Sailing

Tour at a Glance | Experience Required | Cost | Itinerary
Other Options | What’s Included | Certifications Offered

Allow the tropical breeze to be your inspiration as you explore the open seas the way mother nature intended.

The tour at a glance:

• Travel by sail from Key Largo to Key West, stopping to visit locations and organizations involved in habitat and wildlife conservation
• Experience our crystalline waterways from above and below as you snorkel Key Largo’s majestic coral reefs in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and/or John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
• Learn some sailing basics and let Captain Russell put you to work

Experience Required:

None! The sailboat is skippered by Captain Russell, who has over 14 years of experience navigating and sailing the waters of the Florida Keys. Other local experienced Captains may also step in if your group requires a larger vessel.

Costs:

Half-Day Adventure – $300 to charter the boat for up to 6 passengers. $50/person each additional passenger (nine people max).

Full-Day Adventure – $600 to charter the boat for up to 6 passengers. $100/person each additional passenger (nine people max).

Sunset Sail – $60/person or $300 to charter (up to nine passengers)

Key Largo to Key West Sail (6 days/5 nights, all inclusive) – $4300 to charter the boat (6 passengers max).

Customized sailing tour options can be made available upon request. Prices for these tours vary based on what the trip entails. See other options for more.

When you purchase any of our tours, you’ll automatically get 10% off a second tour of equal or lesser value. This offer is good for one year from the purchase of the first tour. In addition, kids under 12 years of age get a 10% discount on every tour.

Please call us at 1-877-99-GO-ECO, or e-mail us at info@goecokeys.com, to discuss specific pricing for your tour.

Sample Itinerary

Half-Day Tours
The half-day option allows you to choose between a morning and an afternoon start time. Upon arriving at the dock in Port Largo, you’ll meet for a quick sailing briefing then cast off for four hours of fun at sea. After casting off, you’ll have the opportunity to pick up some hands on sailing experience as you trim the sails, steer the boat and tack your troubles away. We’ll also stop at a Key Largo reef along the way for a little snorkeling.

Full-Day Tours
Your day at sea begins with a morning meet at the dock in Port Largo at around eight o’clock in the morning. After a quick sailing briefing, we’ll cast off and head out for a full day of adventure at sea. There will be several stops at various reefs offshore of Key Largo and ample time to do some snorkeling.

Sunset Sails
End your day on a high note as you cast your cares into the sea while sailing among the beautiful backdrop of a Florida Keys sunset. Let the crew worry about raising the sail while you sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery. Once the sun goes down, you’ll get the chance to see how sailors use stars to navigate the seas under the speckled blanket of a star-filled night.

Other Options:

Customized Sailing Tours -
Should you want a maritime adventure specifically tailored to your tastes, we offer customized sailing tours as well. In addition to determining which destinations and activities you’d like to experience, you can also add guided, eco-friendly excursions at the Turtle Hospital in Marathon Key or the Eco-discovery center in Key West.

Eco-Kids -

If you plan to bring the whole family along, Eco-Kids may be the perfect option for you. Eco-Kids is a unique eco-conscious sailing program tailored toward families with kids. This option gives your family the chance to participate in sailing and snorkeling lessons together, providing fun for kids and parents alike. We can also tailor our eco-snorkeling program to a younger audience as part of our Eco-Kids sailing program.

Kids can earn a special certificate for completing any Eco-Kids program.

Discover Sailing-

Spend two days exploring the waters of the Florida Keys under sail, learning the “ropes” of basic sailing. Captain Russell will provide extensive sailing lessons and all techniques learned can be applied towards an American Sailing Association Basic Sailing Certificate. Earn an EcoKeys voucher that can be used within 6 months to complete your sailing education with Captain Russell at a discounted rate.

Please call us at 1-877-99-GO-ECO, or e-mail us at info@goecokeys.com, to discuss options for your sailing tour and Eco-Kids. If you have more people in your party than the maximum we have noted, give us a call or an email and let us know your situation. We may be able to accommodate you on another larger boat.

What’s included:

• Sailing Vessel – The Rosa del Mar: a 41′ Morgan Out-Island
• amenities include: head and shower; full galley; SIRIUS satellite radio; GPS with navigational software; laptop computer & wifi
• a larger vessel with similar features will be used for larger groups
• A marine biologist pulling double-duty serving as both First Mate for Capt. Russell and your eco-tour guide
• Sailing lessons
• Snorkeling adventure (with full gear orientation and gear provided)
• Drinking water and soft drinks are provided for half-day and full-day sails. All meals and a sleeping cabin are provided for every overnight voyage (all inclusive)
• EcoKeys t-shirt

Certifications:

All participants will be awarded an Eco-Keys Sailing certificate. If you are interested in becoming an ASA (American Sailing Association) certified sailor, Captain Russell offers classes to EcoKeys customers at a discounted rate.

Please Note: any of the Snorkel Certifications offered through the Conservation Dive/Snorkel option can also be completed through the Sail/Snorkel program. Please call us to set up this combination.