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FLORIDA KEYS WATERSPORTS, RENTALS, AND CRUISES AT THE HAWKS CAY MARINA
~Open to the Public~
Proud to be the 2023 winner of "Best Watersports" in the Best of Marathon awards!
BOOK YOUR SPOT ON THE SANDBAR EXPRESS!
Soothe the soul with our twice-daily Sandbar Express trips to the beautiful Grassy Key Sandbar!
This 2 hour trip gets straight to the point – board Neptune, our 24 passenger power catamaran, and head right to the Grassy Key Sandbar where you can float, swim, chill, or just wiggle your toes in the soft sandy bottom. Twice-daily departures at 9am, with complimentary Morning Mimosas, and 11:30am.
- SNORKELING
- SANDBARS
- SUNSETS
Experience our family-friendly Solé Watersports excursions departing from Hawks Cay Resort Marina on Duck Key. Snorkel the reef, relax at Grassy Key Sandbar, or enjoy the sunset with drinks and music. We offer premier group and private excursions aboard clean and well-maintained boats with professional crew members and US Coast Guard certified captains. Join us for a memorable adventure in our island paradise.😎🤙🏽
Purchase gift cards for either our excursions or for some Solé Swag!
Discover Tropical Fish Reef Snorkeling, Swim or Chill at the Sandbar, Savor the Keys Sunset or Explore With a Kayak and Much More in the Beautiful American Caribbean!
CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE
Group
Snorkeling & Sandbar Excursions
Our #1 bestsellers! Join us as we set off for reef snorkeling at one of the local reefs and/or a lazy sandbar trip aboard one of our catamarans.
Group
Evening Cruises
Celebrate the sunset! You haven’t experienced a Keys sunset until you have experienced it from the water!
Private
Evening Cruises
An intimate gathering for sunset! The perfect finale to a day in paradise! Enjoy good tunes and watch the tropical sunset as it sinks toward the horizon.
Private
Custom Cruises & Excursions
Your own boat, your own trip! Water tours your way! Discover the favorite local hot spots on your excursion. Activities can include reef snorkeling, cruising, sandbar swimming, a relaxing island tour, eco-tour and more.
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Jet Ski Rentals
Come play, discover and delve into the wonders of the Florida Keys. NO shirt or shoes required!
Parasailing
Get the best possible view of Marathon and the Middle Keys sailing high above our beautiful water!
E-Foiling Lessons
eFoils are silent, environmentally conscious & don’t rely entirely on weather conditions. It allows you to maneuver at faster speeds and to enjoy a unique feeling that is a mixture of floating and flying.
Rhum Runner Floating Playground
Jump, climb, and slide your way through the twists and turns of this massive floating playground, which features everything from floating trampolines to towering climbing walls.
KIDS FISHING CAMP IS BACK!
Saturdays at 10am
Get ready for some fishing fun with our favorite Dockhand, Wyatt!!
New to fishing? No problem. Solé will provide the rods, bait, chum and plenty of guidance baiting, casting and reeling in the catch. Fishing is catch and release and you never know what we will reel in! Parents are welcome to relax and enjoy watching.
Rods include daily rental and are yours to use for 24 hours!! Reservations required. Max 8 kids per time slot. 1 hour long.
Meet the Fleet!
Three Different Boats for You to Enjoy Your Time on the Water!
Rob I
Rob 1 is a 22’ Robalo that is a perfect vessel for our 1 - 6 passenger private coastal voyages like the Sunset Cruise and Villas of Duck Key Excursion. She has an open bow with seating for 2 plus and additional seating for 4 passengers in the cockpit which is shaded by the bimini top. Our Rob 1 guests will enjoy music through the bluetooth stereo and complimentary water, La Croix, and sodas.
Neptune
Neptune is a 31’ USCG inspected multihull, twin engine vessel that is a great fit for private excursions of 1 - 24 passengers. Her 14’ of beam, covered single level deck, and cushioned seats provides plenty of room aboard. The 6’ eight step boarding ladder makes getting from the water to the boat a breeze for all ages! The 2000 watt, 6-speaker Bluetooth sound system really makes all trips a premium experience. All Neptune excursions are run with a USCG Captain and a Mate in order to provide the best possible service for our Solé guests.
Helios
Our largest boat, Helios, can carry up to 40 passengers to the reef, the sandbar, or out to catch a sunset. Have a large group or want the whole boat to yourself? Helios is available privately as well.
Rob I / ROB II
Rob I and Rob II are our smaller private boats. Perfect for groups of up to 6 passengers to zip around from reef to sandbar, catch a Florida Keys sunset, or take a leisurely cruise around Duck Key.
Big B
Big B is for when your private group wants a bit more leg room. More shade, more space, and a large sun pad at the back to catch some rays. Sandbar, snorkeling, sunsets, and eco-tours; Big B can do it all.
Neptune
Neptune is our smaller group boat. Nimble enough to run out to the sandbar, spacious enough for up to 25 guests, and 100% Solé fun! Perfect for a private charter when you have more than 6 guests.
Helios
Our largest boat, Helios, can carry up to 40 passengers to the reef, the sandbar, or out to catch a sunset. Have a large group or want the whole boat to yourself? Helios is available privately as well.
SUNSET CRUISE TOURS
Feel your stress fade away as the magical Florida Keys Sunset melts into the horizon!
Our celebrated evening Sunset Cruises meander around the island of Duck Key, and past the neighboring Tom’s Harbor Islands eco-area. Departing every evening conveniently from the Hawks Cay Resort Lagoon Dock. Group and Private options available. Family friendly fun. 1.5 hours, good tunes and a variety of libations are included.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We are located on-site at Hawks Cay Marina, beside the boat ramp to the left of Anger & Ale Restaurant on the water. Look for the white Solé trailer.
- 3 miles from the Dolphin Research Center
- 14 miles from Tranquility Bay Resort
- 15 miles from Isla Bella Resort
Secure your spot on our boats at least 1 week in advance!
We will provide a cooler with ice and bottled water for your group. Also included are masks, snorkels, fins, flotation vests, misc. balls and floats.
Our private sunset cruises include a cooler with ice, bottled water, and a bottle of champagne. Group Sunset Cruises include adult beverages and sodas.
You should bring sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, towels, and any other drinks or snacks you would like to have on the boat.
We can accommodate up to six people (regardless of age or size) per boat on private charters. If you have more than six people, try one of our group excursion boats.
COFFINS PATCH REEF
Coffins Patch is a shallow coral reef (patch reef) located within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Coffins Patch lies to the southeast of Bamboo Key and is within a Sanctuary Preservation Area (SPA).
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
High Lonesome Hills
2023-10-25
It was a fun time. The boat captains were both really fun and attentive to the guests needs. We had a blast
Emily Castillo
2023-10-15
Amazing staff! We loved it and will definitely come back .
Trey
2023-10-08
Great time snorkeling and hanging out on the sandbar.
Jim Hill
2023-10-06
Had a nice time swimming and snorkling. Had many jellyfish but the captain made it a,nice afternoon
eric billings
2023-09-17
Great trip snorkeling and at the sandbar!!! Mitch and Patrick were fantastic skippering the boat and taking care of the passengers. Wonderful adventure!!!
Ellie Spencer
2023-09-07
Went on the sandbar/snorkeling tour today with a group of 12. They were great with our large family and accommodating everyone’s needs. We saw beautiful fish and throughly enjoyed the party we had on the sandbar with white sand and clear water! The captains and staff were great, highly recommend.
Katie Dulfer
2023-08-27
We went with a group of 13 aged 2-45 and EVERYONE had a great time! Highly recommend.
Bryan Nunn
2023-08-25
Great experience, great crew, and great memories!!! If you want to have a memorable time in the keys definitely book with sole!
meran rose
2023-08-21
This was an absolutely great activity to do with family! Our captain, Mitch, was awesome. We went snorkeling in a reef and it was the most beautiful water! Tons of small fish swimming around you and an easy place to swim. I can’t recommend enough!!!
