4/27/2023 0 Comments Fury key west![]() Before this trip, I did not know that Fury is a certified National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Blue Star Operator. Several rock fingers around the island provide shelter to many varieties of marine life including the loggerhead turtles that greet us as the catamaran ties up to a mooring buoy.ĭuring our sail to the reef, Tomas and Grace conduct “Snorkel School.” In addition to an overview on how to use the mask and snorkel equipment, they talk about proper snorkel etiquette to protect the Sanctuary and its marine life. Locals frequent this beautiful Key West snorkel spot. Construction of a new 109 foot light tower started in 1852, this time with a screw-pile foundation to attach the lighthouse to the reef and an open framework iron tower that allows it to survive storms. In 1846, the 60 foot brick tower was washed away in the Great Havana Hurricane. ![]() With shifting sand spits, this part of the ocean is treacherous to ships and in 1827 the first lighthouse at Sand Key was built on the sandy island. The coral reef is located to the south of the Sand Key Lighthouse. We are fortunate indeed to be able to play in these crystal clear waters which contain the world’s third largest barrier reef, mangrove-fringed islands and more than 6,000 species of marine life. The Sanctuary covers a huge area, 2,900 square nautical miles of waters stretching south from Miami westward to the Dry Tortugas. I’m glad to hear we are going to Sand Key - one of my favorite spots in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Soon we see bait fish jump out of the water and a pod of dolphins are spotted off in the distance, enjoying the bounty of the sea. On the way there, the crew offers all of us icy cold water and soft drinks. Bill heads to the south-west to a calm and clear snorkel area at Sand Key, 7 miles south from Key West. With prevailing winds out of the south, Capt. It’s another perfect day in Key West and we head out of the harbor bathed in sunshine and warm tropical breezes, accompanied by the stirring sounds of reggae music - greats like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Jimmy Cliff. After everyone has their snorkel gear and is seated, the crew provides a safety overview. ![]() Crew members Grace, Tomas and Nicole greet all of us and hand out the snorkeling equipment. Bill is well known in Key West as a co-founder of a popular Key West bar - you can read more about him on Fury’s web site. There are also 2 large bathrooms on the boat and fresh water showers to rinse off the salt water.Ĭapt. ![]() If you want to work on your tan, there is a large deck area to spread out on. The catamaran is spacious, with lots of seating and a large covered area for shade from the sun (locals usually hide here!). For nearly 30 years, Fury has been sailing out of Key West and introducing guests to the tropical Florida Keys waters. We check in at the Fury Surf Shack, located in the Westin Marina for our 3 hour adventure. Of course, I had to try out this trip so off I went, accompanied by my husband, Jefe. Fury Water Adventures came up with the brilliant idea of combining these best Key West activities into one fun tour - their Rum & Reggae Snorkeling Trip. Some of my favorite things to do in Key West include watching our famous sunsets, snorkeling the living reef, dancing to reggae music and enjoying some Caribbean rum. Surrounded by tropical seas, we spend a lot of time playing on the gentle water. Key West is an island down at the very tip of the Florida Keys, conveniently connected to the mainland by a series of bridges.
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