Dolphin Sanctuary: Sandbar & Wildlife Adventure

Discover Key West’s hidden gems: a secluded sandbar, dolphin encounters, and unlimited drinks. Perfect for families, couples, and solo travelers.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary - This trip is a unique and exciting experience that takes guests on an adventure into the Florida marine sanctuary. The sanctuary is a protected area of the ocean that is home to a diverse range of marine life, including dolphins, sea turtles, and various species of fish.
    The highlight of this trip is a visit…
What's Included
  • Secluded Sandbar – Relax on a picturesque sandbar with stunning turquoise waters.
  • Dolphin Playground – Watch dolphins play in their natural habitat up close.
  • Swim, Snorkel, or Sunbathe – Enjoy water activities or simply lounge in the sun.
  • Assortment of Water Toys - Toss a football, grab a snorkel or enjoy any of the multiple water toys at the…
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Towels & Sunscreen
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 &…

Location
201 William St
William Street
Our check-in location is at 201 William Street, Key West FL 33040. We are attached to the waterfront brewery. Please arrive 45 minutes prior to departure to check in which will provide enough time to go through our check in procedures.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ldtolson
Aug 13, 2025
Eat, drink and be merry…and Dolphins 🐬 - We had an awesome time on this sandbar cruise. All you can eat, drink and be merry. Staff was great. Captain was very friendly and helpful. Thanks for all the drinks girls! Dolphins! 🐬 Saw many. Perfect day on the water!
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Goplaces46246254567
Aug 12, 2025
Great time - We really enjoyed our safari cruise although I thought we were saposeto go to an area we're they rescued 🐢. The experience was awesome. The ladies were great., especially the one who saved the 🦎
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Samantha_a
Aug 11, 2025
Very fun - Everyone was so nice. We had a gorgeous day in August so no one got sea sick. Drinks and food were really nice (the chicken tenders were a fun thing to have while boating). Bringing a reusable cup (not provided) for drinks was a great way to save on plastic and much easier to bring into the water. I wish we didn't spend so long getting to the sandbar, but looking back, I definitely would prefer to see the dolphins before swimming instead of after so I'm glad it turned out the way it did. If you go during peak season, definitely bring sun coverings cuz I imagine it would be uncomfortable if the boat was full of people. (My trip was ~50/125 max capacity). Getting on and off the boat wasn't too difficult at the sandbar. The back ladders were very nice.
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Tk_e
Aug 11, 2025
Freaking Awesome!!! - Capt Madison and her crew were absolutely perfect! Full of energy, fun, personable, & attentive!! This beat all of our expectations!
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Brittany
Aug 9, 2025
Best excursion in Key West - Everyone was super nice and respectful!! We felt very safe and cared for the whole trip!! The trip was the perfect amount of time out and would not have done it any other way
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Heather_s
Aug 9, 2025
Great experience with a great crew - The weather was tricky the day of our experience. The captain, Madison, did a fantastic job finding dolphins and a large sandbar while also avoiding the storms and high tides! The crew was attentive and knowledgeable. Nov and Dave were AMAZING! We would recommend this experience to everyone.
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Kristen_f
Aug 7, 2025
Dolphins Galore - What a wonderful day for the family! There was plenty of dolphins to see! I've never seen so many dolphins at one time! The snorkel area was fine for chilling, not much to see when snorkeling. It was a great day though!
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Olga
Aug 7, 2025
Key West a unique experience - Good attention Captain Jhon attentive friendly DA safety standards and explain the tour, what promise ES certain chicken tender, wrap, fruits and rich beer and water. The spectacular sandbank DE hot water is worth it.
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Kimwj5910az
Aug 12, 2025
Great sandbar trip - Great time on Miss Lora with captain Madison and crew CeCe and Kathy. There was pouring rain the 30 minutes before heading out and was unsure if we’d be able to leave. Captain Madison was able to go around storms and keep us dry while also making sure we were able to encounter dolphins—we saw multiple pods. The crew narrated the dolphin encounter and were extremely knowledgeable about dolphins. Upon arriving at a huge the sandbar with no other people, they put out the lily pad and other toys. Crew served drinks in the water and we had the best time! Highly recommend this excursion, crew, and company.
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C
Aug 10, 2025
Horrible experience - This was a horrible experience for our family. We were three adults who travelled with two young kids. While we did see dolphins on our way to the sandbar, we only spent 15 min in the ocean at most. Two of us spent only 2 minutes in the ocean before the guide rushed us back to the boat without any communication about the reason. It turned out that there was a thunderstorm coming in, but we only learnt about it from the other tourists later on. The whole experience was confusing to us and we didn't get the 2 hours in the ocean as promised. Worst was that the crew didn't return to the city right away, instead they spent extra time coming back so essentially we wasted the entire 5 hours sitting on the boat instead of doing other activities that could be productive. After coming back, they told everyone that we spent 2 hours in the ocean, which was dishonest. Even though they advertised snorkeling on their website and offered snorkeling equipment on their boat, they told us there's nothing in the ocean to see. In summary, false advertisements, bad communication, and not family friendly. Be aware!
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From $150
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).