How deep is the water at the Lake Boca sandbar?

Waist-deep at the sandbar itself, deeper as you move off it. The captain anchors where it's shallow enough to stand. Call or text (954) 299-5455 to book.

How long does it take to get to the sandbar?

A few minutes from the marina. If you add the Delray waterfront cruise first, the run from Delray back to the sandbar is about 20 minutes.

Can we go to the sandbar on a weekend?

Yes. We run seven days a week, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Weekends in season are crowded on the sandbar, and the last Sunday in April is Boca Bash. Weekdays are quieter.

Is the sandbar good for kids?

Yes. The water on the sandbar is shallow and calm, and kids' life jackets are on board. Keep kids on the lake side of the boat, away from the inlet.

Can we tube, snorkel, or fish?

Yes to all three. Snorkel gear, tubing, and fishing rods are available on request. Tell us when you book so we match you with the right boat.

Can we eat at a restaurant after the sandbar?

Yes. Lake Boca has dock-and-dine options, and the Delray waterfront near the Atlantic Avenue bridge is on the way back. The captain picks a dock that fits the boat.

Is there a restroom on the boat?

Our 36 to 52 foot yachts have a restroom. Day boats do not. Tell us if that matters and we'll match the boat.

Lake Boca Sandbar Boat Trip | Private Captained Charter

A Lake Boca sandbar boat trip puts you in waist-deep water with a cooler, a float, and nothing to do for three hours. The sandbar sits in Lake Boca near the Boca Inlet, about 20 minutes south of Delray Beach by boat. On a weekend it's the social center of the coast. On a weekday it's close to empty.

Delray Beach Boat Rentals runs private sandbar trips for Delray Beach and Boca Raton guests, boarding at Waterstone Resort & Marina in Boca Raton. You get the whole boat, a USCG-licensed captain who knows where to anchor, and snorkel gear and tubing on request.

Call or text (954) 299-5455 to book. We answer 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.

How a Sandbar Trip Works

Board at Waterstone Resort & Marina and you're on Lake Boca in minutes, or add a cruise north past the Delray waterfront homes first
The captain anchors on the sandbar in water shallow enough to stand in
Swim, float, snorkel, or tube; the Seabob comes on the 36, 40, 44, and 52 foot yachts
Watch the boats come through the Boca Inlet from the lake
Cruise back, or add a dock-and-dine stop on Lake Boca or near Atlantic Avenue

Most trips run 3 to 4 hours. Add time for a dock-and-dine lunch or a sunset return.

What's Included

A USCG-licensed captain, plus a crew member on boats 36 feet and larger
Fuel
Life jackets for every guest, including kids' sizes
Snorkel gear and tubing on request
A route and an anchoring spot the captain picks for the tide, wind, and crowd

Bring your own food and drinks, alcohol included. Dogs are welcome. Gratuity for the crew is extra.

Know Before You Go

The Boca Inlet has shifting shoals and strong current. Swim on the lake side of the boat, where the captain anchors, not toward the inlet.
The Palmetto Park Road bridge opens on the hour and half hour. Taller boats time the run around it.
Slow-speed zones cover parts of Lake Boca, so the captain idles in. That's normal.
The last Sunday in April is Boca Bash, an unsanctioned party that packs the lake with thousands of boats. Most of our guests choose a different day.
Weekends from January through April are the busiest. Weekday trips get more sandbar to yourselves.

Why Book With Us

These days go wrong in two ways: a self-drive rental anchored in the wrong spot, or an app booking with a captain fee and a fuel fee collected at the ramp. Our trips are private, on company-owned boats, with our captain at the wheel. You book direct, fuel and captain are in the price, and the boat in the photos is the one at the dock.

See Delray Beach boat tours for the other routes we run, including the Intracoastal estate cruise that pairs with a sandbar stop.

Pricing

Trips start at $690. Yachts start at $2,999. Price depends on the boat and the trip length. Fuel and captain are included. Gratuity is extra.

We take all major credit cards, debit cards, ACH, and wire transfer. Weather and rescheduling are covered in our cancellation policy.

Lake Boca Sandbar Boat Trip from Delray Beach and Boca Raton