FAQs

We’re a 6-pac charter — 6 passengers per boat — and we have 2 boats for larger party groups (up to 12 passengers, kept side-by-side throughout the tour). Children and babies count as a passenger (US Coast Guard max 6 per boat). All ages welcome; no strollers/wheelchairs due to the nature of the tour.

We offer “Shared / Semi-Private” tours on our 2-hr snorkel tours only (2-person minimum to go). All 3-hr & 4-hr tours are private only. Dog-friendly on all private charters.

Depending on your tour and time, we always try to snorkel Alligator Reef Lighthouse; if sea conditions don’t permit we choose another reef like Cheeca Rocks, Hen & Chickens or Florida Bay. Reef snorkeling requires some experience — you’ll jump off the boat in 10–15 ft of water and swim to the reef (no standing/sandbar at the reef).

Beginners are advised to book a private tour so we can teach and practice in calm or shallow water. On windy days, Florida Bay snorkeling is recommended, especially for small children and beginners. Captain chooses snorkel locations, decided on the day of the trip.

Looking to chill, catch some rays and enjoy the beach? A trip to the Islamorada World Famous Sandbar is the place to go! Located just offshore on the Atlantic side, it’s a popular spot where boats gather. Because the water is shallow, you can lounge on floats, play frisbee or football, or just chill on the boat. Great for all ages — a must-see in Islamorada.

Bring: hat, towel & sunscreen (no aerosol; apply before boarding), and pack light. Cash for captain gratuity is appreciated (10–20% is standard). BYOB for alcoholic beverages; you can also bring snacks/food and a small cooler.

We provide: snorkel gear, life jackets, swim noodles, floats, football, frisbee & shelling nets for sandbar charters; bottled water; and an ice chest filled with ice for your use.

No — we’re no longer located in Panama City Beach and don’t run tours that specifically look for dolphins, and we do not do dolphin swims in Islamorada. We occasionally find wild bottlenose dolphins, but there are no guarantees to see them since there are no resident pods here. We do promise a great time — there’s plenty of marine life and birds to see.

The Islamorada Resort Collection is made up of Three Waters Resort / The Cove, Amara Cay Resort & La Siesta Resort. La Siesta Resort, 80241 Overseas Hwy — park in the gravel lot, walk past the pool to the beach, look for the A-frame sign (“Wild Dolphin” on the dock, slip #713; arrive 10 min early).

2nd location: The Cove at Three Waters Resort Marina (Building #7), 84457 Overseas Hwy. La Siesta & Amara Cay run stay-and-play specials year-round — receive $150 toward our tours when you book a room special (book directly).