Private Sandbar Adventure: Key West Backcountry Tour

Experience the ultimate adventure in Key West’s backcountry with a private sandbar tour. Paddle board, snorkel, and relax on pristine sandbars while spotting dolphins, sea turtles, and more!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Snipe Keys - once picked up from the marina your guide will take you to the snipe keys sandbar to relax on the beach or take a walk through the knee/ankle deep crystal clear water
What's Included
  • Paddleboard
  • Bottled water
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
Additional Information

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Join a journey through the stunning mangrove backcountry of the Florida Keys. Pause at different sandbars to enjoy paddleboarding, snorkeling, or simply relaxing. Keep an eye out for wildlife, including dolphins, sea turtles, fish, birds, and more! A cooler stocked…

Location
5950 Peninsular Ave
Peninsular Avenue
Will pick up guests on the sea wall next to the gas dock.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Christine_b
Mar 15, 2026
Don was great! Contacted... - Don was great! Contacted us the day before to confirm. Texted the morning of our trip.with pictures showing where to meet. Took us out to the mangroves where we could get out and walk around. On the way back, showed us some of the large houses along the shoreline. Got us back a little early per our request as we had flights to catch later in the day. Would definitely recommend
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Amber_t
Mar 10, 2026
Peaceful and remote - My and daughter and I had a wonderful time with Donny. Going to more remote places with less crowds and hanging out at the Sandbar was awesome! Definitely 10/10. Will book again when I come back.
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Kristal_s
Mar 9, 2026
We had a great time on a... - We had a great time on a backcountry sandbar tour. Don was super friendly with great communication. Easy to locate for boarding too. Highly recommend!
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Mikemh3249zf
Jan 18, 2026
Book It!!! - We had an amazing experience taking a private charter to the local sandbars in Key West with our young child. From start to finish, the captain was friendly, professional, and incredibly accommodating for families. The sandbars were beautiful, calm, and perfect for kids—shallow water, crystal clear, and plenty of time to relax and explore. The captain knew exactly where to go to avoid crowds and find the best spots, making it feel like a truly special local experience. The boat was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, and the pace was just right for traveling with a child. Our kid had a blast, and we were able to actually relax and enjoy the day. If you’re visiting Key West and want a stress-free, unforgettable sandbar adventure, this charter is absolutely worth it. We would book again in a heartbeat!
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Mike_r
Oct 12, 2025
Great family morning with Donnie - Great communication from Don as soon as we booked and a great morning on the water having to work around some weather early on. Boat is perfect for a small group and the stops he took us too were great to get a feel for the back country weaving through mangroves and stopping at 2 sandbars.
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Kathy_b
Oct 7, 2025
Destination was very easy... - Destination was very easy to find to board the boat the captain was waiting for us. Don was our captain and he was very informative about the experience. There were five of us girls. we were able to bring snacks drinks snorkel gear. It was a great ride out to the sandbar where hung out and swam the whole time. was able to see a few fish snorkeling. Had a nice ride back to the dock
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Shelly_b
Aug 20, 2025
Awesome Sandbar tour - We booked a sandbar tour on Sunday, August 17th with Captain Donny and it was absolutely incredible. From start to finish, he made the day perfect. The boat was spotless and so comfortable, and he was extremely informative, sharing details about the area while also letting us relax and enjoy. He took us through beautiful mangroves and out to Snipes Sandbar, which was stunning. It ended up being just myself and my husband (two adults), and we had the best time. Captain Donny made the whole experience easy, fun, and unforgettable. We would 100% recommend this tour and already plan to book with him again when we come back. Truly an amazing day!
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Stephanie_a
Aug 11, 2025
Perfect Day! - Our trip was absolutely phenomenal! Don took us to some incredible spots, and my husband and I truly enjoyed the engaging conversation along the way. He was wonderfully attentive to our children, which we greatly appreciated. The weather was a mix of clouds, sunshine, and even a little rain, but it only added to the charm of the day — it was perfect from start to finish. We had an unforgettable experience and cannot wait to do it again!
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Kelly_e
Aug 1, 2025
Great Experience - Don is very kind and friendly. My group and I had a blast during the ride and at the sandbar! 10/10 would recommend
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Leslie_p
Jul 29, 2025
Great time - My husband and I had a wonderful experience. Been to the keys lots but this was our first sandbar trip. So beautiful and relaxing. Our captain was very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend
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From $550 (Per Boat)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).