Depart Key Biscayne for a private, captain-led charter into Biscayne National Park. Customize 4– or 6-hour routes to sandbars, snorkel sites, and historic Stiltsville with a licensed captain and park access permits.
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The engines sigh and the city’s hum peels away as you ease out of Key Biscayne’s marina; the water opens like a path and the skyline recedes into a ribbon of glass. Salt air sharpens the senses, gulls pick at thermals, and the captain plots a route that can weave between sandbars, historic Stiltsville houses, and the coral-studded shallows around Elliott Key.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–6 hours
Fitness Level
Light activity required: ability to board a small boat and swim/snorkel at shallow sites; suitable for most fitness levels
Wildlife
History
Biscayne’s islands were used by indigenous peoples, then by Bahamian fishermen and early settlers; Stiltsville’s stilt houses date to early 20th-century leisure culture.
Conservation
Biscayne National Park protects fragile coral and seagrass habitats—minimize impact by using reef-safe products, avoiding anchoring on reefs, and packing out all trash.
Reserve your spot on the Private Charter with Exclusive Biscayne National Park Access today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Biscayne’s coral and seagrass are sensitive—use mineral-based sunscreen and reapply after swimming.
Pack a dry bag
Protect phones, cameras, and paperwork from spray and when using the inflatable dock at sandbars.
Wear water shoes for boarding
The inflatable dock and shallow sandbars can hide shells and rocks—light water shoes improve traction.
Charge up for photos
Bring extra batteries or a power bank—the overhead sun and long days drain devices fast when shooting video and timelapses.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and the park’s marine life during long sun exposure.
summer
Water shoes
Protect feet when stepping on the dock, sandbars, or rocky shorelines.
summer
Dry bag (small)
Keeps phone, keys, and wallet dry during snorkeling and dock time.
Light windbreaker
Useful for cool mornings or breeze across open water at sunset.
winter