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Aerial view of the Brightwild Adventures boat anchored on a bright green sandbar with guests in the water
Key West, Florida
Departs Beachside Resort
4.9 on Google · 1,000+ reviews

Key West the way locals do it

Sandbar days at Snipes Key, champagne sunsets and private charters aboard a custom 53-foot boat. Four hours out, lunch and drinks included, straight from Beachside Resort.

4.9Google rating
1,000+Google reviews
53 ftCustom-built boat
Snipes KeyKey West’s only shared charter here

Choose your day on the water

Two ways to spend it. One boat built for both.

Aerial view of the boat and the lily pad mat at the sandbar
The sandbar day · 4 hours

Snipes Key Sandbar

A cruise through the backcountry mangrove channels to the sandbar the locals keep to themselves, with paddleboards, kayaks, floats, a deli lunch and an open bar for guests 21 and up.

  • Premium Food & Beverage
  • Pick your vibe: Adults Only or All Ages
  • Instagram-Famous Sandbar Swing
The boat full of guests under an orange Key West sunset
The sunset cruise · 2 hours

Golden hour, north side

A scenic tour of the marinas and islands on the quiet side of Key West, with music, Key West inspired appetizers, beer, wine and seltzers and a champagne toast as the sun melts into the horizon.

  • All ages, from $49.95
  • Departs about an hour before sunset
  • Private sunset charters available
Guests wading through clear, shallow water at the sandbar
Day · the sandbar
The sun setting over the water from the deck of the Brightwild boat
Evening · the sunset
Save 15% on both

Can’t choose? Do both.

Book a sandbar trip and the sunset cruise during the same stay and save 15%, or take the new Sandbar & Sunset Cruise and get both in one afternoon.

The experiences

Every trip leaves from Beachside Resort in Key West. Book online with live availability, or call the concierge team.

The boat silhouetted against the setting sun on the water off Key WestAll ages

Sunset Cruise

Whoever told you Mallory Square was the best place to see the sunset was simply wrong.

2 hoursAll ages welcome
From$49.95

The Brightwild difference

Six things you will not get on the other boats.

01

The only shared charter to Snipes Key

Brightwild Adventures is the only shared sandbar charter company in Key West that runs to Snipes Key Sandbar, the best sandbar in the Lower Keys and home of the Instagram-famous sandbar swing. Snipes Key is always the #1 choice! If Mother Nature has other plans, your captain will choose the best alternate location for the day.

02

The only adults-only sandbar trip

Kid-free by design. The Adults Only Sandbar Escape is the only 18-and-up sandbar excursion in Key West.

03

A boat built for this

A custom 53-foot pontoon with all-cushioned seating, plenty of shade, non-slip flooring, an above-deck walk-in bathroom and an extra-large ladder. It floats in 12 inches of water, so it gets right onto the sandbar.

04

Lunch from a real deli, drinks on the house

Handmade subs from a local deli that has fed the Key West boating community for almost 30 years, plus an open bar of beer, wine and seltzers for guests 21 and up on sandbar trips.

05

Small groups, big comfort

A maximum of 40 guests on a boat sized for 70, so there is always a seat in the shade and room on the lily pad.

06

Easy from the first minute

Free parking at Beachside Resort, check-in at the beach behind the pier and a concierge team on the phone before, during and after your trip.

A concierge team that removes the unknown

Call or text before, during and after your stay. The Brightwild concierge team books experiences, makes reservations and answers the questions you have not thought of yet.

305.351.3083

Text through the chat bubble · 8 AM to 8 PM, seven days a week

Guests laughing together on the shaded deck of the Brightwild boat
About Brightwild Adventures

The crew running these trips lives here

Brightwild Adventures is the on-the-water side of Brightwild, a Key West company. The captains and crew know which sandbar is clearest that morning, where the dolphins feed and how to keep 40 people fed and happy for four hours.

15%off both

Can’t pick between the sandbar and the sunset? Don’t.

Book a sandbar excursion and the sunset cruise during the same Key West stay and save 15% on both. Call to book and the discount is applied. Or do it all in one afternoon with the new Sandbar & Sunset Cruise.

What guests say

4.91,000+ Google reviews
Read them on Google
Best boat trip we have had in all of our years going to Key West. Captain Dave and Selina were great! We are already planning to go again on our next trip to Key West.
Google profile photo of Jeffrey TurnerJeffrey TurnerGoogle review
Captain Dane and Ariel were fantastic. Book this, sit back and enjoy, you won’t regret it!
Google profile photo of Jon LessarJon LessarGoogle review
What an absolute perfect experience!! Dane and Tommy made our adventure the BEST!!
Google profile photo of Stacy Campbell ByarsStacy Campbell ByarsGoogle review
Awesome time. Captain Dave and First Mate Selena were absolutely wonderful and made sure all had a great time!
Google profile photo of Catherine NagelCatherine NagelGoogle review
Did the adults only sandbar for the 3rd time, the crew was great, the boat was great, great subs from dolphin deli, and all you can drink adult beverages. Will be back again.
Google profile photo of John ScottJohn ScottGoogle review
Fantastic sandbar tour!!! Wonderful staff, delicious Cuban sandwiches, plenty of snacks and refreshments.
Google profile photo of Z MSZ MSGoogle review
It was amazing! Probably the most relaxing part of our trip. If you’re looking for something lowkey but still fun in the sun, this is it. If we visit again we will definitely go the sandbar trip again!
Google profile photo of Tonya JamesTonya JamesGoogle review
AMAZING !!! Delicious lunch & drinks. Perfect way to spend a afternoon. Nothing like it. Can’t wait to go again.
Google profile photo of Kara GomezKara GomezGoogle review
My husband and I had a fabulous time on the adult only sandbar excursion. It’s a must do when in Key West. The staff were friendly and fun. Overall experience was fantastic.
Google profile photo of Lindsey SchultheissLindsey SchultheissGoogle review
Awesome crew I enjoyed the sunset cruise with them and I would do it over multiple times with this crew.
Google profile photo of David SykoraDavid SykoraGoogle review
We had such a wonderful time going out to the sandbar!! The crew was great and so very accommodating! We had a blast!! We only wished we had came earlier in the week so we could have gone another day.
Google profile photo of Billie WheelerBillie WheelerGoogle review
We had such a great time on the boat & at the sand bar. The crew Captain Al & Selena were awesome. 10/10 would do it again.
Google profile photo of Maureen DinkinsMaureen DinkinsGoogle review
Captain Dave and Ariel were amazing! Had a fantastic time on the sandbar tour!!
Google profile photo of Justin WhippleJustin WhippleGoogle review
Amazing adult only excursion to the sandbar! We would absolutely book this again with our kids.
Google profile photo of Elizabeth CliftonElizabeth CliftonGoogle review
Our trip with this company was absolutely fantastic! We went on the adults-only sandbar excursion, which I highly recommend. A special thanks to Tommy and our boat captain!
Google profile photo of D PriceD PriceGoogle review
We had a great time. Food and drinks were awesome and Captain Dane and Assistant Cassie were fun and very helpful.
Google profile photo of Jeff MurphyJeff MurphyGoogle review
Relaxing experience, a great way to end a slammed full day of sightseeing… kicked back on a boat with a glass of wine, watching the sunset while learning some inside information on the area.
Google profile photo of Emily Godwin TewEmily Godwin TewGoogle review
Wonderful experience. Cap Dave and his first mate were amazing. Will definitely recommend this trip.
Google profile photo of Alipio MontanoAlipio MontanoGoogle review
Had the best time on the adults only sandbar escape. Music, people, views, water, singing and dancing fun. I will definitely be back to see Captain Dan and Kelcy.
Google profile photo of Connie BoatwrightConnie BoatwrightGoogle review
Both the captain and the sweet lady that helped him were both so nice to us! Made our trip so much better!
Google profile photo of Lindi BaileyLindi BaileyGoogle review
We had such a great time with Captain Dan and his first mate Selina. It’s the perfect way to get beach time in gorgeous clear blue water. Highly recommend
Google profile photo of Susan KravetzSusan KravetzGoogle review
Great experience this was a lot of fun. The captain and the team were very friendly and accommodating. Good value as well
Google profile photo of Aram SaddaAram SaddaGoogle review
Captain Al and Tommy were great. We had a wonderful time and would definitely do those excursion again in the future. Highly recommend!
Google profile photo of Rob CrostonRob CrostonGoogle review
We had a wonderful time on the sunset cruise. Got some great sunset photos too for my painting projects. You guys are great.
Google profile photo of Debi MoteDebi MoteGoogle review

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Friends on the lily pad matA girl paddleboarding beside the boatFriends toasting at golden hourThe sandbar from aboveA private charter group on the bowTwo guests in straw hats on the bowA child on the sandbarThe boat at anchor with paddleboards

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