Coffins Patch Reef Snorkel & Sandbar Swim

At Marina Marathon at Tarpon Creek

Jenny Wolfe
6 days ago
Awesome experience. Staff was professional, knowledgable and friendly. We had an amazing time snorkeling at Coffins Patch and then a relaxing stop at Valhalla Sandbar. Highly recommend!
This was an absolutely amazing afternoon!! So professional, clean & instructive.
Matt & Michael were excellent shipmates
The fishes and turtle we saw snorkeling was awesome and plenty of time for anyone to enjoy however long they wanted to be in water (at least an hr) then a pleasant ride to the sandbar which again was a relaxing time (another almost hr) the sun started to set and the 🥂and cameras came out to with gorgeous views. So glad we booked with Sole’. Top notch 💯%.. provided all equipment, fun toys , an ice filled cooler & water and spectacular views and memories !
Would highly recommend and reasonably priced as well !! You can bring your own drinks & snacks too!
We’ve been on other similar trips and the time spent doing the adventure was limited vs getting there NOT here . This was all well planned out and appeared everyone had a great time! TIp: maybe next time bring water shoes if you don’t like touching the ocean bottom lol
*******+ thanks for a great afternoon
Safe sailing
Jennie Osborne
4 weeks ago
We booked the trifecta tour. Sole is the most professional charter we have experienced. Jason and Eric made my daughter’s first ever snorkel trip to Coffins a success. Unfortunately, a cold front had moved in during the first hour of our excursion…the waters were quite choppy and the wind was chilly! Eric went out of his way to make the whole group comfortable (fitted different masks, offering warm blankets, tips to stay warm, etc). It felt like we were on a trip with friends. Can’t wait to bring the rest of our crew (when it’s a bit warmer lol)!
Raj Patel
1 month ago
Jody and Eric were awesome. Had a fun time. Tried snorkelling first time and they were very supportive.
Yogesh Patel
1 month ago
The best guys ever for the snorkeling and sunset tour
Nicole Strelsky
1 month ago
Jason and Eric were great! Our family had a fun time on the sunset cruise with snorkeling and sand bar fun.
laurie faulk
1 month ago
Captains Jody and Devon were awesome on our snorkeling and sandbar trip at sunset yesterday! Our family loved snorkeling at Coffins Patch and visiting the sandbar. The champagne toast a sunset was a highlight and we got great pictures! What a way to end our Marathon Key vacation! ❤️🌴🤿
M Wolf
1 month ago
Jody and Devin were excellent. Really enjoyed our sunset and snorkeling cruise. Even got to see dolphins. Highly recommend
Awesome experience snorkeling & sunset! Jody & Eric are the best 🙌 Donot miss it if you are in the keys Fl - Marathon
Chris Goeller
2 months ago
Took a snorkeling sunset cruise with Devon and Jody and it was absolutely breathtaking. They were so accommodating and made sure everyone as comfortable as possible. They were personable, knowledgeable and enjoyable. Couldn't have asked for better captains for this. If I come back to Key Colony Beach, I will for sure come back and ask for them.

Snorkel this series of small patch reefs with abundant tropical fish, where the Spanish Galleon Ignacio reportedly sunk in the 18th century. Afterwards, relax, wade and unwind at Marathon's largest underwater "sugar sand" beach.

Activity details

Experience our two most popular destinations; open water reef snorkeling at Coffins Patch Coral Reef Sanctuary Preservation Area followed by swimming and relaxing in the shallows of the Valhalla Sandbar.

  • Reef snorkeling at the Coffins Patch Sanctuary Preservation Area. This open water patch reef, about four nautical miles away, features a water depth of 8′ – 18′, soft and hard corals, and abundant tropical SEA LIFE!
  • The Key’s version of “the beach”, Valhalla Sandbar, offers a white sand bottom & 1′ – 3′ water depth which make for great shallow water snorkeling, swimming, and relaxing beside the Turtle Grass Flats. Here you can discover Conch, Bahamian Starfish, Horseshoe Crabs and elusive Sea Horses.

 

*When SEA STATE does not permit passage to the outer reef, we will transition to a VALHALLA SANDBAR trip for shallow water snorkeling & swimming, followed by a TOMS HARBOR eco-tour.

 

Highlights

  • US Coast Guard licensed Master Captain and a mate provided for your safety & comfort
  • Open bow and perimeter seating with shade
  • Premium marine sound system with Bluetooth music
  • Enjoy cruising the Keys waters in comfort
  • Snorkel the world’s third largest barrier reef
  • Enjoy the relaxing Valhalla Sandbar
  • Restroom on boat
  • Family friendly / fun for all ages
  • Make everlasting memories!