Cruise Key West waters on a private, no-chase dolphin safari
3 Hours
Up to 8 people
Private safari, Captain, Narration
Explore calm Gulf and backcountry waters on a 3-hour private charter focused on respectful viewing of wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Your local captain shares insights on dolphin behavior as you search known habitats around Key West.
The primary booking party must be 21+; children under 18 must be with a parent or legal guardian. You should be able to board the vessel independently or with minimal assistance; it is not recommended for significant mobility limitations. Dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed, and routes may change based on weather or wildlife movement.
Reservations made within 7 calendar days of departure are non-refundable. Cancel more than 7 calendar days before departure for a full refund. Full refund if Six Fins Charter cancels due to unsafe weather conditions or other circumstances initiated by the owner/operator.
Complete all required forms before arrival. For trips up to six passengers, complete the insurance waiver. For trips with a 7th and 8th passenger, the primary renter (age 21+) and the captain must complete the Bareboat Agreement together at the dock before departure.
Arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.
Bring towels, meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, skin protection, seasickness medicine (wristband type is recommended), and a playlist.
Key West, Fl.
Captains Dustin, Brian, Brian and Alexandra, Mike, Ash, Jack, Chris, and Nico collectively paint a picture of a crew that genuinely cares about showing people a good time on the water. Reviewers consistently praise how knowledgeable and personable the captains are, whether guiding guests to hidden sandbars, pointing out local history, or patiently teaching first-timers how to handle a jet ski. The boats are described as clean and well-equipped, and the team has a solid reputation for proactively working around weather to protect the experience. Beyond the boat trips, the jet ski tours get equally strong praise, with guides like Chris and Jack tailoring the pace to each group's skill level. One standout moment from a review: when weather pushed back a departure time, Chris personally called ahead to reschedule a guest's lunch reservation so nothing felt rushed. That kind of thoughtfulness comes up again and again across the reviews and seems to reflect how the whole operation runs. With a near-perfect rating across dozens of reviews, this charter is hard to argue with for anyone looking to get out on the water around Key West.
We booked a 6-hour snorkeling and sandbar trip. Captain Mike was fantastic, and Commodore Tiny was the bomb. Perfect weather, great locations and just a lot of fun all around. Would definitely recommend to any group or family who wants a fun day on the water on the keys.
Tracy Collins
March 13, 2026
We booked a 6-hour snorkeling and sandbar trip. Captain Mike was fantastic, and Commodore Tiny was the bomb. Perfect weather, great locations and just a lot of fun all around. Would definitely recommend to any group or family who wants a fun day on the water on the keys.
Tracy Collins
March 13, 2026