Marathon: COMBO- Snorkel & Sandbar (Coffins Patch Reef)

4.5
(41 reviews)

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)

Solé Watersports is Marathon's premier watersports operator. Winner of Best in Marathon 2023, 2024. Florida Mom owned.

This best selling excursion features two gems: Coffin's Patch and the Grassy Key Sandbar.

* 1st Stop: Reef Snorkeling at Coffin's Patch. A Protected Sanctuary Area of the Reef boasting some wreckage remains from a Spanish Galleon that sank around 1733. Also the home of abundant tropical SEALIFE! 8-15' deep.

* 2nd Stop: Grassy Key Sandbar. First try some shallow water snorkeling above the Turtle Grass flats. Discover Conch, Bahamian Starfish, horseshoe crabs and more. Then soak up some Florida Sunshine, chill and relax on the white sandy bottom or the giant floating mat! 0-4' deep.

Conditions vary each day and waves and currents fluctuate. MUST BE A PROFICIENT SWIMMER.

Included:
- All snorkel gear
- Noodles, balls, giant floating mat at the sandbar
- Water, iced coolers
- Restroom on boat

Beverages, snacks and essentials can be purchased at the Marina Store.

What's Included

Water and iced coolers
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Giant floating mat, footballs, frisbees and noodles at Sandbar

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Check in at the Marina Store at Marina Marathon at Tarpon Creek. Next to Sparky's Landing Restaurant, behind the Fairfield Inn and Suites.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Join us as we set off for Reef Snorkeling at the shallow patch reefs of the Coffins Patch Sanctuary Preservation Area (SPA), located approximately four nautical miles off Key Colony Beach. It offers some of the best snorkeling in the Middle Keys. Approximate depth is 10-20 feet.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    After snorkeling, we make our way to the Grassy Key Sandbar to swim, float and relax like the locals! Shallow water with a pristine white sandy bottom, 1-4' deep. Giant floating mat, noodles, and beverages included.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Solé Watersports

Tags

Half-day Tours
Catamaran Cruises
Water Tours
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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