4 hours · 9 am · All ages
Family Sandbar Adventure
The morning sandbar with lunch, drinks and the toys.
| Adult | $124.99 |
|---|---|
| Child | $104.99 |
Editorial spotlight · Marriott Beachside, 3841 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West
2026 Conch Shell Awards nomineeBest Boat Tour
Brightwild Adventures
A custom 53-foot pontoon that leaves from the beach behind the Marriott with kayaks, paddleboards and a lily pad aboard. Families in the morning, adults only in the afternoon, sunset with a champagne toast. Lunch and drinks are in the ticket.
- Sandbar day
- $124.99
- Sunset cruise
- $79.95
- Tripadvisor
- 4.8
- Boat
- 53 ft
Editorial spotlight. Brightwild Adventures is a nominee in the 2026 Conch Shell Awards. They did not pay for this page and had no say in it. We earn a commission when you book through the links here; your price is the same.
The company
The boat arm of a Key West hospitality brand
Brightwild is a Key West vacation-rental and hospitality company founded by Billy Spottswood; Brightwild Adventures is its boat operation, running since 2023 from the Marriott Beachside on North Roosevelt. The boat is a custom 53-foot pontoon certified for 35, with a sister ship that brings private-charter capacity to 70.
Unlike most sandbar boats, the crew is named on the site: three captains and three first mates. The format is all-inclusive, with a sandwich lunch, water and alcohol on the sandbar trips and appetizers, drinks and a champagne toast on the sunset cruise, and no outside food or drink.
“Relax like a local at our amazing sandbars.”
Captain
Capt. Richard Rodriguez
Captain
Capt. Scott Opalsky
Captain
Capt. David “Esky” Esquinaldo
First mate
John Wayne Bader
First mate
Ashley Moyer
First mate
Celena Manton
Each name links to the Brightwild Adventures About page.
The one to book
The adults-only sandbar escape
Noon to four, 18 and up. Kayaks, paddleboards, the lily pad and floats come off the boat at the sandbar; a sandwich lunch, water and alcohol are included, and nothing outside comes aboard. The family version runs the same sandbar from 9 to 1 with kids from 4.
The newer sandbar-and-sunset cruise combines the afternoon on the sandbar with the sunset home.
| Adults-only sandbar, 12–4 | $134.99 |
|---|---|
| Family sandbar, 9–1 | $124.99 adult, $104.99 child |
| Sandbar & sunset | $129.99 adult, $95.99 child |
Checked against FareHarbor on September 30, 2026. Child 4–10; under 4 free.
Check AvailabilityThe boat
A custom 53-foot pontoon
Built for the sandbar: shade, a stable deck and the toys aboard. A sister ship joins for private charters.
The pontoon
- Length
- 53 ft
- Certified for
- 35 guests
- Aboard
- Kayaks, paddleboards, lily pad, floats, bar
- Private
- Up to 40; two boats for 70
- Berth
- Beach behind the Marriott, 3841 N Roosevelt Blvd
Book it
Trips
Per person. Adult 11+, child 4–10, under 4 free. Checked against FareHarbor on September 30, 2026. Holiday and event cruises (Fourth of July, boat parade, power boat races, Blue Angels) are seasonal.
4 hours · Noon · 18+
Adults Only Sandbar Escape
The afternoon sandbar without kids. Lunch and alcohol included.
| Adult 18+ | $134.99 |
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Afternoon into sunset · All ages
Sandbar & Sunset Cruise
The sandbar afternoon, then the sunset on the way home.
| Adult | $129.99 |
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| Child | $95.99 |
2 hours · All ages
Sunset Cruise
Appetizers, drinks and a champagne toast at sunset.
| Adult | $79.95 |
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| Child | $49.95 |
2 to 8 hours · Up to 40
Private Charter
The boat for your group. The two-hour private sunset is $2,500; longer charters are quoted on the booking page.
| Private sunset, 2 hours | $2,500 |
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Monroe County residents get 15% off with ID, per their site. Questions: (305) 351-3083.
Before you go
Know before you go
Where to board
The beach behind the Marriott Beachside, 3841 N Roosevelt Boulevard. Park in the hotel garage next to the lobby. Bring a photo ID.
Included
Kayaks, paddleboards, lily pad and floats; sandwich lunch, water and alcohol on the sandbar trips; appetizers, drinks and a champagne toast on the sunset cruise.
Outside food and drink
Not allowed; everything is aboard.
Ages
Family sandbar and sunset are all ages with kids supervised; the adults-only sandbar is 18 and up.
Cancellation
72 hours, per their FAQ.
Reviews
What guests say
- 4.8TripadvisorRating as of September 30, 2026
- #80of 397Boat tours and water sports in Key West, Tripadvisor
- 53 ftCustom pontoonCertified for 35
Reviewers write about a boat that is spotless and comfortable, a crew they name, and food and drink that feel generous for the price. Sunset cruises get called well run.
Questions
Good to know
Where does it leave from?
The beach behind the Marriott Beachside at 3841 N Roosevelt Boulevard, with parking in the hotel garage.
Is lunch included?
Yes, a sandwich lunch plus water and alcohol on the sandbar trips. The sunset cruise includes appetizers, drinks and a champagne toast. No outside food or drink.
Is there an adults-only option?
Yes, the noon sandbar is 18 and up. The morning sandbar and the sunset cruise are all ages.
What does it cost?
Sandbar trips $124.99 to $134.99 per adult, the sunset cruise $79.95. Checked September 30, 2026.
Can we book the whole boat?
Yes, up to 40 on one boat or 70 across two. The private two-hour sunset is $2,500; longer charters are quoted on the booking page.
Spend the afternoon at the sandbar
All-inclusive sandbar and sunset trips from the Marriott Beachside.
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