Hope everyone had a great Mom's Day! 05/14/2012

Now it's time to start making your summer plans! Hawks Cay Resort is the perfect place to get away for some vacation time! And while you're there, come hang out with us at Sundance Watersports with all of the different water activities that we offer! Come get your speed on ...read more

Mother's Day is just around the corner! 05/10/2012

Bring mom down to the Keys to enjoy some time at Hawks Cay Resort! While you're here, show her a good time on the water with our Jet Ski tours, take a snorkel trip to the reef, get some exercise with a kayak or paddleboard trip, or see all the ...read more

One last chance!!!! 05/05/2012

Come join us TONIGHT for our Moonlight and Margaritas Full Moon Cruise! Check-in will be at 8:45 pm at the Landings Dock by the Beach Grill behind the main hotel of the resort (near the salt water lagoon). Margaritas will be provided along with light beer, white wine, assorted sodas ...read more

Just a reminder...........! 05/03/2012

Come join us this Saturday for our Cinco de Mayo celebration with live entertainment and margaritas! Call our office at 305.743.0145 for more information! ...read more

April showers bring May flowers........04/26/2012

May is always a beautiful month, with spring time in full swing! Come celebrate the start of summer down in the Keys with some time on the water! We're not kidding when we say we've got it all...parasailing, jet skiing, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, segwaying, relaxing, and all of the above! ...read more

Full Moon Cruise: Moonlight and Margaritas04/25/2012

Come join us May 5th for our Full Moon Cruise! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo aboard 'Blue' for the Moonlight and Margaritas Cruise! 'Blue' will be cruising from 9-11 pm with live entertainment! Call our office at 305 743 0145 for more information and to make a reservation! ...read more

Full Moon Cruise was a hit! 04/19/2012

Check out our pictures on here and on Facebook! We had drinks, live music, lots of people, and a good time! Special thanks to Hawks Cay Resort and local John Bartus for his musical entertainment. ...read more

Just a reminder......! 04/05/2012

Don't forget about our Full Moon Cruise this Friday with live music, rum punch, and a good time on the water with the moon shining bright! Call 305 743 0145 to make a reservation! ...read more

Stand Up Paddle Board How To's03/26/2012

A few tips to help you keep your balance as you stand upright on the paddleboard:

•Your feet should be parallel, about hip-width distance apart, centered between the rails (board edges). Don't stand on the rails.

•Keep toes pointed forward, knees bent and your back straight.

•Balance ...read more

Full Moon Cruise April 603/15/2012

Join Sundance WaterSports for an evening of wonder as we celebrate the full moon rising. Sit back, relax and exhale as you take in the beauty of the moon beams on the water. To add to the evening, John Bartus will be playing a delightful mix of your favorite ...read more

How were all those cool canals inside Duck Key made??? 03/15/2012

Check out this picture and see! Cool right? They actually took steam boats and dug their way through! All the canals throughout Duck Key are man made! Check out DuckKeyonline.com to see more pictures of Duck Key and Hawks Cay Resort back in the day! ...read more

Got the spring fever blues03/15/2012

What crazy weather we are all having this year! When you come to Hawks Cay Resort we can offer you a multitude of fun activities, as long as mother nature allows. Take a wild ride around the islands on jetskis, or you can explore Duck Key on Segways! Come ...read more

C'mon Spring Breakers! 03/02/2012

It's that time of year....kids are getting vacation from school! Come down to Hawks Cay Resort and check out all the water activities you can do with us here at Sundance Watersports! Call our office at 305 743 0145 to check on times and availability! Also check out our pictures ...read more

Coffin's Patch......great snorkeling at the reef! 02/28/2012

Come hang out on our 65 foot long power catamaran, 'Blue', and check out all the marine life at Coffin's Patch. The reef is protected and has an abundance of animals for all ages to see! At the moment we are going out everyday, so let us work ...read more

Introducing Guided Eco Kayak Tours 02/17/2012

Come join us Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for our guided Eco Kayak Tours. Let Derrick take you on an informative and historical tour around Duck Key and the surrounding area. Call our office at 305 743 0145 so we can let you know about times and availability! ...read more

Working hard to make your stay memorable! 02/17/2012

Check out our pictures on the Watersports link on Hawks Cay's website to see our crew working hard to make your experiences with us the best you've ever had! ...read more

Happy Vday! <302/14/2012

We know all you love birds are looking to come down and spend some time in the sun! Come have some fun on the water with us here at Sundance Watersports at Hawks Cay Resort and finish off with a romantic evening at the resort. Happy Valentine's Day to all ...read more

We've got boat rentals!02/01/2012

No trip to the Keys in complete without a day out on the crystal turquoise water! What's great about renting a boat from Sundance WaterSports at Hawks Cay Resort is everything and anything you could want to do on the water is in close proximity. So if you're looking to ...read more

A Blast From The Past!!01/25/2012

This is an aerial view of Indies Inn (the older version of Hawk's Cay). You can see how far along the resort has come! Check out duckkeyonline.com to see more of the time line of Duck Key!

Photo from duckkeyonline.com ...read more

Island Excursions01/14/2012

We had an awesome time with the Orica Mining Group during their Longitude/Latitude Watersports Excursion. They snorkeled, enjoyed an awesome island lunch, went fishing, flew in the sky on our parasail trips, and hunted for "treasure" all along Tom's Harbor Island with kayaks, paddleboards, and Jet Ski tours. ...read more

Parasailing01/11/2012

Come on down to Sundance Watersports at Hawks Cay Resort and hang out with Captain Dan, Captain Mike and their mates, while they get you to experience Duck Key from high in the sky! Take your camera up with you and capture miles and miles of beautiful scenery or hand ...read more

Happy New Year! 01/04/2012

Hope everyone had an amazing New Year! Come on down and spend some time with us down here in the beautiful Keys, at Sundance Watersports. We have all you need to spend and amazing day on the water! ...read more

Merry Christmas!!!12/27/2011

Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas!!! Come spend the New Years with us here at Hawks Cay Resort. We have a range of activities to be done while your spending the holidays with us in the Keys! Come check out our snorkel, parasail, and jet lev trips, our ...read more

Florida Travel & Life Final Video 12/20/2011

Check out Florida Travel & Life's website and watch Paul easily take flight on our new JetLev! www.floridatravellife.com/jetlev ...read more

Santa was here! 12/20/2011

Check out our pictures on Facebook and Hawks Cays website of Santa Claus hanging out with the Sundance Watersports Crew. He came down to the Keys to relax before his big day and we are honored that he stopped by to check out all of the cool activities we ...read more

Christmas is right around the corner! 12/15/2011

Come spend your Christmas vacation in Paradise! There's nothing like being on the water while everyone else is dealing with snow :) We will be offering all of our awesome activities all throughout the holiday, these include; snorkeling, parasailing, jetskiing, kayaking, the new JetLev, segway tours, and our beautiful sunset ...read more

Our Historical Snorkel Spot12/12/2011

The Florida Keys have an interesting and rich history. At Sundance WaterSports, we share our knowledge with our guests on our jet ski adventures and segway tours but, some of our favorite history comes from our snorkeling trips to the reef at Coffin’s Patch. There are a few stories ...read more

Kayaking is not as hard as it looks, here's some tips! 11/29/2011

Lean Back

Rest your back comfortably on the seat - this keeps the boat stable. Your movement should come from your torso.

The Grip

With both arms comfortably in front of you take the paddle in both hands - over-handed with thumbs under. As a general guide, ...read more

Happy Thanksgiving!!! 11/24/2011

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Sundance Watersports! Come hang out with us for the day, we're open!!! ...read more

Santa Claus is coming to town.........on the JetLev!!!! 11/22/2011

Check out Santa Claus on YouTube having some fun on our Jetskis, wakeboarding and flying the JetLev!!! Copy and paste this link or you can find it at youtube.com under Santa Claus Jet Lev Sundance Watersports at Hawks Cay Resort.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtNghyh1zIA&feature=player_detailpage ...read more

7 Easy Tips on How to Snorkel11/18/2011

Whether you are learning how to snorkel or you just want to improve your snorkeling technique, here are some easy tips to follow to ensure you have a great experience enjoying one of nature's most marvelous realms.

1. Make sure your snorkeling gear has been properly fitted. Hold ...read more

Happy Veterans Day to All of Our Heroes!11/11/2011

In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the ...read more

Come hop on a Segway! 11/11/2011

Segway tours here at Sundance WaterSports offers guests the complete experience: a great orientation, informative historical and current-day information about Hawks Cay Resort and the island of Duck Key, dozens of unique and fascinating stories, great photo ops, fantastic service from a member of our crew and not to mention, ...read more

Check out our pics from Florida Travel & Life photo shoot11/07/2011

Florida Travel & Life came to Hawks Cay to film Jet Lev. Check out the awesome behind the scenes pictures in our photo gallery!!! ...read more

Happy Halloween!!! : ) 10/31/2011

Happy Halloween from the Sundance crew at Hawks Cay!!! Hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday! :) ...read more

Halloween is right around the corner! 10/27/2011

Come trick or treating and watch a Keys gorgeous sunset from our 65 foot long catamaran, Blue, for Halloween! Be dressed in your best costume and come hang out on Duck Key with our crew! Call for reservations! 305 743 0145 ...read more

Join us for Privates aboard our Catamaran Blue10/21/2011

Blue is our 65 foot long, Australian design, power catamaran. It is basically a huge stable platform perfect for private dinners and events. Call us at 305 743 0145 for prices and booking options! ...read more

The bad weather is GONE!!!! 10/20/2011

After 4 days straight of rain, we have sunshine!!!! This weekend would be the PERFECT weekend to get out and get on the water! Come out to Duck Key, and enjoy the weather from one of our jetski tours, or from high up while parasailing! Go to Tom's Island on ...read more

It couldn't be any more gorgeous out! 10/12/2011

It's flat, it's calm, and it's absolutely beautiful out here! If you're looking to play on some jet skis, now is the time to do it!!! See for yourself! Come visit us at Hawk's Cay here on Duck Key and come hop on one of our guided tours! ...read more

Beautiful day to snorkel! 09/30/2011

It was gorgeous out today! The water was flat calm, no exaggeration!! It was like a lake, just look at the pictures! Calm, crystal clear, perfect time to come and snorkel Coffins Patch, one of the 14 protected areas of the reef that runs along the Keys. Call us ...read more

Come check out the Jet Lev during Conchtoberfest this weekend!09/28/2011

We'll be doing LIVE demonstrations of the Jet Lev this Saturday at 2 pm and 4 pm and Sunday at 2 pm in the marina at Hawks Cay. This is something you must see in person, so don't miss out! ...read more

Got ourselves a new hut girl!! 09/18/2011

Sundance WaterSports here at Hawks Cay would like to welcome Kristin to the crew! Originally from Atlanta, she moved down here just like the rest of us to come experience the Keys life! Come on down to give her a warm welcome! ...read more

Snorkle Time! 09/16/2011

The winds are down to 3 knotts today. The water is like glass right now, which means it's the perfect time to go snorkling! You can see the bottom of the ocean from the top of the boat, it's amazing!! Come on down to Sundance Watersports here on ...read more

A little history......09/12/2011

The word Key actually comes from Cay, a small low island or bank composed of sand and coral fragments. Cay comes from the Spanish word Cayo, meaning small island. Back in the day, the Keys were only accessible by boat, until Henry Flagler came in around the early ...read more

Parasailing09/09/2011

The winds are down, the skies are clear, and it's the perfect time for a parasail trip! Come on down to Sundance Watersports so you can see the Island of Duck Key from above. Either take your camera up with you, or let yourself be spoiled and hand it ...read more

FlyaJetlev.com is up and running.09/01/2011

Our new Jet Lev website is up and running! Check out Flyajetlev.com and see our Jet Lev in action. ...read more

JET on over to Sundance watersports08/31/2011

The weather is GORGEOUS! Bright blue skies and calm waters. It's the perfect time to come enjoy the Keys! You can have a relaxing time at Hawks Cay Resort on Duck Key, then head on over to watersports for some fun in the sun! We offer Jetski and Segway ...read more

One last horah before school starts! 08/18/2011

This is the perfect time to get that last bit of summer in before school starts up again. Come on down to Sundance Watersports here at Hawks Cay to get the last bit of that summer fever out of your system. We've got our Jetski tours, parasail trips, ...read more

Jet Lev is up and running!08/14/2011

We are flying! Come take flight and discover your inner James Bond. ...read more

The weather is here.... wish you were, too!!!07/26/2011

It's been absolutely perfect weather here at Hawks Cay in the beautiful Florida Keys!The way to enjoy the sunshine and warm breezes are through watersports. Here at Sundance watersports we offer jetski tours, segway tours, parasailing, kayak rentals, snorkel trips to the reef, boat rentals and a sunset cruise...the perfect ...read more

Parasail is back and better than ever!! 06/28/2011

We just added a new addition to our parasail boat, the H2-Uh-Oh. Come down to Hawk's Cay on Duck Key to check out our new arch, a new and improved way to get up in the air! Captain Dan and mate Chris and Robert will provide you with one ...read more

Jet Lev soon to come! 06/21/2011

The Jet Lev is coming! Get ready for the thrill of a life time! Starting July 1st, here at Sundance Watersports, we will be offering rides on this new and amazing machine. Give us a call at 305 743 0145 so we can tell you all about it! Also, ...read more

SNORKLING!!!!!!!!!06/15/2011

The conditions were PERFECT today for snorkling down here in the Keys! Clear water, calm seas, great weather, and an awesome group of people who made the trip even better. It's suppose to be like this for a good while, so come on down here to Sundance Watersports on ...read more

Perfect Time for Parasailing06/10/2011

Come on down while the wind is perfect and hop on our Premium, diesal powered Parasail boat. Get away from it all and ride on a single set up, or come with friends and get some air on our tandem set up. It's a different kind of feeling ...read more

Jet Skis :)06/09/2011

Jet Skis!!! Come on down to Sundance Watersports located right in Hawks Cay's Marina and join us on one of our amazing guided tours. We're not put putting around like you would think, most of the time we're high tailing it at 50-60 miles per hour on our three ...read more

Summer Time! 06/07/2011

Weather has been a little crazy the past couple days down here in the Florida Keys, but the wind is starting to die down and the weather is looking great! Come down to Sundance Watersports and come play with us out on the crystal clear blue water! It's the perfect ...read more

Crazy Weather05/31/2011

LOVE the weather down here on Duck Key in the Florida Keys! Rained for a record 5 minutes! Now it's clear and sunny, although a bit windy. Even though snorkeling at Coffins Patch might be out of the question, jet ski tours are still up and going and could ...read more

So close yet so far...02/05/2011

I had the opportunity to drive down from Charlotte, NC yesterday and we were able to experience all four seasons in one day! We left Charlotte in a freezing rain (Winter) ran into rain and fog in Daytona (Spring/Fall) and changed into shorts and t-shirts just past Miami. (Summer) Glad ...read more

Always something new to discover in the keys!01/25/2011

Had a great day on the water with a family from Wisconsin yesterday. They wanted to go out on the water but also wanted to see the Packers game. We took a rental boat and found a little "hole in the wall" restaurant that reminded me of Key West 20 ...read more

Crazy Fog this morning leads to a beautiful afternoon!01/20/2011

We all had a foggy commute to work today and for a little while we didn't know what to expect. Luckily by 9:30 the sun broke through and has turned this into a perfect day! Flat calm, 80 degrees, and NO FOG! I had to post a picture though, it's ...read more

Sunny and warm at Sundance Watersports01/10/2011

It is a beautiful day in the Florida Keys! Leave the snow and cold behind to join us for some snorkeling or a jet ski adventure. We have all the toys, the only thing missing is you! ...read more

Happy New Year01/02/2011

Thanks to everyone who played with us during this holiday season. We had a great time even if it was a little windy!! Hope to see you all again soon and best wishes for a wonderful 2011. ...read more

Blue Sky and Calm Seas11/15/2010

We had the nicest day today that I just had to tell you about it. It was "severe" clear today. The parasailers were looking for Cuba. The snorkel trip was fantastic with a free airshow (five F-16s thrilled the guests with a low flyby) and a pod of 15 acrobatic ...read more

Fantastic Fall Weather11/12/2010

OK, it may be a stretch to call this fall weather, but it's the closest that we get here in the Florida Keys. Blue skies, highs in the 80's and "Fall Like" low 70's in the early mornings. To see our fall color... Grab your snorkel gear and enjoy our ...read more

Segways10/12/2010

The segway tour is a great way to see the island of Duck Key! You'll get a behind the scenes look at the resort and have a great time riding around on those fun and crazy segways! We offer guided tours throughout the day, so call us and let ...read more

Great time at Conchtoberfest!!09/20/2010

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Inaugural Conchtoberfest held at Hawk's Cay this past weekend! The bands were great, as was the food! All ready looking forward to next year!! ...read more

The sun is setting at 7:30 and...09/12/2010

The sunsets could not be any prettier this time of year. Join us for a sunset cruise on the beautiful clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean. We provide the music, fun and beverages, in the adult and child varieties, of course. The only thing missing is you.... ...read more

Labor Daze08/31/2010

The evenings are a little cooler and the weather a little milder. We have all the makings for a great Labor day weekend. Our crew snorkel trip yesterday found schools of snook, two huge black grouper, and a spotted eagle ray than "flew" around the reef for the ...read more

Parasailing over the clear beautiful waters07/09/2010

We are having a beautiful day parasailing above crystal clear waters watching turtles and eagle rays in good numbers. The wind is calm and the seas are clear, a perfect day on Duck Key! ...read more

July 4th Fireworks Cruise07/06/2010

July 4th was wonderful on Blue! The boat went out a few miles while Deighton was playing the steel drums. They were wonderful! And perfect for the mood, while we danced, ate, drank, and watched the sunset turn dark to make way for the fireworks. The fireworks took off from ...read more

WOW!05/30/2010

It's a beautiful day on the water! Calm seas and great visibility...it's a picture perfect day. ...read more

Memorial Day Weekend05/27/2010

The weather forcast is for a beautiful weekend! The water is crystal clear and the sun is shining. Snorkeling will be great...but then so will the parasailing, jetskis, kayaks, segways.....It's going to be a fun filled weekend. Hope to see you soon! ...read more

Having fun at Hawk's Cay04/27/2010

We are slowing down after the fun rush of spring break. Enjoyed meeting everyone that visited with Sundance WaterSports on the many activities we offer. The weather is warm, the sun is shining and the seagulls are calling your name to join us out on the water! ...read more

Sunset Island Jam03/23/2010

Join us Friday night March 26 for an island party! Featuring Deighton Charlemagne on the steel drums and rum punch to quinch your thirst. Sign up soon as space is limited, 305-743-0145. ...read more

St Patty's Day party on Blue!03/13/2010

Join us for a St Patty's day party on Blue! We are having green beer and green cookies for our guest of all ages. We will also enjoy Irish hats, jewelry, music and the Irish limbo!! Help us turn Blue green :) ...read more

Had a great day on the water03/09/2010

It was a great day at Sundance today. Enjoyed a lot of really nice people that sure liked to have fun! We got to take the Quinley's parasailing this afternoon! ...read more

What a beautiful day!03/08/2010

Gosh, we are enjoying the sunshine at Sundance WaterSports. A big welcome to the Edward Jones group who will be with us for another few weeks. We look forward to showing you some great snorkeling. ...read more

There's lots to do at Sundance WaterSports02/24/2010

What crazy weather we are all having this year! When you come to Hawk's Cay Resort we can offer you a multitude of fun activities depending on the weather. Join us for snorkeling aboard our catamaran "Blue" or take a wild ride around the islands on jetskis. ...read more

Sundance Watersports Blog12/15/2009

From Managing Captain, George Shattuck: I was walking down the dock this morning and one of the fishing guys asked, “How’s it going?” “Living the dream,” I answered. And, on days like this, I go back to my days at the UW Madison, walking to class ...read more