Snorkeling in West Palm Beach: Private Boat Charter

Drop anchor at a sandbar and snorkel in clear water minutes from the dock.

Snorkeling in West Palm Beach puts you on a private 34ft or 31ft center console with a licensed captain, where you set the day: snorkel and swim, fish, paddle, or anchor and float to music. Life jackets, water, sunscreen and paddleboards come with the boat. You pick the duration and what you want to do. The captain handles navigation and knows the sandbars, reefs and restaurant stops along the waterway from West Palm Beach north to Jupiter.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cruising, swimming, dining, and relaxing

• Snorkeling and swimming
• Fishing and paddle boarding
• Relaxing on the boat with music
• Cruising to restaurants for dinner or cocktails
• Viewing landmarks and beautiful homes
• Docking and dining at boat-friendly spots
• Relaxing and swimming at Jupiter sandbar

The experience

You board at West Palm Beach and the captain takes the helm while you decide what the day looks like. The boats have shade, a restroom and updated electronics, so there's no scrambling for sun or waiting in line. Snorkeling happens in shallow water near sandbars where you can see the bottom. Swimming and floating work just as well if you'd rather stay aboard. Paddleboards are there if you want to paddle out, and fishing gear comes ready if that's your plan. Everything moves at your pace. There's no schedule beyond the hours you've booked.

The waterway itself is the route: you cruise past waterfront homes and landmarks, or head straight to Jupiter sandbar and the reefs around Peanut Island where the snorkeling happens. If you want dinner, the captain knows which restaurants have boat docks: Bradley's, Sailfish Slip, The Riverhouse, Seasons 52, Frigates and others dot the route from downtown West Palm to Jupiter. You can pull up, order, and eat aboard or step ashore. It's the same water either way, just with different stops.

A licensed captain comes with every booking, so navigation and safety are handled. Life jackets fit all ages, and the boat is wheelchair accessible. Water, ice and sunscreen are on board. Bring sunglasses and a towel, or rent paddleboards and fishing gear if you didn't pack them. The boat holds your group and nobody else: no strangers, no schedule changes, no waiting for a group to assemble.

What’s included

• Life jackets for all ages.
• water, ice and sunscreen.
• paddleboards and floats at request.
• fishing gear and license.
• a licensed captain and shaded seating with a restroom aboard.

Options for this experience

3 options

Guide in English08:00, 12:00 and 13:00

Guide in English12:00

Guide in English08:00

Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 12:00 and 13:00

Book up to10h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “When entering the paring lot, park to the right where the docks are located. You can call your captain if you need assistance with directions or unloading your vehicle with items you need to carry to the boat.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Jeffrey Winters

Is this one for you?Book the 4-hour charter if you want a snorkel and swim without the full day commitment. The 6-hour option gives you time to cruise to a restaurant dock and eat aboard or ashore. Either way, a private boat means your group sets the itinerary: no group waits, no schedule changes, and the captain adjusts the route based on what you want to do that day.

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Top questions

What's the snorkeling like in West Palm Beach?

Snorkeling happens in shallow water around sandbars and near Peanut Island, where you can see the seafloor and small reef fish. The water is calm enough for beginners, and the captain positions the boat so you can enter and exit easily from the swim platform.

Can I fish instead of snorkel, or do both on the same day?

Yes. Fishing gear and a license come with the boat, so you can fish, snorkel, swim or mix them all in one outing. The captain knows the fishing spots and can adjust the route based on what you want to do.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the boat?

The boat departs from West Palm Beach, and you'll need to arrange your own transportation to the dock. Public transportation options are available nearby, or you can drive and park.

What's included with the charter?

Life jackets for all ages; water, ice and sunscreen; paddleboards and floats on request; and fishing gear with license. The captain and the boat are included. You choose the duration (4 or 6 hours), and what you want to do on the water.

Is this boat good for a family with young kids?

Yes. The boat is wheelchair accessible, infants and small children can ride in a stroller, and life jackets fit all ages. The shade, restroom and calm water around the sandbars make it manageable for families, and the pace is entirely yours.