Hop aboard the Flying Lady for a two-hour cruise from Riviera Beach to Peanut Island, where calm lagoon waters, a Cold War bunker, and routine dolphin sightings make for an easy, family-friendly outing. Plan for swims, short walks, and narrated coastal views.
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The engine slows, the skyline slips starboard, and the Flying Lady eases into a bowl of harbor marked by white pilings and the low, scrubby silhouette of Peanut Island. Sea air pushes against your face; gulls wheel, and the inlet seems to nudge the boat toward the island’s calm lagoon. Onboard narration points out waterfront estates, the Port of Palm Beach, and the occasional mega‑yacht while crests and troughs of blue-green water dare you to dive in.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; ability to step on/off a low gangway and swim in calm, shallow water is helpful
Wildlife
History
Peanut Island is a small man-made island created from dredged material and later developed with park facilities and a Cold War-era presidential bunker that can be visited.
Conservation
Use reef-safe sunscreen, pack out all trash, and avoid disturbing seagrass beds—coastal ecosystems here are sensitive to runoff and boat wakes.
Reserve your spot on the Peanut Island Swim and Sightseeing Cruise Adventure today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Protect skin and local seagrass—use reef-safe sunscreen and reapply often during sunny crossings.
Pack a dry bag and towel
A small dry bag keeps phones and snacks safe while you swim; have a towel and light cover-up for the ride back.
Arrive early for parking and boarding
Riviera Beach Marina can be busy—arrive 20–30 minutes early to check in and load gear without rush.
Give wildlife space
Dolphins and manatees are often visible; observe from the boat or shore and never chase or touch marine life.
Swimsuit and quick-dry towel
For swimming in the island lagoon and drying off for the return trip.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin and the nearshore marine environment.
summer
Small dry bag
Keeps phone, wallet, and snacks dry while swimming or during seaspray.
Light wind jacket
Useful on breezy mornings or cooler winter afternoons on open water.
winter