About Honest Eco Tours
Honest Eco Tours is Key West's first and only sustainable tour company, operating the Florida Keys' first hybrid-electric catamaran for dolphin-watching, snorkelling, and sunset cruises. Founded with a mission to prove that ocean tourism and marine conservation can coexist, the company has pioneered an approach that reduces noise pollution, fuel emissions, and wildlife disturbance while delivering a premium guest experience on the water.
Their flagship tour is the Wild Dolphin Encounter, a two-hour cruise aboard the hybrid-electric catamaran that visits the resident bottlenose dolphin pods in the Key West backcountry. The near-silent electric motors allow the boat to approach dolphins without the engine noise that typically causes avoidance behaviour, resulting in closer, more natural wildlife encounters. Snorkel tours visit pristine reef patches with all equipment included, and the sunset cruise features local craft beer, wine, and appetisers as the boat glides silently past Mallory Square. Private charters are available for weddings, corporate events, and family celebrations.
Honest Eco Tours has been recognised by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary as a Blue Star partner for responsible wildlife tourism practices. Their crew includes trained marine biologists who provide interpretive narration on every trip, covering dolphin social behaviour, reef ecology, and the conservation challenges facing the Keys. For visitors who want a high-quality Key West boat tour that aligns with their environmental values, Honest Eco is the gold standard.
