Islamorada Sandbar Escape: Paddleboard and swim

Anchor at a sandbar and float in warm, clear water off Islamorada.

The Islamorada Sandbar Escape is a three-hour boat tour that takes you from the dock to a shallow sandbar in the Florida Keys, where you paddleboard, swim and float in crystal-clear water. The boat includes paddleboards and personal floats. Snacks and drinks are provided. Dolphins and other marine life often appear during the cruise.

The experience

The boat leaves the dock and cruises through the shallow waters around Islamorada to reach a sandbar where the water stays warm and clear enough to see the bottom. Once anchored, you wade in, float on personal floats, paddleboard, or simply sit on the boat and watch the water. The pace is slow and the atmosphere laid-back. There's no schedule to keep once you're at the sandbar, just time to soak in the Keys at whatever speed suits you.

Paddleboards and personal floats are on board and ready to use. Snacks and drinks keep you refreshed through the morning or afternoon. The captain and crew know the local waters and can point out dolphins and other marine life if they appear. Families with infants are welcome: small children can sit on an adult's lap, and the shallow sandbar means no deep water to worry about.

Private charters are available if you want the boat to yourself. The three-hour window gives you plenty of time to cruise out, settle in at the sandbar, and get back without rushing.

What’s included

• Three-hour boat cruise to the sandbar.
• paddleboards and personal floats.
• snacks and drinks.
• captain and crew guidance.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday, Saturday and SundayDepartures at 11:00, 12:30 and 13:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 42

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Morada Mermaid Charters

Is this one for you?The boat picks up from the Islamorada dock, so you don't need a car to reach the water: public transit gets you there. The three-hour window fits easily into a half-day, leaving the rest of your day free to explore the Keys on foot or by other means.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the water like at the sandbar in Islamorada?

The sandbar sits in shallow, turquoise water that stays warm and clear enough to see the bottom. You can wade, float, or paddleboard without deep water underfoot.

Do I need to bring my own paddleboard or floats?

Paddleboards and personal floats are included on the boat and ready to use. You don't need to bring your own.

Can I bring my own food and drinks?

Light snacks and drinks are provided during the tour. You're welcome to bring your own as well.

How do I get to the boat if I don't have a car?

Public transportation options are available near the dock in Islamorada. The boat departs from the local marina.