Miami Snorkeling Adventure – Fowey Rocks & Soldier Key
Escape the beaches and discover what lies beneath the surface with our private Miami Snorkeling Adventure. This 5-hour experience takes you across Biscayne Bay and toward some of the best snorkeling waters accessible by boat around Miami, including Fowey Rocks Lighthouse and Soldier Key.
Designed for ocean lovers, families, and adventurous travelers, this tour combines snorkeling, crystal-clear water, tropical islands, marine life, and remote locations that most visitors to Miami never get to experience.
What You'll Discover on Your Miami Snorkeling Adventure:
🌿 Your journey begins across Biscayne Bay, heading toward Virginia Key and Key Biscayne while leaving the busy beaches and city behind.
🐬 Along the way, keep your eyes open for local wildlife. Dolphins, manatees, rays, sea turtles, fish, iguanas, and coastal birds can all be encountered throughout these waters.
🌴 Cruise past Key Biscayne, surrounded by tropical vegetation, beautiful beaches, and turquoise water as you continue farther south toward Miami's more remote snorkeling areas.
🤿 One of the highlights of the experience is Fowey Rocks Lighthouse, an iconic offshore lighthouse surrounded by beautiful blue water and one of the favorite snorkeling and diving areas among Miami boaters.
Far from the city and crowded beaches, Fowey Rocks feels like a place frozen in time. Jump into the water beside the historic lighthouse and explore coral formations, tropical fish, and the surrounding marine environment.
🏝️ Continue toward Soldier Key, a small and remote island surrounded by shallow, clear waters. Here, you'll have another opportunity to snorkel, swim, and explore areas where rays, sea turtles, tropical fish, and other marine life can frequently be found.
With multiple swimming and snorkeling opportunities throughout the experience, your captain can adapt the itinerary according to water visibility, weather, sea conditions, and your group's interests to find the best experience possible that day.
A Snorkeling Experience Beyond Miami Beach
🐠 This isn't simply a Miami sightseeing cruise with a quick swim stop. The experience is designed for guests who want to spend real time in the water and explore several snorkeling locations.
From an offshore lighthouse surrounded by open water to the shallow tropical waters around Soldier Key, you'll discover a side of Miami that can only truly be experienced by boat.
⚠️ Important Wildlife & Snorkeling Conditions: Marine life is regularly encountered throughout these waters, but all animals are completely wild and sightings are never guaranteed. Dolphins, rays, sea turtles, tropical fish, and other marine life move freely throughout the area, making every trip different.
Water clarity and underwater visibility are also never guaranteed. Visibility can change from one day to another depending on weather, wind, currents, tides, and sea conditions. Your captain will always adapt the itinerary and select the best snorkeling locations available based on the conditions that day.
What's included:
🚤 Private boat exclusively for your group
🧑✈️ Professional licensed captain — English, French & Spanish available
⛽️ Fuel Included
🕺 Built-in Bluetooth Speakers
❄️ Large cooler with ice and water
🥂 Water included, you can bring your own beverages
🤿 Snorkeling equipment included
Miami Snorkeling Adventure Prices:
Up to 6 people: $1,100
Up to 8 people: $1,175
Up to 10 people: $1,300
Up to 13 people: $1,950
5-hour minimum experience
A 30% deposit is required to secure your reservation. The remaining 70% is paid at the marina before departure.
We accept Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, Credit Card (+7% processing fees), Revolut
DEPARTURE ADDRESS:
Your Miami Snorkeling Adventure departs from 2400 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, in the heart of South Beach.
Our marina is conveniently located within walking distance of several of Miami Beach’s most iconic hotels, including 1 Hotel South Beach, W South Beach, The Setai, Shelborne South Beach, and Delano Miami Beach.
Exact meeting and boarding instructions are provided after booking.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Miami Snorkeling Adventure:
1. Where will we snorkel during the tour?
The experience takes you toward some of Miami's most unique snorkeling areas, including Fowey Rocks Lighthouse and the waters around Soldier Key. Your captain can adapt the exact snorkeling locations depending on visibility, weather, and sea conditions.
2. Do we need to bring snorkeling equipment?
No. Snorkeling equipment is included with the experience, so you can arrive ready to enjoy the water. We recommend bringing swimwear, towels, sunscreen, and anything else you want for a full day on the boat.
3. What marine life can we see while snorkeling?
Depending on the day and location, you may encounter tropical fish, rays, sea turtles, dolphins, and other marine life. Wildlife is regularly observed in these waters, but all animals are completely wild, so specific sightings can never be guaranteed.
4. Is the water always clear for snorkeling?
No. Underwater visibility varies naturally from day to day depending on weather, wind, tides, currents, and sea conditions. Your captain will evaluate the conditions and choose the best available snorkeling locations for that day.
5. Do we need snorkeling experience?
You don't need to be an experienced snorkeler to enjoy the tour, but guests entering the water should be comfortable swimming in natural open-water conditions. Your captain will select snorkeling locations based on the conditions and your group's experience level.