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Glass Bottom Boat
The glass bottom boat is here because Key West is lucky to have North America's only living coral reef just off shore. This amazing natural wonder is conveniently accessible by Glass Bottom Boat tours, leaving every day from Key West bight. These tours are wonderful for the day-trippers who spend just a short time in Key West. Why? Because:
- You don't have to get wet.
- Even in rough weather, the Glass Bottom Boat is stable and comfortable.
- Even in hot weather, there's Air Conditioning.
- You don't have to know how to swim, snorkel, or scuba.
- It's fun and safe for all ages.
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The Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Glass Bottom Boat trips leave several times a day from the docks along Key West's Historic Seaport. The boat, as you can see, is large and stable. The hull of the glass bottom boat has thick glass panels in the bottom. Passengers view the reef and fish through these panels, from inside the comfortable, AC cabin of the boat. The tour heads out to the reef about six miles from shore. The ride takes about twenty minutes. The section of reef popular with glass bottom boat tours is called Eastern Dry Rocks. This part of the coral reef system is particularly beautiful and full of marine life.
You'll See Amazing Marine Life on a Glass Bottom Boat Tour!
On the coral reef, passengers may see any or all of the following beautiful creatures: parrotfish, who are the major workers keeping the coral reef alive and healthy. They chomp on the coral and produce bits of hard matter that wind up creating our natural beaches. Another resident of the reef are tons and tons of snapper. Also look for zebrafish, sting rays, and nurse sharks. Your informed tourguide will explain anything you would ever want to know about the reef and the creatures living on it. It's a wonderful opportunity to not only see North America's only living coral reef, but to learn about it as well.
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