Nixon Sandbar Boat Rental Miami & Sandbar Boat Party

Crandon Park Marina

Key Biscayne

The primary full-service departure marina for Key Biscayne Nixon Sandbar charters. Located inside Crandon Park on Key Biscayne, 5 to 10 minutes by water to the sandbar — the shortest transit of any marina in Miami-Dade. Large on-site parking within the park grounds and direct channel access north to the sandbar flat. Every Nixon Sandbar express charter departs from here.

Located at the base of the Rickenbacker Causeway on Virginia Key, 10 to 15 minutes by water from Nixon Sandbar. The most accessible departure point for guests arriving from downtown Miami and Brickell via the Rickenbacker Causeway. Parking at the causeway entrance and rideshare drop-off adjacent to Hobie Beach.

Miami's largest marina in the sheltered neighborhood of Coconut Grove, 20 to 25 minutes north to Nixon Sandbar via south Biscayne Bay. A departure from Dinner Key allows the Star Island celebrity circuit as a natural northbound stop en route to the sandbar. Best for Kendall, South Miami, and Coral Gables guests.

Full-service marina at the southern tip of Miami Beach at 300 Alton Road, 20 to 25 minutes from Nixon Sandbar across south Biscayne Bay. The route passes Fisher Island and the Government Cut entrance on the westbound approach to the sandbar. Steps from Ocean Drive and walkable from most South Beach hotels.

South Beach marina at the edge of Miami Beach near South Pointe Park, 20 to 25 minutes from Nixon Sandbar. Walkable from the Art Deco district and the southern end of Ocean Drive. Direct bay access westbound toward Biscayne Bay and the Key Biscayne channel.

Watson Island deep-water marina on the MacArthur Causeway, positioned between downtown Miami and Miami Beach with panoramic bay views from the dock. 25 to 30 minutes south to Nixon Sandbar via central Biscayne Bay. Preferred departure for larger vessels requiring deep-water berths and guests arriving from the downtown Miami corridor.

Downtown Miami waterfront marina at Bayside Marketplace in Brickell, with the full Miami skyline visible from the dock. 25 to 30 minutes south to Nixon Sandbar via central Biscayne Bay. Metromover access and rideshare drop-off at the Bayside entrance. Convenient for corporate charters and guests arriving from the mainland.

Located at Haulover Park in North Miami Beach, adjacent to Haulover Sandbar. The southbound transit to Nixon Sandbar runs 40 to 50 minutes via the full Biscayne Bay length. Best for guests in Aventura or Bal Harbour who want a full-day charter combining both sandbars in a single outing.

The shallow sand formation at the northern tip of Key Biscayne in Biscayne Bay, accessible only by boat. Water depth ranges from ankle-deep to waist-deep at low tide, with fine sand bottom and clear, calm, protected bay water. At peak weekend hours, 30 to 60 private vessels anchor across the flat simultaneously, creating Miami's most active floating social scene. Every charter includes anchored time at the sandbar as the primary destination. View Key Biscayne yacht charters.

Miami's most photographed private island, home to celebrity-owned waterfront estates accessible only by water. A northbound transit from Nixon Sandbar to Star Island, Palm Island, and Hibiscus Island takes 25 to 35 minutes. The most popular format: Star Island sightseeing in the morning, then south to Nixon Sandbar for the afternoon anchor. A Star Island boat tour and Nixon Sandbar together in a single 4 to 5-hour charter is the most requested full itinerary in Miami.

The calmer waters east of Key Biscayne, 10 to 15 minutes from Nixon Sandbar through the Key Biscayne channel. Underwater visibility improves beyond the channel where reef fish and shallow coral formations are accessible. A snorkeling stop east of Key Biscayne pairs naturally with the Nixon Sandbar anchor for a complete aquatic day on a single charter. The two stops together fit comfortably in a 4-hour charter from Crandon Park Marina.

The wealthiest zip code in the United States, accessible only by private vessel, ferry, or helicopter. Fisher Island sits at the southern mouth of Government Cut, 15 to 20 minutes south of Nixon Sandbar. The private docks, estate properties, and beach club are clearly visible from the channel on any southbound transit. A combined Nixon Sandbar and Fisher Island boat tour fits in a 4 to 5-hour charter from Miami Beach Marina or 5th Street Marina.

Open Biscayne Bay northwest of Nixon Sandbar provides the most unrestricted panoramic view of the full downtown Miami and Brickell skyline from the water. The golden-hour anchorage off Brickell, with the towers lit at dusk and the water reflecting the city skyline, is the most visually dramatic end to any Nixon Sandbar charter. This combination — sandbar in the afternoon, skyline anchorage at sunset — fits in a 5 to 6-hour charter. View Miami skyline cruise details.

Miami's most popular northern sandbar, in shallow turquoise water near the Haulover Inlet south of Bal Harbour. The northbound transit from Nixon Sandbar to Haulover runs 30 to 40 minutes along the full Biscayne Bay coastline, passing the Miami Beach hotel corridor. A double-sandbar full-day charter combining both Haulover Sandbar and Nixon Sandbar in a single outing is available on 6 to 8-hour charters.

The national park boundary begins 15 to 20 minutes south of Nixon Sandbar, where the outer island chain of Elliott Key, Adams Key, and Boca Chita Key offers natural beach anchorages and reef snorkeling on the Atlantic side. The contrast between the open bay social scene at Nixon Sandbar and the remote outer islands inside the park makes this the most complete single-day water itinerary available from Key Biscayne. View Biscayne National Park boat tour details.