Kimpton Angler’s South Beach has re-launched its ‘Rescue-a-Reef” excursion to include an in-the-field off-shore experience with members of the Coral Restoration Lab and Rescue a Reef program at the University of Miami’s (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science.
Available to guests of Kimpton Angler’s, the half-day outing on Key Biscayne includes a private charter by Deco Divers to the hotel’s adopted Angler’s Reef site that the hotel works in partnership with UM to monitor and maintain. Also included are on-board beverages and snacks, and the option to ride-along, snorkel or dive at depths of approximately 25 feet. To learn about the important role coral reefs play in our oceans,
Other add-ons include a chef-curated boxed lunch, and transfers to and from the nearby marina. Ideal for families, friends and corporate teams seeking a shared learning adventure, Kimpton Angler’s curated reef rescue experience is available for groups of two to 10. Kimpton Angler’s front desk team will arrange the four-hour guided excursions, which depart from South Beach Marina, located near the hotel.
Kimpton Angler’s Rescue-a-Reef excursion includes the charter with licensed captain and crew with rates starting at $1,495 (Mondays through Thursdays) and $1,995 (Fridays through Sundays). Pricing does not include equipment rentals; cost of dive partner (required if diving); taxes and gratuities; and interactive reef restoration experience with the University of Miami team ($200, with advance two-week notice required). Pricing for boxed lunches and transfers provided at time of booking.
Now five years old, Angler’s Reef continues to thrive and grow under the care of the UM team, despite impacts from recent weather events.
“Our heritage as a haven for true anglers ties us inextricably to the ocean that surrounds us while igniting a spirit of discovery,” said Fernando Rivera, general manager, Kimpton Angler’s South Beach. “Our desire to make Angler’s a place of discovery for our guests drew us to join University of Miami as part of their citizen science effort and share this important work and the beauty of our oceans with our guests.”
With funding provided by Kimpton Angler’s South Beach, the Angler’s Reef restoration site was first populated over a two-month period beginning in February 2018 with 300 staghorn corals and two underwater “trees” installed at the nearby Key Biscayne underwater nursery. Each “tree” held approximately 120 coral fragments, which helped to naturally propagate hundreds of additional fragments and restore the reef.
The planted coral at Angler’s Reef continues to grow with support from Kimpton Angler’s and regular maintenance and care provided by the University of Miami Coral Restoration team thatmakes annual visits to the site to replace and restore damaged coral as needed.
With a rich past stemming from its heyday as a haven for true anglers, including Ernest Hemmingway, Kimpton Angler’s Hotel South Beach is located within steps of the Art Deco District and just two blocks from the beach at 660 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach. The hotel features a total of 132 one-, two- and three-story guest rooms and suites with spacious floor plans ranging in size from 400 to 1,000 square feet and includes studios, lofts, villas, spa villas, and poolside bungalows. Kimpton Angler’s gardens and European ambiance offer an inviting oasis for guests seeking a secluded and intimate refuge amid the hustle and bustle of South Beach.
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