🏖️ Private Sandbar Tours in Southwest Florida

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Private Sandbar Tours

  • North Point of Stump Pass, Englewood, Florida Gulf Discovery LLC
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Private Sandbar Tours • 4–8 Hours • Hidden Sandbars • Swimming • Shelling • Dolphin Watching • Island Exploration
Escape to Southwest Florida’s Hidden Sandbars

Leave the crowds behind and discover beautiful sandbars that can only be reached by boat. Spend the day swimming in crystal-clear Gulf waters, relaxing on secluded sandbars, searching for seashells, watching playful dolphins, and exploring Southwest Florida’s breathtaking coastal paradise.

Whether you’re looking for a peaceful escape, a fun-filled family adventure, or a relaxing day with friends, Captain Pavel will create a personalized itinerary designed exclusively for your group.

We’ll anchor at pristine sandbars and secluded beaches where you can swim, snorkel, search for shells, float in warm turquoise waters, or simply relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery. Many of our favorite locations are accessible only by boat, allowing you to experience Southwest Florida’s natural beauty far from the crowds.

No two sandbar tours are ever the same. Every trip is carefully planned around the tides, weather, water conditions, wildlife activity, and your group’s interests to provide the best possible experience on the day of your adventure.

The journey is every bit as memorable as the destination. Cruise through scenic bays, barrier islands, and peaceful coastal waterways while watching for bottlenose dolphins, gentle manatees, ospreys, pelicans, rays, and other native wildlife that make these waters so special.

Whether you want to spend the day swimming, shelling, exploring nearby islands, capturing incredible vacation photos, or simply relaxing with family and friends, your Private Sandbar Tour will create memories that last a lifetime.

Why Guests Love This Experience

✔ Hidden Sandbars — Visit beautiful locations accessible only by boat.

✔ Crystal-Clear Gulf Waters — Swim, float, and relax in warm, shallow turquoise water.

✔ Completely Private Adventure — Your boat, your schedule, your unforgettable day on the water.

✔ Wildlife Encounters — Dolphins, manatees, pelicans, ospreys, rays, and other coastal wildlife are often seen during the cruise.

✔ Shelling & Island Exploration — Search for beautiful seashells and discover quiet barrier islands.

✔ Perfect for Every Occasion — Families, couples, friends, birthdays, anniversaries, vacations, and special celebrations.

✔ Cruise in Comfort — Relax aboard our premium 2024 Axopar 29 Sun Top, offering exceptional comfort, shade, and a smooth, dry ride.

Perfect For

  • Families
  • Couples
  • Friends
  • Swimming & Floating
  • Shelling Adventures
  • Dolphin Watching
  • Island Exploration
  • Photography
  • Birthdays & Special Celebrations
  • Relaxing Away from the Crowds

Create Memories on Southwest Florida’s Hidden Sandbars

Whether you’re swimming in crystal-clear water, collecting beautiful seashells, spotting dolphins, exploring secluded islands, or simply relaxing with family and friends, every Private Sandbar Tour is designed to create unforgettable memories along Southwest Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast.

Leave the crowded beaches behind and discover the hidden places that make Southwest Florida one of the world’s premier boating destinations. Every tour is private, personalized, and designed around your interests, ensuring an unforgettable day on the water with Captain Pavel.

Captain Pavel’s Tip

The best sandbars change with the tides, weather, and season. That’s why I personally plan every tour around current conditions, taking you to the locations with the clearest water, the best swimming, and the most enjoyable experience on the day of your trip.

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Welcome Aboard

Explore in Comfort

Every adventure with Florida Gulf Discovery begins aboard our premium 2024 Axopar 29 Sun Top—a modern boat designed to deliver exceptional comfort, stability, and performance on the waters of Southwest Florida. Whether you’re exploring hidden islands, searching for dolphins, collecting seashells, or enjoying a breathtaking Gulf Coast sunset, you’ll experience a smooth, quiet, and comfortable ride from start to finish.

Designed with guest comfort in mind, the Axopar 29 features spacious seating, two convenient tables—including one in the shade—and an open layout that provides excellent views of the surrounding waterways and wildlife. Every detail has been chosen to create a relaxing and enjoyable experience for guests of all ages.

Although the Axopar 29 is designed to accommodate more passengers, Florida Gulf Discovery is licensed by the United States Coast Guard (OUPV/Six-Pack) to carry up to six paying guests. This allows every tour to remain private, uncrowded, and personalized, giving your family or group plenty of space to relax and enjoy the journey together.

Whether you’re joining us for a dolphin tour, shelling adventure, eco tour, island excursion, or sunset cruise, you’ll experience Southwest Florida aboard one of the region’s most versatile and comfortable adventure boats.

Your private adventure begins the moment you step aboard.

Private Sandbar Tour in Southwest Florida aboard Captain Pavel's Axopar 29 with guests enjoying crystal-clear shallow waters.
Drone view of dozens of boats anchored at Boca Grande Sandbar during the Independence Day celebration, with people swimming in the crystal-clear turquoise waters of Southwest Florida.
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Policies for Every Tour

Refunds

REFUNDS

Feel Secure with Our Refund Policy

If you book a charter and we must cancel due to inclement weather, we will try to reschedule your charter to another time-slot. If we are not able to reschedule, then a refund of your deposit will be issued. Cancellation examples include high winds (over 20mph), colder temps (below 55 degrees) and high rain chances (over 80%).

If you need to cancel your boat charter due to any reason, we need at least 72 hours notice in order to receive a deposit refund. If your notice is less than 72 hours, the deposit refund will be forfeited.

If you cancel your charter within 24 hours of pickup, or if a no call-no show scenario happens, we will charge your credit card on file the total price of the boat charter. There are no exceptions!

**Please Note: A credit card transaction fee will be taken out of the deposit, if you cancel your charter. We appreciate your understanding.

Safety

SAFETY

The boat is designed for medium to small sized people to feel comfortable during the trip;

There are no service for disabled people on the boat;

While on board, listen carefully to the captain’s comments and instructions;

At high speeds, walking inside the boat is not allowed;

There is no smoking allowed on the boat;

In Florida, children under six years old must wear a USCG-approved life jacket at all times.

What to Bring & Food

WHAT TO BRING ON

Alcohol is fine, so bring cocktails if you wish. No glass beer bottles, but wine and champagne bottles are OK.

Please, NO LIQUOR WITHOUT MIXERS (NO SHOTS). No Red Wine.

Bathing Suits, Sunglasses, Hats and Light Jackets in the winter months.

Lotion Sunblock Only – NO SPRAY SUNSCREEN ALLOWED!

Please, NO Glitter, Tanning Dyes, or Oil Sunscreens – they will stain.

Just plain old regular sunscreen, please and thank you!

FOOD CHOICES

You may bring food on the boat, but please do not bring food or drinks that can stain the floor and seats. Sandwiches, charcuterie boards and fruit & veggie trays are examples of food that work great on this boat. Thank you for your consideration!

If you would like to take the boat to a waterfront restaurant, this is an option, but it will take over an hour off your boat time. Our Half & Full Day Charters do include this option, or please call if you are looking for something specific and we can arrange a customized cruise.

Amenities

AMENITIES

1. Ice & Cooler Space (Please do not bring large coolers as they take up space on the boat – Small coolers are fine.)

2. Towels – if you don’t bring your own;

3. Sunscreen – if you don’t bring your own;

4. Disposable plates;

5. Swimline Water Seats & Large noodle floats;

6. Two 10’6″ paddleboards (On Request with Additional charges)

7. e-Foil (On Request with Additional charges)

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