Dolphin Research Center Day Tour

Name: Dolphin Research Center Day Tour
SKU: 13057
Price: 159.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Categories: Dolphin, Van Tours Tags: Florida Keys Guided Tour, Florida Keys Nature Tour, Key West Dolphins, Key West Private Charters, Key West Tours, Tours Key West

We drive you from island-to-island on the iconic Overseas Highway, about 58 miles from Key West & over 20+ bridges. You will visit the World Famous Dolphin Research Center, a sanctuary & forever-home for dolphins, sea lions, and parrots.

On your Up The Keys tour, we begin our excursion with a stop at the Key Deer Refuge for a unique encounter with the friendly Key Deer! Afterward, your guide will bring you to the Blue Hole, where you will learn about its unique features and spend some time appreciating the local wildlife. From there, you will journey to the Dolphin Research Center in Marathon to get up-close to these intelligent creatures, as well as other rescued friends such as sea lions and parrots!

Enjoy an included picnic lunch of sandwiches & chips in a scenic location

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Overview

With your friendly & knowledgeable tour guide, this 6 1/2 hour VIP tour of the South Keys & Dolphin Research Center will amaze you! This tour will take you half-way up the Florida Keys and over the iconic 7-Mile Bridge.

Starts at $159 per person

Guided Tour Of The Famous Dolphin Research Center
7-Mile Bridge
Picnic Lunch
Guided Sightseeing of The Beautiful Bahia Honda State Park
National Key Deer Refuge
Blue Hole

Available Add Ons For Our Guests:

Meet The Dolphins ($50 Per Person)
Swim With The Dolphins ($210 Per Person)
Daily Departures

What's Included

Picnic Lunch
Entry Fees
Filtered Water
Scenic Views
Local Tour Guide

Free Hotel & Vacation Rental Pick-up

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Tour Details

We drive you from island-to-island on the iconic Overseas Highway, about 58 miles from Key West & over 20+ bridges
Visit the World Famous Dolphin Research Center, a sanctuary & forever-home for dolphins, sea lions, and parrots
Enjoy an included picnic lunch of sandwiches & chips in a scenic location
Experience The Beautiful Bahia Honda State Park: dip your toes in the Gulf of Mexico AND the Atlantic Ocean, walk on a historic railroad bridge for spectacular views, and more!
Explore The National Key Deer Refuge: Photograph endangered Key Deer on Big Pine Key on our world-famous Key Deer Safari and Visit the Blue Hole to look for alligators and other native wildlife

While at the Dolphin Research Center, you will be able to watch a variety of different dolphin programs, learn more about the behaviors dolphins exhibit, and get close to these dolphins that often engage with guests! To make your Dolphin Research Center tour even more memorable, you can add on a Swim With Dolphins experience or Meet The Dolphins experience! After your engaging tour, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch and then head to the scenic Bahia Honda State Park to dip your toes in both the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean!

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About Dolphin Research Center

Established as a non-profit organization in 1984, the Dolphin Research Center has a mission to ensure that dolphins have a home in the Florida Keys for life! The center is home to dolphins that have been born on the premises and rescued dolphins. Also found at the center are rescued California sea lions and parrots! With more than 70,000 visits a year, the Dolphin Research Center continues to be a pioneer in marine mammal care, research, and the education of these mesmerizing animals!

About The Blue Hole

The Blue Hole is unique as it features layered water, meaning the bottom layer is saltwater, and the top is freshwater. This freshwater oasis attracts an abundance of wildlife that is unique to the Florida Keys, making it the perfect spot for nature and wildlife enthusiasts. Tour guests will have the opportunity to marvel at the alligators, a variety of fish & birds, and other animals that call this island ecosystem their home!

About Bahia Honda State Park

Have you ever thought you would dip your toes in the Atlantic Ocean & the Gulf of Mexico on the same day? With an Up The Keys guide, stop by the Bahia Honda State Park to experience a narrow island featuring white-sandy beaches, stunning crystal-clear water, and a wide variety of interesting birds & flora. Tour guests can walk onto a historic railroad bridge for beautiful views of the Florida Keys and a scenic photo opportunity. We'll also make a stop at the Butterfly Garden that is known for attracting a wide variety of creatures!

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