Key West Sandbar Charter With Kayak Tour: Includes Lunch & Drinks
Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Key West, USA
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get ready to spend a half-day soaking up the sun and enjoying Key West’s diverse ecology during this fun sandbar and mangrove tour. Discover the backcountry waters and secluded sandbars around the busy island, all while sipping on cold drinks. This guided kayak ecotour takes you into the mangrove isles to spot dazzling marine life before heading to a sandy beach to knock back a few alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages.
- Ditch the crowds and enjoy time spent on a secluded sandbar
- All snorkeling and kayaling equipment is included
- Wade into the mangroves where more than 500 species live
- Savor unlimited drinks with your free lunch
What's Included
- Onboard Refreshments – Enjoy boat-side service with unlimited draft beer, wine
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Guided Kayak Tour – Paddle through mangrove mazes in The Mud Keys with expert guides.
- Paddle Boards
- LunchFresh local Cuban Sandwiches, Fried Chicken Tenders, Veggie Wraps, Fruit & Veggie Trays, Cheese & Cracker Platters, Pita & Hummus Platters
- Explore the Florida Marine Sanctuary – Spot local wildlife
- Secluded Sandbar at Jewfish Basin – Relax, paddleboard, kayak, or snorkel at a private sandbar oasis
- Lily Pad Included
- Water Toys - Assortment of footballs, floats and other pool toys
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 201 William St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
This trip departs from the Historic Seaport in Key West.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.11:00 am
Itinerary
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Bring Bathing Suit, Sun Glasses. Towel, Hat & Sunscreen
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 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
Jennifer_S
What a great day we had! Logan, Stephanie and David are the best. Stephanie was knowledgeable during our kayak through the mangrove. I would highly recommend this tour again and again
Reviews
4.8
based on 350 reviews
Christine_T, Apr 2026
Great time, great crew, lots of fun. Different experiences i. One trip. Crew very knowledgeable and fun
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you had a fun time and enjoyed the crew and all the different experiences on your trip. Hope to see you again soon!
Trish_F, Apr 2026
We had a perfect day on the water! The crew was awesome, food was great, and the experience was one we’d do again!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you had a perfect day on the water and enjoyed the crew, food, and overall experience. We’d love to have you back again soon!
Aaron_B, Apr 2026
Amazing experience from the super friendly and knowledgeable crew to the clean boat and amazing food. Best excursion I have ever been on. We boated, kayaked the mangroves, floated and played at a sand bar, were offered amazing food and drink the entire time and saw three dolphins on our way home! So fun!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for this incredible review! We’re thrilled to hear this was the best excursion you’ve ever been on. It’s great you enjoyed the crew, boat, kayaking, sandbar, food and drinks—and especially spotting dolphins on the way back!
We really appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you aboard again soon for another amazing day on the water!
Jennifer_G, Apr 2026
Great day, good crew, learned how to kayak, that was fun… good sandbar location, floats, drinks, relaxing day!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks so much! We’re glad you had a great day and enjoyed kayaking, the sandbar, floats, and drinks. Hope to see you out on the water again soon!
Cathy_S, Apr 2026
The captain and crew were great. It’s was nice to have different activities to do throughout the day. Kayaking, snorkeling, paddle boarding, swimming, and playing with the water toys kept us busy the whole time. Great family time.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you and your family enjoyed the variety of activities on the sandbar charter. It’s great to hear that kayaking, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and the water toys kept everyone engaged and having fun. Our crew will be thrilled to know they helped make your day so special. We hope to welcome you all back for another memorable adventure soon!
Linda_R, Apr 2026
Staff was amazing. Food and drinks were plentiful. The entire experience was awesome. 2nd time doing this and would definitely book again!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you! We’re thrilled you had an awesome experience again and enjoyed our staff, food, and drinks. Can’t wait to welcome you back for a third time!
Yvonne_M, Apr 2026
Beautiful day on the water with my family. Short kayak, reasonable lunch, and fun sandbar stop. Perfect day in the Keys!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing! We’re so glad you had a beautiful day on the water with your family. Hope to see you again for another perfect day in the Keys! 😊
Salvador_P, Apr 2026
Capitan Jordan, Caroline and Sparsky amazing crew. Thanks for making our last day in the Keys so special. They not only showed us the expected mangroves but stingrays too
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled Captain Jordan, Caroline, and Sparky made your last day in the Keys so special. It’s great to hear you got to see both the mangroves and the stingrays—what a memorable day!
Rob_B, Apr 2026
Great trip, beautiful trip through the mangroves. Sandbar was relaxing and the crew were fantastic!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the mangrove tour, relaxing time at the sandbar, and our fantastic crew. We hope to see you back for another great trip soon!
Therese_L, Mar 2026
Captain Chuck, Dan and Josie were the best! You can not find a better value for the experience! Kayak, swimming, luunch (not skimpy like the other boats). And they serve drinks while you’re out swimming on the sand bar! Best service and crew ever!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the awesome review! We’re so glad you had a great time with Captain Chuck, Dan, and Josie. We appreciate your kind words about the experience, food, and service—it means a lot! Hope to see you again soon!
Jennifer_S, Mar 2026
What a great day we had! Logan, Stephanie and David are the best. Stephanie was knowledgeable during our kayak through the mangrove. I would highly recommend this tour again and again
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you had an amazing day and enjoyed the mangrove kayak with Stephanie. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Logan, Stephanie, and David. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
Karen_S, Mar 2026
I was looking for smaller experience, not the big ugly commercial boat tours. The boat is crowded, not enough shade or seating. I’ve been on much better mangrove kayak tours. It’s fine if you want free drinks, but it’s lame without character and felt like a numbered tourist. Would not do again.
Michael_M, Feb 2026
Great trip and amazing crew. Lunch and drinks were plentiful and delicious. Well worth the cost. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review!
We’re glad you enjoyed the trip and had a great time with our crew. It’s great to hear you loved the lunch and drinks. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon!
Brooke_W, Dec 2025
Perfect outing all around and I can't say enough good things about the crew. This was easily everyone's favorite thing we did during our trip to Key West.
Bob_M, Nov 2025
Best day so far. Kayak trip was awesome BUT the sandbar was even better. Crystal clear water and drinks and fun in the sun. Josie, Cannon and Capt. Chuck were the Best!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for sharing this! We’re thrilled to hear your day was the best yet and that the sandbar made it unforgettable. Josie, Cannon, and Capt. Chuck will be excited to know they made your trip exceptional. We appreciate you choosing us and can’t wait to welcome you back!
Danielle_F, Nov 2025
This tour is an absolute must for anyone that wants to spend a day on the water. You kayak for about 45 minutes and still get a chance to enjoy a nice time on the sandbar. Our Capt was Logan and crew of Helen and Jodi were the absolute best!!! The boat was clean, food was great, drinks were plentiful.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi there,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!
We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great day on the water. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed both the guided kayak portion and your time relaxing at the sandbar. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Captain Logan and crew members Helen and Jodi — they’ll be delighted to know they helped make your trip special.
We’re also happy to hear that you found the boat clean, the food enjoyable, and the drinks plentiful!
We appreciate you choosing to spend your day with us and hope to welcome you aboard again soon.
Jessica_R, Oct 2025
The staff was great!! Everyone from check-in to the captain (Logan) and crew (Josie & Helen) was friendly. We had to rebook due to weather, but had no problems. The kayak tour was easy enough for a beginner.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review and giving us 5 stars!
Martin_G, Oct 2025
This cruise was fantastic! Captain Chuck! Ronnie and Brynn were absolutely terrific! Captain Chuck took us about 14 mi out to the secluded Sandbar. On the way we stopped and kayaked around the mangrove trees. We saw stingrays nurse sharks barracuda and one lemon shark. Along with a plethora of tropical birds. Before arriving at the Sandbar who came upon a small pod of dolphins. It appeared to be a family of six. They put on a wonderful show for us and then swim off. The Sandbar was lovely. We anchored there for all the 2 hours! We had lunch drinks, swam snorkeled and had a fantastic kind. The weather couldn't have been more perfect. The water was almost as calm as a mountain lake. The next time we come to Key West we will definitely book this!.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the amazing feedback! We're so happy you had a fantastic time with Captain Chuck, Ronnie, and Brynn. Sounds like a perfect day on the water can’t wait to welcome you back!
Michael_D, Aug 2025
Fun good people running it, mangroves are not that amazing. Captain and crew were great worked hard to make sure everyone had fun.
rachael_b, Aug 2025
Logan and Caroline were wonderful. They kept our drinks and belly full and showed us a great time out on the water. It was a great day!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you! We're happy to hear Logan and Caroline made your day so enjoyable. I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words!
Kaylan_B, Aug 2025
Great day with lots of sun and drinks! Definitely try the mer-mosa. Captain Logan, Nic and Caroline were fantastic!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks for the shoutout! We’re glad you had a sunny, fun-filled day Captain Logan, Nic, and Caroline will love hearing this. And yes, the mer-mosa is a favorite!
jaimeegermann, Jul 2025
We had the BEST time on this excursion! Kayaking was a blast and then there was so much time to relax and enjoy the sandbar! The water was beautiful and all of the water “toys” (paddle boards, lily pad) made the day so much fun. Food was good, drinks were flowing (they even served them in the water!) and the crew was wonderful! There were areas on the boat to sit in the shade or the sun. Would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks so much for the great review! We're thrilled you had a blast kayaking, relaxing at the sandbar, and enjoying the paddle boards, lily pad, food, and drinks. Our crew loves making every trip fun and memorable hope to see you again soon at Sunset Watersports!
Amy_T, Jul 2025
Loved the kayaking. Crew was so fun and made it a great time. We had a relaxing time and the mangroves were our favorite part.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear you loved the kayaking and that our crew helped make it a fun and relaxing time. The mangroves are truly special, and we’re glad they were a highlight of your trip. We hope to welcome you back for more great adventures soon!
Tracy_P, Jul 2025
We had a fantastic time on the Ultimate Key West Kayak Eco-Tour: Mangrove and Sandbar Adventure.
It was the perfect mixture of fun and relaxation- truly a highlight of our trip. The experience was so enjoyable from kayaking through the mangroves to relaxing in the beautiful water at the sandbar.
There was plenty of food and our drinks were never empty.
The staff were absolutely awesome- Captain Chuck, Brynn and Abby went out of their way to make sure everyone had a great time.
They were friendly, welcoming and incredibly attentive. You could tell they genuinely cared about making the experience memorable for everyone.
Definitely purchase the photo package- it is so worth it.
We now have so many great family photos of this memorable day. This is an excursion you don't want to miss. I highly recommend it!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much! We're thrilled to hear the tour was a highlight of your trip. Captain Chuck, Brynn, and Abby will be so happy to hear your kind words. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
Mark_G, Jun 2025
Hosts do a great job with ensuring everyone has fun. No need to bring water or anything to drink or eat. Lots on board! Kayak about 30 min was fun even if very hot. Sandbar fun!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thanks for the great feedback! Glad you enjoyed the kayaking and sandbar and yes, we’ve got everything you need on board! 🚤☀️
Cara_T, May 2025
An amazing trip! The crew was spectacular and it truly was a great experience. The price we paid for what we got to do was sooooo worth it. If you come to Key West, definitely do this trip!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you! We're thrilled you had an amazing time and found great value. Hope to see you again on your next Key West visit!
Steven_K, May 2025
Great trip! Awesome captain and crew! Would highly recommend! Kayaking and then hanging at the sand bar made for a great day
Response from Host, May 2025
we are so happy that you enjoyed our Kayak tour, Thank you so much for the 5 star review.
Jonathan_H, May 2025
A brilliant experience. Set off on catamaran to the beautiful blue waters. Kayaked for half hour or so. Back for lunch which was provided with drinks. Then on to shallow waters to swim or try out paddle boarding. Very relaxing and Logan, Cannon and Caroline were great hosts.
Response from Host, May 2025
thank you so much for the 5 star review! we are so happy that you enjoyed your time with us.
Josh_N, May 2025
This was a great experience and a great way to spend your day in Key West.
We checked in at 10:30 at the office. At 10:45 the captain came met our group and we walked to the boat. We departed at 11:00 as scheduled.
The first stop was the mangroves for kayaking. The guests were split into 2 groups. Some will go kayaking first and some will go second. This is due to the number of kayaks. The kayaking is through the mangroves which is pretty neat. You will get a little tour from your guide. Overall it’s about 20-30 minutes in the kayak.
After the kayak you will boat to the sandbar. It is about a 20 min ride. This is when they will serve lunch and drinks. They will not let you drink before the kayaking due to legal reasons. But after the kayaking I can tell you that you do not have to worry about your cup being empty if you want to get your moneys worth out of the unlimited booze.
The alcohol was Miller Lite and Yuengling draft beer. There are also mimosas and wine options. There are sodas available as well. And all the water you need to stay hydrated. Lunch was chicken tenders, Cuban sandwiches, fruit and hummus trays, and veggie wraps. There was an abundance of food.
You will spend about 1.5-2 hours at the sandbar. It is a very relaxing time. They have floats and paddle boards and toys if you want. Also they will bring pitchers of booze around for you.
Returned to the dock and got off the boat at 4pm. There are 3 crew members and they will have a tip jar as you get off the boat. The suggest a $20-30 tip per person in your group which will be split between the crew.
Highly recommend this it was a very relaxing experience and great value!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for the 5 star review! we are so happy that you enjoyed your time with us.
Michelle_C, Apr 2025
Great day!! Captain & Crew were amazing!
Plenty of food and drinks. I would definitely recommend this
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing day with our captain and crew. We're so glad you enjoyed the food and drinks, and we really appreciate your recommendation. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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