Sebastian Inlet Sandbar Charter: Half-Day Boat Trip for Groups

Shallow turquoise waters and a stable boat instead of a crowded beach

A half-day sandbar charter at Sebastian Inlet seats up to six guests on a comfortable boat with a licensed captain, cruising to a shallow-water sandbar where you swim, wade and relax in calm turquoise water. The boat provides smooth transportation to and from the sandbar, and the captain speaks English throughout the trip. Guests aged 21 and over may bring their own alcohol. Infants must sit on an adult's lap.

Step-by-step itinerary

Half-day sandbar charter experience

• Board private boat at Sebastian Inlet
• Cruise to shallow sandbar area
• Swim, wade, and relax in calm waters
• Socialize and take group photos
• Spot dolphins and manatees
• Enjoy drinks onboard (21+ guests)
• Return to departure point

The experience

The boat leaves with your group and heads to a shallow sandbar area off Florida's Treasure Coast where the water stays calm and clear. You'll have ample space to move around on deck, and the sandbar itself is designed for swimming, wading and lounging without the noise and crowds of a public beach. The captain navigates the route and handles all the logistics. Your job is to settle in, soak in the sun and take photos with whoever you brought along.

Four hours on the water gives you time to swim, float and simply be still without feeling rushed. The stable boat design keeps the ride smooth, which matters if anyone in your group gets queasy or if you're traveling with infants who need to stay seated on a lap. Dolphins and manatees sometimes appear in the shallows. Whether they show up is never guaranteed, but the calm water and open sightlines make spotting them possible. Bring your own drinks if you're 21 or older. The boat has space to keep them cold.

This charter works for families mixing ages, wedding parties, friend groups celebrating something specific, or anyone who just wants a day on the water without the structure of a fishing trip or a crowded tour. The laid-back pace means no itinerary to follow and no pressure to participate in activities you don't want. If four hours feels short, full-day trips are available on request.

What’s included

• Licensed captain guiding the trip.
• comfortable boat with smooth ride to and from the sandbar.
• four hours on the water with access to shallow turquoise waters for swimming and wading.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 12:00 and 16:00

Book up to6h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Zookeeper Charters

Is this one for you?The English-speaking captain narrates the entire trip, so mixed-age groups and families with children can follow along comfortably without needing to read a map or plan stops themselves.

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Top questions

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.

Can I bring alcohol on the sandbar charter?

Guests aged 21 and over may bring their own alcoholic beverages onboard. The boat has space to keep drinks cold during the trip.

What happens if I'm traveling with a baby or very young child?

Infants are required to sit on an adult's lap throughout the charter. The boat is stable and designed for families, so the ride stays smooth.

Will we definitely see dolphins or manatees?

Dolphins and manatees inhabit the shallow waters around Sebastian Inlet and sometimes appear during the trip, but sightings are not guaranteed. Calm water and clear sightlines make spotting them more likely when they're present.

What's included in the half-day charter price?

The charter includes a licensed captain, comfortable boat with smooth transportation to and from the sandbar, and the captain's English-language commentary throughout the four-hour trip. Food, drinks and gratuities are not included.

How many people can fit on the boat?

The charter accommodates up to six guests, giving everyone ample space to move around on deck and relax during the sandbar portion of the trip.