Plan your visit
The practical stuff, all in one place. If anything here is unclear, call us at (305) 214-5277.
1. Check in 30 minutes early
Meet us at World Wide Sportsman Bayside Marina (at Bass Pro Shops), 81576 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036. That gives you time to park, find the dock and get settled before we leave.
2. Pick your time
Day reef tours typically leave at 9:30 am, 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm. The night tour starts with the sunset and reaches the reef after dark. The bayside and sunset cruise goes out in the late afternoon. Your confirmation and the booking calendar show the exact time for your date.
3. What to bring
- Camera or phone
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Gratuity for your tour guide
- Snacks and drinks, if you like: you are welcome to bring your own
Soda and bottled water are also for sale on board. There is a clean restroom and full shade.
4. If the weather turns
The captain decides each departure based on real-time conditions. If it is too windy for the reef, day tours switch to the calm bayside route, and the night tour does not run. When wind is forecast for your date, we contact you ahead of time. How windy days work
5. Changes and cancellations
The terms for your booking are shown in FareHarbor before you pay. To change plans, call (305) 214-5277 or email info@glassbottomtour.com.
Gift cards
Give someone a trip over the reef. Gift cards are sold through our booking page.
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What is your cancellation policy?
The terms for your trip are shown in FareHarbor before you pay. If you need to change plans, call us at (305) 214-5277 and we will sort it out with you.
Do you sell gift cards?
Yes. Gift cards are sold through our booking page: buy a gift card.
What happens if it is too windy for the reef?
The captain makes the call based on real-time conditions. When it is too rough to run the 4 miles out to the reef, we take the tour bayside instead: two hours in calm water looking for dolphins, manatees and wildlife in the mangroves. If wind is forecast for your date, our team reaches out ahead of time, so you never find out for the first time at the dock.
Is there a bathroom on board?
Yes, there is a clean restroom on board.
Can we bring snacks and drinks?
Yes, you are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks along. Soda and bottled water are also for sale on board.
Is the boat wheelchair accessible?
We would rather give you real answers than a guess. Our accessibility page lists what we know about boarding and the questions worth asking, and you can call us at (305) 214-5277 to talk it through before you book.
Where do we meet the boat?
At World Wide Sportsman Bayside Marina (at Bass Pro Shops), 81576 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036. See directions and parking.
Do you still leave from Robbie’s Marina?
No. The Transparensea now departs from World Wide Sportsman Bayside Marina at 81576 Overseas Highway. Some older listings and reviews still mention Robbie’s, so please double-check the address before you drive.
When should we arrive?
Check in 30 minutes before your departure time.
Ready to see the reef?
Pick a date on the live calendar. Prices, times and open seats shown there are the final word.
Trouble booking? Call us or email info@glassbottomtour.com.