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Added by Jopie, at 21 May 2011
Opening Hours
- Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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7 Reviews
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02 July 2017
We've researched quite a few companies offering dolphin watch and snorkeling in the area. Decided to go with Wild About Dolphins because of smaller group tour. We were so glad we did: The boat was nice and clean with a shade top to prevent hot Keys sun.
Captain Sheri made the tour really special with her enthusiasm and knowledge about the area, wildlife, environment and the dolphins.
She spent years travelling the world as a scuba diving instructor and is so passionate about what she does. We were the first ones to spot dolphins in the area. Captain Sheri gave us time to watch them. There was no rush and it felt like dolphins were recognizing the music she was playing and were having fun swimming around and under the boat, jumping and enjoying their time. More and more of them kept coming to the area. Snorkeling was next. What a treat for my teenage daughter. Since this was her first time snorkeling, Captain Sheri took her time making sure snorkeling equipment fit well, instructions were clear, and, at the end, joined her in the water for some snorkeling fun!!
There was plenty of snacks and drinks provided. We highly recommend this tour and would take it again when down in the keys. Thanks, Captain Sheri !!response / report this review -
30 May 2017
Outstanding! Captain Sheri is awesome! Our extended family took a 1/2 day tour (1pm-5pm), first-time experience for grandparents, and we all loved it! Friendly, informative, nice boat, and we got to see plenty of dolphins! We found a few dolphins in the harbour near Key West, got a nice view of the port, city, cruise ships, etcthen she took us out about 2-3 miles and we found a group of 7-8 dolphins. We just cruised along with them for about 15-20 minutes as the swam next to the boat, under the boat, etc..they were so close. It was absolutely great! We had plenty of drinks (water, tea, soda) and snacks were provided. She even took us for a short snorkel stop. The water was a bit cloudy so this wasn't great, but not her fault, there had been bad weather for several days before our trip. When we got back to the docks we used the passes she had given us to visit the harbour club and use their pool and showers to clean up before dinner. One of the best experiences of our trip! Definitely worth the extra money to have a private tour.
Positives: Friendly and thoughtful captain, close-up experience with dolphins, nice boat, snacks, beverages, and nice snorkel gear provided.
Negatives: Her dog (Maya) was recovering from surgery and couldn't join us! Hope she's fully recovered now!response / report this review -
27 March 2016
Great tour, very informative captain. He was also great with my dog, who stayed on the boat while I went snorkeling. And the snack afterwards was much appreciated!!
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19 August 2015
The dolphin watching part of the tour was nice but the snorkeling didn't go so well.
People interested in this tour should bring their own snorkeling gear as Wild about Dolphins' snorkeling equipment is inadequate. The snorkeling flippers I received were way too large for me, so that each time I kicked the flipper would rub against the top of my toes. After a while my skin rubbed off and even now a week later I'm missing skin on the top of my toes. This threw a wrench into the rest of my vacation as I had trouble walking and it was no longer possible for me to go to the beach. Also the snorkeling tube I received had no dry guard or purge valve so it was really easy to accidentally get sea water in the snorkel tube. There were also prescription snorkel masks available. I should have figured it out sooner but they were labelled incorrectly with + being labelled as - and vice versa, so I ended up getting a mask that worked against my vision rather than help it.response / report this review -
23 June 2013
Fantastic day with Sheri and Mia (sp?). We really had a perfect day, literally!! The water was warm and a beautiful emerald green. We saw so many dolphins, snorkeled, had lunch, listened to music..it was just terrific! The only thing I wish I had done different was re-apply my sunscreen after my first dip in the water!
Sheri took the time to answer questions about the mangroves, took the boat over that way, spent time telling us about the dolphins and sea life. It was great. We shared this day with two other couples - one newly wed couple, and another celebrating their anniversary, which is exactly what we were doing!! Fun! :o)
Do NOT miss this excursion with Sheri and Mia if you are in Key West. Absolutely worth the money.
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27 April 2012
Today the owner of the boat took my wife and two small boys, 5 and 7 on a great tour.
Sheri is extremely knowledgeable of where to find dolphins, gave great education, and very service oriented. She was very assurant of our safety and freshly made a light lunch to cap off the day.
The boat is somewhat small so I recommend doing the full 1/2 day booking where you have the whole boat.
Great trip and would recommend to anyone!response / report this review -
28 May 2011
I am almost completely uncomfortable in the water, and yet Sheri made my experience feel like I was in bliss with the water. From the music she plays to the intimate setting shows me that I am not just a number to her. There was no pressure to do anything and no pressure to not take advantage of everything. The sites she took us too, the things that we saw and the attitude made it much better than the big guys around town who perhaps harass the dolphins in hopes of living up to their guests standards. With her, it was much more balanced with nature. It was the way it should be.
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