West Palm Beach: Glass Kayak & Snorkel Peanut Island 3-Hour

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2 reviews)

Free cancellation

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Duration3h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

You can see straight through the kayak bottom while paddling to Peanut Island

You get a glass-bottom kayak and snorkel gear for three hours, paddling 30 minutes from Phil Foster Park to Peanut Island where you can snorkel, swim, or relax on the beach. Snacks and drinks are included, and an instructor gives you a quick rundown of the best spots before you head out on your own. No guide follows you around — you set the pace and choose where to stop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Glass kayak and snorkel adventure

Meet instructor at Phil Foster Park
Receive kayak and snorkel gear
Launch glass-bottom kayak
Paddle 30 minutes to Peanut Island
Snorkel vibrant underwater spots
Relax on the beach
Enjoy beach snacks and drinks
Return kayak to launch point

The Experience

You're not sure if you'll actually use the snorkel gear until you're floating over the reef and realize you can watch fish move beneath you without even getting your face wet. The glass-bottom kayak does that — it changes what you notice. You launch from Phil Foster Park, which is right on the water in West Palm Beach, and the paddle to Peanut Island takes about 30 minutes if you're moving at a normal pace. An instructor meets you at the launch to point out the best spots and explain how the kayak handles, then you're on your own for the three hours.

The water is shallow enough that you can see down the whole way, and when you reach Peanut Island there's actual reef to snorkel — not just sand and the occasional fish. You can pull the kayak up on the beach, leave your gear in it, and spend as long as you want in the water or just sitting on the sand. The rental includes snorkel gear, so you don't have to bring your own or figure out what fits. Beach snacks and non-alcoholic drinks come with it too, which means you're not hunting for a place to eat or paying extra for water and a sandwich. Three hours sounds short until you're actually out there and realize you've been moving between paddling, snorkeling, and sitting still the whole time.

Single or tandem kayaks are available, so you can go alone or bring someone else. The whole thing is self-guided, which is either perfect or not depending on whether you like deciding where to go and how long to stay. If you're the type who wants a schedule and a guide talking the whole time, this isn't it. But if you want to move at your own speed and spend time looking at things without anyone rushing you, the setup works. Late returns do cost extra, so watch the clock a bit, but the three-hour window is realistic for what most people actually do.

What’s included

Glass-bottom kayak (single or tandem).
snorkel gear.
beach snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.
three-hour rental period.
instructor briefing at launch.
access to Peanut Island and snorkeling areas.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Paddle Paradise

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to be on the water without arranging your own equipment, transportation, or figuring out where to snorkel — everything launches from one spot and comes back in three hours, which is long enough to actually relax but short enough to fit into a morning or afternoon.