#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.
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. We can provide some tips on doing both!
With your guide, we will 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 feeding on the sea grass in the main channel, and tarpon swimming along. Learn first-hand about the significant connection between the mangroves and the health of the coral reefs.
Enjoy a wonderful local dockside lunch, with many options (some gluten free, vegetarian and vegan provided).
In the afternoon, head out on a boat and snorkel at two different coral reef locations in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and 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.

FIND THE REAL FLORIDA!

Round-trip from your Miami to Ft. Lauderdale based hotel (some restrictions apply).
New or like new, roomy, very clean high-roof sprinter style vehicles.
Also provided: pick up at your cruise ship at PortMiami (post-cruise) or drop off at PortMiami (pre-cruise). Drop off at Port Everglades provided (pre-cruise). There is no pick up provided for shared tours from Port Everglades at this time (post-cruise).
In most cases, we can take you to Miami Airport or Ft. Lauderdale Airport at the conclusion of the tour.
Free luggage stowage (we keep your luggage safely with us during the tour)!
Meet up locations: We have several different meet up locations we provide for those coming from outside of our pick up areas, or who prefer this option.

Hotel pick up times are usually at about 6:45 a.m. But we will message you the day before the tour to provide the exact pick up or meet up time.
We pick up in many areas from Miami to Ft. Lauderdale. However, for shared tours, we may need to require meeting us at a meet up location to begin the tour, especially for those staying in Ft. Lauderdale locations north of Sunrise Blvd. or west of I-95. And in Miami we may have to provide meet up locations for those in some neighborhoods, including but not necessarily limited to Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Doral, and South Miami Dade County areas. We can pick up though almost anywhere in Miami Beach, downtown Miami, and some other Miami-Dade County neighborhoods. We can pick up in Hollywood; and in Homestead or Florida City. For private tours, we can pick up in some areas otherwise restricted for the shared tour.

Due to the continued importance of preventing the spread of COVID-19, and for the safety of our guests and employees, we are:

Limiting the number of guests on our vehicles for our shared tours to 6 per tour (previous maximum was typically 14).
Conducting private tours, as we have always done.
Providing hand sanitizer with over 70% alcohol content to every guest entering the vehicle, each time they enter. We also provide guests with alcohol wipes.
Require each guest wear a mask.
Encourage those participants who can meet us at the meet up location at the start of the tour to do so.
Mandate effective social distancing. Please note that during most of the tour we are out in nature, with ample social distancing. The CDC advises that outside activities while wearing a mask, and with proper social distancing, to be the safest activities to engage in.
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 during the tour.
Conduct temperature checks for each guest.
Conduct temperature checks on all employees daily, and require they where a mask.
Request that any guest who is experiencing any cold or flu like symptoms not participate.
Will not be picking up any guests coming off a cruise ship for the time being. Right now the CDC recommends people who have been on a cruise ship to stay home and self-quarantine for 14 days. Guests who have been at a particularly high risk of being exposed to others with the virus or who have traveled to high risk areas should not participate even if they are asymptomatic.
Adhere to CDC guidelines.
Have fun while doing our part! We are all in this together. We will get through this together!

Small group, personalized shared tour

$325 per Adult
$245 per Child (12 and under)

Right now use the promo code for any adult reservation – for $20 off: Bigkeys123
Let us know if anyone in your group would like to scuba dive instead of snorkel. Based on availability, you can definitely do that! Give us a call to make arrangements – addt'l $70 pp.
Already going to be in the Keys or are heading there? We can meet you. Ask for our discounted “meet up down there” rate.
Please inquire about private tour rates, and special group pricing for groups of 8 or more.
Private and group tours may arrange for a private boat for the snorkeling or scuba part of the tour as well.
Ask about corporate team building. We have great activities and events.

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 (for guest use)
Cold water (on hand throughout the day)
Soft drinks and sparkling water
Snacks and fresh fruit
Wonderful local dockside lunch (with many choices, including gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options). Coke or iced tea with lunch.
Wild Lime eco bottles and Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary maps as our gift
Fresh towels
Smaller group, highly personalized experience!
Life jackets
All gear: kayaks, SUPs, paddles, and all snorkel gear
Snorkel mask defog
Water safe bags and water shoes (for guest use)
Hotel, and other location, pick up and drop off, and round-trip transportation
Experienced naturalist guide
Fish and marine life identification guides (for guest use)

Not Included:

Gratuities for guides (optional)
Alcohol during lunch if requested

Pick up at about 6:30 to 7 a.m. at your hotel, other location or meet up spot. But we will call or message you the day before to confirm the exact pick up time.
Drop off is typically between 6 and 6:45 p.m., depending on locations (based on normal driving conditions).
Bring a change of clothes for after the snorkeling / boat experience.
A shower is available for rinsing off. You may want to bring shampoo and/or conditioner.
This tour may be cancelled due to certain weather and marine conditions. If this cancellation takes place before the tour, WLA will refund your money in full. 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, per the decisions for the need to make such changes 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.
Currently this tour is only available from March 15^th to October 15^th.