BRADENTON BEACH PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Three Hours on the Gulf: A Private Sandbar Excursion to Jewfish Key
A private, three-hour boat tour from Bradenton Beach Marina that visits world‑famous Jewfish Key and nearby sandbars for swimming, snorkeling, shelling and wildlife viewing.
Three Hours on the Gulf: A Private Sandbar Excursion to Jewfish Key.
From the marina the boat pushes into bright-blue, crystal-clear water toward world‑famous Jewfish Key and a chain of local sandbars. For three hours this private excursion places you on shallow sand flats and in sheltered shallows where you can get out and swim, snorkel, shell, and relax — all with the possibility of spotting dolphins, sand dollars, starfish and other shoreline life.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Jewfish Key: the sandbar anchor
The tour makes Jewfish Key its centerpiece, one of the region’s most recognizable sandbars and a place to step out of the boat and into shallow, clear water.
Dolphins, sand dollars and shoreline life
On this excursion you have the possibility to see dolphins as well as hermit crabs, sand dollars, starfish and a variety of fish that frequent the sandbars and surrounding shallows.
Swim, snorkel, shell and relax
Stops at sandbars give time to swim, snorkel and hunt for shells in bright, clear water — a short, private window to explore the shallow Gulf around Bradenton Beach.
What the day feels like
What the three hours feel like
The private excursion departs from Bradenton Beach Marina and cruises a short distance to Jewfish Key and nearby sandbars. The flow is simple: beach the boat on a shallow sand flat, step into clear water to swim or snorkel, comb the sand for shells and sea life, then move on to another sandbar — all within a three‑hour window that balances cruising and time on the flats.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private sandbar tour is set up for — and how group size shapes the booking.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring sunscreen (lotion preferred; spray‑on sunscreen is not permitted on the boats), water shoes, towels, snorkel gear, snacks and drinks.
Spray‑on sunscreen is not allowed on board; guests are encouraged to use lotion‑based sunscreen or to apply spray sunscreen before boarding.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Private Sandbar Tour?
The tour is three hours in duration.
How many people can I book for and what are the rates?
A private tour covers up to six people at the base rate; additional passengers from 7 up to 16 total are charged an extra per‑person fee.
Where and when do we meet the boat?
Boarding is at the Bradenton Beach Marina, centrally located near Cortez Road and Gulf Drive; the marina is the meeting point and departure location for the tour.
What should I bring for the excursion?
Bring sunscreen (lotion recommended), water shoes, towels, snorkel gear, snacks and drinks. The operator reminds guests that spray‑on sunscreen is not allowed on the boats.
What wildlife or natural features might we see?
Participants may see dolphins, hermit crabs, sand dollars, starfish and various fish while visiting the sandbars and nearby shallows.
Is this a private tour?
Yes — the listing is for a private three‑hour sandbar excursion operated from Bradenton Beach Marina; bookings are for a private boat for your party with capacity limits as specified.