Skip the crowds and let a licensed captain take you from the marina to Peanut Island’s sandbar for snorkeling, swimming and warm-water views. Choose 2–4 hour options with a floating mat, premium Bluetooth sound and bottled water included.
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The engine settles to a low hum and the Atlantic breeze rearranges your hat as the boat slips out of the marina. Waterfront mansions and working piers blur into palms and open water; gulls wheel overhead while the captain plots a course toward a small, sandy crescent that locals call Peanut Island. In two hours you’ll skim past the Port of Palm Beach, peer into the warm shallows where manatees surface, and drop anchor at a lively sandbar framed by clear, shallow water.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; basic mobility for boarding and short beach walks is helpful
Wildlife
History
Peanut Island was created from dredged material in the 1940s–60s and later developed into a public park and snorkel site with Cold War-era bunker remnants.
Conservation
Visitors are asked to use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid touching marine life, and follow captain instructions to minimize anchor damage to shallow seagrass beds.
Reserve your spot on the West Palm Beach Private Boat Cruise and Tour with a Captain today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive Early and Check In
Show up 15 minutes before departure and contact your captain so they can direct you to the correct dock and boarding spot.
Bring Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Florida sun reflects off the water—use reef-safe sunscreen to protect both your skin and the marine environment.
Secure Shoes for Boarding
Wear water shoes or slip-resistant sandals to step safely on and off the boat and onto the floating mat.
Hydrate and Pack Light Snacks
Bottled water is provided, but bring extra water and light snacks for longer charters to stay comfortable on the sandbar.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and the local marine life during sun-exposed hours on the water.
summer
Water shoes
Helps with safe boarding and walking on uneven sandbar and boat surfaces.
Light windbreaker
Evenings and winter breezes can be cool on open water—good for comfort after sunset.
winter
Dry bag or waterproof phone case
Keeps valuables dry during swimming, snorkeling, and when using the floating mat.