours : Daily from 9 AM to 5 PM

For ten years, Earnest Hemingway lived and wrote in Key West . During his time in Key West, he would write seventy percent of the entirety of his life’s work while living in this home. Today, it has been transformed into a museum providing travelers with guided tours every fifteen minutes from nine to five.

The Museum is even available for weddings and corporate events. Recognized by the Library of Congress for its importance, this is a must-visit location for lovers of both literature and architecture. Travelers may even catch sight of the world-famous polydactyl (six-toed) cats.

Adventure To Dry Tortugas National Park

Consists of 70 small islands that can be accessed by boat.

Not necessarily close to Key West, but about 70 miles west, the remote Dry Tortugas National Park won’t get much closer to travelers than during a stay in Key West. This 100-square mile park, despite “dry” being in the name, is mostly open water with seven small islands.

This park is only accessible by boat or seaplane, and despite being so out of the way, its picturesque blue waters, coral reefs, marine life, and vast assortment of birds make this a truly stunning must-visit destination.

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Visit Key West Butterfly And Nature Conservatory

Address : 1316 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040
Hours : Open daily from 9 AM to 4 PM

The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory is a great destination for travelers to experience nature without traveling too far. Here, travelers will discover free-flying butterflies, exotic birds, and glorious flamingos soaring around the glass-domed tropical butterfly habitat. Travelers with kids will find this to be a great stop.

Explore Mallory Square

Address : 420 Wall St, Key West, FL 33040

Set on Key West’s historic waterfront, Mallory Square is where travelers will find most of what is fun and famous on the island. The square is home to numerous shops, restaurants, and other popular attractions.

Many travelers will arrive in the square in the morning and stay until evening. There is always something happening in Mallory Square.

Traverse Duval Street

Address : Duval Street, Key West, Florida, 33040

Duval Street is the other destination that is home to a number of Key West's best shops and attractions. Duval Street is home to venues that can be referred to as adult Disneyland, as their more ways for travelers to entertain themselves than can be appropriately accomplished in a day.

A walk down Duval Street is a great way to discover something new or exciting.

Brief Guide To The Best Keys (Other Than Key West)

Travelers may want to know a little bit about the other Keys as well, so here is a brief guide to what the best of the Florida Keyes, aside from Key West.

The most accessible of the Florida Keys, Key Largo, is just a few minutes' drive from Florida’s mainland. However, it feels a world apart. Home to abundant wildlife and often the set of movies, exploring Key Largo is a popular pastime.

Many enjoy scuba diving or hiking around the island's coast. Destinations like Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, and Everglades National Park are great for exploration, and those who want to catch sight of the American Crocodile should visit Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

Key Islamorada

This village encompasses six of the Florida Keys, all known for their coral reefs. The Theater of the Sea, found in Islamorada, features encounters with dolphins that are always popular with travelers.

The History of Diving Museum is a destination for divers and includes a 16th-century treasure chest as an exhibition. Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park and Indian Key Historic State Park are popular destinations for lovers of nature and the past.

Key Marathon

Extremely popular with fishermen, Key Marathon is known for having the best fishing in the world. It is also home to stunning beaches and warm tropical weather, making it a draw for travelers and a popular place to live.

Big Pine Key

The primary draw for Big Pine Key is its tranquil environment and aesthetic natural scenery. The Key is known for its outdoor activities, such as fishing, walking and biking, and discovering wildlife.

For those that want to get into the water, Big Pine Key is also a go-to destination for snorkeling and diving.

Best Time To Visit Key West

The best time to go, according to popular opinion, appears to be between March and May. Travelers may run into a college spring break crowd in April, but other than that, the majority of the winter crowd that flocked to Key West for the season will have left.

Winter is the busiest and priciest time to visit Key West. Like the birds, the humans of North America also enjoy a southern migration during the winter , and with temperatures in the 70s and 80s all through the frigid northern months, it is easy to understand why.

The summer is actually the least popular time to visit Key West. The rain and humidity often keep travelers away. Fall is another season to consider. However, the risk of hurricanes from June to November is often enough to keep many travelers away.

Travelers should also watch out for price hikes that occur during events like Key West Pride and Fantasy Fest.

Best Ways To Get Around Key West

Key West is a unique destination, and its transportation options reflect it. To help travelers out, here is a guide to the best ways to get around Key West.

In general, it is not recommended to rent a car if travelers are flying into Key West. Travelers may be able to justify it if they are staying in New Town, where they will have a little bit of a commute to the Old Town, but even then, parking is a challenge and often an annoyance, especially when travelers have other options.

Those staying in Old Town will find that renting a car is an unnecessary expense that just creates another burden. Travelers may look at the cost of taxis and deem them too costly, but with all the fees associated with renting and parking a car, travelers will likely find that they aren’t saving enough money, if any at all, to justify it.

If driving in was how travelers arrived in Key West, they would likely find it easier not to use the vehicle much during their stay.

Old Town, Key West, is the most popular destination for travelers, yet it takes up less than two square miles. The island is mostly flat, too, with its highest point being 18 feet above sea level.

All of this, combined with the stunning aesthetic beauty of the neighborhoods in Key West, makes the island incredibly walkable. It is also generally recommended that travelers spend time walking while in Key West to truly enjoy the island's beauty at their own pace.

By Taxi, Uber, or Lyft

Traditional taxi services are still prevalent in Key West, with a variety of companies to choose from.

Travelers can order specific taxis, and even those with a bike rack, if travelers get a bit tired or hot riding around the Island. Uber and Lyft have also been recently added to travelers’ options.

But, if travelers are set on using a traditional cab, they should download the app, TaxiASAP, to have traditional licensed taxis come and pick them up.

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By Bicycling

For travelers who want to get around a bit quicker than walking, bicycling in Key West is highly recommended. Travelers will even be able to find weekly rentals that will usually cost around $50. One of the best bike shops on the island is Island Bicycles which can be found at 929 Truman Avenue.

This is a great spot to pick up the perfect bike to spend the week cruising around on.

Key West is incredibly bicycle-friendly, but travelers do need to make sure to follow traffic laws as they always do and do make sure to use a bike lock.

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By Electric Car or Moped

Small electric cars and Mopeds have steadily grown in popularity in Key West. Electric cars, often called eggs, are becoming more popular to rent. They come in a variety of sizes and can carry up to six, but the larger cars still run into a similar issue that normal cars have, and that's parking.

Travelers who are familiar with riding Mopeds and scooters will find that they are much more convenient for getting around the city. However, it needs to be strongly stated that those who do not have experience riding motorcycles, scooters, or Mopeds, should not ride them in Key West.

It may look easy, but inexperienced riders are often caught by surprise, and the injuries from a crash on a two-wheeled vehicle can be life-altering. Also, the Florida Keys have a lenient helmet law; it shouldn't matter if travelers don’t need to wear one. They absolutely should. Don’t ruin a trip to Key West with a tragic motorbike accident.

Where To Eat In Key West

Key West has a mix of all sorts of places to find food. To help travelers save some time and try Kew West’s best, here are three must-dine destinations.

Key Plaza Creperie

Travelers who are looking for a special way to start their day should check out Key Plaza Creperie . This European-style high-end bistro specializes in crepes and galettes while also serving breakfast dishes, homemade soups, paninis, wraps, salads, and quesadillas.

One weekend, travelers can look forward to mimosas and eggs benedict.

Address - 1105 Key Plaza, Key West, FL 33040
Contact - +1 305-517-6032
Cost - $$-$$$
Fan-Favorite - Honey Almond Crepe

Clemente's Trolley Pizzeria

Quality pizza may be a challenge to find across the Keys, but Clement’s Trolley Pizzeria provides Key West with some of the best pizza and service found across the Keys. Their friendly and funny staff will make sure travelers have a great time and find what they are looking for.

Address - 516 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040-6882
Contact - +1 305-900-7035
Fan-Favorite - Honey Bacon Pizza

Frita's Cuban Burger Cafe

Since 2014, Frita’s Cuban Burger Cafe has been dedicated to bringing Cuban flavors of the “Frita” to Key West. Travelers will be able to find the café just steps off the popular Duval Street.

Travelers stopping by will be able to enjoy their signature Fritas, traditional Cuban and fusion sandwiches, and tacos. They even offer delicious pastries and ice cream to end a meal with.

Address - 425 Southard St Steps From Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040-6538
Contact - +1 305-509-7075
Fan-Favorite - Traditional Cubanito Sandwich
Frita's Cuban Burger Cafe Menu

Where To Stay In Key West, Florida

With so many great choices for places to stay in Key West, travelers might need a little help narrowing down their choices. Here is a look at three excellent destinations for travelers to find accommodations.

Havana Cabana at Key West - Budget

Located on Key West’s Waterfront, Havana Cabana at Key West has been part of Key West for years but is recently under new ownership. The hotel is heavily influenced by the nostalgic art and culture of Key West’s neighborhoods. The purpose of the Cabana is for travelers to escape reality.

Travelers will be greeted by mid-century cars, birds of paradise dot the outdoor landscape, and Flamenco guitar can be heard from the pool. This is a must-visit destination for travelers looking to unwind in Key West.

Address - 3420 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040-4224
Amenities - Pool, Yoga and Paddleboard Fitness Classes, Bar/Lounge, Bicycle rental, Entertainment staff, Pets Allowed (Dog/Pet Friendly)

Alexander’s Guest House - Mid-Tier

Alexander’s Guest House is a gay-owned and operated establishment that welcomes LGBTQA+ travelers stay. Travelers looking to visit will enjoy their convenient location at the heart of Old Town, their continental breakfast served poolside and complimentary cocktails in the evening. With their deluxe rooms, suites, and contemporary style. This is a welcoming destination for LGBTQA+.

Address - 1118 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040-6910
Amenities - Pool, Free Breakfast, Diving, Snorkeling, Adults only, Rooftop terrace

Oceans Edge Resort & Marina Key West - Luxury

Oceans Edge Resort & Marina is the largest hotel in Key West. With 100% of their rooms offering ocean views, six lovely swimming pools, and what could be regarded as one of the top restaurants in Key West, travelers are sure to enjoy their stay. This hotel also enjoys dockside access to the Gulf and the Atlantic's innumerable wild islands, channels, sandbars, wildlife, and the world's third-largest barrier reef. This family-built and operated hotel invites travelers to have an exciting and tropical adventure in Key West.

Address - A - 5950 Peninsular Ave, Key West, FL 33040-6012
Amenities - Pool, Yoga and Paddleboard Fitness Classes, Bar/Lounge, Bicycle rental, Bicycles available, Kids stay free

Related: Visiting Old Town? Kimpton Key West Has Plenty Of Lodging Options

Tips For Visiting Key West, Florida

In the town, locations like Duval Street and Mallory Square are popular destinations for travelers to explore as well. Those who are fond of literature may even want to take a tour through Ernest Hemingway's old home, where he wrote the majority of his published works.

One piece of advice, though, for travelers is to not how remote and vulnerable Key West and the other Keys are to hurricanes as there is only one main road leading to the island. Travelers should make sure to stay conscious of the weather both before and during their trip.

Related: 10 Incredible Facts You Don't Know About Key West Florida

How To Spend The Perfect Day In Key West

The perfect day in Key West starts with brunch at Key Plaza Creperie; ideally, it would be on the weekend for the true brunch experience, complete with mimosas. Next, It's a walk to Duval Street, with the first stop being The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. Touring the facilities doesn’t take much time, but it is a must for a lover of literature.

After that, travelers would stroll down Duval Street until they got a bit hungry. Then, they should see Frita’s Cuban Burger Cafe.

Related: This Abandoned Florida Keys Beach Might Be The Perfect Summer Secret

Once travelers are sated, it's time to visit Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory or perhaps take a stroll down to the beach. When evening rolls around, travelers may wish to retire back to the accommodation of their hotel, but grabbing a pie at Clemente's Trolley Pizzeria will likely be the best bet.

When the sun goes down, Travelers will find plenty to do in Mallory Square. That would be the perfect day in Key West.

Q: Why is Key West so special?

Key West is known for its comfortable winter climate, great sunsets, and a variety of great food and luxury accommodations . Stay at an ocean front hotel , and you'll understand why Key West is so famous after one sunset and sunrise.

Q: Is Florida Keys and Key West the same?

Key West sits at the westernmost end of the Florida Keys, but it's a city and a separate destination. Travelers can reach Key West in about three days via road ; despite its location, it's all accessible by car. There's a lot to know about Key West , and a lot to explore there that's distinct from the rest of the Keys.

Q: How many days do you need in Key West?

The longer the trip, the better, but visiting Key West can be explored in about three or four days, if that's all travelers have. Check out the top attractions if visiting in summer , and add these must-do activities to any first-time-visitor travel itinerary .

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Just 18% of companies in the UK are led by women, and while data suggests female entrepreneurs are on the rise, men still receive more funding and are entrusted with higher average loans to get them started.

In the concluding interview of an eight-part series, Money blog reporter Jess Sharp speaks to women who are bossing it in their respective fields - hearing their stories, struggles and advice for those who want to follow in their footsteps by starting a business.

This week she has spoken to Denise Gosney, the founder and owner of theatre school company Razzamataz...

From sharing an airing cupboard as a bedroom to securing investment from one of the UK's biggest names in business, it's clear Denise has always been a "grafter".

Whether it's fertility troubles, almost hitting bankruptcy or appearing on Dragons' Den, she has taken every challenge she has faced by working harder on her company.

Now, at the age of 51, she has more than 50 theatre schools across the UK, a business that is worth £1.5m and plans to take it abroad in the next year.

She grew up in a little town near Glasgow in a two-bedroom council flat with her mum, dad and three siblings.

"Money was very, very, very tight to say the least," Denise said. "I don't remember having a TV or a wardrobe."

"We always laugh that my first bedroom until I was 10 was an airing cupboard and an airing cupboard that I shared with my sibling.

"We didn't have a lot of money but it was a very happy childhood."

As a child, Denise said she was quite shy but internally she was "really ambitious" and when she first got into dancing she realised she had "found her tribe".

"I didn't enjoy school, I was bullied and I felt out of place. I just lived for dance and for performing arts. It gave me so much confidence and transformed my self belief and self-esteem," she said.

Years later and working as a dancer for Butlins, she took £200 and set up Razzamataz to bring the same opportunities to other children across the country.

Getting started

She was 27 at the time and already had a successful career as dancer, performing on cruise ships around the world, in pantomimes, and on the West End.

She wrote some posters and put an ad in the newspaper to get going.

"I didn't really know anything about business but honestly it didn't cost me much. Maybe I spent a couple of hundred pounds starting the business, so that's not bad," she laughed.

In the beginning, she would travel to a different location in Scotland every evening to host a class, but she when she started "running out of days in the week" she stared looking at a franchising ethically.

In 2006, six years after getting started she was able to sell "Derby and then Glasgow and Edinburgh."

Buying back shares from a Dragon

Some of you might recognise Denise for her appearance on season four of Dragons' Den, where she secured a £50,000 investment from Duncan Bannatyne for a 25% stake in her business.

Initially, she auditioned for the show with an idea for a performing arts game but when the producers heard about Razzamataz, they asked her if she was willing to present that as an investment opportunity instead.

Unlike many Dragons, Duncan stuck around for quite a long time, with Denise eventually buying his shares back from him seven years later - since then she has owned 100% of the Razzamataz.

"I would always email Duncan directly and he would always reply even though he must be a super busy guy," she said.

"I wouldn't say he got heavily involved in the day to day running of the business... I would say it was more the PR that brought value more than anything else."

"Honestly, the PR from that programme is worth its weight in gold," she added.

The day after the show aired, Denise got a phone call from TUI inviting her and Duncan to their office.

The meeting ended with her winning a 10-year contract to deliver performing arts classes across all their sites over the summer holidays.

Since then, she has gone on to work with huge brands including Warner Brothers, Mattel and Disney.

Miscarriages, IVF and 'the worst year of my life'

In the same year that she appeared on Dragons' Den, Denise had two miscarriages and fell pregnant with her first son, Callum.

She actually discovered she was expecting as soon as she got back home from filming the show.

"We always laugh now that he has been on Dragons' Den because he was in my belly," she said.

Business was booming, Denise was franchising across the country and working with big brands but her life became "really stressful" when she decided to try IVF and ICSI.

"I actually had a year break at that point because it is incredibly stressful having IVF and ICSI," she said.

After losing two more babies, she eventually fell pregnant with her second son, Lewis.

"Sometimes I look back and I don't know how I did it," she said.

"Obviously, I had the support of my husband and I've always been a grafter. I just thrive on working and I think it was a distraction when I was grieving."

In 2017, disaster struck again when her youngest fell ill and was diagnosed with type one diabetes.

"Type one diabetes is a lifelong illness and there is no cure at the moment so Lewis requires 24/7 care. He has a one to one at school and we have to monitor his blood glucose during the night - it's quite a dangerous things to have," she added.

Six months later, her eldest was rushed to hospital after a cyst ruptured in his spleen. Now 17, Callum has undergone a total of six surgeries.

"It was probably one of the worst years of my life," Denise said.

During this difficult time, she said she did think about giving up running Razzamataz, but it was providing for her children that spurred her on.

"My mum couldn't even afford a pint of milk sometimes and I just didn't want to go back to that. I wanted to give my children a bit more if I could and I knew that I had to keep working. It was just going into survival mode," she said.

"I think deep down I just love what I do and I know how powerful it is."

Bouncing back from 'worst decision' of her life

Denise said the "biggest mistake" she ever made was trying to set up a hair and beauty salon as a separate business as Razzamataz was steadily growing.

"I just thought because I liked getting my hair done and my nails done why don't I set up a business doing that," she said.

"I knew absolutely nothing about it.

"It was the worst decision of my life because it actually bought us close to bankruptcy and we probably lost about £100,000 on that business."

She explained that "didn't know enough about the industry" and hadn't done research.

Now, Denise has a company worth £1.5m with plans to expand to Dubai in the next year.

Denise's advice

Part of Denise's advice is just "work every hour God sends" and love what you do.

But practically, she advises keeping your overheads as low as you can in the early days of your business.

"Put a plan together for what those overheads are going to be but keep it quite basic and just research, research, research," she said.

Referring to her failed hair and beauty business, she said that a company that's set up without any passion behind it will not succeed.

"I wasn't passionate about it and it failed because I thought it was going to be easy and is not easy to run a business. You have to have a lot of passion," she said.

"I've seen people go into business and they start getting quite bitter, counting up how many hours they've worked and how much money they've earned and you can't get bitter about it."

In the beginning, she warned that you'll work "the hardest you have ever worked in your life for nothing" - but it will all pay off eventually.

"You have to be patient. If you expect your business to make you a return and make you money overnight, then don't do it, don't run a business," she said.

"Nobody gave me anything on a plate. I had absolutely nothing when I started out."

You can catch up on all the pieces in the series below...

Tesco is targeting customers from Waitrose and Marks & Spencer with plans to boost sales of its upmarket Finest own label range by £1bn.

Ken Murphy, the supermarket's CEO, said he was "very conscious" of the importance of a premium offering.

Sales of Finest items reached £2bn in the year to February 2023. But Mr Murphy is now targeting a 50% increase.

"We genuinely believe that our intrinsic [food] qualities are every bit as good as anything you would get at Sainsbury's and increasingly out of Waitrose," he told the Financial Times .

"[With] M&S we probably still have a bit of work to do."

Premium supermarket shopping is fiercely competitive at the moment - rising 12% in the year to 9 June, according to data group Kantar - despite surging food bills.

Waitrose last month relaunched its premium own label No.1 and says it "sets a new benchmark for quality". M&S's food division, which emphasises welfare in its product range, recently posted soaring annual sales.

Elsewhere, Asda revealed its new Exceptional range in May and Sainsbury's has added to its premium offering. At the discount end of the market, Lidl has had success with its Delux range.

In his FT interview, Mr Murphy rejected the idea premium products could simply be standard products repackaged.

He said they were concocting new products at a development centre in Welwyn Garden City.

Jamie Robinson, Tesco's executive chef, who used to work for Michelin-starred chef Marco Pierre White, said: "This is restaurant-quality now."

He said there had been "a massive step change in our product culture, from an innovation point of view".

Tesco has a 27.7% share of the UK grocery food market with sales of more than £60bn - and the Finest range is just over 3% of that.

Basically… bankruptcy is a legal status for someone who can't repay a debt they owe.

Someone who is declared bankrupt is not liable for most of their debts and doesn't have to pay them.

The legal proceeding, which can also be used by businesses, offers a fresh start for people who have gotten overwhelmed by their debt - but not without consequences.

So how can you go bankrupt - and how might it affect you in the future? We've broken down the basics here...

The bankruptcy process

Someone with a debt they can't afford to pay back anymore can apply to become bankrupt themselves.

The application itself is costly at £680. It can be filled out online.

An adjudicator with the Insolvency Service will then take a look at the application and decide whether to approve it. They've got up to four weeks to do this, but it doesn't usually take that long.

The person is made bankrupt on the day their application is approved, and their bank account is frozen immediately.

After this, someone called an official receiver will take control of the person's money and property. Following an interview with the bankruptee, they'll be responsible for using their assets to pay back creditors.

The process ends with the person being discharged from bankruptcy after a year - so long as they've cooperated with the official receiver.

How are assets used to pay debts?

If someone has valuable assets, such as a house, car, jewellery or any other item seen to be excessive in value, these are likely to be sold in order to pay down some of the debt they owe.

If the car isn't worth much or is deemed essential, they might not need to sell it.

Similarly, if the equity in their home is less than £1,000 they might be able to keep it. Someone might be ordered to downsize their property in order to raise the money needed.

Funds will first be spent on the fees and costs of the bankruptcy, then the creditors will receive the balance.

Possessions that people need for daily living, such as furniture, clothing, bedding, essential household equipment and work tools, won't be taken.

What debts are not covered by bankruptcy?

Even when declared bankrupt, there are certain debts that you will still have to pay.

These include:

Student loans
Maintenance payments and child support
Court fines
Any payments under a court confiscation order
Debts due to fraud
Any debts taken out after the bankruptcy order is made

How will bankruptcy affect me?

Though bankruptcy wipes most debts, it can affect many other aspects of life.

Aside from the potential loss of assets, the process can ruin a person's credit - and rebuilding it may take years. This could have a knock-on impact on other financial moves such as getting a mortgage, for example.

Energy or phone service providers might want someone to have a guarantor, security deposit or prepayment meter in place as financial security before taking out a contract with them.

Business owners who go bankrupt have to hand over the rights to their firm to the official receiver after going bankrupt - and may end up losing it.

Bankruptcy can also make it harder to find a job in certain industries, such as the civil service or police, and an employer might place restrictions on someone's work as a result.

What options are available before bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy isn't the only option for people who are overwhelmed by their debts.

In England and Wales, the government's Breathing Space scheme offers borrowers temporary protection from lenders for up to two months while they get advice and make a plan.

There's also the option of speaking to a credit counselling service and coming up with a debt management plan, with them acting as a mediator with the lender.

An individual voluntary arrangement is another option - this is an agreement with the creditor that aims to pay back as much money as possible while still being fair to the person in debt.

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Spotfiy has discreetly introduced a cheaper plan that can save users up to £24 a year.

Its new "Basic" plan costs £1-£2 less a month than other subscriptions.

Users will need to forgo audiobooks, while still enjoying ad-free listening, downloads, high-quality audio and podcasts.

Most of Spotify's Premium plans (not including Student) currently include 15 hours of audiobook listening.

Current Spotify Premium members were all moved onto these plans automatically after price increases in April 2024.

The prices of these plans are: Individual Premium (£11.99 per month), Family Premium (£19.99 per month) and Duo (£16.99 per month).

The new Basic plan - only available to existing Premium subscribers - includes all the regular perks, but without the 15 hours of audiobooks.

The prices of these plans are: Individual Basic (£10.99 per month), Family Basic (£17.99 per month) and Duo Basic (£14.99 per month).

Student plans remain at £5.99 per month, and there is no Basic Student available currently.

To switch plans, log into Spotify via a browser (you can't use the app). Go to your Profile , then Account , Subscription and Available plans .

Find Basic option, select your plan and click Update subscription .

By James Sillars , business reporter

A strong US stock market rally today is being described as a "Trump bounce".

Market commentators credited the prospect of a big sympathy vote for the former president-turned presidential hopeful after the failed assassination attempt at the weekend.

As such, investors were pricing in a greater chance of him winning a second term in November.

The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average both hit new record highs as hopes grew for investor-friendly policies ahead, such as extended tax cuts and looser regulation.

Trump Media & Technology Group was one of the most actively traded shares.

They were up 34%.

On this side of the Atlantic, the FTSE 100 was on course to close about 0.8% down.

Burberry was the biggest faller, down 16%, following a weak trading update that prompted the luxury brand to cancel is dividend.

The Welsh government is considering restricting free refills of sugary soft drinks in restaurants - potentially impacting fans of Nando's, Five Guys, Pizza Hut and Popeyes.

It has launched a consultation in an attempt to encourage people to make "healthier choices".

Eluned Morgan, Labour cabinet secretary for health and social care, said more than 60% of the population is "living with obesity or overweight".

She is proposing a "package of measures to improve the health of our food environments across Wales".

It is proposed that retailers be prohibited from placing HFSS products (high in fat, salt and sugar), in areas such as aisle ends and checkout/queueing areas.

There could also be restrictions on promotions.

Restaurants would be exempt from price and location promotions, "except in the case of free refills of sugar-sweetened beverages".

It is being proposed that "failure to comply with an improvement notice" could result in the "option of issuing a fixed monetary penalty of £2,500".

Grandparents in Sweden are eligible for paid parental leave under a new law aimed at extending childcare benefits beyond children's immediate family.

The programme, launched at the start of this month, allows parents to transfer a portion of their parental leave days to other caretakers, including grandparents.

The law enables single parents to transfer up to 90 days of paid leave to other caregivers and a parental couple to transfer up to 45 days, according to the Swedish government's Social Insurance Agency.

This comes 50 years after the country became the first ever nation to introduce paid parental leave that could be split between both parents - and many countries, including the UK, copied.

Dozens of tonnes of fake olive oil worth more than €900,000 (£757,000) have been seized in Italy.

Authorities confiscated a total of 71 tonnes of the "oily substance", with 42 tonnes of it boxed and ready to be sold as Italian extra virgin olive oil, one of Italy's biggest national police forces said.

Seven people were allegedly behind the counterfeit goods, with the Carabinieri accusing them of criminal conspiracy, adulteration of food substances intended for marketing, fraud in public military supplies and adulteration of food for export.

"During the operations, several boxes and warehouses used by the suspects were searched, seizing 71 tonnes of oily substance, contained in plastic tubs and cans of various sizes," it said .

Equipment used for packaging and distribution, including 1,145 customs excise duty stamps and labels claiming the oil was "extra virgin", have also been taken by officers.

The investigation comes as the price of olive oil continues to soar in the UK - the cost of a 500ml bottle has risen from £6.16 in May 2023 to £8.60, according to the latest data.

The Money team has previously found a bacterial disease, criminal gangs, changing weather patterns and Brexit have all played a part in the increases.

You can read more about our olive oil investigation from earlier this year below...

By Brad Young and Katie Williams , from the Money team

As we reported in our markets update below, the pound has held its recent gains against the dollar, with one pound buying $1.2982. It's also at a near two-year high against the euro - £1 equals €1.1912.

So, this could be the perfect time to buy your holiday money.

Recently, we spoke with three travel experts to find out when, where and how to pay abroad in order to make the most of your pound.

CREDIT CARD

"The cheapest way to spend overseas is often on plastic , if you've got the right plastic," said James Jones, head of consumer affairs at Experian.

"Using credit and debit cards can be a great way to get the very best exchange rates."

He said rates offered by currency exchange shops are usually "much less attractive" than those offered on some cards, which were much closer to the rates the banks use themselves.

Fees could wipe out any gains

But it's essential to be aware of things like non-sterling transaction fees, cash withdrawal fees and credit card interest.

So shop around for a card with travel rewards, Mr Jones said - and do this before your trip.

"You probably need to give yourself, ideally, six weeks."

Extra protection

When you book a trip between £100 and £30,000, try and pay for some of it on a credit card to get "extra protection" under section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act, said Mr Jones.

That means the card provider is jointly responsible with the retailer if something goes wrong, such as arriving at a hotel only to find it has closed down.

If you are using a credit card, make sure you are can pay it off in full to avoid interest charges, said Sean Tipton from the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA).

One trap you must not falling into

An increasingly common trap when paying with card (credit or debit) is being presented with the option to pay in the local currency or in pounds, said Mr Jones and Mr Tipton.

While paying in sterling might "seem like a wonderful convenience" you will ultimately be paying "quite a bit more for the purchase", Mr Jones said.

If you pay in pounds, the local retailer's bank sets the exchange rate, but if you pay in the local currency, your UK bank sets the rate.

DEBIT CARDS

"Some service providers don't apply fees for overseas use on their regular UK debit cards," says Moneyfacts - but you must always check as some incur big fees.

Alternatively, "some service providers offer specialist travel debit cards that don't impose non-sterling transaction fees and cash withdrawal fees".

PREPAID TRAVEL CARDS

If you're looking to avoid a credit check, prepaid cards can be loaded with multiple currencies and work like a debit card, without being connected to your bank.

"Typically, prepaid travel cards will offer competitive or even no charges for foreign usage, which can make them a cheaper alternative to using a normal credit or debit card while on holiday," says MoneyFacts.

One of the most popular prepaid cards, Revolut, uses its own exchange rates, which might not always be the best you can find - and while it is fee free on weekdays, there are charges at weekends, so do your research.

Also be aware - prepaid cards do not offer purchase protection like a credit card and aren't regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

"Don't rely solely on a card - it can backfire on you if you do," said Mr Tipton.

Some taxis only take cash, leaving you to face hefty charges withdrawing from an ATM.

In some countries, like Argentina, it can be difficult to get money out of ATMs without a local bank account, Mr Tipton said.

Mr Jones added: "If you're in a very remote part of the world that actually doesn’t have many ATMs and maybe where cash is king, then that might dictate what you need to do."

Where and when to get cash

"I'd strongly recommend [to] get some cash out in the UK," said Mr Tipton.

It can be difficult to find a bureau de change in some developing nations, and ATMs have "started introducing quite hefty charges" across the board, he said.

The exceptions are countries with really high inflation rates, where it may make more sense to get cash out when you arrive, he added.

When to exchange currency really depends on the destination, said Laura Plunkett, head of travel money at the Post Office.

"Exchange rates change frequently, so if you have time, do your homework and lock in a rate when it is good."

What is a good exchange rate for Europe?

Some 80% of British holidays abroad take place in the Eurozone, said Mr Tipton.

The rate has remained "fairly stable", but if you see the pound increasing in value that may be the time to buy a larger amount of Euros for a couple of years in advance, he added.

Mr Tipton said 1.2 to the pound is a "pretty healthy" time to buy, but "it is a bit of a lottery".

Every year the pound gets stronger against the South African rand, and the same in Argentina, where the peso is "unbelievably weak", Mr Tipton suggested.

In store or online?

"Most online suppliers will insist on a minimum order value that might be too high for some people, and you'll have to make sure that you're home for when it's delivered," said Ms Plunkett.

"But typically, rates are better online if that's an option for you."

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