#4 - Florida Keys Marine Eco Adventure

This eco-tour will have you on and in the water all day. This tour is perfect for the person who wants to become fully immersed in three different marine eco-systems found in the Florida Keys.
On select days, we will experience nurse sharks and eels up close. Ask us for more details on this bucket list experience!
Head out over the ecologically important sea grass flats with a marine biologist or experienced naturalist guide on a single kayak, a double kayak or a stand-up paddle board (SUP).
This trip provides the chance to see juvenile nurse sharks, bonnet head sharks, southern stingrays, manatees, sea turtles, various invertebrates, and a wide variety of juvenile fish.
This is also a great opportunity to practice your paddle boarding skills or find your kayak groove.
Head through an old growth mangrove ecosystem, and view an array of tropical birds. There is a chance of seeing double breasted cormorants, green herons, great egrets, great blue herons, white herons, Wurdemann’s herons, ibis, brown pelicans, and more. There are marine iguanas swimming from island to island, juvenile fish relying on the old growth tunnel as a nursery, rays swimming in and out on the tunnel, and more. There is even a chance of possibly seeing an American crocodile back along this mangrove tunnel trail. There are manatees who often feed on the sea grass in the main channel, and tarpon swimming along.
Enjoy a wonderful local dockside lunch, with many options (some gluten free, vegetarian and vegan provided).
Then, head out on a boat and snorkel at two different coral reef locations in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Encounter a rich variety of marine life. Snorkel alongside your expert guide if you want, or venture on your own. We will make sure your gear is working great and that you feel comfortable in the water. Converse with your guide about fish identification and intriguing fish behavior, leading you to new discoveries. This is the chance to see sea turtles, dolphins, spotted eagle rays, manta rays, yellow spotted rays, southern stingrays, eels, docile nurse sharks, black tip reef sharks, barracudas, and a wide array of tropical fish species. This is a great trip for virtually any level of swimmer; or person with a lot or just some snorkeling experience, or none at all.
Take in the sunshine and the picturesque turquoise blue ocean views on the boat trip back.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and for the safety of our guests and employees, we do the following:

Adhere to CDC guidelines.
Provide hand sanitizer with 70% alcohol content to each guest entering the vehicle.
Make sure all interior surfaces in the vehicle are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected daily using a high alcohol content cleaning solution and soap and water.
Clean and disinfect gear frequently.
Request that a guest not participate if he/she falls into any of the following 3 categories:
1. Individuals who currently or within the past fourteen (14) days have experienced any symptoms associated with COVID-19, which include but are not limited to fever, cough, loss of taste or smell, and shortness of breath. 2. Individuals who have traveled at any point in the past fourteen (14) days either internationally or domestically (in the U.S.) to a community that has experienced or is experiencing a sustained or heightened community spread of COVID-19. 3. Individuals who believe that they may have been exposed to a person or people who are confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19; or individuals who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and are not yet cleared as non-contagious by state or local public health authorities or by the health care professional(s) responsible for their treatment.

Small group, personalized shared tour

$325 per Adult
$265 per Child (12 and under)

All-inclusive - except gratuities

YOU CAN BOOK ONLINE OR OVER THE PHONE

Promo code – for $15 off pp: Bigkeys123 (adult direct bookings only).

$30 off in total for group if meeting us: Promo code – Meetup4 (direct adult bookings only).

Want to scuba dive instead of snorkel? Addt’l $75 pp.

PRIVATE TOURS:

Private tour rate — $1950 (up to 4) - Currently discounted at $100 off - So $1850.

Take another $100 off if meeting us there.

All parts of tour are private, except for the boat (which may have some others onboard).

For a private (up to 4) tour including your own private boat, captain, first mate and guide: $2375.

Please ask for rates for larger groups, including corporate groups, and corporate team building programs.

All-inclusive (except gratuities): Lunch, snacks, fruit, water, sparkling water, and soft drinks.

We provide everything you’ll need – kayaks or SUPs, all equipment and gear, towels, reef safe sunscreen, insect repellent (just in case), a Wild Lime water bottle (complimentary), and more!

Dry bags for personal belongings are provided for sale.

Wild Lime provided a first rate tour experience. They were sincerely interested in their customers, and the backgrounds and experiences of both made available a wealth of information about the Everglades, the surrounding area, and the history. The nature walk was the best nature tour we have ever taken! A variety of alligators, birds, fish, and turtles were observed, and they had interesting information on all of the wildlife. The air boat tour was exceptional as well, and I would strongly recommend this experience.

Entrance and activity fees, reef-safe sunscreen, water, sparkling water, snacks, fresh fruit, local dockside lunch (with many choices, including gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options).
Smaller group, highly personalized experience
All gear: kayaks, SUPs, paddles, snorkel and safety gear. Towels are provided.
Dry bags available for purchase
Hotel, and other location, pick up and drop off, and round-trip transportation
Experienced marine biologist and naturalist guide
Fish and marine life identification guides (for guest use)

Not Included:

Gratuities for guides
Alcohol during lunch if requested

Pick up at about 6:30 a.m.
Bring a change of clothes
A shower is available for rinsing off.
This tour may be cancelled due to certain weather and marine conditions. If this cancellation takes place before the tour, WLA will notify of cancellation and provide a full refund. If parts of this tour need to be cancelled due to marine or other weather conditions while on the tour, WLA will provide an alternative. No refunds can be issued for such changes in the trip itinerary due to atmospheric weather, marine forecast or other conditions after the tour departs in the morning. Changes and alternatives are decisions made solely by WLA.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, WLA will provide an alternate tour date if possible, or WLA will issue a full refund (your choice).
Child rate only applies with at least 1 paying adult.
Cancellation policy for this tour: Please provide 48 hours notice of cancellation for any reason for a full refund, and 24 hours notice for a 50% refund (for parties up to 4 guests). Please provide a 1 week notice in advance of tour of cancellation for any reason for a full refund (for parties of 5 or more); or 48 hours notice for a 50% refund for parties of 5 or more.