Most people think of amusement parks when they think of Florida as a vacation spot, but nothing could be further from the truth. In addition to the overpriced and overcrowded tourist traps and spring break fiascos, Key West Florida offers unique and exciting vacation opportunities for families and individuals looking for something entirely different.
Your Key West vacation can include such activities as Key West scuba diving and snorkeling, exploring shipwrecks, dolphin encounters, and even pirate museums! Most people do not realize that Key West was once the wealthiest city in America due to its shipping trade of the 1800s. Rich with history and abundant natural beauty, Key West tours and attractions have something for everyone.
Key West Tours, Pirate Style
The often romanticized life of pirates was, in reality, very little like most people have seen in the media. You can find out the truth for yourself on a Key West tour that includes a visit to the Pirate Soul Museum among many others. Here, you will explore the artifacts of their violent and rustic past as well as the maritime industry that once called Key West home.
As your Key West tour takes you into Old Town, you can rent a bicycle or an electric car to expand your horizons. Taste lush, tropical fruits, browse unique shops, and meet some of the friendly locals as you take your time and set your own pace. Once you have seen the sights on land, it is time to head for the beach where you can work on your tan, read a good book, and get ready to head for the water.
Key West Snorkeling Adventures
Known for its stunning beaches and vibrant undersea life, Key West snorkeling gives you an entirely new perspective on the world in which you live. Rich with curious tropical fish, comical crustaceans, and friendly dolphins, your Key West snorkeling experience will be like no other. You can explore the Fleming Key Channel on an Island Shipwreck tour. You may want to try a Key West tour by airplane to get an incredible perspective ahead of time, or a backpacking trip through the lush Mangrove Islands, or a glass-bottomed boat tour before donning your Key West snorkeling gear.
Most Key West snorkeling adventures include all of the required equipment, food and beverages, and friendly, helpful guides. One Key West snorkeling package starts out onboard a 28-foot boat that can take you to beautiful, remote areas where you will learn how to snorkel before taking to the water on your own. You can enjoy the Wild Dolphin Sail & Snorkel Adventure where you will explore the wonders of Florida's coastline and experience dolphins in their own playground! You can find out about the many Key West snorkeling adventures with one stop at the Key West Dive Center.
Abundant Natural Wonders
Key West, Florida, plays host to a phenomenal variety of sea life. As you enjoy your Key West snorkeling holiday, you are likely to see eagle rays, stingrays, dolphin, sharks, sea turtles, spiny lobster, and more tropical fish and colorful corals than you ever imagined possible. Once you have seen what is out there, you will probably want to enroll in the scuba dive Key West certification package that has you scuba diving in just a few short hours. The sky may be the limit, but the variety of sea life surrounding Key West is limitless!
There are vacations and there are vacations. More often than not, you return home more tired than when you left. This is definitely not the case with a Key West snorkeling vacation. You will return home with unbelievable stories, fantastic photographs, a great tan, and a renewed vigor for life!
