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Question: For a jet ski island tour, do we need to pass a Florida boating test before we arrive?
Answer: Yes, Florida requires a boating safety credential for jet ski drivers born on or after January 1, 1988, so many Key West island tour companies verify that before the ride starts. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission rules apply to personal watercraft over 10 horsepower, and rental operators may use a temporary certificate test if they do not already have a Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card.
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Question: Do the smaller sailboats have a bathroom?
Answer: Some smaller sailboats have a small marine bathroom, but it is not guaranteed on every sailboat. On compact private sails out of the Key West Historic Seaport, the restroom is a marine head below deck, much smaller than what you see on a larger Fury or Sebago catamaran.
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Question: If we want to see dolphins in Key West, what time of day gives us the best real chance without overpromising it?
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There is no perfect “guaranteed” time for dolphins in Key West, but there are definitely better windows that give you a stronger chance. Early morning is your best bet overall. The water is calmer, there is less boat traffic, and dolphins are often more active and easier to spot. Late afternoon into sunset can also be really good. The dolphins do not just suddenly show up more. However, you are out there longer and covering different areas during a more active part of the day. Sometimes you catch them feeding or moving through certain channels, but it is still very much a nature thing, not a scheduled event. Midday is the most unpredictable, just because the water is busier and conditions change a bit more with heat and traffic, but you can still absolutely see them then as well.
