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This tour offers you the opportunity to explore Key West by land and by sea. Explore dramatic underwater vistas usually reserved for scuba divers. A wide variety of fish and other marine life await you, as you gaze into the underwater world of Key West. Enjoy a narrated eco-tour aboard The Pride of Key West, Fury's glass bottom boat, which offers a smooth ride on a modern catamaran with a seated sun deck and air-conditioned, enclosed viewing area as well as restrooms and a snack bar.

Then hop aboard The Conch Tour Train, the most popular tour in Key West. Since first opening in 1958, it has entertained over 15 million visitors. The expert “engineers” have been extensively trained to share the legends and lore of this charming tropical paradise with you. On your tour, you’ll learn what made Key West the richest city in the United States and hear about the golden days of settlement when it was the farthest frontier. You’ll hear about the Great Depression, the hurricane that destroyed Henry Flagler’s railroad, the building of U.S. 1 and the arrival of the navy during World War II. Join this tour and relive 400 years of history and, like so many visitors before you, become enchanted by the stories, sights and sounds that are distinctly Key West.

Snorkel into Key West's most popular attraction; the reef and crystal-blue waters surrounding our island paradise. For almost three decades visitors and locals alike have chosen Fury Catamarans to snorkel Key West's nearby reef. Your sailing adventure begins as you board one of Fury's state-of-the-art catamarans, part of the largest and most luxurious catamaran fleet in the Florida Keys. Feel the excitement as you sail to North America's only living coral reef, where the wonders of Mother Nature await you. During your trip, unlimited sodas and water will be served. Complimentary beer and wine are served after snorkeling.

OVERVIEW

Cruise into the Gulf of Mexico on a catamaran and observe bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat before snorkeling along several reefs. The catamaran is open-air but with covered areas that allow for uninterrupted views of the dolphins. These highly intelligent aquatic mammals usually travel and hunt in groups called pods. You may be surprised by their speed, grace and agility as they zip through the water, often in the catamaran’s wake. You might also see the dolphins leap acrobatically into the air and hear them whistling and clicking, sounds that they may use as sonar for navigation and finding food. After cruising into shallower water, you will have the opportunity to snorkel along the reefs and isolated coral formations. You may see schools of yellowtail snapper, neon-colored parrot fish, bright red squirrelfish and spotted eagle rays, which at times leap out of the water much like dolphins. Scientists aren’t sure why they leap.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take in the gorgeous scenery while cruising on a catamaran through the Gulf of Mexico.
• Watch for bottlenose dolphins, which are commonly seen swimming in these waters.
• Observe a remarkable variety of marine life while snorkeling reefs in the shallows.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Observe the wonders underwater by snorkeling in the Gulf of Mexico and kayaking along the mangrove-lined islands in the backcountry. A custom-designed catamaran will bring you to the shallows, where you can snorkel in the crystal-clear waters that are teeming with marine life. The ever-changing parade of colorful creatures may include blue tangs, yellowtail parrotfish and reddish-orange wrasses. You may also spot conches, which are easily identified by their distinctive shells. Key West natives are known as conches because they consumed these shellfish in such abundance to protest taxes on food following the American Revolution. Following a buffet lunch on a remote sandbar, you will see another side of nature by kayaking through the heavily vegetated backcountry. As you will discover, coastal mangroves provide plenty of benefits. They are environmentally important as habitat for birds, a nursery of sorts for marine creatures and filters for impurities that may be in the water.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Observe a remarkable variety of marine life while snorkeling reefs in the shallows.
• Kayak through the backcountry and past the eco-friendly mangroves along the shores.
• Enjoy a buffet lunch on a secluded sandbar in the backcountry.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Spend hours zipping around the streets of Key West on a golf cart that is easy to drive and, best of all, easy to park. Golf carts couldn’t be more convenient, which is why so many locals drive them instead of cars. The streets in Key West are somewhat narrow and when traffic is heaviest – which is often when cruise ships are in town – golf carts are ideal for getting around. They allow you to spend less time walking and more time sightseeing. Plus, they are fun to drive, especially since these golf carts are gas-powered with plenty of zip. You will find one that is perfect for your party, whether it is just for yourself or for as many as six people. The rental time is flexible, too. You can rent a golf cart for just 3.5 hours or for up to 5 hours. Either way, it will be a blast.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Rent a golf cart that is easy to drive and easy to park in even the tightest spaces.
• Zip from attraction to attraction without wasting time walking.
• Have fun driving the gas-powered golf cart or just riding along as a passenger.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Spend hours zipping around the streets of Key West on a golf cart that is easy to drive and, best of all, easy to park. Golf carts couldn’t be more convenient, which is why so many locals drive them instead of cars. The streets in Key West are somewhat narrow and when traffic is heaviest – which is often when cruise ships are in town – golf carts are ideal for getting around. They allow you to spend less time walking and more time sightseeing. Plus, they are fun to drive, especially since these golf carts are gas-powered with plenty of zip. You will find one that is perfect for your party, whether it is just for yourself or for as many as six people. The rental time is flexible, too. You can rent a golf cart for just 3.5 hours or for up to 5 hours. Either way, it will be a blast.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Rent a golf cart that is easy to drive and easy to park in even the tightest spaces.
• Zip from attraction to attraction without wasting time walking.
• Have fun driving the gas-powered golf cart or just riding along as a passenger.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Spend hours zipping around the streets of Key West on a golf cart that is easy to drive and, best of all, easy to park. Golf carts couldn’t be more convenient, which is why so many locals drive them instead of cars. The streets in Key West are somewhat narrow and when traffic is heaviest – which is often when cruise ships are in town – golf carts are ideal for getting around. They allow you to spend less time walking and more time sightseeing. Plus, they are fun to drive, especially since these golf carts are gas-powered with plenty of zip. You will find one that is perfect for your party, whether it is just for yourself or for as many as six people. The rental time is flexible, too. You can rent a golf cart for just 3.5 hours or for up to 5 hours. Either way, it will be a blast.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Rent a golf cart that is easy to drive and easy to park in even the tightest spaces.
• Zip from attraction to attraction without wasting time walking.
• Have fun driving the gas-powered golf cart or just riding along as a passenger.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Spend hours zipping around the streets of Key West on a golf cart that is easy to drive and, best of all, easy to park. Golf carts couldn’t be more convenient, which is why so many locals drive them instead of cars. The streets in Key West are somewhat narrow and when traffic is heaviest – which is often when cruise ships are in town – golf carts are ideal for getting around. They allow you to spend less time walking and more time sightseeing. Plus, they are fun to drive, especially since these golf carts are gas-powered with plenty of zip. You will find one that is perfect for your party, whether it is just for yourself or for as many as six people. The rental time is flexible, too. You can rent a golf cart for just 3.5 hours or for up to 5 hours. Either way, it will be a blast.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Rent a golf cart that is easy to drive and easy to park in even the tightest spaces.
• Zip from attraction to attraction without wasting time walking.
• Have fun driving the gas-powered golf cart or just riding along as a passenger.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Experience a guided tour of the colorful history and characters of Key West from Coast to Coast on a beach cruiser. After a short 10 minute walk from your ship you’ll be briefed and suited with your own bike. On this expedition you’ll cruise by some of the best sites and attractions Key West has to offer, Mallory Square, Mile Marker Zero, and Ernest Hemmingway’s house. Cycle past the shipwreck-hunter Mel Fisher Museum, pass the 19th century Key West Lighthouse then the Southernmost Point of the continental U.S. and pause for striking waterfront views. Along the way, hear about an array of colorful characters who have fostered the Conch Republic’s well-earned reputation. After the tour, enjoy a delicious slice of award-winning Key Lime pie – perhaps the most famous dessert in all of the Florida Keys.

Discover the magic of Key West with a tour of the island and a visit to two of Key West’s best attractions, the Key West Shipwreck Treasures Museum and the Key West Aquarium. Become captivated by the charm of one of America's architectural treasures and discover why past residents Audubon, Hemingway, and President Truman fell in love with the island. From bold Spanish explorers and wreckers to the great cigar barons and sponge magnates, you’ll relive the age of settlement through the exciting days of the railroad, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cuban Missile Crisis and into the present. Find out about Key West’s unique role in the Civil War, and Henry Flagler’s dream – and how it came true. Key West’s rich maritime past comes alive at the Key West Shipwreck Treasures Museum. Climb the 120-foot wrecking tower and see the best views of Key West. At the Key West Aquarium you’ll meet Key West’s underwater residents including sharks, turtles, stingrays and hundreds of tropical and game fish. At the touch tank you’ll get a hands-on experience with conchs, starfish and hermit crabs.

Explore dramatic underwater vistas generally reserved for Scuba divers. A wide variety of fish and other sea creatures await you as you gaze into the underwater world of Key West. Along the way, our experienced Captain and crew will provide a unique and informative eco-tour and point out some of the most interesting marine life that inhabit the waters of this incredible island. Fury's glass-bottom boat, the "Pride of Key West", offers passengers a smooth ride on a modern catamaran, with a seated sun deck and an air-conditioned, enclosed viewing area as well as restrooms and a snack bar.

Get up-close and personal with Key West’s underwater residents. The aquarium is Key West’s first attraction built in 1935 to promote tourism to the island during the Great Depression. Today it is home to hundreds of different species including rays, sharks, fish and turtles and even a touch tank where children of all ages are encouraged to enjoy a hands-on experience with the Keys’ sea life. At the Atlantic Shores exhibit, you’ll come face-to-face with a Florida Keys near shore environment filled with tropical and game fish, sea turtles and spiny lobster. Then you’re off to the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory. Witness hundreds of free-flying butterflies and exotic colorful birds from around the world that inhabit this glass-enclosed, climate-controlled conservatory. Relax and enjoy a magical, one-of-a-kind experience as you walk among the most beautiful creatures in nature and stroll against a backdrop of lush flowers, trees, orchids and cascading waterfalls. To set the stage before you enter their world, spend time in our leaning center where you can view a 15-minute award-winning film that describes the anatomy, physiology and life cycle of the butterfly.