Key West Sandbar Safari Tiki Boat: Beach Games Fun

Wade into shallow sandbar waters and play games while anchored off Key West

A 3.5-hour sandbar cruise from Key West Historic Seaport aboard the Lazy Lady tiki boat, with a live English-speaking guide, soda, beer and wine included. You anchor at a secluded sandbar in shallow waters where you wade, swim, collect shells and play beach games with floaties and watermats provided. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The tour suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tiki boat cruise and sandbar visit

• Board the Lazy Lady tiki boat
• Cruise through crystal-clear waters
• Approach and anchor at secluded sandbar
• Jump off boat and wade in shallow waters
• Enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and beach games
• Relax and explore the sandbar

The experience

You board the Lazy Lady at Key West Historic Seaport, a working waterfront where fishing boats and tour vessels tie up alongside restaurants and shops. The tiki boat itself is the draw: built for shallow-water cruising, it glides over the kind of transparent water that shows the sand bottom as you approach. The guide navigates to a secluded sandbar where the water stays knee-deep or shallower, and once anchored, you're free to jump in, wade around and explore on your own terms.

The sandbar itself is the whole point: soft white sand, warm shallow water, and room to move without a schedule. Some people set up beach games on the sand or float on the provided watermats and floaties. Others swim, collect seashells or simply sit in the sun. Soda, beer, wine and sangria (for guests 21 and over) are available throughout, so you're not managing thirst or hunger during the afternoon. The atmosphere stays relaxed: no rushing between stops, no crowded dock, just the people on your boat and the water around you.

The whole outing runs 3.5 hours from departure to return. Infants travel free but must sit on an adult's lap. Public transportation options are nearby if you're arriving without a car, and the tour is suitable for all fitness levels since you're wading and floating rather than hiking or climbing.

What’s included

• Soda and pop.
• beer, wine and sangria for guests 21 and older.
• beach games, floaties and watermats.
• live guide in English.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 08:15, the last at 13:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 35

Live guideEnglish

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 effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sebago Key West

Is this one for you?If you land in Key West with a free afternoon and want to be in the water without renting a car or booking a guided tour of the town, a tiki boat to a sandbar gives you the shallow water and the games without the planning: the boat, the guide, the drinks and the gear all show up so you just wade in.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

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 exactly is the Lazy Lady and how does it get to the sandbar?

The Lazy Lady is a tiki boat designed for shallow-water cruising off Key West. It leaves from Key West Historic Seaport and navigates to a secluded sandbar where the water is shallow enough to wade and explore on foot.

Can I bring my infant on this sandbar tour?

Yes, infants are welcome and travel at no extra cost, but they are required to sit on an adult's lap throughout the cruise.

What drinks and snacks are included on the boat?

Soda and pop are included for all guests. Beer, wine and sangria are available for guests 21 years and older. Food is not included, though you can bring your own or eat before boarding.

What beach activities can I do at the sandbar?

You can wade and swim in the shallow water, play beach games on the sand, float on provided watermats and floaties, collect seashells, or simply relax in the sun. The guide provides the games and flotation gear. The rest is up to you.

How long does the whole tour take?

The sandbar cruise runs 3.5 hours from departure at Key West Historic Seaport to return, including travel time to and from the sandbar and your time anchored there.