Top 27 things to do and attractions in Tavernier (2024)

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Sophia, Atlantis and Alana were all the BEST!!!! Our family loved the sandbar and snorkel tours with Islander Girls. All the staff from their gift shop to the staff on the boat are AMAZING!!! They provide towels, drinks and yummy fruits snack on the trio. Women know how to do it all and that certainly shows on their tours. We will definitely be returning for more tours.❤️🧜‍♀️❤️🧜‍♀️❤️🧜‍♀️❤️🧜‍♀️❤️🧜‍♀️

This experience was just what we needed. We had originally planned a snorkel tour and ended up switching to the sand bar tour, and it ended up being the best day. From the moment we got on the boat to the moment we docked, Hannah and Max were extremely professional and fun! The rum punch was delicious and there was plenty to go around. Hannah was going around looking for us to offer refills. The sand bar was perfection! Highly recommend going with this company! It was AWESOME!

Had a great time with Chris and Amy. First went out with them for the 3pm snorkeling. Amazing views of the reef and wildlife that was there. Had three beginner snorkelers with me and they still can't believe the images they saw. As they mentioned "it didn't look real, I thought I was looking through a vr headset." Chris and Amy were very attentive and reassuring to some who seemed a bit nervous to head out. We came back to them for the sunset cruise. Great appetizers and rum punch available. There are soft drinks, water and tropical juice (non alcoholic) for those who didn't want the rum punch. Chris and Amy were again very attentive and made sure to take photos of groups with the beautiful sunset and cotton candy sky. Would come back to them again to try the sandbar if we make our way to the keys again.

We went out on the Sunset Cruise with Capt Chris and 1st Mate, Amy. They were both amazing and made our cruise very enjoyable. They provided rum punch and not just one serving which was nice since it was my birthday! They had fresh fruit and finger foods for munchies. The boat could hold 36 and there was about 20 people on the cruise. It was very comfortable. Amy was awesome and took some great pics for my family. Would definitely do this cruise again!

The sun set cruise was amazing!!! Our boat crew Sophia and Dillon went out of their way to ensure our group had a great time. They truely made our trip memorable!! I would highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting the Florida Keys.

We had a great time on the boat and during the snorkeling tour. The sank bank was also a great experience. Amy and Atlantis were both very kind and explained everything in detail. The service on the boat was very welcoming with lots of refreshments and snacks. Would definitely do it again.

AMY and SARAH was absolutely amazing! This snorkeling trip was off the charts awesome! From skilled handling and operating of the boat, getting in the water to checking visibility, watch out for jelly fish, keeping up with safety spotters, right down to some rum punch celebrations for the ride back to land! The experience was definitely tropical paradise! And these ladies wrapped it all into a bow with amazing people skills, friendly atmosphere, skilled knowledge, clear directions, and unforgettable memories! Thank you Amy, Sarah and Islander Girl Snorkeling Tours

This was such a great experience. We scheduled a 1pm snorkel and had a full boat which worried us concerning comfort and having time to get explore but Captain Chris and first mare Carly were prepared, knowledgeable, and friendly! They ensured we had everything from gear to drinks and snacks and a great time!!Thank you for an awesome experience!!

We had an amazing time on the Sandbar in Islamorada, thank you to Atlantis and Carlie for an awesome trip highly recommend this tour if you’re in the Keys.We also did the sunset tour on my birthday and we had an amazing time and saw a gorgeous sunset. TY again Atlantis and Amy 😊

Atlantis and Clay were the best crew. They fed us rum runners and made sure our cups were never dry. Highly recommend this company to get out on the water and see how beautiful the keys truly are!

Great Day hitting up the Islamorada sandbar with Santa! Chris and Amy were so attentive with everything - towels, drinks, Santa cookies, fruit, anything you asked for to fully enjoy the sandbar for a great afternoon! Santa made sure to get into the water with us for photos! We also ordered lunch from the floating food truck (so sorry I forgot the name) but it was so great! See you guys next time!

This tour group was great and definitely showed us all a great time! Atlantis, Amy Chris and the rest of the crew were very helpful and fun! All staff were welcoming and deserve a round of applause working with our big party! Thanks for a great time on 12/22/23!PS. Hot chocolate was great esp. when we all felt a bit cold due to the breeze!

On February 8th, I went diving with Amy and the instructor from Captain Slate's. It was great, and I fondly remember the time spent there. I thank the crew for the help they put into my first diving experience.The next day I went snorkeling with Chris and Atlantis. I also really enjoyed it, although the water was a bit cold. The crew was very helpful too; they had towels and hot chocolate to Warm me up.Highly recommendPS: Please don't forget to send me the photos from the diving trip

What a wonderful place to spend a few hours to enjoy Islamorada. The islander girl is definitely a MUST Everytime we come down now. The staff is incredibly friendly and lovely, Laura, Chris and Sophia took care of us. Excellent service!! They were so helpful with little ones when needed. They had sodas, waters, juices for the kids and the adults ;) and fresh fruit.

Amy and Chris were the absolute best!!Helped us with our equipment and took us to a great spot despite the crazy wind!We saw so many different kinds of fish*they showed us different parts of the bay (including toilet seat pass, my favorite) and shared great stories with us. Kept checking in to make sure we were comfortable in and out of the water and gave us lots of tips on where to find certain types of sea-life while we were in the water snorkeling. Such a great day!!!

We had an amazing day out on the water with the Islander Girls. We did the sandbar tour and loved it so much that we decided to extend the day and did a snorkel tour. Atlantis and Amy were great guides. They made both tours fun, informative and kept the rum punch flowing! We will definitely be booking a tour with Islander Girls next time we’re in the Keys!

On February 22nd after a long drive from Fort Lauderdale we arrived at Islander Girl Snorkel & Tours. We were immediately greeted by friendly staff. After a short briefing, we met Captain Chris and First Mate/Entertainment Director Amy. They quickly sorted out wet suits as it was pretty chilly at 9am. After a quick, well spoken safety briefing, we were off enjoying the beauty of the surrounding waters. In no time we were at the snorkeling point and entered the water exploring the reef. We had a good hour in the water, seeing a lot of different fish species including barracudas. Heading back, Amy was offering us everything from Orange slices, soft drinks, rum punch(bit to early for us) and even hot chocolate. On the way back, Chris was scanning the area and we came up on a group of dolphins. I think anyone else would have just kept driving, but you could see how much they appreciated sea life as we did. Chris and Amy, you made our morning extra special and our only regret was not getting a picture of all of us together. Thank you again and we look forward to another visit with you in the future when it's a bit warmer, but anyone interested should take the opportunity to enjoy an excursion with Islander Girl. They will go over an beyond to make whatever occasion special.

Capt Chris and First Mate Sophia were awesome! They provided the BEST experience of our entire trip to the Keys! Highly recommend using Islander Girl for any Snorkeling or Diving trips. Very knowledgeable about the area and very helpful.

Sea spray, sun, and snorkeling were all abundantly available on this tour with the Islander Girl team. Both Captain Atlantis and First Mate Amy were fabulous, fun, and helpful. Dolphins off the port side welcomed us to Hen and Chickens Reef, where a wide assortment of fish were playing. 10/10 would take this trip again!

Highly recommend this outfit! Knowledgeable of all things Islamorada and Florida waters. We had a great time snorkeling followed by a relaxing sandbar booking to finish the day off. Easily the best part of our Keys visit. Chris and Sophia ensured it was perfect and relaxing. We'll be back!

I have to say this is a great business. We went on the Sandbar swim! The crew was very personable, and very fun! Captain Chris and Sophia are great!

First time snorkeling in the Keys and we had a fantabulous day with Captain Lauren on the Little Conch! Beautiful day despite some strong wings. We weren’t able to hit Alligator Reef Lighthouse, but pivoted to the Bayside and it was a blast! We took a 4 hour Little Conch tour (fyi).We were greeted by Captain Lauren as we arrived with a giant smile and she helped us (3 of us total) get settled on the boat for a girl’s day. Heading out from the marina, Captain Lauren had extensive knowledge of the backcountry and exploring the mangroves. We learned about the composition of the Keys, types of Mangroves growing around the Bay as well as checking out those baby Mangroves growing up! Drove through Toilet Seat Cut which was fun to hear its history and see all the toilet seats.Stopped to snorkel at Founders Park. Captain Lauren informed us of proper snorkeling etiquette as well as use of the equipment to enjoy our time! We hopped off the boat and swam in the beautiful water up towards the rocks along the shore. We saw Barracuda, Angelfish, Lionfish, an Eel, some coral, and lots of other little fish! Was so fun!From there, we headed out to the Islamorada sandbar. It was a Friday around lunchtime and a good amount of people were out there but by no means crowded! We jumped out into the water and what an awesome flat sandy bottom to sink your toes into! We floated around for a little and Captain Lauren walked us over to the Conch Republic/American Flags in the water which was cool to see. When we returned to the boat, Captain Lauren rolled out the floating mat and we were able to relax on that and enjoy some rum punch - YUM! We hung out for a good amount of time chatting with Captain Lauren hearing about her knowledge of conservation efforts to save the coral and other Florida and Keys related history.Overall, we had such a fun day! We were very grateful for Captain Lauren’s hospitality, knowledge and expertise as a captain to keep us safe and provide a lovely day adventure! Hope to come back soon and check out Alligator Reef Lighthouse! Thank you!

100% book this adventure! We did the sandbar swim and loved it. We had an almost 2 year old and our older son that both loved it. Sophia was phenomenal with our 2 year old. I wish I remembered the other two. Sky and Josh maybe. All around awesome time. They kept the juice and pop flowing to our two boys and the rum punch flowing to us parents. They provide a bunch of floaties to use at the sandbar. They cut fresh fruit there as well. Just a good crew to be on a boat with. Will be back for sure.

90791 Old Hwy #1, Tavernier, FL 33070, USA•http://islandergirltours.com/•(305) 712-0032•