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Catamaran Echo: Traveler Reviews

201 Margaret St, behind the Turtle Kraals on the Harbor Walk, Key West, FL 33040
305 292 5044
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Ranked #18 of 242 activities in Key West
Type: Tours
Owner description: It’s always upscale on this beautiful 26 passenger sailing catamaran because of quality controls - like 1/2 full maximum. Join our day trip to visit... more » Owner description: It’s always upscale on this beautiful 26 passenger sailing catamaran because of quality controls - like 1/2 full maximum. Join our day trip to visit wild dolphins in the shallow waters off Key West, snorkel shipwrecks and reefs and enjoy some great sailing too. Our Champagne Celebration Sunset Cruise serves only the best (Moet & Chandon) Champagne, vintage wines and our gourmet cheese buffet. It’s nice to know that you’ll only be drinking the best. « less
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Bonaire, Georgia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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“Best Thing We did!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2010

We went on the Sunset Tour. It was great only 2 other couples plus us. The champagne was great!! Along with the fruit and cheeses plater. We even saw a dolphin. The caption and one crew mate were very knowledgeable about some of the history of Kew West. So glad we picked this and not another one that had a tone of peeps.

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“Disappointed”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2010

Took this trip with another couple. The four hour trip included dolphin watching, sailing and snorkeling. We did all three. We motored out to the "Dolphins' Playground" and spent quite a while motoring along with the dolphins. Seemed like a long time we did that. Then we moved on to sailing, which we did for maybe 15-20 minutes and then went back to motoring. We then snorkeled for a while in a shallow, grassy area. It was a nice place. No reef, but lots of fish and interesting "micro" things to look at. Then we motored home. We were VERY disappointed that there was practically NO sailing, that we listened to loud rock music for the entire trip. On the good side, the boat was very clean, there were plenty of drinks and snacks, and the equipment was in good shape. The crew was pleasant as well. The only other annoyance was that while we were instructed to be there 15 minutes before the trip was scheduled to begin, the fee collector/owner showed up 20 minutes late and offered the lame excuse he was "on island time." All in all, it was good to get out on the water, and we enjoyed being with our friends. I am not so sure I can recommend this attraction. A lot of money for a lot of motoring! Were I to do it again, I would simply sign up for a snorkel trip and pay a lot less!

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KWCaptain, Manager at Catamaran Echo, responded to this review
June 16, 2010
Dear WITravelista27,

Thank you for your helpful review. We are so sorry that you were disappointed in any way with your trip experience. We will try to do a better job at all the details that you mentioned and at explaining to our passengers as to why we are not sailing as much as we would like to on any given day, or any other aspect of our trip. We love to sail and we always sail as much as possible, sometimes 90% of the trip. Sometimes the wind gods do not smile upon us, but then it's usually calmer for snorkeling. Our trips are like a safari, meaning that Mother Nature makes every trip a little different, which usually makes it exciting. We always try to make the best out of whatever the conditions are on that day. Our number one goal every day is to make sure our passengers are happy and have the best experience possible. With your comments in mind, we will work harder to do just that. We hope that we have another opportunity to show you just how great our trips can be.
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1 review
“Engaged on Echo 2”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2010

We took the Monet Champagne Sunset Cruise on the Echo 2 with Captain Rick and First Mate Tammi. As the sun was setting my (then boyfriend) proposed on the back of the catamaran. It was absolutely perfect and sooo romantic. We can't thank Rick and Tammi enough for making the night soo special, especially the amazing toast that Rick gave after the proposal. Again we want to thank both Rick and Tammi for a wonderful time and would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the keys.

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Fort Myers, Florida
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“FABULOUS DAY AND CREW”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2010

We came to Key West with little expectations of things to do. After reviewing Trip Advisor we found Echo Catamaran tours. We booked our trip and found this to be the best trip we've had in a long time. The crew was AMAZING! Captain Rick and First Mate Tammi were SPECTACULAR!!!! Water was amazing and the dolphin were playing like we were in Sea World. Snorkeling was so beautiful. Thank you for a trip on the water of a lifetime!!!!!

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Key West, Florida
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“well done from top to bottom”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2010

this is a great trip. well taken care of boat, and fantastic capt...

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