Keylypso of the Palm Beaches
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Tropical Storm Fay

August 21st, 2008

Our great summer snorkeling was brought to an abrupt halt by Fay. Most likely to go down as the wettest and most landfalls by a tropical storm. Fay is still going at this time. So as we wait for the seas to subside and the visibility to get better, it makes us appreciate those great summer days that we have had even more. This summer we have seen alot of repeat guests to keylypso, many thanks to you and all our customers. We continually strive to get better and offer 5 star service. Till the next adventure on Keylypso. Capt. Gary  

Manatees, 84 degree water, Calm Seas, Crystal Clear

August 1st, 2008

This is summer time snorkeling at its best!! Aug. 1st can you believe it. The summer will be over before we know it. Yesterday we were at the south jetty and had a great manatee encounter. On the Breakers pier reef, we had Tarpon and squid. Get out and snorkel with Keylypso before it gets cold and rough! Capt. Gary 

Summer Begins

June 18th, 2008

Summer officially begins this Sat. June 21st. Which means flat calm seas, 83-85 degree water, great visibility and afternoon thunderstorms! Today we were snorkeling at the Breakers sunken pier and encountered a manta ray and a school of large tarpon. Almost every summer the manta’s come in there and feed on the plankton on the north side of that structure. You will have a much better and longer encounter, if you hang back and don’t chase them. Did we mention they like to do back-flips! So get your camera ready and snorkel with Keylypso. Capt. Gary  

Memorial Day weekend

May 25th, 2008

Happy Memorial day weekend to everyone. As of yesterday Sat. 5-24, the water temp. was 82 degrees, flat calm and crystal clear. We had a Manatee encounter at the south jetty, what a treat.  Turtle season official started on March 31, and we are seeing more and more turtles, especially at the pier reef off of The Breakers. We hope that everyone gets to spend some quality time with there friends and family this weekend. Capt. Gary. 

Spring and Summer Snorkeling

May 18th, 2008

The water temperature is finally around 80 degrees. Seas are beginning to be consistently calm. Its time to snorkel with Keylypso! The most asked question I get  is where do you guys snorkel? Our favorite spots are from The Breakers down to Mara Lago (Donald Trumps) depths range from 7′ to 15′. Some are remnants of old piers and jetty’s, some are the natural reefs that we have running north and south along the south east coast. The average under water visibility is 50′, and on a great day 100′! Because the Gulf Stream comes so close off of Palm Beach, we can boast about the variety and abundance of marine life. So book your trip now with Keylypso! Capt. Gary

Earth Day

April 22nd, 2008

Finally yesterday the ocean cooperated and was flat as a lake! The underwater visibility reminded me of the Bahamas. A good time was had by the Cirkus family,thank you. Also thanks to everyone from Events & Adventures who participated in the trip on Sun. 4-20. We have also been entertaining many groups from the Breakers Hotel; a big thanks to the conference service dept. Finally today is Earth Day, (Happy Birthday to Shana Phelan) lets all try to do something to minimize our negative impact on the environment. Till the next adventure on Keylypso. Capt. Gary

As The Prop Turns

April 7th, 2008

The water is finally starting to warm up, (currently 75 degrees). If that is not warm enough for you, the wet suits are still on board! We are eagerly awaiting those flat clam sea days, that Spring and Summer bring. Personally my favorite time of the year! Keylypso will also be looking for those Manta Rays that come in to feed on the plankton very soon. Don’t forget to ck. out all the pictures in the photo gallery. Capt. Gary

Snorkeling with the Andersons

March 27th, 2008

Keylypso has been going to Peanut Island  lately, because the ocean has been so rough. Yesterday with long time friends and guests the Andersons; from Michigan, we saw turtles, big parrot fish, rays and even found a star fish. The water was crystal clear. Thanks again to Nate, Alice, Heidi, Loren and Gretchen for snorkeling with Keylypso. Enjoy the rest of your stay in paradise! Capt. Gary

As the Prop Turns

March 13th, 2008

On 3-12-08 we had the pleasure of snorkeling with 5 nice ladies from Wellington. The water was a little cool (73) but flat calm. We even managed to find our friends, the bottle nose dolphins! Thanks to Tom at the Hilton for alerting us. Thanks again to Becky, Christine, Natalie, Crystal and Ardie. Good luck in all your horse endeavors. Till the next adventure on Keylypso. Capt. Gary

Palm Beach Post Article

February 26th, 2008

Thank you to the Palm Beach Post for the article on snorkeling in Sundays (2-24) Outdoor section. Probably the most ask question that we get is; where do you go? We snorkel natural and artificial reefs in aprox. 7′-20′ of water. Areas include south Palm Beach to Singer Island. We are usually no further out than .5 mile from the shore. One of our favorite spots is the natural reef line north of Donald Trumps Mara Lago. At this spot there is a nice ledge that runs north and south in aprox. 15′ of water. When the ocean does not cooperate with us, Peanut Island is a great alternative. Organized around high tide this intercoastal spot is ideal for beginners and kids! You can stand up and still see fish. The second most asked question; what do you see? All of the pictures in our photo gallery were taken from around this area! So ck. it out, click on any photo to enlarge. Till the next adventure on Keylypso. Capt. Gary.