At a glance
- Price
- From $99 per person (checked 8 Oct 2026)
- Length
- 2 hours
- Rating
- 5.0 out of 5 from 3,401 reviews on Viator
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Type
- Boat tours & cruises, Day trips
- You stay on the boat: no swimming needed to see the sharks
- Includes: polarized sunglasses, water, soda, juice and restrooms
- Best for: families and non-swimmers
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With a perfect 5.0 from more than 3,400 reviews, this is one of the best-loved tours in Florida. An eco-friendly catamaran takes you a few miles offshore into shallow water, where you watch sharks close up, along with stingrays, barracudas, dolphins and seabirds. The difference from most shark tours is that you never get in the water.
Good to know
Polarized sunglasses are provided so you can see beneath the surface. Water, soda, juice and restrooms are on board. Hotel pickup isn't included, so combine it with a stay or a day trip in Key West. It's a great choice for families and non-swimmers.
Itinerary
After check-in, the Tiger Cat will cruise through Key West harbor on …
After check-in, the Tiger Cat will cruise through Key West harbor on the way to the Key West National Wildlife Refuge. Here guests will see numerous sharks and a variety of wildlife including dolphin.
Travel through shallow water close to mangrove islands as you make yo…
Travel through shallow water close to mangrove islands as you make your way about 4 miles (6.4 km) away from shore to the shark viewing site. Along the way, keep your eyes open for dolphin, sea turtles, stingrays, barracudas, tarpon and an array of native birds. Listen to your experienced pilot discuss the delicate ecosystem of this area and its abundance of wildlife. Enjoy complimentary water, soda, juice — as well as the use of polarized sunglasses — during your trip.
When you arrive at the shark destination, get ready for an unforgettable experience! Your pilot will use bait to draw a host of sharks that swim right up to the boat so you and your family can observe them in safety and comfort. See numerous lemon and nurse sharks, and watch out for bull, black tip and hammerhead sharks during nearly one hour of shark viewing. Capture dramatic photos you can't wait to share with family and friends.
Included
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- On-board restrooms
- Soda and juice
- Use of polarized sunglasses
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Questions
Do you get in the water on the Key West shark tour?
No. You view the sharks and other wildlife from the catamaran.
What else might we see besides sharks?
Stingrays, barracudas, dolphins and native seabirds.
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