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Set off from Angler House Marina on a private 2-hour tiki-style catamaran cruise through Florida Bay. Expect close dolphin and manatee encounters, photos of Lignumvitae Key and Shell Keys, and comfortable onboard amenities.
Set off from Angler House Marina on a private 2-hour tiki-style catamaran cruise through Florida Bay. Expect close dolphin and manatee encounters, photos of Lignumvitae Key and Shell Keys, and comfortable onboard amenities.
Board at the Angler House Marina and feel the boat push off into the shallow blue of Florida Bay—salt on the breeze, a low hum of the engine, and the tiki-style catamaran gliding past lobster traps and low mangrove shorelines. Dolphins often break the surface ahead, curious and fast, while manatees tuck into seagrass shallows and shore birds wheel overhead.
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Operated by NAUTICAL TIKI CRUISES UPPER KEYS · Islamorada, Florida
Board at the Angler House Marina and feel the boat push off into the shallow blue of Florida Bay—salt on the breeze, a low hum of the engine, and the tiki-style catamaran gliding past lobster traps and low mangrove shorelines. Dolphins often break the surface ahead, curious and fast, while manatees tuck into seagrass shallows and shore birds wheel overhead.
Geology here is simple and stubborn: limestone and reef rubble under a wide, shallow shelf that feeds rich seagrass beds and the marine life they support. Lignumvitae Key rises slightly above the flat Keys; its rocky knoll and historic homestead hint at the islands’ human past—Bahamians, sponge divers, and the era of the Overseas Railroad shaped local culture and a working boating tradition still focused on fishing and stewardship.
On a two-hour private charter you’ll cruise the bay, float past Shell Keys, and watch coastal birds and sea turtles. The captain provides life jackets, a restroom, cooler with ice, and a Bluetooth sound bar for relaxed cruising; the trip is wheelchair-accessible with advance notice.
Practical pointers: arrive at Safe Harbor Angler House Marina (MM 80.5) about 15 minutes early; bring reef-safe sunscreen, a brimmed hat, and a bottle of water. If you’re prone to motion sickness, take medication beforehand—Florida Bay is usually gentle but can get choppy with wind. Respect marked shallow areas and manatee zones; photographers should use a zoom lens to avoid disturbing wildlife. For a short, private window onto Keys marine life and coastal scenery, this charter offers calm, accessible wildlife viewing with a local captain to guide the experience.
Boarding is at Safe Harbor Angler House Marina, mile marker 80.5 (first driveway south of Square Grouper) on the bay side; free parking is available.
Yes—vessel and marina areas are wheelchair accessible with advance notice; contact the operator to confirm dimensions and boarding needs.
The operator may cancel for unsafe weather; full refunds are given if canceled at least 24 hours before departure per the policy.
Yes—PFDs are provided for everyone on board and required for children as appropriate.
NAUTICAL TIKI CRUISES UPPER KEYS operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Board at the Angler House Marina and feel the boat push off into the shallow blue of Florida Bay—salt on the breeze, a low hum of the engine, and the tiki-style catamaran gliding past lobster traps and low mangrove shorelines. Dolphins often break the surface ahead, curious and fast, while manatees tuck into seagrass shallows and shore birds wheel overhead.
Board at the Angler House Marina and feel the boat push off into the shallow blue of Florida Bay—salt on the breeze, a low hum of the engine, and the tiki-style catamaran gliding past lobster traps and low mangrove shorelines. Dolphins often break the surface ahead, curious and fast, while manatees tuck into seagrass shallows and shore birds wheel overhead.
Geology here is simple and stubborn: limestone and reef rubble under a wide, shallow shelf that feeds rich seagrass beds and the marine life they support. Lignumvitae Key rises slightly above the flat Keys; its rocky knoll and historic homestead hint at the islands’ human past—Bahamians, sponge divers, and the era of the Overseas Railroad shaped local culture and a working boating tradition still focused on fishing and stewardship.
On a two-hour private charter you’ll cruise the bay, float past Shell Keys, and watch coastal birds and sea turtles. The captain provides life jackets, a restroom, cooler with ice, and a Bluetooth sound bar for relaxed cruising; the trip is wheelchair-accessible with advance notice.
Practical pointers: arrive at Safe Harbor Angler House Marina (MM 80.5) about 15 minutes early; bring reef-safe sunscreen, a brimmed hat, and a bottle of water. If you’re prone to motion sickness, take medication beforehand—Florida Bay is usually gentle but can get choppy with wind. Respect marked shallow areas and manatee zones; photographers should use a zoom lens to avoid disturbing wildlife. For a short, private window onto Keys marine life and coastal scenery, this charter offers calm, accessible wildlife viewing with a local captain to guide the experience.