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Matanzas Intercoastal Sandbars Day Trip by Local Captain - St. Augustine

Matanzas Intercoastal Sandbars Day Trip by Local Captain

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

4–6 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels as this is mostly a relaxed boat excursion

Overview

Spend a day on Matanzas Intercoastal waterways with a local captain guiding you to hidden sandbars, historic sights, and playful dolphins. Customize your trip for a laid-back, memorable adventure.

St. Augustine, Florida

SANDBARS DAY WITH A CAPTAIN

Starting at $200 (fuel not included) •Renter 18+ With Local Captains

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About This Adventure

Experience a personalized day on the water with a local captain exploring the stunning Matanzas Intercoastal. Enjoy historical sights, playful dolphins, and vibrant sandbars, all while customizing your adventure. Perfect for parties or family outings, this unique excursion promises unforgettable memories and a laid-back atmosphere. Bring your favorite snacks and drinks!

Ready for a captained Sandbar day? The local experience, explore the Ancient City from the sea! Enjoy our fleet amongst the Historical Matanzas Intercoastal, launching from the lighthouse on Anastasia Island. Nearby historical sites, downtown St Augustine, a ton of dolphins and other marine life! Bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, birthdays, or a boat day with friends and family. We have the luxury of having awesome sandbars, beaches, and restaurants all within a 15 minute boat ride! Your captain will be your concierge for the day taking you to do anything you’d like on the intracoastal. All of our captains are laid-back local surfer guys, we will give you options what we do with our friends and the family. You just tell us where you want to go. It is your customized boat day! So feel free to bring any food or drinks you would like on board.Come as guest and leave as friends🤙

All ages are welcome on board.

FOR OUR PARTIES 🎉 ADD ON XL PARTY BOX 310 JBL SPEAKER+KARAOKE -$40 The best karaoke bar is the sandbar!

This is a private excursion! For custom pick ups, please call. Additional fees apply. (custom pick ups are in the St Augustine area only. From Usina boat ramp down to Crescent Beach.)

Additional photos on social media, our handle is Wake 2 Wake FL

Rates

WITH CAPTAIN PRICES ARE ALREADY DISCOUNTED $75-$175 Off Rental Price

Eight Hour Rental -$625($175 off) Six Hour Rental-$475($125 off) Four Hour Rental-$350($125 off) Threes Hour Rental-$275($75) Two Hour Rental-$200($75 off) One Day Rentals - $700 (These are discounted prices)

ADD ONS: 15 ft x 6 ft. raft-$35(included with captain) XL party box 310 JBL Speaker-$50 Pets-$25 per pet (up to 2 pets on board)

Please call or text 904-994-9253 to add on

Captains are hired separately. $40-$50 per hour. All captains are 100 ton Master license and locals. Call 904-994-9253 to request a list of captains. if you wish to use your own captains, they must have a US Coast Guard license.

For a custom duration or a special request please call 904-994-9253

We only allow captained bookings on holiday weekends due to high volume of boat traffic.

For our 90 minute tours only, We offer a 10% St.Augustine local discount as well as a 10% off for hero’s! Policeman, firemen, nurses, military, and teachers (Call or email to apply)

Enjoy your day on the water in our 20' 2022 Sun Tracker pontoons. Each boat is hand detailed then rinsed with soap and water after each rental. Equipped with a mapped out sinrad saltwater GPS system so you can be guided through the intercostal waterways safely. We can pick you up anywhere on the intracoastal in St. Augustine. Up to 10 passengers!

Duration

Two, Four, six or eight hours

More Info

-Our boats are equipped with Sinrad full map GPS

  • Boat holds 10 people
  • Ages 18+ to rent for guided options -No towing -No Fishing unless you call and confirm first

What to Bring

-floats and rafts

  • Bring towels
  • Reef Friendly sunscreen
  • Dry sack/box if needed
  • Driver's License -any food or drinks you would like

Adventure Tips

Sun Protection

Bring sunscreen and a hat to shield yourself from strong Florida sun on open water.

Bring Snacks and Drinks

Pack your favorite refreshments to enjoy during stops on the sandbars or while cruising.

Wear Water-Friendly Shoes

Choose footwear that can get wet and is easy to remove for beaching on sandy bars.

Check Tide Charts

Plan your trip around low tide for optimal sandbar access and safe landing spots.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Bottlenose dolphins
  • Ospreys

History

The Matanzas Waterway borders areas rich with Spanish colonial history dating back to the 16th century and is near some of the oldest European settlements in the U.S.

Conservation

This area benefits from marine protected status helping to preserve seagrass beds and coastal wildlife habitats crucial to the local ecosystem.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Sunscreen

Essential

Protects your skin during prolonged sun exposure on open water.

summer specific

Hat with Brim

Essential

Provides shade and reduces sun glare during the trip.

summer specific

Water Shoes

Essential

Ideal for walking on wet sandbars and protecting feet from shells or sharp debris.

Reusable Water Bottle

Essential

Keeps you hydrated throughout the day on the water.