Private Boat · Shallow Bay · Your Crew
Sandbar Adventure Miami
Private Charter — Up To 10 Guests
Float, wade, and toast the skyline from a 100% private boat built for up to ten guests on Biscayne Bay’s sun-soaked shallows. Your USCG-licensed captain handles the helm and the sandbar scouting — you handle the cooler and the playlist. Choose two to six hours of sandbar time. Rates are per group, so the more friends you bring, the better the per-person value. Optional shallow-water snorkel when the captain calls conditions right. From $440 for two hours.
Miami Tours & Water Adventures
Slow Currents, Loud Laughs, Zero Strangers
This is the charter you book when you want waist-deep water, skyline silhouettes, and a captain who already knows which sandbar window matches your afternoon. The boat is 100% private for up to ten guests, the cooler hums with ice, and the Bimini shade is ready when the Miami sun turns serious. Optional shallow snorkel enters the itinerary only when the crew calls conditions right for your group. Choose two to six hours so nobody has to rush the toast — rates are per group, not per person, so filling the boat makes every dollar work harder.
Miami Tours and Water Adventures — 429 Lenox Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Phone: +1 305-772-9942 · Email: Miamiwateradventures@outlook.com · Read guest reviews · Booking & cancellation policies
- Pricing Model Per group by duration — not per person. One rate covers the whole boat regardless of headcount (up to 10).
- Duration Options 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 hours. Longer windows include time for a lunch stop or extra swim anchors.
- What to Bring Snacks and drinks in plastic or cans — coolers stocked with ice and water are already on board. No glass.
- Meeting Point Full address sent in your confirmation email after booking. That email is always the definitive version.
The Experience
Your Crew, Your Cooler, Your Sandbar Window
Sandbar days are about slowing the clock. You drop anchor where Biscayne Bay’s shallows glow green, step off into waist-deep warm water, and let the afternoon do its thing — a drink in hand (can or plastic cup), music drifting from the boat, the Miami skyline sitting pretty on the horizon. Nobody is rushing you off a tour-group schedule. The boat is yours.
Your captain scouts the right pocket for the day’s conditions — tide, wind chop, and weekend traffic all factor in — then repositions if anything shifts. When the bay is calm enough and your group is up for it, a shallow-water snorkel stop can enter the itinerary at the captain’s call. Water shoes, fins, or sandals are strongly recommended any time you step off the boat — shells, rocks, and debris on the bottom are real and unforgiving on bare feet.
Booking five or six hours unlocks a fuller day: time for a long swim anchor, a casual lunch stop ashore, and still a lazy drift back as the afternoon light softens. Two or three hours is a clean morning or post-beach add-on. Pick your window in the booking flow — the rate table below shows exactly what each duration costs, deposit and all.
Curious about the waters? Biscayne National Park gives great context on the bay’s ecology and protected shallows. Want to stack another experience? Explore the Island Adventure Package, the Flyboard Adventure, or browse all Miami water adventures.
Lock In Your Sandbar Hours
Choose two to six hours, pick your date, and book online in minutes. Your confirmation email arrives with everything you need — including where to meet us.
Check AvailabilityDeposits, cancellations, and weather decisions are covered in our terms, billing, and cancellation policies.
Included With Your Charter
Everything Handled — You Just Show Up
Private boat, licensed captain, fuel, shade, and a cold cooler — all in the rate. Bring your snacks and drinks in plastic or cans and let the day happen.
- Your Private Boat The whole vessel is reserved for your group — up to ten guests, no shared deck, no strangers dropping in.
- USCG-Licensed Captain A credentialed master mariner who knows Biscayne Bay’s sandbars, tides, and the best-lit windows of the day.
- Fuel for Your Window Your rate covers the full booked duration — no surprise fuel surcharges when you dock.
- Cooler, Ice & Bottled Water Stocked and ready on board. Bring extra drinks and snacks in plastic or cans — glass stays on shore.
- Bimini Shade Top Overhead shade for part of the deck while anchored or at slow cruise — a must when Miami’s sun peaks.
- Meeting Details After Booking Full address and arrival notes arrive in your confirmation email. That email governs if anything ever changes.
Per-Group Pricing
Duration, Total & Deposit by Window
One rate covers your entire group (up to 10). The deposit secures the date; your booking summary updates live when you select a date.
- 2 Hours $440 total · $180 deposit
- 3 Hours $660 total · $285 deposit
- 4 Hours $880 total · $380 deposit
- 5 Hours $1,100 total · $400 deposit
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6 Hours Full sandbar afternoon — best group value$1,250 total · $400 deposit
Gratuity is not included and is at your discretion. Cancellations, weather calls, and deposit rules are fully outlined in our terms, billing, and cancellation policies — give them a read before you pay.
Water shoes, fins, or sandals are strongly recommended — shells, rocks, and debris can cut bare feet.
Perfect For
Who Books a Sandbar Charter?
Anyone who wants a full day on the bay without the crowd — one private boat, one rate, the whole group on board.
Birthdays & Celebrations
A Private Deck, a Cooler Full of Yes
Birthdays, bachelorette weekends, bachelor trips, anniversary getaways — the whole crew on one private boat with nowhere to be until you say so.
Families & Friend Groups
Kid-Friendly, Adult-Approved
Waist-deep warm water, Bimini shade, and a captain who sets the pace for whoever is most cautious in the group — easy enough for kids, relaxing enough for adults who just need to be on the water.
Flexible Planners
Pick Two Hours or Six — It Is Your Call
Short on time? A two-hour sandbar window fits cleanly around a dinner reservation. Have the whole day? A five- or six-hour charter leaves room for a lunch stop, a snorkel break, and a long slow drift home.
Value-Focused Groups
Per-Group Pricing — Fill the Boat
Rates cover the whole boat for up to 10 guests. The more people in your group, the lower the cost per head — bring the full crew and the math is hard to argue with.
Where You Are Going
Shallow Water, Skyline Pause
Sandbar charters float where Miami’s shallows glow green — protected pockets on Biscayne Bay where the water is warm, clear, and just deep enough to wade. The captain scouts the best anchor spot for the day’s tide, wind, and weekend traffic before you arrive, then repositions during the charter if conditions shift.
Optional shallow-water snorkel happens when the crew decides conditions are mellow enough for your group — life jackets stay within reach anytime someone is tentative in deeper water. Curious readers can explore how Biscayne National Park protects the bay and its shallow ecosystems.
Meeting details are sent after booking. Your confirmation email has the address and arrival notes — that is always the definitive version. Call us early if the schedule needs to align with flights or dinner reservations.
Plan Your Day
Meeting Point, Check-In & What to Bring
- Where to Meet Us Full address and dock instructions arrive in your confirmation email after booking. That email is always correct — call us if anything is unclear.
- Check-In ID Bring photo ID and the credit card used to book for dock verification. See our booking and cancellation policy for full details.
- What to Wear Water shoes, fins, or sandals are strongly recommended for stepping off the boat and entering the water — shells, rocks, and debris can cut bare feet. Towels and sun protection are a must.
- What to Pack Snacks and drinks in plastic or cans — coolers, ice, and water are provided. No glass containers on board. Bring a light dry layer for the ride back if you burn easily.
- Written Cancellations Email Miamiwateradventures@outlook.com. We confirm every cancellation in writing so you have a clear record.
- Need Help Planning? Reach us through the contact page for special group requests or help choosing the right duration for your day.
Your Peace of Mind
How We Operate Private Charters
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USCG-Licensed Captains
Every charter is crewed by a captain holding a U.S. Coast Guard Master Merchant Mariner credential — the federal standard for commercial passenger vessels. Credential standards are published by the National Maritime Center (USCG). Meet Captain Felipe and the team.
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Safety Briefing & Life Jackets on Board
Every charter begins with a friendly safety rundown. USCG-rated life jackets are on board for every guest and stay accessible throughout — especially important at water-entry stops. Florida boating safety expectations are summarized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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Weather Decisions Made With Care
Only Miami Tours and Water Adventures makes the weather call — never a single forecast app. If conditions require a cancellation before you leave the dock, we communicate quickly and walk you through every option. Full policy details are on our terms and cancellation policy page.
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4.9★ Across Hundreds of Sailings
Hundreds of groups have floated these same shallows with us. Read what they said on our guest reviews page — then picture your crew in those same seats.
Common Questions
Sandbar Adventure FAQ
How is the Sandbar Adventure priced?
Pricing is per group for up to 10 guests, by duration: 2 hours — $440 ($180 deposit); 3 hours — $660 ($285 deposit); 4 hours — $880 ($380 deposit); 5 hours — $1,100 ($400 deposit); 6 hours — $1,250 ($400 deposit). Your booking summary shows the exact total before you pay.
Where do we meet?
Full meeting details — address, dock notes, and arrival time — are sent in your confirmation email after booking. That email is always the definitive version. Call us if anything needs clarification.
What is included in the charter?
Private boat for your group, a USCG-licensed captain, fuel for the booked duration, a cooler stocked with ice and bottled water, and a Bimini shade top. Bring your own snacks and additional drinks in plastic or cans — no glass.
How many guests can we bring?
Up to ten guests. Your booking keeps the boat private for your party — no other groups will be added.
Is snorkeling included?
A shallow-water snorkel stop is optional and at the captain’s discretion based on conditions — calm, clear water is the green light. It is a bonus when it happens, not a guaranteed activity. If snorkeling is the primary goal for your group, check our dedicated Private Snorkel Charter.
What should we wear in the water?
Water shoes, fins, or sandals are strongly recommended any time you step off the boat or enter the water. Shells, rocks, and debris on the bottom can cut bare feet — this applies during sandbar wading, snorkel stops, and beach visits.
What if the weather does not cooperate?
Only Miami Tours and Water Adventures makes the weather call. If we cancel before departure, we work to reschedule or issue a refund per our policy. Full details are on our terms, billing, and cancellation policy page.
How do I cancel in writing?
Email Miamiwateradventures@outlook.com with your request. We confirm in writing so you have a clear record. Deposit and refund rules are fully outlined in our terms and cancellation policies.
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Sandbar Adventure — Private Boat Miami
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Sandbar Adventure Miami · Private Charter · Up To 10 Guests · 2–6 Hour Windows · From $440