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Key West's Island Adventure Sandbar Tour with Kayaking

Recommended by 91% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Key West, USA
High interest
Booked 2 times today.
  • 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Get off the beaten path and see parts of the Florida Keys that few visitors know about on this tour aboard a custom-built catamaran. Choose to paddleboard or kayak in crystal waters, learn about the mangrove from a naturalist guide, or just lounge on the sandbar and take in the natural ambiance.
  • Perfect for anyone seeking an experience off the tourist trail
  • Stay satiated with an included buffet lunch with beverages
  • Reef-safe sunscreen will be provided
  • Choose between daytime and sunset cruise options

What's Included

  • Lunch
    Lunch buffet
  • Complimentary soda, water, beer, wine, spiked seltzer and champagne (sunset tour)after activities
  • Nautical restroom available onboard
  • Reef Safe Sunscreen
  • Kayak, paddleboards, lily pad, and sun chill floats available
  • Gratuity- Groups of 8 or more are subject to a 10% automatic gratuity. Guests must bring credit card
  • Towels
  • Lockeroom

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 631 Greene St, Key West, FL 33040, USA

    Please arrive 30 min prior to departure at the check in booth located on the corner of Greene St. and Elizabeth St. next to The Conch Republic Seafood Company.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Arrive at the central meeting point at least 30 minutes before departure time. Choose morning or afternoon tour time when booking, and be sure to bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and sandals or water shoes.

Travel through Key West's lake passage, winding through lush mangroves, bound for a remote sandbar known mostly to locals. Keep an eye out for local dolphins and sea turtles going about their daily activities.

Refuel with a buffet lunch, then grab a kayak and follow your guide on a kayaking tour of the area. Alternatively, choose to hang out on the sandbar and soak in the sun. After the day's activities, indulge in a glass of sparkling, wine, or beer and watch the sunset (PM tour only) as you head back to the dock for drop-off.

The exact way points of each trip are at the captain’s discretion and subject to change due to tides and weather.
1

Fury Water Adventures Key West

2

Key West

3

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Guests must arrive 30 minutes prior to departure
  • Groups of 8 or more are subject to an automatic gratuity service fee of 10%. Guests must provide cash or credit card at check in.
  • What to Bring: Valid, Government Issued Photo I.D., Towel, Sunscreen, Bathing Suit
  • Sun Protective Clothing (ie. Hats & Sun Shirts), Water Shoes or Waterproof Sandals
  • Guests 17 and younger must have an adult chaperone at check in to sign waivers
  • Please note : We cannot accommodate special dietary requests
  • Alcohol will not be served until after all activities are complete
  • Alcohol cannot be consumed prior to participating in any activity. Guests arriving to check in with alcohol in their possession or under the influence will be restricted from entering the water, turned away or required to reschedule. Tickets are non-refundable.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (15)

Q:Where is the meeting location for the Island Adventure Eco Tour?

A:The meeting location is at 631 Greene St - located on the corner of Greene Street and Elizabeth Street next to The Conch Republic Seafood Company.

Apr 2025

The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Elisa_S
We took this trip a second time to revisit the pristine heavenly clear waters of the keys and this trip doesn’t disappoint! Captain Matthew and his crew go above and beyond to ensure your trip is enjoyable while looking after your safety. We had captain Matthew the first time we took this excursion and continue to be impressed! I highly recommend this trip to see the real beauty the keys has to offer!

Reviews

4.7
based on 601 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Frozen in the water.

Lorraine_H, Mar 2026
Very cold and windy in March. Not suitable for Fury to take you out to sea on an excursion. Too cold to get in the water. Only 2 out of our group of 7 made the attempt. Big mistake. Seating on boat very uncomfortable and open to all the elements.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hello, Lorraine. During your tour the temps were in the high 70s with a light breeze. Typically visitors find these conditions comfortable, we regret you did not enjoy the tour. From late fall through spring, we offer wetsuit rentals for those who would like an extra layer. Please visit us again during the hot summer months!

So much fun!

Sheryl_H, Mar 2026
Matthew and Brooke were amazing on this trip! Their knowledge and care exceeded our expectation! They are all about taking care of their customers. It was an amazing trip! So relaxing!!! !!

Don’t waste your time.

Casey_S, Jul 2025
It was pouring and lightning the morning of and we emailed to check to see if it was canceled and they told us no! 10 mins later we arrived soaked to the bone for them to laugh and say it was canceled due to the storm.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Hello, Casey. We are very sorry that the weather did not cooperate on the date of your tour. The weather changes so quickly here in the Florida Keys that we try to not cancel until we are sure it will not be possible to run the tour safely. Safety is our top priority, if the weather does not pass quickly and is deemed unsafe, we do have to cancel. We hope you were able to rebook your trip with us and if not, we hope to have the opportunity to get you out on the water in the future!

The experience itself was...

Audra_S, Jun 2025
The experience itself was pretty good BUT the time changed and VIATOR did not update time. We wasted money to take an uber there and they would not refund us any money wasted on that and having to find something to do for 3 more hours. Boat trip was great, staff was wonderful. Kayak through mangroves was beau but could have been a bit longer. “Buffet” was veggie tray, mixed fruit tray, rolled sandwich wraps. Had wine, beer, champagne, soda, no seltzers. Drink options were good.

Don’t miss out on this Keys experience!

Elisa_S, Jun 2025
We took this trip a second time to revisit the pristine heavenly clear waters of the keys and this trip doesn’t disappoint! Captain Matthew and his crew go above and beyond to ensure your trip is enjoyable while looking after your safety. We had captain Matthew the first time we took this excursion and continue to be impressed! I highly recommend this trip to see the real beauty the keys has to offer!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for the review, Elisa! Our staff will appreciate your kind words. We are so pleased you found them to go above and beyond! Please join us again!

Great way to spend half a day

Darell_S, Feb 2025
Excellent trip for the afternoon and to catch the sunset. The crew was extremely informative. If you are fortunate to get captain Jude, captain Todd and Ivy, your day will be even better. They will take care of your every need with a smile and kind word. From check in to departing after the tour, it was first class and fun.

Westward turn geave us new perspectives.

Robert_Z, Dec 2024
We enjoyed the trip, getting experience both the shallows and the small island shorelines. Our crew was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. And we got to see both rain and the sunset, surprising for different reasons.

Great way to spend the day

Heather_C, Nov 2024
Jude and Tomas did a fantastic job. They both provided a lot of information and good advice for the trip. We snorkeled first. There was quite a current as it was very windy, so we actually needed flippers. It is a soft corral location and we went in November so most of the coral is faded, but we still saw a lot of small fish. Then we kayaked around Woman Key where we learned a lot about Conch. Unfortunately didn't see any turtles, but the mangroves were beautiful. Then we finished our trip drinking wine and beer on the sand bar. The Mimosas were on point, and they provided sandwich wraps, chips, and fruit (as well as soda). We attended the sunset trip, which was quite a sight. Highly recommend this trip.

What a great memory

scstewart51, Oct 2024
The entire adventure from beginning to end. Captain Jude and co-captain Liv were very attentive, knowledgeable and fun.

Highlight of our vacation

Shannon_V, Aug 2024
Highlight of our trip to the keys! Tomas and Matthew went above and beyond to make sure everyone in the group was safe, happy and comfortable. Snorkeling, kayaking and the sandbar all in one trip. Would highly recommend to anyone!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for the review, Shannon! We love hearing we were the highlight of someones vacation! Yay! We are so glad you had an amazing time! We hope to have the opportunity to take you out again!

Cut short

Cindy_K, Aug 2024
The trip got cut short :( you should have refunded me! Please confirm I am fully refunded. Leaving town today and cannot reschedule.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Hello, Cindy. If you haven't yet, could you please reach out to Fury's customer service line at 888-976-0899. Our goal is to always provide a fun, safe day out on the water. If this wasn't possible, we would like the opportunity to make it right.

Loved it all! Can’t wait to come back. 🩵

Mariam_P, Jul 2024
Snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, drinks! It was alllllll amazing! Aiden and Chase were absolutely wonderful and so friendly. Overall awesome time on the boat and water. We will definitely come back.

Great time on the water

Andrea_A, Mar 2024
The Captain was fantastic! She was so hospitable and friendly. Tomas was also fun and very informative of the area and history. Both made the trip fun and inviting for myself and family.

Great experience, but...

Kristy_R, Mar 2024
Great experience, but snorkeling area had minimal to see. Would have been nice to go to an area for with more fish.

Trash

Nick, Dec 2023
Cold and zero visibility. Also there is no blue water in key west. Take note the water is green and not clear

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Nick. We regret that you did not enjoy your time out with us. Most guests enjoy the temperatures in the 70’s that we are graced with in December, and we do have wetsuits available to rent for those that wish to do so. The waters around Key West are a beautiful turquoise color and although we hope that every day is perfect, occasionally wind, waves, clouds or rain will affect underwater visibility. We hope to have the opportunity to take you out in the summer months when the temperatures are warmer!

Fun fun fun

Sharleen_S, Aug 2023
What an epic adventure! I highly recommend this tour. Captain Matthew and Garrison made this experience so very special for our family. Thanks for an amazing time!

Must do excursion -

Musco_M, Aug 2023
Dolphins seen, kayaking and snorkeling with a lovely lunch to sign off the excursion! If you come to Key West, do yourself a favor and jump on this!

Fun in the ocean

Selena_P, Jul 2023
Very memorable trip! Matthew and Isaac were AMAZING and attentive to our needs. Snorkeling was beautiful, kayak/ paddle board were fun, and food was delicious. I would definitely recommend them!

Best Time

Maria_R, Jul 2023
Great experience, food was great, and the crew was exceptional! Lots of fun!!! Snorkeling was great, was able to see very colorful fish, kayaking was fun.

Great trip! Highly recommend!

Pat_C, Jun 2023
Great experience! Highly recommend this tour! Food was great and our captains Matthew and John were great!

Island tour

Michelle_A, Jun 2023
The best excursion we went on. Excellent staff! We got the boat ride, got to kayak, paddle board, snorkel and lunch with cocktails. A little bit of everything! This is the excursion you should go on! We had a great time.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thank you for the review, Michelle! We’re so glad you enjoyed all aspects of the Island Adventure! Our crew works hard to give our guests the best experience, it sounds like they did just that! Please join us again!

Excellent!

Ashley_D, Jun 2023
Great crew!! We really appreciated how they recommended a different destination with a much better experience ! They really took care of us out there!

Highly Recommended

Angela_M, Jun 2023
Bucket List Trip! Sea turtles, swam with beautiful fish, saw isolated islands, great lunch. We loved it!

A must do trip

Ervin_T, Jun 2023
Our captain and his crew was very informative with the wildlife in this area. Their trip was excellent

Snorkeling was ok…...

Samantha_W, May 2023
Snorkeling was ok… captain can’t control the weather but the crew made us feel safe. After the rain passed it was AMAZING! Lunch was great! Crew was great! And the sandbar was FANTASTIC!

One of the Highlights of Our Vacation

Rheanne_B, May 2023
Outstanding snorkel and kayak adventure! Our Captain, Stevie, showed us an amazing time on this trip. He noticed the weather in the normal spot looked like it was getting rainy so he asked the group if we minded changing the location so we would have a better trip, and he did not disappoint. We were able to get very close to multiple dolphins, went snorkeling in clear waters where we saw plenty of fish, manta rays, and barracuda, and then hit a large sand bar for kayaking and paddle boarding. The first mate Michael was knowledgeable too and served great drinks after the activities were complete. Then we saw a gorgeous Key West sunset as we made our way back to the harbor. A perfect afternoon and highly recommend booking this activity!

Response from Host, May 2023

Thanks for the great review, Rheanne! It sounds like you had an amazing time out there, and we appreciate the shoutout to our staff. We hope to see you again soon!

The best experience!

Michelle_B, May 2023
It was an amazing experience! Our tour guides were fantastic. They took care of everything and made it so easy to just enjoy the trip and activities.

On the Water

PHILIP_C, May 2023
It was good to get out on the water in Key West. Jude was a great captain, including his sense of humor. Be sure to bring your own towel, hat, and sun screen - otherwise you will subject to the pre-cruise shake down, which cost me a goodly sum. Everybody on the boat was friendly and everybody had a good time. I recommend this activity.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Philip. We're happy to hear your had a great time out there and especially appreciate the shoutout to Capt. Jude. We hope to see you again soon! Safe Travels!

See above

Robin_S, Apr 2023
Rap music is not liked by older people. Also, not taken to advertised locations. Younger crowd, friends of boat caption, more interested in celebrating his birthday.

Island adventure tour

Bonnie_L, Apr 2023
Matthew and Michael went above and beyond to give us the best experience possible. Coming across the dolphins was phenomenal!

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