Guided mangrove kayaking, paddleboarding and dolphin watching in Key West
4 hrs
Lunch, drinks, water toys
Explore Key West’s backcountry mangrove isles on a guided kayak tour, with paddleboards available during the excursion. Keep watch for dolphins while you spend time on the water.
Key West Sandbar & Sunset Experience With Dolphin Watch Experience: Itinerary
Upon arrival, guests will be greeted by our friendly crew with a beverage of their choice. The bar opens immediately, offering unlimited draft beer, wine, and champagne, along with soft drinks and water to enjoy throughout the excursion.
Cruise to the Secluded Sandbar Set sail through the pristine waters of Key West’s Marine Sanctuary, heading to a secluded backcountry sandbar. Upon arrival, guests can swim, snorkel, or simply relax on floating lily pads. A variety of fun water toys will also be available to enhance the experience.
Lunch on the Sandbar Once at the sandbar, a spread of delicious local food will be served, featuring fresh Cuban sandwiches, veggie wraps, veggie trays, and cheese & cracker trays. Guests can savor their meal while soaking in the tropical beauty of the surroundings.
Harbor Sunset Cruise As the adventure winds down, the tour transitions into a sunset harbor cruise through the historic Key West harbor. With music playing, guests can sip on a cold beverage while enjoying panoramic views of the iconic Key West sunset, watching the sun slowly dip below the horizon for the southernmost sunset in the USA.
Return to Shore The trip concludes back at the marina, leaving guests with unforgettable memories of a perfect day in paradise.
Duration: Approximately 4 hours Highlights: Sandbar relaxation, unlimited drinks, local food, and a stunning Key West sunset!
Full refund with 24-hour cancellation notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No refund for no-shows.
Product ID: 63UTPD
Bring the credit card you used to make the purchase.
You can have unlimited draft beer, wine, and champagne; the trip notes also state unlimited beer and wine are served once you finish the kayak tour.
Enjoy lunch plus soft drinks and water. Food includes Cuban sandwiches, veggie wraps, veggie trays, and cheese and cracker trays.
201 William Street, Key West, FL 33040
Sunset Watersports offers a solid range of activities from parasailing and jet skiing to snorkeling trips and dinner cruises, with most visitors leaving genuinely impressed. The parasailing consistently gets rave reviews, with guests like Wyatt and various captains earning specific shoutouts for making the experience memorable and capturing great photos. The dinner cruises seem to be another winner, with Captain Kristen, Captain Logan, and others praised for their knowledge and service. People love the combination of sunset views, live music, cocktails, and the overall atmosphere. The snorkeling excursions also get strong marks, particularly when captains like Kristen find calm spots on the reef and crews like Kevin, Maggie, Helen, and McKenzie take time to explain everything thoroughly. That said, there are some hiccups worth noting. One detailed review painted a concerning picture of the water adventure park experience, citing inattentive staff more focused on their phones than guest safety, mediocre food (boiled hot dogs and chicken nuggets), and a snorkeling setup that felt underwhelming. Another guest had a truly disappointing sunset sail where the crew couldn't even get the sail up, leading to an hour spent circling near the dock with static-filled music and subpar food and drinks. While these negative experiences seem to be outliers given the overwhelmingly positive feedback, they suggest consistency can vary depending on which activity you book and which crew you get. The jet skiing and parasailing appear to be the safest bets if you're trying to decide what to book.
Hubby and I experienced Key West like never before aboard The Sandie Cat for a luxury catamaran sunset sail. The beautiful sunset and tropical views were only part of the experience. The cruise included great appetizers and an unlimited open bar offering rum runners, margaritas, mixed drinks, draft beer, wine, champagne and soft drinks. The staff was extremely accommodating, and the DJ was excellent—keeping the music going and encouraging guests to dance throughout the catamaran. I did so much dancing that I probably should have brought a tip box! 🤣💃🏾 Captain Ana was equally impressive. We stayed to watch her dock the catamaran and were amazed by her precision and skill. My husband has been an aanother platform and boater throughout his life, so he understands the expertise required to safely maneuver a vessel of that size. He made a point of personally commending Captain Ana on a job exceptionally well done. From the attentive staff and energetic DJ to the appetizers, unlimited cocktails and excellent captain, the entire experience was enjoyable and well executed. We captured wonderful photos, made great memories and would absolutely recommend The Sunset Motorsports Key West Sandie Cat sunset sail to anyone looking for a memorable way to experience Key West from the water.
Arleen Davis-Slagle
September 1, 2026
Hubby and I experienced Key West like never before aboard The Sandie Cat for a luxury catamaran sunset sail. The beautiful sunset and tropical views were only part of the experience. The cruise included great appetizers and an unlimited open bar offering rum runners, margaritas, mixed drinks, draft beer, wine, champagne and soft drinks. The staff was extremely accommodating, and the DJ was excellent—keeping the music going and encouraging guests to dance throughout the catamaran. I did so much dancing that I probably should have brought a tip box! 🤣💃🏾 Captain Ana was equally impressive. We stayed to watch her dock the catamaran and were amazed by her precision and skill. My husband has been an aanother platform and boater throughout his life, so he understands the expertise required to safely maneuver a vessel of that size. He made a point of personally commending Captain Ana on a job exceptionally well done. From the attentive staff and energetic DJ to the appetizers, unlimited cocktails and excellent captain, the entire experience was enjoyable and well executed. We captured wonderful photos, made great memories and would absolutely recommend The Sunset Motorsports Key West Sandie Cat sunset sail to anyone looking for a memorable way to experience Key West from the water.
Arleen Davis-Slagle
September 1, 2026
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Snorkel Key West’s vibrant reef aboard a fast catamaran with breakfast and post-trip drinks.
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Paddle mangrove tunnels then relax on a secluded sandbar with lunch and unlimited drinks
Enjoy unlimited drinks, appetizers, and live music aboard a catamaran while you watch the famous Key West sunset.
Snorkel two reef sites, then cruise back at sunset with drinks after your swim