We are so pleased with the Double Dip Snorkeling adventure we took as a family as well as the Jet Ski tour around the island. Waters were extremely rough on the Atlantic side, so both excursions had to be modified to keep us in the gulf-side. The jet ski tour also was threatened by a large lightning storm rolling in, but the tour guide made adjust on-the-fly in a way that all of us guests didn’t even notice the changes and didn’t miss out on a thing! We still got all of the time we were promised on the jet skis and had a blast! I very much appreciate the 2nd tour guide who followed up the last skier. If anyone fell behind, he rounded them up with hand signals, took a little shortcut and lead them safely, avoiding shallow areas, back to the group path. We got some time IN the water during one stop, and the guides took our pictures along the way. After the ride, for a very reasonable price, riders can purchase the photos taken during the trip.
Snorkeling was also fantastic! We had to remain in the gulf due to rough water conditions. We went out to what is referred to as the “sponge garden.” Water was clear, more calm that the Atlantic side and therefore also had better visibility. We saw some really big tarpon, lots of beautiful fish, conch, purple fans, a baby barracuda, great sponges and some coral. The captain and deck hand were amazing. My 7 y/o boy had decided before the trip began that he wouldn’t snorkel. When Alicia the deck hand heard him say he’d skip the swim, without hesitation or prompting, she coached him and told him cool “tricks.” Next thing you know, before we had arrived to the dive spot, a mask was on his face, he laid on his belly and was practicing breathing. He jumped in at the first spot without flippers and insisted on wearing them for the 2nd dive spot.
Divers do not have to be strong swimmers. Floatation devices are provided with all snorkeling equipment.
Oh, and after the swim, beverages including adult beverages are provided and included without additional cost.
I HIGHLY recommend Fury Adventures Key West!