Key West Glass-Bottom Boat Tour with Sunset Option

About This Experience

This is the option for people who would rather not get in the water. The Pride of Key West is described as the island’s only glass-bottom boat, a 65-foot catamaran with glass windows into the water. Departures are listed at 12:00 and 14:00, plus a sunset trip at 16:00. Daytime tours run 1 hour 45 minutes, and sunset departures run a little over 2 hours in some seasons.

You watch the reef through the glass from an air-conditioned viewing cabin, or step out onto the sundeck. The listing says the windows give continuous viewing for all passengers, and that the reef supports over 300 species of tropical fish, plus rays and sea turtles. A guide explains the reef ecosystem and points out marine life. Sunset passengers receive a glass of champagne; you must be 21 to consume alcohol.

What you cannot do: there is no swimming or snorkeling on this trip, and the listing describes none. What you see through the glass depends on the day. Fury’s FAQ points non-swimmers to this boat. Many Keys reefs lost coral in the 2023 heatwave, so expect fish and some coral rather than thick coral gardens. Prices start from $64 per person (checked November 2026).

Honest caveats: if conditions are unfavorable the captain may choose another location, and the boat operates in most weather, so dress for the day. Pets are not allowed, and every guest signs a liability waiver. Guests 14 and under need a chaperone 18 or older to accompany them, with a paid ticket. The listing carries Viator’s standard free-cancellation flag; check the cutoff time on the booking page before you pay.

Highlights

• 65-foot catamaran, the Pride of Key West
• Glass windows for viewing the reef from the boat
• Air-conditioned viewing cabin and a seated sundeck
• Daytime tours at 12:00 and 14:00, sunset trip at 16:00
• About 1 hour 45 minutes, a little over 2 hours at sunset
• Wheelchair accessible, with an onboard restroom

What's Included

• ✓ Expert guide giving an informative eco-tour of the reef
• ✓ Air-conditioned viewing area and sundeck
• ✓ Glass-bottom boat ride of about 1 hr 45 min
• ✓ Glass of champagne with the sunset option
• ✓ Nautical restroom onboard

Not Included

• Gratuity (a 10% automatic charge for groups of 8 or more)
• Snacks
• Carbonated beverages
• Parking

What to Bring

• Government-issued ID for the chaperone and waivers
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Credit card or cash for the group gratuity

Good to Know & Caveats

• Wheelchair accessible.
• Check in 30 minutes before departure.
• Guests 17 and younger need a chaperone 18 or older at check-in; guests 14 and under must be accompanied on the tour by that chaperone, and all need a paid ticket.
• Pets are not allowed.
• Operates in most weather conditions.
• Must be 21 to consume alcohol.
• All guests sign liability waivers.
• Free cancellation applies under the standard policy shown at booking.

Meeting Point

Check in at the large 'Glass Bottom Boat' booth between the Ocean Key Hotel and the Pier House, at the foot of Duval Street in Old Town. Arrive 30 minutes before departure. Fury does not own parking; most parking in Old Town is paid.