Water Sports, Key West

Want to raise from the water like James Bond and fly? Then this sport might be something for you. It is called Jetpack. One needs to wear something that looks like a rocket back pack with 2 water jet pipes. Seawater is pumped as the propellant. It's quite futuristic and funny to watch.

I saw this kiosk at the beach for Parasailing. My daughter and granddaughter did this and loved it. I can't read the sign too well in the photo but it also looks like they have sail boards for rent here.

Equipment: This may be the location for Sunset Watersports which advertises the following prices:

2 Chairs & Umbrella $15
16' Hobie Cat " Getaway" sail boat $60hr
14' Hobie Cat "Wave" sail boat $40hr
Sunfish sail boat $30hr
Wind surfer $30hr
Single Kayak $15hr
Douple Kayak $20hr
Pedel Kayak $25hr

We didn't during this stay, but we sure will next time: book a guided kayak tour.
The waters of the reef seem to be calm, cristal clear and full of fish, stingrays, conch and other life.
There are severel adresses on the Key West Home Page.

KW BONE ISLAND WATERSPORTS is a new company and they are super! We had a great time with Captain Tom and his wife, Terri on a combination Dolphin Watching AND Fishing trip. We did not find a more beautiful, clean boat or such a flexible trip. We looked at a lot of other boats and none of them were as nice as this boat, BY FAR! We spent an hour by the dolphins enjoying their play and then went fishing for two hours. Caught lots of fish, which Capt. Tom filleted for us and then we took them down the dock to Dantes to be cooked for us. I had no idea that yellowtail tasted soooo good. Great value and a terrific afternoon!

Equipment: bring your camera, sunscreen, hat, wine (they have beer and soda and water)

WE DID THE DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER/SNORKEL SWIM,,WITH KEY WEST WATER ADVENTURES MICHAEL WHAT A FANTASTIC TRIP WORTH EVERY PENNY AND THE PEOPLE AT KEY WEST WATER ADVENTURES WERE TRUE TO EVRY THING THEY TOLD US TO SEE AND LOTS MORE,GREAT TRIP GREAT BOOKING AGENT,THEY DIDNT JUST GET OUR CREDIT CARD AND FORGET ABOUT US THEY WERE THERE TO WALK US THRU CRAZY KEY WEST

I used Sebago for my water sports. They offer many different activities and they even have all-day packages so you can do a bunch of things in one day, all for a very good price.

I could not resist scuba diving in Key West. You get the choice of trips, two wreck dives, two reef dives, a wreck and a reef dive, or night time diving. The dives are anywhere between 20 to 40 feet and the Capitan makes the best choice for the weather and water conditions to make sure you get to see a lot of underwater stuff.

The price is $45 per person and they offer equipment rentals for tanks, weights, full equipment rentals, and wetsuit rentals.

I chose the wreck and reef dive and rented tanks, weights, and a wetsuit. The equipment was very clean and well taken care of. The water was clear and the sea life was hoppin. The whole experience was amazing and I highly recommend. This was my first wreck dive and I was amazed at how awesome it was. See for yourself all the underwater wonders.

Equipment: You only need to bring your bathing suit, towel, underwater camera, and sunscreen.

YOu can rent all of your gear. If you have some gear and it will fit in your suit case like fins, mask, and snorkel, than bring them.

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I used Sebago for my water sports. They offer many different activities and they even have all-day packages so you can do a bunch of things in one day, all for a very good price.

I chose The Island Ting excursion, which includes catamaran sailing, snorkeling at the reef, and kayaking in and around the mangroves. On the trip, they provide everything you need as well as lunch, snacks, and beverages including beer and wine.

If you purchase your tickets online, it is cheaper at $77 per person. If you purchase your tickets at the booth, it is $85 a person.

The crew is very friendly and knowledgeable about Key West, the catamaran, and the excursion.

We started with snorkeling at the reef. The water was chilly when we first jumped in, but after making your way to the reef, the water felt fine. The visibility was crystal clear with a lot of fish, crabs, plant life and jelly fish. Do not worry the jelly fish were harmless and did not bother anyone. The fish were very curious and so were the turtles. We saw huge sea turtles on our way back to the boat.

We had a great lunch with different breads to choose from, a great meat selection, vegetable selection and for the sides there was a pasta salad, potato salads, fruits, chips and many different beverages to choose from.

Next was the kayaking in and around the mangroves in the calm ocean to the mangrove island. We were given kayaks and we paddled out to the mangroves with our guide. It was a great experience; we saw crabs, more sea turtles, birds, and a tiger shark as well a education from out guide about what we might and what we did see in the water and in the mangroves.

Equipment: You only need to bring your bathing suit, towel, camera, and sunscreen they provide the rest.

Billy's Barefoot watersports is the nicest location from which to do jet skiing, island tours via jet ski with a guide, sailboats, kayaks, paddle bats, banana boat etc. It's located at The Wyndham Reach Resort, referred to as "The Reach," at 305-296-5000 extension 6670. The Reach is under renovation & it'll be beautiful when done. Billy's Barefoot is still OPEN! It's near Louie's Afterdeck & Backyard Restaurant, just to the right of it on the beach, you'll see a little hut & jet skis etc. It's a beautiful location to jetski etc., & you can have a drink on the ocean front deck afterwards at Louie's Afterdeck, or lunch dinner at their restaurant.
You can have ASAP Scooters & Bikes deliver them to you at Billy's Barefoot watersport, in their "Scooter or Bike & Jet Ski Package. Call ASAP Scooters & Bikes to book it at
305-797-0685, or call Billy's Barefoot to book it! It's a FUN package deal, & nice people!

Equipment: Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, bathing suit, towel, a T-shirt so you don't get sunburned or cold, depending upon the wind & the weather! Bring dry clothes if you want to go for a drink or a meal next door afterwards.

There is a whole other world under the water...the coral reef is a safe and amazing place to learn about biodiversity and communities of organisms.

This moray appears scary...but by nature they are quite timid. I'm not saying you should pull on their tails like my dear friend Brady does...

Some of these beautiful creatures grow to 8 feet long...

I went out with the Sebago group - one of the largest and a "best bet" group according to people who live in Key West - "best bet" in that they tend to have more happy people getting off the boat then upset people.

It took about an hour to get out to the dive spot... and it wasn't the warmest day... but once we got into the water, all the lectures and time and cold and anxiety were worth it. I took 170 pictures underwater. The visability was pretty good.

Equipment: Take a towel, sunscreen, camera and tip money - everything else is provided.

I brought my own mask and snorkel and requested to use the open-heel fins - which are a lot more comfortable (to me).