Miami Snorkeling Adventure off a Secluded Island from South Beach

Miami, USA

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

90-minute Snorkeling Adventure on a Pontoon Boat
Professional Captain/Instructor
Host
Miami-style music
Snorkeling headgear
Water Toys
Swimming
Eco-friendly sunscreen
Life Jackets

Towels
Food and drinks (available for purchase)
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Miami Beach Marina
300 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
Enter Miami Beach Marina by “Monty’s Sunset.” Go through the “Dock E” gate to the blue octagonal building for Water Taxi pickup. No check-in—check in when boarding. Parking: 5th St & Alton Garage (Lennox Ave), about an 11-minute walk.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Miami Beach Marina

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fisher Island (Pass By)

Cruise Terminal A - Port of Miami - Royal Caribbean International (Pass By)

Star Island (Pass By)

Flagler Monument Island

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
You will have about 1 hour at the island for snorkeling
Check-in closes 10 minutes prior to departure. Customers arriving after this time will have to pay to reschedule for a later time or another day, subject to availability.

Snacks and drinks are available for purchase on the boat. No outside food or drinks are permitted
Tours depart rain or shine. Rains often stop quickly in Miami.
The exact island location may vary
There are no bathrooms on the island or on the boat
Eco-friendly sunscreen is provided. Regular sunscreen is not allowed.
This tour is not able to accommodate wheelchairs or strollers
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

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Featured review

Peighton_B

We found so many beautiful seashells to take back home with us! We even got the opportunity to take some amazing pictures! So fun!

Reviews

2.6

based on 12 reviews

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The instructions said to...

Stacy_C, Mar 2026

The instructions said to check in 45 min early, when we got there we were told to come back 5 min before our trip. Went back about 10 min before and had to check in and fill out waivers. Needless to say after checking everyone in we got off to a late start. We were told at check in we would have an hour to snorkel but only got 40 min. The island was dirty, trash on the beach and in the water. Snorkeling instructions were non existence, in fact the guy acted annoyed when we asked about the snorkeling gear.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your feedback—we’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. We understand how frustrating it must have been to receive conflicting check-in instructions and then feel rushed through the process. This is not the level of organization we aim to provide, and we will be addressing this with our team to ensure clearer communication and a smoother check-in experience moving forward. We also apologize that your snorkeling time felt shorter than expected and that the island conditions and cleanliness were disappointing. Your comments regarding the environment and the lack of guidance from staff are especially concerning, and we are taking them seriously as we work with our local partners to improve both service and upkeep. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. Feedback like yours helps us improve, and we hope to provide you with a much better experience in the future.

Loved Snorkeling for Shells!

Mary_K, Mar 2026

Great experience snorkeling for shells! The ride out to the island included detail info about the bay and area surrounding, which was so fun! We enjoyed our time!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you had a great time snorkeling and searching for shells. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the boat ride and learning more about the bay along the way—that’s always a favorite part of the experience! We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again for another adventure soon!

We found so many...

Peighton_B, Mar 2026

We found so many beautiful seashells to take back home with us! We even got the opportunity to take some amazing pictures! So fun!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and were able to find many beautiful seashells to take home. It’s always special when our guests can also capture amazing photos and create fun memories during the tour. Thank you for joining us — we hope to welcome you back again on another adventure in the future!

Unreliable avoid the hassle

Maya_S, Dec 2025

I can’t speak to the actual snorkeling experience because I never made it onto a boat. When I arrived for check-in, I was told that the owner frequently books afternoon tours that don’t end up happening. This was incredibly disappointing, especially since I’m only in Miami for a short time and chose this tour based on its value and others’ positive reviews. I waited quite a while for the owner to respond to the staff, who eventually let me know that this issue is not uncommon and that they’ve dealt with similar situations many times. They even directed me to where I could file a complaint for a refund, which seemed like a routine process given how often this happens. I was offered a spot the next morning at 10:30 AM, which I appreciated, but with no assurance the tour would actually run and with my travel schedule I couldn’t accommodate. Overall, I’d recommend staying away. The lack of reliability and transparency made this a frustrating experience.

Do it! You won't be sorry!!!

Todd_D, Nov 2025

Great fun for first timers. The captain and first mate were very knowledgeable and friendly. Couldn't ask for a better experience

Snorkeling in Miami

Dana_T, Aug 2025

The host and captain are fun and amazing! The water wasn’t very clear but still found some conch shells!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fun time with our host and captain—they’ll be so happy to know they made your experience special. Even with the water not being at its clearest, it’s wonderful that you were still able to find some conch shells! We’d love to welcome you back for another adventure soon.

Cancelled on me and waiting for refund

Lauren_G, Aug 2025

Booked a 3 pm tour and the operator cancelled my booked time the evening before. Very informal text information about this and tried to get me to attend another time multiple times after I said no, because I did not have flexibility to do so on my vacation. Did not get an automatic refund for the cancellation.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

We’re very sorry to hear about this inconvenience. Please reach out to us directly so we can discuss what happened and ensure the situation is resolved. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to make things right. Your feedback helps us improve our communication and service for future guests.

Lame excursion

Amberleigh_T, Jul 2025

They rescheduled us many times. There is NO FLOATS - no tubes - the can of beer is 20$ and they take you to the barge of an island with tons of sea grass and zero visibility of fish. I saw nothing but water bottles and other trash snorkeling. I wish it at least had the raft to chill on. Nooooo bro. Nada.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we're truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t match your expectations. We understand how frustrating it must have been to deal with multiple reschedules and to arrive expecting certain features — like floats or better snorkeling conditions — that weren’t part of this particular tour. Our goal is always to provide a fun and relaxing time, but sometimes nature (like sea grass or water visibility) is out of our control. That said, we’ll absolutely review your comments to help improve clarity in the tour description and guest experience. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share this, and we hope you'll consider giving us another try in the future with one of our other tours that might better match what you were looking for.