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Beyond Key West

Marathon FL Sandbar Cruise & Sightseeing Adventure

Recommended by 99% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Key West, USA
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Kirsty_M ·
Jul 2026
Brilliant trip! Just the perfect amount of time to spend as you like. We loved the kayaks! Free snacks like crisps, Coke etc. lots of fresh cold water!
· Daniel_W ·
Jul 2026
We had the best time! And Captain Orion and Kinsey were great with our kids and adults. We had a big group of 8! We would definitely do this again.

Overview

    What's Included

    • Snacks
    • Soda/Pop
    • Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Lily Pad, Floats
    • Gratuities
      Any gratuities for the crew are welcome and optional
    • Towels

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Marathon Mermaid Charters
      1688 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USA

      PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TIME FOR CHECK IN. We depart from behind Bluegreen Vacations Resort, you can park anywhere in the main parking lot and walk to the marina located behind the hotel.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Featured review

    Renee_W
    The Marathon Mermaid Sandbar Cruise was an absolute blast! Captain Dawn and her crew went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt safe, well-informed, and, most importantly, had a great time. Their energy and professionalism really made the experience stand out. I highly recommend this crew and their tour if you’re looking for a fun and memorable day on the water!

    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 156 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
    Sort by: Most insightful

    Fun in marathon

    Aida_G, Aug 2026
    It was a fun experience - relaxing and anybody can do this! So fun! They have kayaks and paddle boards - plenty of activities to do-

    Great Family Fun!

    Daniel_W, Jul 2026
    We had the best time! And Captain Orion and Kinsey were great with our kids and adults. We had a big group of 8! We would definitely do this again.

    Fun day in the sun.

    Nora_G, Jul 2026
    Location is behind the hotel. Arrive early paperwork and waivers must be signed. No spay sunblock on the boat.

    Response from Host, Jul 2026

    Thank you for joining us! We hope to get you out on another adventure soon :)

    Brilliant family afternoon out

    Kirsty_M, Jul 2026
    Brilliant trip! Just the perfect amount of time to spend as you like. We loved the kayaks! Free snacks like crisps, Coke etc. lots of fresh cold water!

    Response from Host, Jul 2026

    Thank you for joining us! We will hope to get you out on another adventure real soon!!

    Captains were very...

    Terry_K, Jul 2026
    Captains were very friendly. They made sure we went to a nice area with less seaweed. There was no rush. Very relaxing. Would recommend to anyone coming to the keys!!!!!!!!!

    Response from Host, Jul 2026

    Thank you for the awesome review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Thank you for the recommendation and hope to see you again soon.

    A most excellent day trip

    Renee_W, Apr 2026
    The Marathon Mermaid Sandbar Cruise was an absolute blast! Captain Dawn and her crew went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt safe, well-informed, and, most importantly, had a great time. Their energy and professionalism really made the experience stand out. I highly recommend this crew and their tour if you’re looking for a fun and memorable day on the water!

    Response from Host, May 2026

    Thank you, Renee! We're so glad other that Captain Dawn and crew helped make your experience enjoyable. We appreciate the awesome review and hope to see you again soon!

    Fun Day!!

    Pamela_H, Mar 2026
    It's fun for ALL AGES!! Very helpful, fun, friendly crew. Fun dance party vibe! Great music,snacks, drinks!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your trip with us! We appreciate you kind words. Be sure to come see us again soon :)

    Great experience. Great...

    Hilary_B, Mar 2026
    Great experience. Great for little kids. It was the right amount of time at the sandbar. Boat was clean, well stocked. Captain Bill was great.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thank you, Hilary! We’re glad to hear you had a good time. See you next time!

    Great Day on the water!

    Donna_B, Mar 2026
    Helpful and friendly crew. Beautiful boat with a bathroom! They were fine with small coolers coming on board.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    It was a pleasure to have to you join us, Donna! We will look forward to your next visit!

    Fabulous

    Mary_L, Mar 2026
    We had a great time from beginning to end! Captain Bill was awesome! The entire experience was fabulous!

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    We’re so glad you enjoyed your time with us! Thank you for the review and we hope to see you again!

    Lots of fun out on the water

    Christine_D, Mar 2026
    This was a great experience. The crew was wonderful and knowledgeable and we had a lot of fun!! We are thinking of booking another one this week!

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    It was such a pleasure to have you join us, Christine! Thank you for the awesome review and we look forward to your next visit!

    Fantastic day on the...

    Shelley_J, Mar 2026
    Fantastic day on the water and at the sandbar! Captain Bill, Mandy and Sienna took great care of us! Fun and relaxed. Great music! We saw 2 Dolphin pods up close.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thank you for joining us, Shelley! We will look forward to your next visit!

    Beautiful place

    Jake_C, Feb 2026
    Great day with a great crew. The sandbar was beautiful and the water warm. Would highly recommend recommend this nice trip.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thank you, Jake! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

    Fantastic experience!

    Jeffrey_S, Jan 2026
    Fantastic friendly people, shared lots of knowledge of area and what to expect. Would love to take their other excursions.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Thank you Jeffrey! We can’t wait to get you out for your next adventure!

    Operator cancelled on me 2 hour prior !

    Aysel_m, Dec 2025
    Operated cancelled on me 2 hours prior to leave because of lack of other guests. I wouldn’t have booked if I knew cancellations was a possibility. Wasn’t enough ti to book with anyone else.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    You were contacted at 7:30am to inform you that we didn’t have enough people signed up. You then agreed to wait and try and give it until 9am to see if we were able to get the trip booked. At no point did you say you’d like to try and look for another option. You were then fully refunded immediately when the trip wasn’t able to run. We would have loved to run the trip had we had enough people, but it states in our confirmation email that we need 8 people minimum to run the trip. We gave you ample notice and also recommendations for other cruises in town to join. We hope you give us another try in the future.

    Girls week

    Joan_G, Jun 2025
    Dawn and Brandon were great. Laid back but still professional. Beautiful day, informative crew, good accommodations for guests.
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    Was $113.90

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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    On average, this is booked 15 days in advance.

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