Palm Beach Intracoastal Boat Tour: 90 minutes with guide

Mansions, marine life and skyline: a morning on the water

A 90-minute guided boat tour along the Palm Beach Intracoastal waterway in West Palm Beach, passing the homes of wealthy residents, Peanut Island and the tropical shoreline. The guide narrates history, ecological features and points of interest while you cruise. Sodas, snacks and water are provided, and you can bring your own drinks.

Step-by-step itinerary

90-minute Intracoastal boat tour

• Board the boat at the port
• Listen to guide's facts about Peanut Island
• View houses of rich and famous
• Learn about history and marine life
• Cruise back enjoying West Palm Beach skyline

The experience

The boat leaves West Palm Beach and heads up the Intracoastal, where your guide walks you through the architecture and residents of Palm Beach's waterfront estates. You'll pass Peanut Island and hear the stories behind the neighborhoods: the history, the ecology, the people who built them. The guide points out marine life and ecological features as the boat moves, so the narration stays tied to what you're actually seeing rather than a scripted speech about somewhere else.

On the return cruise back to port, the boat slows through the West Palm Beach skyline and tropical shoreline while music plays. Complimentary sodas, water, and snacks (crackers, popcorn, chips) are provided throughout. You're welcome to bring your own drinks if you prefer. The whole tour runs 90 minutes, which keeps it short enough for a morning or afternoon without eating the whole day.

What’s included

• Complimentary sodas and water.
• a selection of snacks including packaged crackers, popcorn and chips.
• live English-language guide narrating history, ecology and local landmarks.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 16:00 and 18:00Last departure this season: 31 Dec

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 22

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 effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Palm Beach Water Tours

Is this one for you?This is a shared boat tour with a live guide, so you're cruising with other passengers rather than renting a private vessel. It suits anyone who wants the narration and local knowledge without steering the boat themselves, and the 90-minute length keeps it manageable for a morning or afternoon without a full-day commitment.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2).

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 kind of houses and landmarks will I see on the Palm Beach Intracoastal?

The guide points out the homes of wealthy and famous residents along the waterfront, and the boat circles Peanut Island while the guide explains its history and features. You'll also see the tropical shoreline and skyline of West Palm Beach on the return.

What's included with the boat tour?

Complimentary sodas, water, cups, and a variety of snacks (packaged crackers, popcorn and chips) come with your ticket. You're welcome to bring your own drinks as well.

How long is the Intracoastal boat tour?

The tour runs 90 minutes total, cruising up and down the waterway with time to see the estates, Peanut Island and the West Palm Beach shoreline.

Is the guide knowledgeable about the area?

Yes, the guide is live and speaks English, narrating history, ecological features, and marine life as you cruise. The narration is tied to what you're seeing on the water rather than a general overview.