No swimming needed
Islamorada Sandbar Experience
Shared trip. Swim, float or wade; no swimming needed.
From $80 per adult
Do I need to swim?
Standing depth, floats included
Shallow, calm water
The Islamorada sandbar is known for its shallow, calm water that is typically waist-deep or less, making it ideal for standing, swimming, and floating.
No swimming needed
On the Sandbar Experience the water is typically shallow enough to stand comfortably.
Floats included
Premium SunChill floating loungers on the Isle Legacy trips; Bote floats and a floating Bote dock on 4 and 6 hour tiki charters.
Snorkel first, if you like
The Combo stops at a reef before the sandbar. Snorkelers need basic swimming.
Four ways to the sandbar
Pick your sandbar trip
No swimming needed
Snorkel, then the sandbar
Snorkel & Sandbar Combo Adventure
Shared trip. Reef snorkeling first, then the sandbar.
From $129 per adult
Private, priced per charter
Private Charters - Tropic Like It's Hot
Private, up to 18. Bote floats and a floating dock on 4 and 6 hour charters.
From $1,000 per charter
Private, priced per charter
A day at the sandbar
Swim, float and wade in the shallows
Shared or private?
Two ways to pay for a sandbar day
Shared trips
You buy a seat: priced per adult, with a child price for ages 3 to 12, on the Isle Legacy.
Private charters
You buy the boat: priced per charter, for your group only, for 2 to 6 hours.
More than 18 in your group?
The Isle Legacy takes up to 49 guests, so there is no need to split up your group.
Where to check in
Two check in points, one marina
Both are at Three Waters Resort & Marina in Islamorada. Which one is yours depends on your trip.
AJet ski, catboat and tiki boat
The Spray Watersports office
Three Waters Resort & Marina, 84457 Overseas Highway. The office is in The Cove, building 7.
Arrive at least 30 minutes early for jet ski and catboat tours, 15 minutes early for the tiki boat
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At the Isle Legacy
The Marina at Three Waters Resort, 84001 Overseas Highway. Meet us at the boat, not at the Spray office.
Arrive 15 minutes early; the boat leaves on time
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The Islamorada sandbar
What is the Islamorada sandbar?
Located just offshore of Windley Key, the Islamorada Sandbar is a large shallow-water area where boaters gather to swim, float, relax, and enjoy some of the clearest water in the Florida Keys. Unlike a traditional beach, the sandbar is only accessible by boat.
Depending on the tide, guests can often stand comfortably in the shallow water while enjoying spectacular views in every direction.
Food and drink
What to bring aboard
On the Isle Legacy
Guests are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks. Beer, hard seltzers and non-alcoholic drinks. No liquor, wine or glass of any kind. Small personal coolers are welcome.
On the tiki boat
Coolers stocked with ice and bottled water are included. Must be 21 years old to consume alcohol (bring your ID, we will check).
Guests at the sandbar
5.0 from 32 Google reviews
Guests at the sandbar
Excellent
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Ricardo de Aguiar
Oct 4, 2026
Becca and Captain Chris were the best!! Great time at the sandbar
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Sheila Goulding
Nov 11, 2026
Had a great time on the Sand Bar excursion! It’s a must-do!
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Karen Coffey
Nov 11, 2026
We had an amazing time on the sandbar tour with Chris and Sophia. The boat is beautiful and they have plenty of floats. A great time was had by everyone. I highly recommend!
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Jason Findlay
Nov 7, 2026
Captain Chris & Becca were phenomenal! The Islamorada sandbar tour was a blast. Highly recommend!!
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jane schroeder
Oct 30, 2026
Becca and Chris were amazing , they let us know about all the places to check out during our stay and they were so welcoming. We had the best time on the sandbar experience. They even took photos of us
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Glen Flowers
Oct 30, 2026
Our Sand Bar experience was fantastic. My wife and I had a great time with boat Capt. Chris and Becca.We were dealing with high winds, but we enjoyed our time relaxing at the sand bar. Chris did a nice job maneuvering the boat away from a passing rain shower, as we completed our time at the sand bar.Highly recommend this crew!
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Amber Patzlaff
Oct 21, 2026
Loved my sandbar excursion with Captain Ryan and Sophia - both very knowledgeable, professional, and fun!! 🙂 will definitely book again when I’m in the area!
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karen klein
Oct 17, 2026
We went on the islamorada sand bar tour, with Sophia and Chris! They was truely amazing! We had a great day, super professional, amazing crew. Hands down, one of our favorite trips ! Both of them made our trip even more amazing and outstanding crew members ! They truly made our day ! Can't rave enough about the trip to all our friends and family !
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Monica Rodriguez
Oct 13, 2026
Had a great time on the sandbar trip with Captain Chris and Becca. They are very professional and friendly. The boat had lots of fun floats and they provided top-notch service. They have other tours available as well. I highly recommend them for your next adventure in Islamorada.
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Thomas Michael Mugno
Oct 12, 2026
We had the most amazing time on our sand bar excursion. The boat was impeccably maintained and there was plenty of room. Chris and Sophia could not have been more amazing to everyone on board. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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Amy Dietrich Cosmas
Oct 7, 2026
Great trip with a super attentive staff. Boat was clean, ride was smooth and the sandbar was beautiful and relaxing! Highly recommended.
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Deborah Daughtry
Oct 5, 2026
What a great time we had. The catamaran and the sandbar were fantastic. The captain and crew took great care of us. The people we partied with were a lot of fun and staying at Three Waters so we saw them again. Would definitely do this trip again.
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Ricardo de Aguiar
Oct 4, 2026
Becca and Captain Chris were the best!! Great time at the sandbar
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Sheila Goulding
Nov 11, 2026
Had a great time on the Sand Bar excursion! It’s a must-do!
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Sandbar questions
The Islamorada sandbar is known for its shallow, calm water that is typically waist-deep or less, making it ideal for standing, swimming, and floating.
No. The Islamorada sandbar is known for its shallow, calm water that is typically shallow enough to stand comfortably.
All ages are welcome on the Isle Legacy trips and the private charters; children 3 to 12 have their own price on the Isle Legacy trips. On the jet ski tour, riders must be at least 6; on the catboat tour, passengers must be at least 5. Children must fit securely into the provided child life vest and ride behind the driver.
The Sandbar Experience needs no swimming: the water is typically shallow enough to stand comfortably.
Yes. The 55-foot Isle Legacy features both shaded seating areas and open sun deck space so guests can choose their preferred spot.
Yes. Isle Legacy is equipped with an onboard restroom for guest convenience.
The trip itinerary may be adjusted based on weather and sea conditions to ensure the best experience possible. If conditions are unsafe for the trip to operate, you will be offered the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.
Gratuity is not included on the shared trips: tipping is customary as a way to thank your captain and crew. On the tiki boat, 20% gratuity is customary; on Isle Legacy charters, a 20% crew gratuity is required and not included in the rates.
Book a sandbar trip.
A shared trip on the Isle Legacy or the boat to yourselves. Questions? Call us at (305) 664-0075.