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Java Cat Charters

231 Margaret Street, PO Box 832, Key West, FL 33041
305-294-7245
Ranked #14 of 173 tours in Key West
5.0 of 5 stars 181 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Java Cat Sailing Catamaran is one of the last "six pack" charters that offer small, intimate, personalized service in Key West. We take a maximum of 6...... more » Owner description: Java Cat Sailing Catamaran is one of the last "six pack" charters that offer small, intimate, personalized service in Key West. We take a maximum of 6 passengers and will leave the dock with a minimum of 2 passengers. We offer guided kayak tours around mangrove islands and backcountry flats. We snorkel on sponge and coral gardens in shallow waters. If you want to avoid the crowds you find on other charters, join us, we guarantee an experience of a lifetime. We offer quality snorkel and kayak equipment to enhance your experience. For the bird enthusiast, this trip offers world class birding! « less
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2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

John was an excellent captain and host! Fun and educational- well worth it. More

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Newbies to snorkeling and kayaking, my husband and I wanted a smaller, more personalized experience. Co-owner/captain Carla was wonderful, patiently instructing, sharing local knowledge of the area and its fauna, and pointing out abundant fish, sea turtles, and lobster in the teeming flats and birds nesting on the mangrove island we explored. The perfect size for three couples and a... More

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Wilmington, Delaware, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

My wife and I went on the Eco-Tour with Java Cat and had a wonderful time. This is a relatively small sailing catamaran that carries only six passengers, so you are guaranteed to get personalized attention. Co-owner Carla showed us a great time and was very helpful explaining how to handle a kayak. She gave us a guided tour around... More

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Woodstown, New Jersey, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

My husband and I booked a trip with Java Cat and we had the best time! Our boat captian, John, was very knowledgable about the local flora and fauna. We sailed out to the mangroves and kayaked around the island and even had an eagle land on a branch right near us. We saw spiney lobster, eel and a ton... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

This was just the trip we were looming for. 6 people on a catamaran for a nice sail, mangrove kayak and snorkel. It was windy and low tide but still saw some great wildlife, rare birds, pink flamingo was a rare treat. Saw small sting ray, lobster and dozens if reef fish along the barrel sponge. Capt. John was fantastic... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

Would highly recommend this tour if you are looking for a personal, intimate catamaran, snorkel & kayak adventure with an awesome knowledgeable tour guide/captain & culinary delight specialist to treat you to a morning or afternoon where you feel this is your own boat, this captain could be your brother, this is your own little day trip out on the... More

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Ängelholm, Skåne Län, Sweden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

We are a family of five that went kayaking and snorkling eith Java Cat. We had a really fun time and the captain Jaja was wonderful. They served a light meal and after snorkling it tasted wonderful. If you are looking for a relaxing day this is the perfect way to spend it. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012
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My wife and 74 year old mother and I spent about 4 hours on this trip and had a great time. From being picked up at our hotel by George to Paddling around in mostly calm shallow (4 feet deep) water to learning about the mangroves we had a great time. The water was shallow enough to see the creatures/sharks/jelly... More

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Uncasville, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2012

If you have had the pleasure of visiting the island then you would know that boat charters are everywhere. Almost all are overpriced, crowded, and underperforming. I am happy to report that the Java Cat Eco Tours was anything but. Our first trip we opted for a half day kayak and snorkeling tour a small mangrove island about 4 miles... More

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norwalk ct
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

A guided kayak tour around Mule Key - exploring & learning about the inhabitants & the vegetation. Snorkeling & a light meal - truly a perfect day. This catamaran takes 6 people on this adventure & all i can say is just go! More

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