Create Your Own Adventure

$395-$800

6 Guests
2-6 Hours
Year Round

Our custom charters let you tell us exactly what you’d like to do for your day on the water. You have choices from the Islamorada sandbar to snorkeling to exploring Florida Bay and beyond. We can even take you to waterfront restaurants and bars in the area. We include everything you need for this charter.

Where We Go

Where we go is totally up to you! Mix in the famous Islamorada Sandbar, snorkeling, fishing, or even a stop at local waterfront restaurants. These trips are 100% custom-tailored to your dream on-the-water experience in Islamorada.

What's Included

Our boat, the Chubby Mermaid, was built for comfort and safety and carries all the gear we need for a great adventure on and in the water. Plenty of shade and seating for you and your group of up to 6 people is available on the Chubby Mermaid. We provide everything you need for a fun day of adventuring on the water off Islamorada.

  • Cooler is loaded with ice and water
  • All snorkeling gear is provided
  • USCG-approved PFDs for every size from infants to adults.
  • Stand-Up Paddle Board
  • Noodle Floats
  • Floating Ocean Hammock
  • Bluetooth Stereo System

What To Bring

While the weather in the Florida Keys is generally pleasant year-round, it’s advisable to check the forecast before your trip. We recommend bringing SPF clothing, sunscreen, towels and comfortable clothing for your trip. If you have your own snorkeling gear you’re welcome to bring it but we also provide everything for you. Be sure to bring your choice beverages, snacks, and lunches for the trip.

  • SPF Clothing & Hat
  • Polarized Sunglasses
  • Reef-Safe Sunscreen
  • Lunch & Snacks
  • Beverages (alcohol ok)
  • Pets Welcome
  • Spray Sunscreen
  • Glass Bottles
  • Cooler or Ice

Create Your Own Adventure FAQs

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Hop Aboard

Our Boats

We have a fleet of four boats that cater to every type of fishing, swimming, snorkeling, and sightseeing trip we do around Islamorada. We can easily accommodate up to 6 passengers and the Captain with comfortable seating for everyone. Our boats are meticulously maintained for comfort, fishability, dry ride, and speed.

About Us

Our Captains

If we had to say what our specialty is here at Bamboo Charters the answer is simple. We specialize in Family Fun Fishing! Our team of experienced captains excels at showing new anglers of all ages the waters that we call “Home” every day. In no time we will have the absolute newbie fisherman casting and catching like a pro! Your vacation is our job.

Explore Islamorada

Where We Play

From snorkeling the reef at Alligator Lighthouse to the Islamorada Sandbar, family fishing fun to the Everglades backcountry, our captains and fleet of boats show you the best Islamorada has to offer. Join us for a day you'll never forget amongst some of the most iconic locations in the Florida Keys.

Other Tours

Islamorada Sandbar Tours

The Islamorada sandbar is nothing less than spectacular. It is situated less than a mile offshore of the Florida Keys and is a beautiful 15 minute boat ride from our dock.

Islamorada Snorkeling Tours

The snorkeling available in Islamorada and Key Largo Florida area is amazing to say the least! We are located in Heart of some of the best shallow Coral reefs in the Florida Keys.

Islamorada Sunset Cruise

Take a boat ride in the turquoise waters of the Atlantic, enjoying the beautiful sunset with a drink in your hand and not a care in the world.