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CATAMARAN
SAIL AND KAYAK SNORKEL COMBINATION TOUR
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Creative
people think out of the box - this package sails you from the dock
to kayak in mangroves. This trip takes most of your day doing what
Key West has been known for - first, enjoy your sail on this lovely
catamaran. The cat will bring you to some incredible coral reefs,
part of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Fish and marine
life are plentiful here as well as colorful and, if this is your
first time snorkeling, the crew on board will give you expert
instruction. Snorkel gear is provided for everyone.
Back on board, you can take a fresh water shower as the catamaran
heads for the backcountry. A good portion of the Lower Keys have
dense mangroves which are only accessible by boat. It's a totally
different environment than the reefs and just beautiful.
Your catamaran is your transportation to the kayaks, waiting for you
to do some real exploring. You will travel safari-style through some
of the most interesting portions of this peninsula where the
mangroves can be red, white or black.
On board your catamaran, you will be served a delicious buffet lunch
with beer, wine and soft drinks. Fresh fruit and homemade sangria
will top everything off. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 10:00 AM (6 hrs) |
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| SNORKEL
WITH WILD DOLPHINS ECO-TOUR
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 This
neat couple actually takes you out to swim with wild dolphins!
Fifteen years ago, the captain of this catamaran started to have
encounters with dolphins on a beautiful white sand bank. Over the
years, he and his crew established a trusting relationship with a
pod of wild dolphin by showing patience and respect.
The outcome of this relationship is your opportunity to accompany a
team of naturalists who have spent years on the water in the company
of wild dolphins. You will observe them hunting, courting,
communicating, and teaching their young. You will do this in style,
on board a dolphin tour boat with rooms for changing, refrigerator,
freshwater shower, restroom and over 400 sq. ft. of deck space,
partially shaded. This boat also has an underwater microphone so you
can hear the dolphin's unique vocalization.
At the proper time, weather permitting, you will be directed to slip
into the water quietly and snorkel to the areas where the dolphins
live. Very often, we've been told, one or more dolphins will
approach you and scan you face-to-face.
Wild dolphins lead busy lives and we always treat them with the
respect they deserve. For instance, if the dolphins are sleeping,
foraging and feeding, or caring for their young, we will simply
watch from a respectable distance. We want to remind you that no one
can guarantee an encounter with wild dolphins in the water. But we
will promise that you will see and observe our friendly mammals and
most often, you will be able to interact as well. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 09:30 AM (4 hrs) 10:30
AM (4 hrs) 02:00 PM (4 hrs) |
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Sail,
snorkel, parasail, kayak, jetski - all these playtoys for you!
You'll start slow, with a glorious sail on a lovely catamaran to a
pristine snorkel spot to catch glimpses of the most colorful fish
anywhere! First-timers at snorkeling will get expert instruction and
everyone will find their snorkel gear aboard for them. You will be
able to snorkel here for the better side of an hour.
A simple sail almost back to the starting point but one step further
past Key West to the Gulf of Mexico - you will wind up at a sand
bar. This is where you will base yourself for the rest of the day -
where all your decisions will be made.
You are going to find plenty of choices. Kayaks, lots of water toys,
wave runners and parasails - all for you to play with. Those, along
with a great buffet lunch and soft drinks, beer and some homemade
sangria will surely make your day. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 10:00 AM (6 hrs) |
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This
is your chance to golf the most southern course in the U.S of A.
This lush course, with its tropical setting, will give you a chance
to show off your skill. The course was designed by golf legend Rees
Jones and it is designed to be a challenge to every level of golfer.
Among these challenges is the Mangrove Hole, 143-yards, par 3,
played over a field of thickly intertwined tropical mangroves. The
18 holes encompass over 200 acres of beautiful Florida Keys foliage
and wildlife.
You may bring your clubs or rent them when you arrive for $32.26
including tax. Just remember to bring your swing! |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 08:00 AM (4 hrs) 09:00
AM (4 hrs) 10:00 AM (4 hrs) 01:00 PM (4 hrs) 02:00
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This
is pristine waters for snorkeling and gives you a lovely perspective
of Key West from the water The waters surrounding the Florida Keys
are home to the world's largest barrier coral reef system, with
thousands of acres of seagreasses and hundreds of miles of
mangrove-fringed shoreline. There is always the conflict here
whether the scenery is more beautiful and exciting above the water
or below.
This tour, therefore, is perfect as it takes you on a half-day
snorkel, allowing you to see the rest of Key West with the remainder
of your day.
You will start the tour with about an hour sail to these offshore
reefs, which are protected by the Florida Keys National Marine
Sanctuary. You will find snorkel gear as well as expert snorkeling
instruction on board. First-timers will appreciate the great
guidance they will receive on this tour. You will have plenty of
time, about an hour or so, to snorkel these very active waters.
On your return ride, you can enjoy cold soft drinks as well as
complimentary beer and wine. There are even fresh water showers on
board |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 09:00 AM (3.5 hrs) 01:00
PM (3.5 hrs) |
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What
better place to get a perspective from the air than Key West? This
tour is two-fold. You will enjoy your coastline boatride as much as
you will be thrilled when you see everything from above. Not only
will you see some of the famous landmarks from above, but also
plenty of nature moving silently under such clear water it will
amaze you.
Your parasail is a 10 to 15 minute flight. During that time, others
aboard will spend their time enjoying the boat ride, which will
total about an hour. You may be lucky, both on water and in the air,
to see manta rays, dolphins, huge patches of bright coral and
perhaps even a shark!
You may parasail or choose to chicken out and just go along for the
boat ride. Either way, you will see Key West from its best
perspective. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 09:00 AM (1 hrs) 10:00
AM (1 hrs) 11:00 AM (1 hrs) 12:00 PM (1 hrs) 01:00
PM (1 hrs) 02:00 PM (1 hrs) 03:00 PM (1 hrs) 04:00
PM (1 hrs) 05:00 PM (1 hrs) |
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Let
your guide pedal you around in a comfortable 'rickshaw' style seat
and see it all! Hop on board these comfortable
rickshaw-style tour taxis and you will, before long, know every
important inch of the city of Key West as well as the back of your
driver's head!
Actually, a guide well-versed in the history of this city will take
you around town to see the sights, including the Audubon House and
Gardens, the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society, the Little White
House Museum, Sloppy Joe's, the Hemingway House and more than I can
possibly name.
You will even have an opportunity to stop at beautiful Southernmost
Point and take some photos.
This is a super way to get your bearings of the town and let you
know all you might want to enjoy after your tour. It is really your
own private history of Key West and we promise you will enjoy the
personal perspective of your guide as much as the introduction to
the city. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 09:00 AM (1 hrs) 10:00
AM (1 hrs) 11:00 AM (1 hrs) 12:00 PM (1 hrs) 01:00
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 Sail
with the wild dolphins and snorkel over a coral reef or shipwreck.
Check out Wild Dolphins and other sea-life in their natural habitat
in the shallow waters off Key West. You'll see dolphins swimming,
hunting & feeding together, jumping naturally, courting each
other, mating and even caring for their babies. When they 're not
too busy, they love to swim along with us, just like they do with
each other! The catamaran looks like two sleek dolphins from under
water. Dolphins can swim 30 MPH, so they always decide where they
go, but they seem to know and feel safe swimming along side us, so
they often do. They seem to know that we enjoy wild dolphins without
interfering with their natural habits according to the marine mammal
protection act. Mother nature makes every trip a little different.
Our second stop is a nearby shallow water shipwreck encrusted by the
coral reef, or wherever the calmest conditions are that day. We
snorkel in clear tropical waters supporting over 600 different
species of sea-life. We always strive for the calmest/clearest water
and provide excellent snorkeling instruction for floaters of all
ages. Sanitized snorkeling equipment is individually fitted to each
passenger.
Enjoy a fresh shower & a nice cool tropical fruit tray after
snorkeling, along with crunchy snacks, soft drinks and a great
cruise back to Key West. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 09:00 AM (4 hrs) 01:30
PM (4 hrs) |
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Special
clues will take you through a tour of Old Key West. What do you
think of when you think Key West? Ernest Hemingway, Mallory Square,
conch, and key lime pie are most likely the first things that come
to mind. Our tour is an interactive, one-of-a-kind trip where you
need to know absolutely nothing about the city before you start. One
thing is for sure, though, and that is you will be well-informed by
the time you leave, but in the most amusing way possible.
You will be given clues that will take you to historic sites,
landmarks, and local hotspots. Along the way, you will learn lots
about this place - fun facts and interesting trivia, while absorbing
the history of the nation's southernmost city.
It takes about three hours to complete the list, giving you the
opportunity to see just about the entire island and leaving you lots
of time to trace back some of your footsteps to shop or snack before
departing. As you are on your own, no one will be looking if you
energize yourself with a fresh piece of their famous pie. After all,
limes count as a fruit!
This would be great fun for families or friends traveling together. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 09:00 AM (3 hrs) 12:00
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the famous Key West sunset from aboard this fun catamaran. Every
evening, people crowd into Mallory Square in downtown Key West for
the nightly sunset celebration. You can still enjoy the sunset, but
avoid the crowds on this wonderful champagne catamaran sail around
Key West's Historic Harbor. Kick back, relax and have a glass of
your favorite beverage as you watch the sun melt into the Gulf of
Mexico. A wonderful trip for all ages. Champagne, beer, wine and
soda are all included. |
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(Local Island Time): 05:00 PM (2 hrs) 06:00
PM (2 hrs) 06:00 PM (2 hrs) 06:30 PM (2 hrs) |
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 Take
a wonderful journey on Key West's only Underwater Viewing Room.
Upon boarding the glass bottom boat, passengers have their choice of
seats. The upper deck provides seating both in the sun and in the
shade. On the lower deck there is seating outside at the stern or in
the air conditioned main salon.
She is fully equipped with men's and ladies restroom for our
passengers comfort. Also on board is a snack bar that has soda,
beer, wine and snacks available.
After a safety briefing, the narrator will conduct a water side tour
of the Old Town Key West Harbor. This unique tour of the harbor
presents numerous photo opportunities for the passengers as we pass
by places of interest.
Once the boat is over the living coral reef, the passengers are
invited below to our viewing room that is unique in all of the
world. There are 20 windows set in the sides of the hull of the boat
at a 45 degree angle. This enables our guests to enjoy a panoramic
view out and over the reef as well as directly down at the reef. The
reef tour is fully narrated by our knowledgeable crew. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 10:30 AM (2 hrs) 11:30
AM (2 hrs) 01:30 PM (2 hrs) 02:30 PM (2 hrs) |
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Traveler
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| 8/1/2004 |
KEY
WEST M. J. Culy |
| We
had a wonderful trip and the shore excursions
that I booked thru Shoretrips were delightful.
I could offer some suggestions to Disney - ha!
But I don't think they would listen. I cannot
think of any way you could improve. The glass
bottom boat was awesome and so was the
submarine. Thank you for making our trip
special. |
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KEY
WEST S. Ferrara Travel Agent |
Much
better than alot of other glass bottom boats,
the angled windows for viewing were great.
Plenty of room in the lower deck for viewing.
Had a running commentary on the different sea
life which was educational and interesting for
all ages. Upper decks provided an
air-conditioned indoor cabin, shade and open
outdoor areas. Captain and crew knew the area
and found plenty for us to see, despite
unusual weather conditions which changed the
usual routing. Even
had dolphins riding our bow on the way out!
Boat crew was very friendly and helpful. I
would recommend this tour for people who want
to see sea life without getting into the water
and want an informative explanations of the
creatures down-below. Good for less active
people, seniors, and families with
children. Good restaurant/bar at dock area. |
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SNUBA diving is really cool and easy to learn. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 09:00 AM (2.5 hrs) 12:00
PM (2.5 hrs) 03:00 PM (2.5 hrs) |
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 This
is not your grandfather's tour of Key West. This is really fun!
This exhilirating trip around Key West and the surrounding islands
will give you a personalized tour of the beautiful coastline of our
southernmost state. Yes, you will actually travel all the way around
the island of Key West on this tour!
The tour starts at Hurricane Hole and travels around Key West making
frequent stops where your guide will point out marine life and give
some Key West and nautical history. Even Mallory Square will be
visible as you travel, as well as the cruise ship pier. Your guide
on this Wave Runner Safari will show you the mangroves, the
indigenous marine life, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Atlantic Ocean.
These machines are very stable and, if you aren't too crazy in your
driving, you will not really need to worry about getting wet. But,
on a hot day, you will have some free time to enjoy tooling around a
bit on your own, or even to jump into the water for a swim.
The sunset tours - 4pm in the winter and 6pm in the summer months -
offer free beer or soda at the end of the excursion.
Some of the marine life you may see on the tour include jellyfish,
sea urchins, stingrays, and the occasional dolphin or manatee. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 10:00 AM (2 hrs) 12:30
PM (2 hrs) 03:30 PM (2 hrs) 04:00 PM (2 hrs) 06:00
PM (2 hrs) |
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Traveler
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| 1/20/2004 |
KEY
WEST K. Woodstock |
We
had a blast! Heather, our tour guide, was very
nice and a lot of fun. She allowed us to go as
fast as we wanted, since we were the only two
on the tour that day. Our bodies ached for a
week from so much speed and jostling! We would
definitely take a tour with them again.
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KEY
WEST Eastside Seniors Group |
Excellent
tour!! Water conditions were rough, but the
tour was great. Leader provided loads of
information on top of fun of riding on
waverunners.
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Learn
to scuba in the crystal clear water of Key West. Feel just like
Jacques Cousteau as you are introduced to the wonderful world of
SCUBA diving with this resort course. With a ratio of 1 instructor
for every 4 students, you will receive personal attention as you
learn the basics of diving. All necessary skills will be taught and
once you're comfortable performing them, you'll be off on this fast
power catamaran for 2 dives on Key West's fabulous reefs.
Each dive will last about 45-50 minutes and will be no more than 40'
deep. The reef will delight you with 100's of varieties of fish,
coral and othe fascinating sea creatures. All equipment as well as
complimentary soft drinks and snacks are provided |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 08:00 AM (5 hrs) 10:00
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| Searching
for clues as you drive throught Old Key West in these funny electric
cars...You will be bowled over by these adorable electric cars, your
mode of transportation for the next three hours. No, the winner does
not get to take one home! But it is yours and up to three other
passengers for the time of your tour. You'll be loaded up with a
great map, a bunch of cryptic messages, and you will be off to the
races. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 08:30 AM (3 hrs) |
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What
better way to acquaint yourselves in Key West than to hunt for the
best pubs in town! There is just no better way to get a feel
for Key West than to experience this combination scavenger hunt/pub
crawl through a town known for its bars. Along the way, the clues
you and your team will be provided with will introduce you to many
of the tales as well as interesting, often famous, sights. But the
idea of learning your way by traveling from one hotspot to another
has great appeal while vacationing in such a terrific party town.
You will be divided into teams when you arrive and your clues will
send you off in different directions. You will receive "2 for
1" drink coupons for each place you visit so you can whet your
whistles. All of these "drinking holes" are restaurants as
well so those under the drinking age will be allowed to join in the
fun.
The fun and games end at a mystery location, but keep in mind this
is not a race, as the winning team is determined by the most correct
answers. So relax and enjoy, but keep your eyes open for the answers
to the questions.
This creative walk can be enhanced with polaroid cameras, so you can
photograph your team as you solve each clue. However you choose to
participate, you and your friends will have the best time in Key
West learning your way in this most creative contest! |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 11:00 AM (3 hrs) 01:00
PM (3 hrs) 03:00 PM (3 hrs) |
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Special
clues about the famous homes of Key West take you through a tour of
the city. What do you think of when you think Key West? Ernest
Hemingway, Mallory Square, conch, and key lime pie are most likely
the first things that come to mind. Our tour is an interactive,
one-of-a-kind trip where you need to know absolutely nothing about
the city before you start. One thing is for sure, though, and that
is you will be well-informed by the time you leave, but in the most
amusing way possible.
Everyone will begin at THE central spot where you will be broken
into groups of 2 or more. Here you will be given clues that will
take you to historic sites, landmarks, and local hotspots. Along the
way, you will learn lots about this place - fun facts and
interesting trivia, while absorbing the history of the nation's
southernmost city.
It takes about three hours to complete the list, leaving you lots of
time to trace back some of your footsteps to shop or snack before
departing. As you are on your own, no one will be looking if you
energize yourself with a fresh piece of their famous pie. After all,
limes count as a fruit!
This would be great fun for families, friends, or affinity groups
traveling together. The area you are covering is modest, about 4
square blocks, so even children would find this entertaining |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 08:30 AM (3 hrs) 01:00
PM (3 hrs) |
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Conde
Nast raves about this tour - grab a walking stick and hike the
Glades! Our guide has created a new Everglades wet adventure for all
those South Florida travelers who want more than just the beauty of
the beaches or some boring airboat ride. These days hikes are sure
to bring out the adventurer in all of us while focusing attention on
one of Florida’s most unique and endangered places-- the Florida
Everglades.
Your first stop will blow your mind! Here, in the middle of the
Cypress Wildlife Preserve, you will stop to see the world-famous
black-and-white photography of Clyde Butcher. This stunning work
will focus your attention on your next few hours and really show you
the different moods of the glades.
Then you will be outfitted with a walking stick and wet shoes so you
can make your way on foot safari-style through crystal clear water
as native orchids and bromeliads hang overhead. Trained field guides
and biologists lead travelers through biologically diverse
ecosystems in search of wading birds, river otters and the
occasional alligator. Explore backcountry described by nature
writers as "a beautiful, rugged, subtropical landscape
experienced by a relative few adventurous souls each year."
There is nothing to fear, though, as you walk safely through this
famous environment and, as you travel, you will surely be thinking
about the great story you will take back home with you.
You have surely earned something after this, if not an award - then
a reward! That might be lunch, as you dine in unexpected luxury with
china, silver, and wine accompanying a luscious lunch. The contrast,
of course, is the a good part of the fun.
This is one of those usual experiences that make a day away an
unforgettable experience. Come and see why this tour was recognized
by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine as one of the best ecotours in the
world.
Trip includes transportation, complimentary gourmet lunch with
award-winning wine, field guides, water shoes and walking sticks! |
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(Local Island Time): 09:30 AM (6 hrs) |
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Meet
the Miccosukee Indians and join them on an airboat search of the
Florida alligator. Skip across the shallow waters and sawgrass
prairie of the Florida Everglades with our Native American guides
for a tour of natural wonders and historical discovery through one
of the world’s most threatened and beautiful wild places. Watch in
wonder as Great Blue Herons, Egrets, Woodstorks, and Ibis come home
to roost as we travel into the true heart of the Florida Everglades.
It is here among the sawgrass prairie that remote cypress islands
filled with Seminole and Miccosukee history still exist and it is
here that our adventure begins . . .
Only accessible by airboat, we will travel 14 miles into the
Everglades to experience a historic Miccosukee/Seminole island camp.
Still used today these camps serve as a rare glimpse into
Florida’s Native American history. Upon arrival our Miccosukee
guide will speak at length on the history, culture and way of life
that his people found here in the late 1800’s after escaping the
United States government’s grasp and vanishing into the Glades.
As the sun sets we will walk the island that our guide's family
called home, to hear how the Seminole and Miccosukee families
learned to live in harmony for generations in what many considered
an unliveable landscape.
After the talk we will board our airboat to search the darkness for
one of the Everglades’ most famous residents, the Florida
Alligator. Peer in amazement as our guide’s searchlight cuts
through the night to reveal hundreds of red eyes staring back toward
us from the dark waters of the Florida Everglades. A sure and
exciting example of the once endangered alligator’s strong return
. . . and a great way to end the night.
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| Departures
(Local Island Time): 08:00 AM (4 hrs) 10:00
AM (4 hrs) 12:00 PM (4 hrs) 02:00 PM (4 hrs) 04:00
PM (4 hrs) 05:00 PM (4 hrs) |
This
is one of the best tours in South Florida. It has been specially
designed for anyone staying in Miami or Fort Lauderdale, and can be
arranged before or after your cruise
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Traveler
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| 5/15/2004 |
MIAMI
J. & E. Byrd |
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clients called me to tell me they loved the
excursion it was the best of their whole
cruise experience, so their vacation ended in
a great note. Thank you for all your great
help and input. I will keep you in my address
book. |
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| 8/3/2003 |
MIAMI
J. Bowen |
We
had a great time on the Everglades tour, the
people were great and our tour guide was
wonderful! Thanks for all your help!
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The
most famous tour in Miami is now available to ShoreTrips customers.
We found this man in his university setting, an appropriate place
for this stimulating gentleman. His background includes a B.A., an
M.A., and a Ph.D., all in History. He is a prolific writer, although
I don't know when he finds the time! He is an unbelievably smart and
energetic man, and is quite an entertainer. You will love his style.
Join your guide as you investigate Miami's historic crimes and
criminals such as the murders of Stanley Cohen and Gianni Versace
just to name a couple. You will look at sites of the most
sensational crimes in the history of Dade County, as well as sites
of criminal justice institutions, burial places of criminal justice
figures, both enforcement, villians, and victims.
Voted best tour in 2001. |
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(Local Island Time): 10:00 AM (4 hrs) |
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A
history of the African-American people, events, and neighborhoods of
Miami. There are two areas that were thriving centers for the
African-American communities in Miami. Overtown was located just
next to downtown Miami and was sliced in half when the highways were
built. Liberty City grew out of that destruction of Overtown, when
families left searching for larger quarters.
Overtown is now welcoming a restoration of buildings that at one
time contained a lot of history. During prosperous years, the
African-American community made progress in their involvement in
government and politics. Black entertainers, such as Billie Holiday,
Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nat King Cole, stayed in Overtown
and entertained there. The all-black Coconut Festival started in
Overtown when the community was not allowed to attend the Orange
Bowl.
Liberty City still boasts of local artists full of civic pride. Its
African Heritage Cultural Arts Center is a hub of activity still
today.
We will tour 3 or 4 historically important black neighborhoods by
bus, including Overtown, black Coconut Grove, Little Haiti, and
Liberty City. In each, we will discuss its history, major events,
structures, and sites, as well as its most famous figures.
Your guide will fill you with true stories and tales of the past and
bring you up to the bustle that is taking over these areas. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 10:00 AM (3.5 hrs) |
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| A
tour of Jewish Geography in Miami. |
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(Local Island Time): 10:00 AM (4 hrs) |
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| Find
out what keeps Little Havana beating. |
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(Local Island Time): 10:00 AM (4 hrs) |
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| See
the city, then play at the Seaquarium. |
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(Local Island Time): 09:00 AM (8 hrs) |
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will see the city and then play with the parrots. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 09:00 AM (8 hrs) |
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A
guided tour through one of the most interesting neighborhoods in
America. Miami Beach is a City of architectural wonder &
fantasy. From the early Coral Rock structures that seem to rise from
the Sea, to Mediterranean Revival castles that evoke an old world
grace & flair. The hundreds of Art Deco Jewels that look to a
streamlined future for inspiration, and the playful whimsy of Miami
Modern with its freeform and space-like shapes, all tell the
as-built history of Miami Beach. Completing this collection are the
wonderful Contemporary structures that continue the architectural
excellence of Miami Beach.
Conducted by local historians and architects, this provides an
introduction to Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival and the Miami Beach
Architectural Historic District. Ninety minute walking tours of
Ocean Drive and Beyond, depart the Art Deco Welcome Center.
Included in this package:
The guided tour of the Art Deco District.
A copy of "Deco Delights", a souvenir of fabulous
photographs.
A 10% discount on any purchase in the Museum's Gift Shop. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 10:30 AM (2 hrs) |
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A
nice bus tour of the city followed by the wonderful Parrot Jungle.
On this tour you will discover the beautiful side of Miami.
Mansions, yachts, Port of Miami and its sea planes, Little Havana
and Calle Ocho, South Beach Art Deco district, Coconut Grove, Key
Biscayne, the International Tennis Center, Brickell Avenue, and
Coral Gables.
Then, on to Parrot Jungle, where you have the opportunity to view
some of the rarest birds and parrots in one of the most beautiful
tropical parks in the world. Thousands of colorful parrots,
flamingos, and other animals give the photographer a chance for
terrific pictures to take home.
Although it may sound like something contrived to lighten a
tourist's wallet, in truth this is a popular attraction. The mix of
the bromeliads and orchids with the flapping representatives of
tropical jungles worldwide creates an exotic environment.
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(Local Island Time): 09:00 AM (8 hrs) |
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Take
a bus ride through a great city and see the wonderful Seaquarium.
On this tour you will discover the beautiful side of Miami.
Mansions, yachts, Port of Miami and its sea planes, Little Havana
and Calle Ocho, South Beach Art Deco district, Coconut Grove, Key
Biscayne, the International Tennis Center, Brickell Avenue, and
Coral Gables.
Next, stop at the famous Miami Seaquarium. Here you will have a
chance to see TV's Flipper, Lolita the Killer Whale and Shark
Feeding. Seals, Giant Sea Turtles, and millions of tropical fish
make this an attraction not to miss. The stars of this long-standing
attraction are the orca whales, as they blast up from beneath the
water's surface at the request of their trainers. Don't sit too
close - you might get wet!
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(Local Island Time): 09:00 AM (8 hrs) |
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Miami
is home to a diverse range of ethnic communities and intriguing
architectural styles. The most famous and historic neighborhoods of
Miami will be brought to life as you explore the history and wonder
of this eclectic city. You will hear about Miami's early eccentric
pioneers and their stories of adventure and hardship in the Florida
wilderness that is now Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Little Havana,
Miami and South Beach.
You'll see spectacular views of the city's rich juxtaposition of
quaint palm trees and towering skyline on your way through paradise. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 09:00 AM (4 hrs) 01:00
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shop-a-holics heaven! A day of shopping at two great malls in Ft.
Lauderdale. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 09:00 AM (9 hrs) |
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 Fly
over movie stars' homes in this jet powered helicopter. This
helicopter tour is one of Miami's most exciting and popular
attractions. As it flies along the skyline, you will have an
opportunity to see Virginia Key and Vizcaya from above. You'll fly
to South Beach, with its colorful buildings, over Miami Beach, then
over the famous islands called Fisher, Hibiscus, Star, Venetian and
Palm. Next, you'll be turning south over the luxurious cruise ships
docked at the Port of Miami and finally to Coconut Grove and the
famous movie stars' homes. On the way back, you'll fly over downtown
Miami and the fabulous Brickell Avenue. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 10:00 AM (1 hrs) 11:00
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| Fly
over movie stars' homes in this jet powered helicopter. This
helicopter tour is one of Miami's most exciting and popular
attractions. As it flies along the skyline, you will have an
opportunity to see Virginia Key and Vizcaya from above. You'll fly
to South Beach, with its colorful buildings, over Miami Beach, then
over the famous islands called Fisher, Hibiscus, Star, Venetian and
Palm. Next, you'll be turning south over the luxurious cruise ships
docked at the Port of Miami and finally to Coconut Grove and the
famous movie stars' homes. On the way back, you'll fly over downtown
Miami and the fabulous Brickell Avenue. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 10:00 AM (1 hrs) 11:00
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With
cozy water temperatures and fantastic visibilty, Key Largo is a
snorkeler's paradise. We dare you to find a more experienced,
enthusiastic, fun loving and safety-oriented staff anywhere in
Miami.
This is a trip from our dive shop in South Beach (Miami Beach) to
the John Pennekamp Marine Sanctuary. This snorkeler's paradise
boasts dramatic coral heads that come within 10 feet of the ocean's
surface. Hundreds of species of protected fish provide plenty of
colorful entertainment and interest.
Many guidebooks call this mostly underwater preserve the premier
natural attraction in the Keys. It is a 54,000 acre park extending
25 miles long and 3 miles out into the Atlantic.
It is loaded with 27 species of anemone-like Gorgonians, 55
varieties of coral, and more than 500 species of vividly colored
fish. |
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(Local Island Time): 10:00 AM (9 hrs) |
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Snorkel
or dive on the famous wreck - the Yacht Germania. Skip across the
shallow waters of Biscayne bay in search of sunken history as we
snorkel on the site of Miami’s first and only underwater
archaeological preserve.
Built in 1906 at Kiel, Germany, the 366 ton, schooner-rigged steel
yacht Germania participated in the prestigious Kaiser Cup races and
Cowes regattas before being captured as a prize of war by the
British in 1914. Auctioned in 1917, she was renamed Exen and brought
to the United States by her new Norwegian owner. Purchased by a
former Assistant Secretary of the Navy and renamed Half Moon in
1922, the yacht nearly sank during a severe storm off of Cape
Hatteras. Sold again shortly thereafter, she served as a floating
saloon/casino in Miami during Prohibition. She sank in the Miami
River during the 1926 hurricane but was raised to become a fishing
barge anchored in the Gulf Stream. During a storm in 1930, she sank
for the last time on a shoal in 10 feet of water off Key Biscayne.
The Half Moon can teach us about Miami’s maritime history and
underwater archaeological while providing a day of great
shallow-water snorkeling and diving with our expert archaeologists
to inform and delight you.
Join our marine archaeology field guides as we bring the history of
the Half Moon to life. Dive and snorkel on this colorful wreck amid
the splendors of Biscayne Bay while you explore firsthand Miami’s
only Underwater Archaeological State Preserve for a true day of
Maritime history and discovery.
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(Local Island Time): 01:00 PM (4 hrs) |
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We
think that this guide is the best in South Florida. Sample some of
the vast array of fishing we have in South Florida.
We offer a variety of different trips in the area from Everglades
City on the west coast, south to Islamorada in the Keys and north to
the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale area on the east coast. This includes
fishing on the shallow flats, back in mangrove country, some
freshwater areas and in the channels around Miami and the Keys.
This is a full day of fly fishing. We fish the Keys, Everglades or
Biscayne Bay areas. All types of techniques--live baiting, spin
fishing, trolling and flyfishing--are possible. The guide can take
up to 3 people plus himself, but two is preferable, especially for
flats fishing. Bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook, redfish, seatrout,
shark, barracuda, snapper, grouper, jewfish, jack and many other
species are available.
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(Local Island Time): 08:30 AM (7 hrs) |
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Experience
the adventure and tranquility of SCUBA with this 1 day instructional
experience. In just one day you will be taught the fundamentals of
scuba diving. Your day begins with a brief 1 hour pool session to
allow you to become familiar with your equipment. A PADI instructor
will make sure that you feel totally confident before you set off on
your diving adventure.
A 1.5 hour trip to Key Largo's shallow marine sanctuary will be an
excellent and 'fish filled' testing ground for your newly acquired
skills. Two dives and different locations will leave you awestruck
as to what is to be experienced under the sea. No previous
experience necessary |
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(Local Island Time): 08:30 AM (11 hrs) |
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protected area offers prolific corals and tropical fish life. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 10:00 AM (8 hrs) |
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time for a quick dive trip? Here's one that fits the cruise ship
passenger's schedule. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 08:30 AM (5 hrs) 11:45
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This
is NOT your ordinary ghost tour but one that takes you to an unusual
ghost stomping ground! It is believed that the first Miamians
were the Tequesta, a group of hunters and fisherpeople who settled
at the mouth of the Miami River and on Biscayne Bay's coastal
islands as early as 10,000 years ago.
Your guides are very familiar with the Tequesta and will take you
first to what is believed to be the site of an ancient Tequesta
Village dating back more than 2,000 years. It is called the Miami
River Circle and it is a circle about 38 feet in diameter which was
cut into the limestone bedrock by the ancient peoples who lived on
this site. You will be traveling with an archaelogist who will help
piece together the mystery that is called the Miami Circle.
From here you travel to another location equal to the first in both
its spirit and its haunting stories. The Miami City Cemetery is the
now eternal home to the deceased pioneers and settlers that made
Miami great. The tales of voodoo and Santeria, religions arising
among West Africa's Yoruba peoples and spread to the Caribbean and
then Florida by the slave trade, will be shared with you. You will
also see the memorials of some of Miami's oldest families.
You will hear stories not only about how they died but how they
lived. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 05:30 PM (3 hrs) 06:30
PM (3 hrs) 07:30 PM (3 hrs) 08:00 PM (3 hrs) |
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You
don't have to be a history nut to enjoy this creative trip into
Florida's past. The personality of this company will be
apparent when you meet. They love what they do and their enthusiasm
will be contagious. It is because of their special interests in
Florida's history that this tour was created.
Your first exciting and unusual stop will be a place that could be
called a museum. It houses the largest assortment of unusual and
authentic nautical items. Although this company places their
"finds" in restaurants, theme parks and movies, they
provide an amazing collection for you to see that is ongoing, due to
their access to the unlimited treasures in the waterways nearby.
This is one of those unbelievable walks into the past where your
imagination will carry you away.
From here, you will travel to a colorful spot which was once the
gathering place for gangsters, smugglers, and the local fishermen.
It is accessible only by boat, so you will take a quick ride across
the Intracoastal Waterway to this local hideaway for food and drink
amongst the spirits who were part of its history. The cost of your
dinner is included in the tour.
Lastly, and only if the weather is clear, you will roll up your
pants and take a beach walk through the sand to a jetty point
overlooking the historic Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse. This is a
100-year old signal point which was the salvation of many sailors.
Hear some of the true tales that have been passed down from sailor
to sailor. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 03:30 PM (5 hrs) |
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This
tour addresses a small corner of history that involved a small
corner of Florida. Your tour will begin with warm smiles and
handshakes as you get to know these guides who are embedded in the
study and exposure of the history that developed into modern
Florida. Your introduction will begin immediately as you hear
fabulous stories while you make your way to the first of three
seaside towns.
Our first stop will be the Loxahatchee River Historical Museum. Here
the convergence of the Treasure Coast’s recorded calendar is
reflected in the form of ancient fossil shells, Seminole artifacts,
remains from the wreckage of treasure-laden Spanish Galleons, and
stories of early pioneer inhabitants such as Alligator Alice and
Trapper Nelson. At this point, your imagination will start to race.
Luckily, these great guides are able to handle even your wildest
questions.
Next you will find that even the location for an unforgettable lunch
has a history. Located in the little seaside town of Hobe Sound, you
will be going waterside to an eclectic and ever-popular restaurant
which first opened on the fateful day of December 7, 1941 under one
of the many names that it has held over the years. This beloved
hangout is built of native tidewater pecky cypress (cut from Kitchen
Creek and milled locally). It is packed with unusual sea-inspired
artifacts and examples of local and family history and it will
delight all of your senses, not least of which, will be your taste
buds. This great lunch is included in the cost.
Then, to work off some of that good food, you will have the
opportunity to climb to the top of the 108-foot-tall Jupiter Inlet
Lighthouse. This beautiful, bright red sentinel already rests atop
an ancient Indian mound making the breathtaking view from the top
the most stunning in all of Palm Beach County. The story of the
survival of this lighthouse is unbelievable. It was first lit on
July 10, 1860 and has survived wars, hurricanes, fire and the
ravages of time to become one of the most romantic and well-loved
structures in Florida |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 09:00 AM (4.5 hrs) 10:00
AM (4.5 hrs) 01:00 PM (4.5 hrs) |
