Key West Sandbar Safari: Dolphin Playground Encounter
4.8
47 Ratings
Key West
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • This trip includes unlimited draft beer, mimosas & selection of wine.
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Set off on an incomparable adventure. This excursion escorts participants on a captivating journey from Key West to an isolated sandbar & further to the dolphin territory in the Florida Marine Sanctuary for a dolphin-watching session.

With breathtaking vistas of the Gulf of Mexico and skilled guides offering knowledge about the region’s history & ecosystem, guests can unwind at the sandbar as our team keeps your glasses filled with unlimited draft beer, wine & mimosas. Following, we’ll trek further into the Sanctuary to approach our dolphin families even closer. The excursion offers a free lunch (menu below) & endless supplies of draft beer, mimosas & wine.

Our experienced crew will ensure this becomes a lifetime experience that you’ll treasure for the coming years. This journey is ideal for family, couples & lone explorers searching for a distinct & memorable adventure in the Florida Keys.

Location
201 William St
William Street
Our check-in location is attached to the waterfront brewery, to the right of the large western union sign. Please arrive 1 hour prior to trip departure to ensure time for check-in procedures.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.8
(47 Ratings)
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Steve
Jun 10, 2024
Enjoyed! - It was our first time on this excursion and we really enjoyed it. It is only dolphin watching and hanging out at a sandbar, but the crew was very nice and the folk food was decent.
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Jeff_l
Jun 9, 2024
We loved watching the... - We loved watching the dolphins! We had an 8 year old and a one year old in our party. Adults and kids had a great day.
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Anonymous
Jun 9, 2024
The dolphins were the... - The dolphins were the stars of the trip! The crew, Captain John, Theresa and Ellen were all fun and added a lot of information to the trip.
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Denisedh9037ge
Jun 3, 2024
Best cruise and fun in the keys! - Oh my! What a trip with a well skilled and friendly crew. Captain Madison and crew mates Theresa and Dante were knowledgeable, personable and fun to cruise with to the sandbar. The cruise serves Cuban sandwiches, veggie wraps, chicken tenders, fruit, celery and cheese, including sauce for dipping or for eating with the tenders or wraps. The food was out the minute you board the boat. Ice water is aplenty and sodas are free. The part that blew me away was the unlimited champagne, beer and wine. They even delivered pitchers out to the guests in the water. Water toys were included such as a large lily pad for floating, water guns, noodles and snorkel gear. This trip included a dolphin encounter if they cooperated. The water was a bit rough, but the boat ride was amazing and the dolphins came and played and put smiles on our faces and lots of pictures. This is the best trip we have taken in the 10 years coming to the keys and it is well worth the price. Don't miss this trip!
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Jet30097033298
May 26, 2024
Awesome excursion made even better with an amazing crew - Captain Madison, Teresa and Dante were phenomenal!! We always do something like this when we can and the crews were always nice but this crew was exceptional. Captain Madison came down and made drinks and served with Teresa and Dante. Teresa was hilarious and high energy and Dante was so helpful and so nice. I recommend this trip just cuz the sand bar is fun and we did see dolphins but if you end up with this crew, it’ll be even better!! Thanks guys!!
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Troy_w
May 26, 2024
The crew was awesome in... - The crew was awesome in making sure everyone had a good time. Equipment and amenities were top notch. Definitely do this trip again
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D1898irkevinm
May 24, 2024
Family Fun at Sandbar! - Capt. Chuck, Stephanie & Dante were AWESOME! We took our family -infant, 2 kids (8&6) and it was a great time from Start to finish. Definitely recommend & definitely tip them bc they work hard & did an excellent job!
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Dane_p
May 19, 2024
Would definitely recommend - The trip was amazing but the service was 5star!! Captain Madison was kind and a wealth of information. Dante and Caleb provided excellent service...they brought pitchers of drink to us while we were off the boat on the sandbar!!
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M1989icjamesr
May 13, 2024
Would go again! - Very fun time. Great snacks and crew. Beautiful sand bar. Captain was lovely. Saw dolphin pod who followed us along on the way back. Fun trip!!!
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Amber_w
Jun 7, 2024
June 2024 Excursion - Overall, the excursion was better than I expected. The catamaran was a typical catamaran that accommodated 50 per group which I thought was a perfect size group for the size of the boat. There were two small bathrooms aboard for use. The excursion started with visiting the dolphin playground. Captain Madison worked very hard to get us a good view of the dolphins but it was feeding time so they weren’t in their typical pods and we only saw a few here or there. After the dolphin searching, we ended up at the sandbar. We spent about two hours there where noodles, pool toys, etc were provided. Lunch was catered jimmy johns type sandwiches, chicken strips, and a fruit/veggie tray. For alcohol they offered beer (yuengling & miller lite), mimosas, or wine. No hard liquor or punches of any kind which was disappointing as I don’t like beer or wine. The morning of our excursion, they were calling for storms most of the day. Much to my surprise we still went out. There were a lot of storm clouds on the horizon with lightning and thunder but Captain Madison kept stating that she was monitoring the radar vigilantly and if anything looked like it was coming our way, she would head back in. Overall a good tour.
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