Snorkel
Families, a group of friends, or couples enjoy the privacy of having the boat all to yourselves! See dolphin, tropical fish, sea turtles, skates, spotted rays, soft corals, sponges and marine plants in the clear waters of Key West. Enjoy the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico (depending on the wind direction that day and the clarity reports).
Snorkeling is fun for everyone and we can give 1st timers a simple lesson in snorkeling. We provide buoyancy vests, and new equipment.

For so many people the water's edge is the limit of their activity and their knowledge. For the snorkeler, it is just the beginning, from this point on they are in their adopted element - the underwater world.

The world that lies beneath the surface holds few secrets for the snorkeler. As they explore this world they soon learn more about its inhabitants and the rich life to be found there. It is easy to see why people can become passionate about our underwater world and never cease to be fascinated by their discoveries there.

As an activity, snorkeling is within the reach of practically everyone. It does not ask for expensive or complicated equipment, and the basics are easy to learn. Most of us take our holidays in areas that are ideal for snorkeling; you just need to be able to reach the sea. It's also ideal for people of practically all age groups and is perfect as a family activity or with friends.

What do you need to go snorkeling?

Fins, a mask and a snorkel. Aqua Charters provides all equiptment needed for a great snorkel experience. We even have sun block! All you need to bring is a towel. We provide snacks, sodas, and water.

Dolphin / Snorkel
The magic of seeing and interacting with dolphins in their natural habitat is one of the highlights of any vacation. Dolphin and snorkel trips include snorkeling the shallow reef of Cotrell Key, visiting the dolphin playground and observing the beautiful and playful dolphins.
"Dolphins have a universal appeal, symbolizing freedom, joy, grace and serenity , uplifting the spirits of many people all around the world"
Dolphins are mammals, not fish. They are warm blooded like man, and give birth to one calf at a time. At birth a bottlenose dolphin calf is about 90-130 cms long and will grow to approx. 4 metres, living up to 40 years.Dolphins carry their young inside their womb and gestation is about 12 months for a bottlenose. The baby emerges tail first, and will suckle from its mother for up to 4 years (a calf may stop suckling sooner depending on circumstances).
They are highly sociable animals, living in pods which are fairly fluid, with dolphins from other pods interacting with each other from time to time.
The baby will however stay with its mother for between 3-6 years, during which time it learns all about feeding techniques, social interaction and group foraging. Females are likely to stay within the family pod with their mother and sisters, though males will leave and form associations with other males.
Dolphins have defined home ranges, an area in which they will roam and feed. Though dolphins live in small groups called pods, these pods can be quite fluid and dolphins can be seen interacting with dolphins from other pods from time to time. If another dolphin is drowning, other dolphins will come to it's aid, supporting it with their bodies so it's blowhole is above the water allowing it to breathe. Dolphins main predators are sharks and unfortunately man, through direct killing for food,netting, pollution, and fishing. Dolphins spend a large part of their day looking for food, or actually feeding. They may either hunt alone, or together as a pod. They use their echolocation (sonar system) to locate fish by sending out a stream of pulses and clicks. Dolphins communicate by whistling or body language.

Sunset
A magical time in Key West is watching the sun set at the end of the world. With the clouds, blue sky and tropical setting, we have one of the most spectaular sunsets every evening. This is a wonderful time to snorkel or just cruise the island and enjoy the sites. Watching the sun melt into the Key West horizon is another excuse to visit Key West time and time again. We can provide a snorkel and sunset cruise or a champagne sunset experience.
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