Snorkel and Sandbar Combo Adventure in Islamorada

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Islamorada, USA

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4 hours (approx.)
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Overview

What's Included

Soda/Pop
Snacks
Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Islamorada Yacht Basin
96 Madeira Rd, Islamorada, FL 33036, USA
Please park in the front gravel parking lot of Lorelei Restaurant and walk to the marina basin in front of the restaurant to load onto the boat.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
In order to participate in the snorkel portion of the tour the ability to swim is required.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

bethany

Capt. Aaron & First Mate, Jake were great and fun. Even with windy conditions, we all had fun. Highly recommended!

Reviews

4.6

based on 29 reviews

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fun snorklering

Steven_S, Aug 2026

got to see a bunch of sea creatures. The guides were very helpful and friendly and we were able to see a lot including dolphins, sharks, rays, and a bunch of fish

Snorkel/Sand Bar

Jennifer_I, Jul 2026

Aaron and Jake were professional. Water was clear and beautiful fish at Alligator Lighthouse. Waves were strong on the day we went. Would not recommend for small children or those that aren’t strong swimmers. Sand bar was neat. It was a fun experience.

Don’t use this company

Amanda_G, May 2026

The description of the trip says it begins at Alligator reef lighthouse, which is why I booked this in the first place. Shortly after departure, the captain tells us we are going to cheeca rocks instead. Upon asking why not the lighthouse as advertised, the captain said cheeca rocks was better because the lighthouse was mostly sand. I voiced my frustration and he asked the group for a show of hands on who had their heart set on going to the lighthouse and only myself and a few other raised their hands so he said, cheeca rocks it is - apparently another snorkeling group had been moved to our boat and I assume their snorkeling destination could have been different seeing as not many people seemed upset about the change. The description of the excursion that I booked says alligator reef & does NOT say other possible spots - it says if weather was unfavorable for the alligator reef, we would be rescheduled or refunded. Also, we were not informed of the change in itinerary until we had already departed so we couldn’t get off the boat. I requested a refund and was denied, as the captain told the manager that we were informed prior to departure, which was untrue. I spoke to the manager and told them to look at the camera footage(there was a ring camera on board) and that it would verify everything I had said and shown that the captain was lying about informing us prior to departure, but received no response and my refund request was denied. The reef at chica rocks was pretty deep - not for beginner snorkelers. You would have needed to dive down deeper to actually get a good look at everything AND we were there at high tide so it was difficult to see much while snorkeling. I would say DO NOT book with this company. If you DO, make sure you ask ALL the questions before departure and if you are informed of a change in plans post departure, get your phone out and record the conversation. Horrible experience.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We would like to clarify a few points regarding your trip. On the day of your excursion, the captain made the decision to snorkel at Cheeca Rocks rather than Alligator Reef Lighthouse due to visibility conditions at Alligator Reef. The safety and overall experience of our guests are always our top priorities, and our captains regularly adjust destinations based on current conditions to provide the best snorkeling opportunity available. Before arriving at the snorkel site, the captain explained the conditions and asked the group for input regarding the location change. The overwhelming majority of guests preferred to proceed to Cheeca Rocks based on his professional recommendation. While we understand that Alligator Reef was the destination you were most excited to visit, the alternative location was selected specifically because it offered better snorkeling conditions that day. We would also like to clarify that your refund request was approved and processed, and proof of the refund was provided. We apologize if there was any confusion regarding that process. Regarding water depth, both Alligator Reef and Cheeca Rocks are natural reef environments, and conditions such as depth, tides, and visibility can vary from day to day. While many beginners successfully enjoy these locations, individual comfort levels and conditions can impact each guest’s experience. We genuinely regret that this trip did not meet your expectations and appreciate your feedback. We are always striving to provide the best possible experience for all of our guests and wish you the very best on your future adventures.

Islamorada snorkeling

bethany, Apr 2026

Capt. Aaron & First Mate, Jake were great and fun. Even with windy conditions, we all had fun. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this awesome review! We hope to get you out for another adventure soon!

Scheduling debacle

Dawn_S, Mar 2026

I originally booked this trip for a Sunday. They then called & asked if we could move to Saturday, which we did. We arrived to the boat & went a few hundred yards & the Captain said we needed to return to the dock because he was having an engine issue. Apparently this was an ongoing issue that he could usually rig. The kicker was that he said it was the best snorkeling day he had seen a while, no wind. We then rescheduled for Monday. At 7:30 am on Monday we got s call that the trip was cancelled due to… wind. So, the one star is not for the actual trip, because we never went! It’s for the scheduling debacle.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

We’re so sorry that you weren’t able to experience what we truly have to offer. Unfortunately, between the weather and the engine issue, the circumstances were out of our control. We do appreciate your understand a truly hope you’d give us another shot in the future.

Full of eyes

THIERRY_M, May 2026

The crew was super professional, the snorkeling stage is wonderful. We have seen many varieties of fish including small hammerhead sharks, large barracudas all in linpid water. It was a very good experience.

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