Peanut Island Sandbar and Swim Tour from Lake Park Marina
Float, paddleboard and lounge at your own pace on a shallow sandbar
A 3-hour sandbar and swim tour departing from Lake Park Marina that cruises the Intracoastal Waterway before anchoring in shallow, crystal-clear water near Peanut Island. You float alongside the boat, lounge on oversized water mats, paddleboard, or simply soak in the sun while your captain narrates the island's history and the Kennedy Bunker. The tour holds up to 34 people, includes bottled water and snacks, and is BYOB for guests 21 and over.
3h
Step-by-step itinerary
Peanut Island sandbar and swim tour
- Depart from Lake Park Marina
- Cruise Intracoastal Waterway
- Stop at shallow sandbar near Peanut Island
- Anchor and swim or float
- Relax on oversized water mats
- Explore by paddleboard
- Listen to captain's history narration
- Enjoy BYOB experience on the water
The Experience
The boat leaves Lake Park Marina and heads into the Intracoastal Waterway, where the captain points out the landscape and begins sharing stories about Peanut Island's past—including the famous Kennedy Bunker that once sat on its shores. The cruise itself is the warm-up; once the anchor drops in shallow water near the island, the real day starts.
You get in and cool off however suits you. Float alongside the boat with a drink in hand, stretch out on one of the oversized water mats, or grab a paddleboard and explore at your own pace. Bottled water and snacks are on board. The captain keeps talking if you want to listen, but the vibe is laid-back—this is about relaxing on the water, not following a schedule. Bring your own drinks if you're 21 or over; the BYOB setup is the whole point.
The group runs up to 34 people, so you're sharing the sandbar with others but not crammed onto a small boat. Three hours gives you time to settle in, not rush through it. Service animals are welcome, and infants can come along (they need to sit on an adult's lap).
What’s included
- Bottled water and snacks.
- paddleboards and oversized water mats to use at the sandbar.
- captain's narration of Peanut Island history and the Kennedy Bunker.
Operated by Top-Shelf Tikis
Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to spend three hours anchored at one sandbar with paddleboards and floats rather than visiting multiple stops—your group sets the pace, not a fixed itinerary.
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Top questions
What exactly is the sandbar like near Peanut Island?
The sandbar sits in shallow, crystal-clear water where the boat anchors. It's the kind of spot where you can float, stand, or paddleboard without deep water underneath—designed for lounging and swimming rather than diving or snorkeling.
Can I bring my own drinks on this tour?
Yes—this is a BYOB tour for guests 21 and over. Bring whatever you'd like to drink and settle in on the floats. Bottled water is provided on board, along with snacks.
What water activities are included?
Paddleboards and oversized water mats are available. You can float alongside the boat, lounge on the mats, paddleboard around the sandbar, or simply swim and soak in the sun—the choice is yours.
How long is the tour and what does it include?
The tour runs 3 hours total, including the cruise through the Intracoastal Waterway and the time anchored at the sandbar. Bottled water and snacks are included; water toys (paddleboards and mats) are available to use.
Will the captain talk about Peanut Island's history?
Yes. Your captain shares a lightly narrated overview of Peanut Island's history and the Kennedy Bunker while you're anchored and cruising. It's enough local flavor to add context without interrupting the laid-back atmosphere.
How many people go on this tour?
The boat holds up to 34 people, so you're part of a group but not on a crowded vessel. It works well for couples, friend groups, or anyone looking to relax on the water with others around.
Peanut Island Sandbar and Swim Tour from Lake Park Marina
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