Key West Sandbar Charter With Kayak Tour: Includes Lunch & Drinks
Back at the ship by about 1:38 pm, 1 h 52 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 52 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip docks in Key West20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
- 8:20 amLeave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
- 8:29 amEarliest tour startTour runs 5 h. Latest sensible start: 9:21 am.
- 1:29 pmTour ends9 min back to the pier
- 1:38 pmBack at the gangway1 h 52 min before all aboard
- 3:30 pmAll aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
Our verdict
This tour fits a typical Key West call (8:00 am–3:30 pm). It runs 5 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:29 am and be back at the gangway around 1:38 pm — 52 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.
Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 2:38 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.
The start point (Historic Seaport (Key West Bight) and Harbor Walk) is about 700 m from Pier B (Truman Annex / Opal Key Resort), an easy walk — no taxi needed, and no transfer time eating into your day.
Among the 350 Key West shore excursions we track, this is one of the longer ones (the median runs 3 h); 85% of them fit a typical call.
Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Key West call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.
About this tour
Join us for the ultimate sandbar adventure in Key West. This trip combines the best activities Key West has to offer. We will cruise out to the Florida Marine Sanctuary for an incredible guided kayak eco tour through the mangrove isles. Keep your eyes peeled as you never know which of the over 500 marine species of wildlife you will encounter. Our expert guides will take you to the best spots to locate as many species as possible. After the kayak tour finishes we will serve lunch on the way to a local secluded sandbar. Once done with the kayak tour the bar is open. Guests will have unlimited access to our onboard soft drinks, draft beer & wine selections. Grab a beverage & explore the secluded sandbar. This trip combines all of the best things Key West has to offer. Each trip will has our master captain and two additional crew members catering to each guest.
Max 40 per group English
What's included
- Fresh local Cuban Sandwiches, Fried Chicken Tenders, Veggie Wraps, Fruit & Veggie Trays, Cheese & Cracker Platters, Pita & Hummus Platters
- Guided Kayak Tour – Paddle through mangrove mazes in The Mud Keys with expert guides.
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Water Toys - Assortment of footballs, floats and other pool toys
- Lily Pad Included
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Onboard Refreshments – Enjoy boat-side service with unlimited draft beer, wine
- Secluded Sandbar at Jewfish Basin – Relax, paddleboard, kayak, or snorkel at a private sandbar oasis
- Paddle Boards
- Explore the Florida Marine Sanctuary – Spot local wildlife
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Check in at 201 William Street 30 minutes before your trip time (12:30 PM) Bring a bathing Suit, Towel, Sunscreen, Sun Glasses and anything else you would bring along to a day at the beach. At the Reef you will be provided with a snorkeling Equipment such as Mask, Snorkel, Fins and a snorkeling Safety Vest. Professional Snorkel Instruction will be available if you would like it. Our Brand New snorkel boat will get you out to the reef faster than any other snorkel boat, to allow you the most time in the water. There are fresh water showers for you to use as you exit the water. For your ride back in there is free beer, Soft Drinks and water. You will arrive back at he dock around 4:00
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
This trip departs from the Historic Seaport in Key West.
This trip departs from the Historic Seaport in Key West.
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring Bathing Suit, Sun Glasses. Towel, Hat & Sunscreen
Traveler reviews
Operated by Sunset Watersports. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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