By Mia Clarke
The Florida Keys is one of America’s most popular vacation spots because of its miles and miles of splendid beaches, coral reefs, and shipwrecks that can only be completely explored by water. It is also a home to rich marine ecosystems, a variety of public nature parks and historical sites.
The best way to fully experience everything that the Florida Keys offers is with an eco-friendly sailing adventure. Here are some unique sailing adventures where you can not only take part in some great water fun; but also gain insight into how you can be conscious about keeping natural resources vibrant and healthy:
Sail to Dry Tortugas National Park
When you take part in a Dry Tortugas sailing excursion, you will learn about the area’s rich history and natural beauty. The Dry Tortugas is also known as Fort Jefferson and is located just 70 miles off the coast of Key West. This fascinating area was established as Fort Jefferson National Monument in 1935 and is home to one of the best-preserved forts on American soil.
The fort itself is great to explore, but there is so much more to see when you set sail on uniquely designed catamaran yachts of Key West Yacht Rentals. You can enjoy snorkeling in the area and some tours even offer you a chance to swim with sea turtles or reef sharks!
Whale and Dolphin Encounter
If you want to encounter some of the most graceful creatures that inhabit these waters, this is one experience not to be missed. Tourists can swim with dolphins, snorkel in a coral reef and learn about marine life preservation. During your eco-friendly sailing adventure, you will get to see first-hand how beautiful these creatures are up close. You’ll also get a chance to learn about their natural environment and the challenges they face today through an interactive talk from trained professionals.
Go on a Fishing Adventure
If you want to try your luck at fishing, the Florida Keys is one of the best spots to do this. Many sailing boats and yachts in the area provide transportation from the marina towards the fishing grounds and provide all necessary equipment such as rods, reels, bait, and tackle. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery while taking a chance to catch a big one.
Scuba Diving
Another way to get to know more about marine life is through scuba diving. This exciting and adventurous activity also helps you to appreciate these waters like never before. There are many places in Key Largo, Islamorada and Marathon where you can sail and take part in this memorable experience.
Snorkel at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is known as one of the most iconic and important coral reefs in the world. This coral reef park is one of the most popular diving spots in the Florida Keys.
You can get a chance to visit and see remarkable sea creatures when you take part in an eco-friendly reef tour on a catamaran yacht. These tours typically offer two different options for snorkeling adventures. You can either snorkel through the glass bottom boat or go off into some deeper waters while getting coached by trained professionals.
With the rich aquatic life and history that these parts of Florida offer, it’s no surprise that there are so many eco-friendly sailing adventures to help protect the beauty of nature. Whether you want a private catamaran tour or a group sailing adventure, there are a lot of perfect ways to have fun while also getting educated about taking care of our natural resources. From snorkeling with dolphins to exploring magnificent reefs and forts, these tours give you a chance to see this area from an entirely different perspective.
This piece was prepared online by Panuruji Kenta, Publisher, SEVENSEAS Media