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Key West on Your Terms: Dolphins, Sandbars and Snorkel Stops Aboard Catamaran Echo 2
Private 3- or 4-hour charters aboard Catamaran Echo 2 for customizable snorkeling, dolphin encounters, sandbar parties and relaxed sailing for groups.
Key West on Your Terms: Dolphins, Sandbars and Snorkel Stops Aboard Catamaran Echo 2.
Set out from Key West’s Historic Seaport aboard the comfortable Catamaran Echo 2 for a private day on clear, shallow waters where the crew customizes the itinerary to your group’s priorities — from shallow-water snorkeling and encounters with local wild dolphin families to sandbar parties and wildlife refuge tours, all wrapped in professional sailing and relaxed onboard service.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Shallow-water snorkeling and dolphin encounters
The Echo 2 focuses on the Keys’ shallow snorkeling sites and seeks out local wild dolphin families, letting you trade shoreline crowds for close-up marine life and easy water access.
Sandbar stops and relaxed sailing
When tides allow, sandbar parties are a highlight — social, shallow-water gatherings framed by sailing time and the easy professionalism of the Echo crew.
Private, customizable charters for your group
Echo 2 private charters put your group in control: durations are chosen to match priorities, the crew targets the best sites for wind and tides, and the Harborwalk location makes waterfront dining steps away after your trip.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
A private charter on Echo 2 trades a fixed itinerary for a crew-driven, guest-focused rhythm: chosen activities such as snorkeling, dolphin encounters or a sandbar stop are slotted based on your chosen duration and the day’s wind and tide, and the boat’s crew provides sailing time, snacks and the local know-how that turns a day on the water into a memorable Key West experience.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this charter suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Choose a 3-hour charter to target one activity (dolphin encounter OR snorkeling OR a sandbar stop) or the popular 4-hour option to fit two activities and more sailing time.
Passengers are advised to come after a hearty breakfast or lunch; bathing suits are welcome and the crew supplies plenty of snacks, so extra food is generally unnecessary.
After booking you will receive an 'Action Required' email with a link for each guest to sign an online passenger waiver and a confirmation email with complete reservation and dock details.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long are private Echo 2 charters?
Charters are offered as 3- or 4-hour private day charters; 3 hours generally allows one activity, while 4 hours (the most popular) allows time for two activities.
How many people can I bring?
You can bring up to 19 people for a private Echo 2 charter (the vessel is actually licensed for 28), so plan your guest list accordingly.
Do guests need to sign anything before the trip?
Yes — after booking you’ll receive an 'Action Required' email with a link so each guest can sign a passenger waiver online; waivers are required for all ages.
What will the confirmation email include?
A confirmation email follows the waiver request and provides complete reservation and trip details, including how to find the dock and guidance on tipping the crew.
When should I book to get the best conditions?
The operator recommends booking the soonest day and time that everyone can make so you don’t miss optimal conditions and so a fallback date may be possible if needed.
Is food provided onboard?
The crew supplies plenty of boating snacks to tide everyone over, and passengers are encouraged to come after a hearty breakfast or lunch so extra food onboard is not necessary.