Tide sets the mood
Near low tide more sand shows and you wade and wander. Near high tide the water is deeper and you float more. Both make a great day.
Islamorada Sandbar Tour Waist deep in gin-clear water
4.6 on Google, 11 reviews
Four hours at the Islamorada sandbar with your group and a cooler, in water clear enough to see your feet. The Poppa Toon anchors up, the music is your call, and the day is yours.
- Licensed captain
- Private, up to 6
- Ice aboard
- Coolers welcome
- Shade and cushions
- No fuel surcharge
- Duration4 hours
- BoatPoppa Toon, 23' Barletta
- GuestsUp to 6
The Islamorada sandbar is where the Keys go to float. You step off the ladder into a few feet of gin-clear water over white sand, with boats gathered like a neighborhood and nothing on the agenda. The shade is out, the cooler is open, and the day takes care of itself.
The tritoon is built for this: flat, stable, easy to climb back aboard after a swim, cushions everywhere, and room for the cooler doing the heavy lifting. Weekends bring the social scene. Weekdays feel like your own private lagoon.
What to pack
Pack sunscreen, water shoes if you have tender feet, and more drinks than you think. Your captain reads the tide so you get the sandbar at its best depth, and keeps the day easy from the first float to the ride back.
Ready to book?
$800 Private, coolers welcome
Sandbar tips
Look down
The water over the sand is clear, so keep an eye out for small fish and rays. Shuffle your feet as you walk.
Sun off the sand
White sand throws the sun back at you. Put sunscreen on before you leave and again after each swim.
What to bring
- Floats your group likes
- A dry bag for phones and keys
- Towels and a change of clothes
- A cooler with drinks and snacks
Islamorada sandbar days
Questions first? Call or text (954) 326-7360
Quick answers
Where is the Islamorada sandbar?
On the bay side near Whale Harbor, a short calm-water run from the dock. Your captain times the tide so you get the best water depth.
What should we bring to the sandbar?
Sunscreen, towels, a cooler with drinks and snacks, and floats if you have favorites. Ice and shade are already aboard.
Is it kid friendly?
Very. The water on the bar is typically waist deep, kids climb aboard easily from the ladder, and the ride is short and calm.
Can we fish on the sandbar trip?
This one is all floating and relaxing. To fish, look at the nearshore trip on Poppa Bay, up to 4, from $1,050.
