# Honest Eco Tours

> Honest Eco is a family-owned, biologist-founded Key West eco tour company offering small-group boat tours, catamaran excursions, dolphin watching, guided snorkeling, kayaking, sandbar trips, sunset sails, private charters, and kids summer camp from the Key West Historic Seaport. Each eco tour features a minimum of two immersive activities. The company runs the original Key West Dolphin Watch & Snorkel (since 1986) aboard SQUID, a custom-built 37' catamaran, plus a 42' sailing catamaran (Blu Q) and the 6-passenger Cowfish.

Key facts:
- Founded by biologist Billy Litmer and his wife Jennifer; rooted in the "Original Key West Dolphin Watch since 1986."
- Mission: "Spread the joy of wildlife conservation." Guided by Jacques Cousteau's idea that "people protect what they love."
- Differentiators: biologist/naturalist guides, small groups (eco tours capped at 16 adults, average ~11), custom-designed boats, organic provisions from local Date & Thyme, respectful/ethical wildlife viewing (voluntary Dolphin SMART member).
- 4.9-star rated with 5,000+ reviews across platforms (1,500+ on Google). Featured by The New York Times, National Geographic, Forbes, Miami Herald, Outside, and CNN.
- Policies: free cancel/reschedule up to 6 days before departure (optional trip insurance for later changes); arrive 20 minutes early. BYOB beer/wine welcome (no glass); no alcohol provided; no smoking, vaping, or marijuana aboard (federal vessel); no pets on eco tours (allowed on private charters for a fee).

## Primary website pages

- [Home](https://honesteco.org/): Main overview of Honest Eco's Key West eco boat tours, core values, activities, tour options, mission, reviews, satisfaction guarantee, and policy summary.
- [Key West Water Tours](https://honesteco.org/tours/): Overview of Honest Eco tour options, including dolphin watching, snorkeling, kayaking, sandbar tours, sunset sails, private charters, and summer camp.
- [Activities](https://honesteco.org/activities/): Overview of major activity categories offered on Honest Eco tours.
- [About Us](https://honesteco.org/about-us/): Founder story, biologist-designed tour philosophy, crew background, SQUID story, family business background, and conservation values.
- [Contact Us and Directions](https://honesteco.org/contact-us/): Contact details, Key West Historic Seaport location, boat-specific walking directions, parking notes, and arrival guidance.
- [FAQs](https://honesteco.org/faqs/): Frequently asked questions covering cancellations, pets, arrival timing, parking, traffic, fitness guidelines, alcohol policy, smoking policy, and happiness guarantee.
- [Cancellation Policy](https://honesteco.org/cancellation-policy/): Public-trip cancellation window, private-charter cancellation window, missed-trip policy, weather cancellations, chilly-weather notes, and gratuity guidance.
- [Honest Eco Reviews](https://honesteco.org/honest-eco-reviews/): Review page and tour cards showing the company's review-focused trust positioning.
- [Happiness Guarantee](https://honesteco.org/satisfaction-guarantee/): Satisfaction remedy information for eligible public-tour guests.

## Boats

- [SQUID](https://honesteco.org/boats/squid/): 37' custom catamaran designed by Billy Litmer with MIT-trained naval architect David Walworth; purpose-built for dolphin watching and snorkeling, max 16 adults, three viewing areas and a bathroom. Began as the first US Coast Guard-inspected lithium-ion electric charter boat; later rebuilt with reliable Yamaha motors.
- [Sailing Catamaran (Blu Q)](https://honesteco.org/boats/sailing-catamaran/): 42' sailing catamaran with an open layout and unobstructed views; platform for kayak/snorkel, sunset sail, and private charters.
- [Cowfish](https://honesteco.org/boats/cowfish/): 22' Glacier Bay dual-console catamaran for up to 6 guests; ideal for intimate sandbar trips, snorkeling, and dolphin watching (no bathroom aboard).
- [All Boats (overview)](https://honesteco.org/boats/): The Honest Eco fleet.

## Optional external links

- [Instagram @honestecotours](https://www.instagram.com/honestecotours/)
- [Facebook HonestEcoTours](https://www.facebook.com/HonestEcoTours/)