As a filmmaker and photographer, I've documented a lot of different environments, but my experience with Key West Extreme Adventures was something special. This is a family-run business and you can feel that local, small-town pride from the moment you step on the boat. What impressed me most wasn't just the wildlife--though seeing bottle-nosed dolphins and sharks in their natural habitat was incredible--it was the professional camaraderie. Even though there are other tour companies out there, the captains are in constant communication, sharing sightings and even helping each other out with gear or debris in the water. It's rare to see that kind of collective stewardship in a competitive industry. The tour is also deeply educational. The guide did a fantastic job dispelling myths about sharks and explaining the biology of the animals (like the dermal denticles on their skin) with a level of respect that shows they aren't just using nature for a paycheck--they are actively protecting it. If you want an authentic, respectful, and insightful look at the Florida Keys' ecosystem, this tour is a must. I captured a large portion of our tour--including the sharks and dolphins--starting at the 2:26 mark in my vlog here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og6BrVsB2QM read more

Captain Matt and Tanner were great. Super informative about the wildlife, environment and kept the mood light with jokes. Kids on board were able to feed a shark if they wanted to. They got us back to shore before heavy rains started. Would highly recommend! read more

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This tour was hands down the best thing we did during our trip to Key West -- and we packed in a lot! We did it toward the end of our stay, and the whole family agreed it was the highlight. Key West Extreme Adventures takes you out into the open ocean for an unforgettable 2-hour tour focused on shark and wildlife viewing. They use a special scent to attract sharks right up to the boat -- and it actually works! Our twins (they're 4) were totally mesmerized watching the yellow sharks feed just feet away. It was exciting, interactive, and surprisingly peaceful out on the water. The owner and staff were amazing with the kids -- super friendly, patient, and clearly passionate about what they do. Our daughter was a little disappointed not to see dolphins (you can't predict nature!), but she still absolutely loved the whole experience. Our son hasn't stopped talking about the sharks. We also spotted stingrays, turtles, and a bunch of sea birds. It felt like a totally unique way to experience the ocean -- nothing touristy or cookie-cutter about it. Just a really special, one-of-a-kind outing. If you're in Key West, especially with kids, do not miss this tour. It's something we'll all remember for a long time. read more

This was the absolute best thing we did while in Key West for 4 days!!!! The hospitality by the crew was above and beyond. They made sure that EVERY PERSON on board the pontoon type boat was able to get up close the sharks while the crew fed them. Awesome for families with children as they really took an interest in the kids having fun, as each one on board during our excursion was able to personally feed a shark. One thing to watch out for......don't fall thru the "TRAP DOOR".......dont worry it's an inside joke! We also saw dolphins on the way back in!!! read more

Exceeded our expectations! It was a beautiful day out on the water, lots of shade to sit under on the boat. We saw tons of tiger sharks and watched as they fed them. The crew members were super knowledgeable and taught a lot about the sharks and other sea life. Would definitely do it again read more

I feel so lucky that we were able to get a spot the next day for a boat tour. We saw both sharks and dolphins. The brothers were very knowledgeable and made the tour lots of fun. Also, unlimited sodas and water. read more

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Amazing trip. This second generation family business delivered. The crew made sure everyone had ample opportunity to take photos. One of the major emphasis was that kids be up front to see everything. The two captains were very knowledgeable about the sharks and other marine life. They were very interactive with the guest and allowed the kids to have the best possible experience. If you have a family I highly recommend this experience. read more

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If I could give them more than 5 stars I would! Great trip. The shark feeding was incredible and the bonus pod of dolphins was fabulous. The family-owned business is a must for anyone who loves sharks. MUST-SEE attraction when in key west. read more

Key West Extreme Adventures - Lemon shark feeding frenzy. - Boating Near Me - Key West, Florida

The Shark Tour was the highlight of our time in Key West! We saw tons of sharks, and enjoyed watching them chomp on bait fish! Then we watched a pod of dolphins play, and several of the dolphins jumped completely out of the water! Also saw a few other intetesting fish, including brightly colored fish near the docks. The Co-Captains are friendly and informative, the 22' wide catamaran is very stable, and free water & soft drinks are provided! The entire trip was a home-run, and I wouldn't hesitate to go back in the future! Highly recommend going!! read more

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Outstanding! These guys have the best job ever. Feeding sharks every day? Making money off of nerds like us who wish we could be so lucky?! Father and sons team had it nailed down. Easygoing experience filled with humor and fun facts, not to mention being 10 feet away from a shark feeding frenzy. Take this tour if you visit key west. Well worth it! read more

Key West Extreme Adventures - Snack time! - Boating Near Me - Key West, Florida

Took the family to see a shark feeding frenzy. A short trip out to the location and some tidbits along the way. Plenty of sharks to be seen. The captain and his son were very humorous. Not sure if this was part of the trip or not but, we even went to the "dolphins playground" to watch them do some tricks for us. That was pretty fun to see. Trip could be a little longer but it was VERY hot out anyway. Us New Englanders can't take that heat. This trip inspired me to watch Jaws (my favorite) on the plane home. Great experience to have. read more

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What an amazing experience! Capt Kurt made sure everyone had a great view and enjoyed the trip. We saw shark feeding and dolphins!! Highly recommended. read more

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Absolutely amazing experience! I can not say enough great things about this tour. The tour is held by a father and his two sons , who were all very pleasant. We were lucky to see sharks, dolphins and even a sea turtle! And when I say 'see' them, I mean , they were around the boat for a long time. Everyone in the boat had extensive closeup videos of these animals and were very happy. It was a plus that they provided various info /explanations about sharks through the tour too. All over, this is a very interesting tour for any age group. I am 31 years old, and I was like an excited kid, hours later I was still talking about everything we saw and learned so make sure you book this tour! read more

This tour is absolutely amazing and way beyond our expectations!!! We saw many sharks. It is super cool to see the captain put the baits down and sharks taking the bait. It is a lifetime experience to see sharks this close. We also saw many lovely dolphins on our tour. It is absolutely the highlight of our key west trip! read more

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Great experience. Crew was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond. Wife's hat flew off while underway and crew turned boat around to get it. Saw a ton of sharks, dolphins, fish and a man o war. Would do it again. The view of Key West by boat was amazing. Waters were calm and boat sailed smooth. Perfect family friendly outing. Thanks again, The Haynes Family read more

Top notch tour. Father and son owned and operated tour that actually cares about the local environment and the sharks they feed. Sharks (mainly lemon but we saw a black tail at the end) and Dolphins (not assured but we got lucky thanks to my sharp eyed son). Send your money to the locals vs the bigger shops. read more

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I always look for the smaller tours whether on land or sea and this boat hits the sweet spot for tour size. We only had about 10 folks on tour plus the 2 crew members Capt'n Clay and his first mate / Uncle Dave. These guys have been boating in these Key West waters for decades and it shows. They are incredibly knowledgeable and super friendly. In fact these are the kind of folks you wanna go have a meal after the eco-tour and continue the convo because they are a wealth of knowledge. While you can never be guaranteed to see wildlife, these guys know where to go and maximize the chance of sightings of sharks and dolphins and we were no disappointed. There are lots of different options to enjoy a trip on the water in Key West but these folks make as if you are spending a couple of hours with friends and family. A must so when visiting Key West. read more

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What a memorable, fascinating experience. After reading all of the positive reviews, I had high expectations and it lived up to the hype. I took my 5 and 8 year old nieces on the tour and they loved it, as did all of the adults on board. Captain Dave and Clay were friendly, safe, informative and entertaining. Their boat was spacious and comfortable with a cooler full of cold drinks. Bring sunscreen and charge your camera/phone! We saw and fed dozens of hungry sharks up close and personal. We also saw plenty of dolphins, sea turtles, sting rays and fish. Check in was easy but give yourself time to park and walk to the dock. Highly recommend this experience! It was absolutely worth the time and cost. read more

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Been twice now and have seen so many sharks both times and dolphins and turtles , best way to experience the animals in the keys in their natural habitat :-) read more

Key West Extreme Adventures - Boating Near Me - Key West, Florida

This was the highlight of our trip! The captains were very informative! Amazing!! Do not miss this!!! read more

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SO AMAZING. The captains are so nice, funny and informative. We saw so many dolphins and sharks. A spotted eagle ray flew out and hit the boat! Saw a huge sea turtle. We had the best time. Everyone needs to go on this tour!! read more

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We where looking for a fun filled trip with our two and three year old boys. Oh boy did we find one! I'm always a little weary of my boys on open water. The boat was extremely smooth and also had a fence completely around the boat. I would give them a ten for safety. The father/son crew was very friendly and knowledgeable. The adventure! As we slowly pulled into anchor in the middle of nowhere I'm assuming the captain pushed a magic dinner bell only sharks can hear. Almost immediately the sharks started rolling in. My boys love the zoo but the joy I saw in their face couldn't compare. There is something special about see animals in the wild vs behind glass and cages. read more

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Stayed in Key Largo and debated taking the 2 hour drive. Well worth it. What an experience seeing sharks everywhere. read more

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Worth every penny! Captain Ken and Captain Clay are a father son team who provided a top notch experience! They were very knowledgeable about the ecosystem and shared interesting facts and stories. They were great with the kids. We had our 5 and 6 year olds on the boat and the Captains made sure they could view the shark feedings. This tour is perfect for families! read more

Key West Extreme Adventures - Feeding the Lemon Sharks - Boating Near Me - Key West, Florida

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Excellent experience! The crew made sure that we were able to see and take plenty of pictures of the sharks and dolphins. We saw lemon sharks, nurse shark, turtle, and dolphins! Thank you so much for a memorable experience!! read more

Dave and Clay made for an informative and fun two-hour adventure on their catamaran out of Key West at the Westin Marina. We learned a lot about sharks and really enjoyed watching Dave and Clay feed the 20 or so lemon sharks. Quite amazing. We also saw some dolphins We booked our reservation through Hyatt Windward Pointe after the "vendor presentations" at the beginning of our stay. We were offered a good discount via Hyatt -- and then Dave offered an additional discount for cash when we showed up to board the boat. We appreciated that, but even had we paid full price we would have more than had our money's worth. Good way to spend an afternoon in Key West. Comfortable ride with shade overhead. Soft drinks and water provided Our boat had about 15 passengers. It can hold twice that number. Perhaps not good for Dave and Clay, but the fewer number meant we all had plenty of chances to get close to the edge of boat to watch the feeding. Great photo opps! Highly recommend this trip. read more

This tour was our absolute favorite of all time, completely worth the cost - they could have charged more! Captains Dave and Clay were extremely knowledgeable, not only about sharks, but about all different wildlife, including birds! Captain Dave was kind enough to show me his excellent pictures. They both included all of our children in many different activities. I would recommend this tour to everyone! read more

I cannot describe how awesome this trip was! I'm a shark lover...I don't miss Shark Week...I am not to be disturbed during shark programming...and I have quite the collection of shark stuffed animals, shark collectibles, heck, even a shark bookmark! So for me, this was the culmination of decades of love for sharks and it did not disappoint. We paid in cash - $75.00 per person - for a two hour shark watch. The Captain Ken and his first mate, Clay (his nephew) run the tour and both are extraordinarily knowledgeable, not just about sharks, but also other sea creatures as well. We got lucky and had a small tour group so there wasn't a bad "seat" in the house when it came to seeing stuff. Captain Ken (and Clay) were able to very quickly spot things in the water (I was just in awe of the pretty colors most of the time) and point them out to us. We saw a ton of ballyhoo (the fish that can skip along the water). Clay called them the "hot dogs of the sea" as everything is out to eat them! We also saw a huge sea turtle and many sting rays. Then, there were the sharks! Mostly lemon sharks but we did see one teeny (by teeny I mean, probably 3-4 feet long) black tipped shark. Ken and Clay baited the sharks with fish heads so we could see them feed, all the while, feeding us information about the sharks, the environment and so forth. It's clear they have a love of the sea and of all the creatures in it. After seeing the awesome-ness of the sharks, we headed out to see if we could catch sight of some dolphins! We came across a few different pods, even saw some break the surface, but most were happily slumbering, not playing, and Ken and Clay were very respectful of allowing the dolphins to sleep uninterrupted. It was such a cool adventure and we were so glad that we decided to go on the tour. If we come to Key West again, I'll definitely be going back out! read more

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Do yourself a favor and book this tour! Tickets are $75 each if you pay in cash. This is a family business owned by captain Ken and both him and his son clay accompanied us on our voyage on the tiger cat. It is the only tour of its kind in key west. You start out in the harbour where we saw pods of dolphins. Then we made our way to the flats. Captain Ken has been boating here a long time so truly knows his way around. The ride out had spectacular views - we saw shore birds, floating man of war jelly fish, and dolphins. Once in the flats they put the bait on the line and ring the sharks dinner bell. We were in Florida directly after a very cold snap so even the sharks were moving a little slow. We did see three lemon sharks ranging from 5-9 feet in length. I love sharks so to finally see them not in an aquarium was so cool. You can tell they have a lot of respect for both nature and the environment. Sodas and waters as well as snacks are provided. It was so nice to be out on the water and have this one of a kind experience - great! read more

Key West Extreme Adventures - Boating Near Me - Key West, Florida

This tour is a must if you're visiting Key West! We saw tons of sharks up close and a few dolphins. The captains were awesome and very informative. Highly recommend!! read more

Key West Extreme Adventures - Boating Near Me - Key West, Florida

This is a great tour and I would definitely recommend this trip if you're looking for adventure. The boat takes you out to a very open area where many species of wildlife like to roam. It's a great view from the boat and plenty of sharks and fish and even dolphins. You can get great videos while the crew feeds them some fish and they even offer to people if they want to throw the rest of the tail into the water. This a great experience to embrace the wildlife and I would definitely recommend it. read more

If you do one water adventure pick this one! We come to Key West once or twice a year and this is by far the best trip we have been on. Prices were competitive to the Fury adventures but you went rushed through the trip. The captains were both very knowledgable about the area and the animals. The took the time to make sure everyone got to see what they paid for. If your in the area and want to do something memorable, book this trip. read more

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Great fun!! Saw sharks and dolphins. Guides were attentive educational and fun!! They made sure everyone got to have a good view and were environmentally conscious. read more

Definitely a favorite. We did a lot of boat tours in key west and liked this captain and crew the best. Absolutely amazing to see the sharks and dolphins we saw on the tour. 10/10 would go again. read more

Captains Dave, Clay and Matt exceeded our expectations! They were extremely knowledgeable and while providing an up close experience in being able to see sharks in their natural habitat, they also shared fascinating information about the Keys, the environment and of course, sharks! They included our children and let them have unforgettable experiences with feeding sharks, and made this a memorable event we will never forget. If you go to the Keys, this is an absolute MUST! read more

This tour could have gone from 3 stars to 5 easily. We started out and they fed the sharks pretty soon after. That part was neat but short (about 15 min). The driver heard there were dolphins so he cut the feeding short to go look for them. I guess that was alright but the purpose was the sharks. The rest of the trip was looking for dolphins which we didn't find. I get they can't control that. Here's where it could have gone better. The uncle aka captain I believe, seemed like a really interesting guy and knew a ton. Instead of sitting in the back I wish he would have gone on the speaker and shared facts and stories. Maybe he didn't have to talk the whole time but it would have made the trip. Hopefully he reads this review and shares more about the ocean and the area especially during down times. read more

Amazing even though the weather was cold still saw beautiful sharks and dolphins. The crew was great even provided a jacket for this unprepared tourist! Sharks really were something to see well worth the money ! read more

Captains Ken and Clay were extremely knowledgeable about the Gulf ecosystem and made the trip very enjoyable. We watched sharks feed and dolphins swimming. They were funny and hospitable. Loved the fishing stories. read more

Very entertaining and informative. Also such a cool experience for shark feeding and sight seeing HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Money well spent. A memory made! The two brothers running the show are great guys with a real respect for the water and all of her treasures. We saw lemon sharks go nuts over some bait, scared a sea turtle, and eventually spotted some very shy dolphins. These guys care about the customers, the ocean, and they work hard to teach and amaze their customers. Spend the money. It was worth it! read more