Honeymoon Island
Our home waters. Sandy spits and shallow bars pop up along the island's edges — calm, warm, and minutes from the dock. This is where most of our sandbar days happen.
Private Sandbar Tours
Private Clearwater Sandbar Tours
Your own boat, your own sandbar. Swim, shell, and soak up knee-deep Gulf shallows around Honeymoon Island, Caladesi Island, and Three Rooker.
The best sandbars near Clearwater Beach are the ones you can only reach by boat. Salt & Sand Adventures runs private captained pontoon sandbar tours for up to 6 guests — one price for the whole boat, not per person — exploring the shallow bars and island waters around Honeymoon Island, Caladesi Island, and Three Rooker, with swimming, shelling, and sandbar time built into every trip.
Where We Go
The Best Sandbars Near Clearwater Beach
Every day is different — tides, wind, and water conditions decide which bar is perfect that afternoon. Captain Mark takes you to the best one the day gives you.
Caladesi Island
One of Florida's famously pristine barrier islands. When conditions line up, we'll run north to its quiet bars and shells that bigger boats can't reach.
Three Rooker
A shifting, sandy escape between the islands that shows up on calm days — a boater's favorite and a shell-hunter's dream when the tides are right.
Typical destinations are around Honeymoon Island; specific islands and sandbars can't be guaranteed — weather, tides, and safety always shape the route.
The Day
What a Sandbar Day Looks Like
On the 2-Hour Sandbar & Swim Charter it's about 30 minutes cruising out, a relaxed hour of swimming, shelling, and wading the bar, then 30 easy minutes back. Longer charters mean more bars, more beach time, and sometimes a second island.
The boat anchors in the shallows, the cooler's already iced, and the Bluetooth is yours. All you have to do is jump in.
Keep an eye out — dolphin sightings are common on our Clearwater charters! Many guests spot playful pods right alongside the boat. They're wild animals, so sightings can't be guaranteed — but they sure make the day memorable.
Book Your Sandbar Tour
Private Charters, One Price Per Boat
Every charter below includes sandbar time — with captain, fuel, cooler with ice, and bottled water included. One price per boat for up to 6 guests, never per person.
2-Hour Sandbar & Swim Charter
$329per private charter
2 hrs
Up to 6 guests
About 30 minutes out, an hour of swimming, shelling, and sandbar time, then 30 minutes back.
Book This Charter4-Hour Island & Sandbar Adventure
$519per private charter
4 hrs
Up to 6 guests
Our most popular charter — longer at the islands and sandbars, with time for a second stop when conditions allow.
Book This Charter6-Hour Custom Island Adventure
$749per private charter
6 hrs
Up to 6 guests
The most flexible day — multiple islands or sandbars, lunch aboard, and a custom route built around your group.
Book This CharterCompare full itineraries, departure times, and FAQs on our Clearwater private boat charters page.
No Surprises
Included on Every Charter
- Private boat for your group
- Up to 6 guests
- Licensed local captain
- Fuel included
- Cooler with ice
- Bottled water
- Bluetooth sound system
- Required safety equipment
- Swimming, shelling & sandbar opportunities
Pack Smart
What to Bring
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Towels
- Camera / phone
- Water shoes
- Snacks & drinks
- Lunch for longer trips
No glass, please.
Good to Know
Clearwater Sandbar Tour FAQs
Which sandbars do you visit?+
Our charters typically explore the waters and sandbars in and around Honeymoon Island, with trips sometimes reaching the sandbars near Caladesi Island and Three Rooker. Weather, tides, and water conditions always shape the route — Captain Mark picks the best sandbar for the day, and specific spots can't be guaranteed.
What do you actually do at a sandbar?+
Whatever your crew enjoys most: wade in warm knee-deep water, swim off the boat, float on the calm shallows, comb the sand for shells, or just set up in the shade with a cold drink. The sandbars feel like your own private beach.
Is a sandbar tour good for kids and non-swimmers?+
Yes — sandbar water is famously calm and shallow, perfect for kids and tentative swimmers. All ages are welcome, and required safety equipment is on board. An adult should always supervise little ones near the water.
Do you anchor so we can get off the boat?+
Yes. When conditions allow, we anchor at or near the sandbar so you can hop off, wade, swim, and shell right from the boat.
Which charter length is best for the sandbars?+
The 2-Hour Sandbar & Swim Charter ($329) is built for a quick sandbar stop. The 4-Hour Island & Sandbar Adventure ($519) is our most popular trip, with more time on the sand and sometimes a second island or sandbar. The 6-Hour Custom Island Adventure ($749) lets you do several.
Can we go shelling on the sandbars?+
Absolutely — shelling is one of the best parts of a Clearwater sandbar day. The exposed bars and quiet shorelines turn up everything from tiny coquinas to lightning whelks. Bring a mesh bag if you want to collect (unsure of local rules? Captain Mark will fill you in on collecting do's and don'ts).
Still curious? Call (727) 662-4335 or email Captain Mark about your private sandbar tour in Clearwater, FL.
Your Private Sandbar Day Starts Here.
Warm shallows, cold drinks, and your whole crew. Book a private sandbar charter from Clearwater Beach.