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Catamaran Echo

201 Margaret St, behind the Turtle Kraals on the Harbor Walk, Key West, FL 33040
305 292 5044
Ranked #22 of 173 tours in Key West
5.0 of 5 stars 291 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: It’s always upscale on this beautiful 26 passenger sailing catamaran because of quality controls - like 1/2 full maximum. Join our day trip to visit... more » Owner description: It’s always upscale on this beautiful 26 passenger sailing catamaran because of quality controls - like 1/2 full maximum. Join our day trip to visit wild dolphins in the shallow waters off Key West, snorkel shipwrecks and reefs and enjoy some great sailing too. Our Champagne Celebration Sunset Cruise serves only the best (Moet & Chandon) Champagne, vintage wines and our gourmet cheese buffet. It’s nice to know that you’ll only be drinking the best. « less
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Irmo, South Carolina
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We chose Catamaran because it was a sail boat and a smaller boat than some of the other tours. I am go glad we did. Although there was little wind the day we went and the sails could not be used to get us out far enough to see the dolphins within the 4 hour time frame, we lucked up... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW via mobile

Went aboard with my sister and daughter. I have been on several of these before, but this trip was not only professional but felt like we were with friends. I liked that we were only a small group rather than just part of a crowd. Much more laid back with better conversation. Crew was very attentive and concerned we had... More

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Key West, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The Catamaran Echo Sunset Sail and Wine Tasting is FIRST CLASS all the way. DON'T MISS THIS ONE! My friends and I went on the sunset sail in the beginning of May. It started with a very friendly greeting at the dock and then once on board we were told of the many fine wines and Moet Champagne that we... More

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North Miami, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

I'm not even sure if that's how you spell his name, but he was absolutely fabulous! It's all me and the girls talk about when we reminisce on our weekend in Key West.

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Old Orchard Beach, Maine
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We had a wonderful time on the Echo. They offered snacks, water, and soda before the snorkeling and wine and beer after. We had so much fun, we got some great shots of wild dolphins playing, and definitely enjoyed snorkeling. They had all the gear we needed, we didn't need to purchase anything, and really had a blast soaking in... More

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NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

What a beautiful experience. Took a journey on the Echo Catamarn's Sunset Cruise. We were served champagne with cheese and crackers, fish dip and fruit.So luxurious. Captain Brad and Tess treated us like royalty . Saw a few dolphins who came so close to the boat we could almost touch them . A gorgeous sunset completed the evening. Heaven on... More

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Oviedo, Florida
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

. We recently vacationed in Key West. We thought we'd try a self-described "upscale snorkeling experience." I called the Captain of the Catamaran Echo to get the details. He described the dolphin encounter and snorkeling a wreck. I imagined a sunken ship teaming with fish. Sounded like a great experience eventhough it was about two times as expensive as our... More

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Syracuse, New York
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

If you want a fantastic excursion, with personal attention, you must take the dolphin watch/snorkeling trip on the Echo2. This was our second time aboard the Echo and was even better than our first! Captain Rick and First Mate Tess made our time on the Echo one we'll always treasure. We were fortunate enough to see some dolphins (Never a... More

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Acton, Massachusetts
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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I went on a dolphin spotting and snorkeling tour with my husband and eight year old twin boys. This, along with a kayaking tour through the mangroves, was my boys favorite experience in Key West! Our originally scheduled trip was canceled because of winds from a squall that had passed through. I appreciated that Captain Tom preferred to reschedule the... More

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Vienna, Virginia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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We randomly picked Echo catamaran dolphin viewing and snorkeling because they had an opening for our family of four, but ended up being very glad we did. Unlike the super big party style boats, Echo catamaran elects to keep the group smaller so they can provide great personal service. The crew is friendly and helpful, and the captain knew where... More

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