Islander Girl Snorkel & Tours
A small snorkel outfit in Tavernier running two-hour reef trips to Pennekamp and the Keys marine sanctuary, gear and rum punch included.
Revisado noviembre de 2026
Good for families and first-time snorkelers who want an easy, shallow reef with the gear sorted. The catch: deposits are non-refundable, no exceptions, and the captain picks the spot.
The two-hour trip
Snorkel tours leave the dock twice a day, at 9 am and 3 pm, and run two hours with gear included. The captain picks the site based on visibility and conditions, so you won't know the exact reef until you're out there. Expect a shallow reef in 8 to 20 feet of water, which suits nervous swimmers and kids better than anything deep would. You get about an hour in the water, with ledges to poke under and fish to count. The site says the ride out is short. Trips head to John Pennekamp State Park and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
What it costs
Adults pay $65 and kids $55. That covers snorkel equipment, water, a towel, soft drinks, fresh fruit and snacks, plus a complimentary Islander Girl rum punch, best saved for after the swim. Deposits are non-refundable with no exceptions, so check the weather before you commit; the site keeps a forecast page for that reason. The crew also runs sandbar swims, sunset cruises and private charters if your group wants the boat to itself. A perfect 5.0 from nearly 2,000 Google reviews is rare for any business, and it says the captains get the basics right.
Finding the dock
The shop now sits at Casa Mar Village in Tavernier, so older directions may send you to the wrong place. Cross the Tavernier Creek bridge, make your first left, then another left, and look for the shop at the end of the canal next to Captain Slate's Scuba Adventures. Check in 30 minutes before departure, which means 8:30 am for the morning boat. Google lists the shop open 8 am to 5 pm every day, while the website says 8 am to 6 pm, so call before swinging by late in the afternoon.
Cómo llegar
- After the Tavernier Creek bridge, take the first left, then another left; the shop is at the end of the canal by Captain Slate's Scuba Adventures.
Reservas
Deposits are non-refundable with no exceptions, so check the forecast before booking.
Bueno saberlo
Check in 30 minutes before your boat, so 8:30 am for the 9 am trip.
Lo que pregunta la gente
How much is the Islander Girl snorkel tour?
The two-hour snorkel tour is $65 for adults and $55 for children, with gear, water, a towel, snacks, soft drinks and a rum punch included.
What time do Islander Girl snorkel tours leave?
Tours depart twice daily at 9 am and 3 pm, and you need to check in 30 minutes beforehand.
Is it good for kids or beginners?
The reef is shallow, 8 to 20 feet, and there's a child price, so it's a reasonable pick for families and first-timers.