Miami: Guided Raccoon Island Walk & Sandbar Swim (2 Stops)
Overview
Discover one of Miami’s most unique water experiences with this 2-stop guided adventure combining wildlife, scenic cruising, and sandbar relaxation.
Departing from Venetian Marina, cruise across Biscayne Bay with stunning views of the Miami skyline and chances to spot dolphins and manatees along the way.
At Raccoon Island, enjoy a hosted wildlife walk to observe the island’s famous raccoons and learn about their natural habitat. Then continue to the Haulover Sandbar, where you’ll have time to swim, float, and relax in clear, shallow water.
• ✔ 2-stop experience: Raccoon Island walk + sandbar swim
• ✔ Guided wildlife walk to observe raccoons in their natural habitat
• ✔ 1-hour sandbar stop to swim, float, and relax
• ✔ Scenic cruise with skyline views and marine life sightings
• ✔ Hosted experience with a balance of nature and fun
What's Included
- Stop at Haulover Sandbar to swim, float, and relax
- Comfortable seating and shaded areas onboard
- Licensed Captain and professional crew
- Bottled water included
- Restroom onboard - Bar - Lunch options available
- Scenic cruise through Biscayne Bay and Miami’s coastal waterways
- Floats provided for use in the water
- Visit to Raccoon Island (Sandspur Island) with guided island walk
- Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, and hard seltzers available for purchase)
- Food and drinks unless selected with ticket option
- $10 cash per person required for crew.
Meeting Location
1635 North Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33139, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Biscayne National Park (pass by)
Sandspur Island
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Haulover Beach Park
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Indian Creek (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Enjoy watching the raccoons from a respectful distance. They are wild animals and may bite or scratch; contact can expose you to infections, including rabies. Please do not touch, pick up, chase or feed them, and follow your guide’s instructions. If bitten or scratched, tell the crew immediately and seek prompt medical assessment.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Miami: Guided Raccoon Island Walk & Sandbar Swim (2 Stops)?
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Activity code: C-10150P19
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Stop at Haulover Sandbar to swim, float, and relax.
- Comfortable seating and shaded areas onboard.
- Licensed Captain and professional crew.
- Bottled water included.
- Restroom onboard - Bar - Lunch options available.
- Scenic cruise through Biscayne Bay and Miami’s coastal waterways.
- Floats provided for use in the water.
- Visit to Raccoon Island (Sandspur Island) with guided island walk.
- Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, and hard seltzers available for purchase).
- Food and drinks unless selected with ticket option.
- $10 cash per person required for crew.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Miami: Guided Raccoon Island Walk & Sandbar Swim (2 Stops) is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Enjoy watching the raccoons from a respectful distance. They are wild animals and may bite or scratch; contact can expose you to infections, including rabies. Please do not touch, pick up, chase or feed them, and follow your guide’s instructions. If bitten or scratched, tell the crew immediately and seek prompt medical assessment.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Miami: Guided Raccoon Island Walk & Sandbar Swim (2 Stops) will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Stop at Haulover Sandbar to swim, float, and relax
- Comfortable seating and shaded areas onboard
- Licensed Captain and professional crew
- Bottled water included
- Restroom onboard - Bar - Lunch options available
- Scenic cruise through Biscayne Bay and Miami’s coastal waterways
- Floats provided for use in the water
- Visit to Raccoon Island (Sandspur Island) with guided island walk
- Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, and hard seltzers available for purchase)
- Food and drinks unless selected with ticket option
- $10 cash per person required for crew.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Enjoy watching the raccoons from a respectful distance. They are wild animals and may bite or scratch; contact can expose you to infections, including rabies. Please do not touch, pick up, chase or feed them, and follow your guide’s instructions. If bitten or scratched, tell the crew immediately and seek prompt medical assessment.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
