Sandbar Miami Boat Rental
Sandbar daySunset cruiseBirthday
$175 / hrEst. 4 hrs: $700
- Captain included
- Fuel included
- Water toys mentioned
Haulover Sandbar vs Nixon Sandbar
Both are shallow sandbars where boats anchor so you can wade, swim and float. Haulover Sandbar sits just inside Haulover Inlet in north Miami-Dade, minutes from Bill Bird Marina at Haulover Park. Nixon Sandbar is on the bay side of Key Biscayne, closest to the Crandon Park and Rickenbacker marinas.
18 operators in our directory offer sandbar days: 4 leave from Haulover & Sunny Isles and 2 from Key Biscayne. Haulover is the better known of the two: 7 operator sites name it, against 2 for Nixon.
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Prices checked Oct 2026
| Haulover Sandbar | Nixon Sandbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Closest departure area | Haulover & Sunny Isles | Key Biscayne |
| Sandbar-day operators leaving from there | 4 | 2 |
| Per-hour prices (published) | $175 (n=2) | $150–$325 (n=2) |
| Published 4-hour prices | $700–$750 (n=2) | $1,300 (n=1) |
| Operator sites that name it | 7 | 2 |
| Also nearby | Haulover Inlet, Sunny Isles, Bal Harbour | Stiltsville, Crandon Park |
Which one to pick
- Pick Haulover if you are staying in Sunny Isles, Bal Harbour, North Miami Beach or Aventura, or want the busier, better-known sandbar. It is often crowded on weekends and holidays.
- Pick Nixon if you are staying in Brickell, Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove or further south, or want to pair the sandbar with a look at Stiltsville.
- Either way, ask the operator what time they head out. Sandbars are shallowest around low tide, and boat time to the sandbar counts toward your hours.
Sandbar operators near Haulover (4)
Miami Sandbar Charters
Sandbar dayBacheloretteFamily dayBirthday+1
From $750 / 4 hrs
- Captain included
- Drinks included
- Water toys mentioned
So Flo Sea Escapes
Sandbar dayBirthdaySunset cruiseParty boat+1
From $1,300 / 2 hrs
- Captain included
- Drinks included
- Water toys mentioned
Sandbar operators near Key Biscayne (2)
Sea Life Yachts Miami
Sandbar daySunset cruiseCorporateArt Basel+1
$325 / hrEst. 4 hrs: $1,300
- Captain included
- Water toys mentioned
See all 18 sandbar operators on the Haulover sandbar boat rentals page, or read the boat day checklist.
FAQ
Is Haulover or Nixon sandbar better?
Neither is better for everyone. Haulover is closer to Sunny Isles and north Miami Beach and is busier; Nixon is closer to Brickell and Key Biscayne. Pick the one nearer to where you are staying.
Where is the Haulover Sandbar?
Just inside Haulover Inlet in north Miami-Dade, minutes from Bill Bird Marina at Haulover Park.
Where is the Nixon Sandbar?
On the bay side of Key Biscayne. Crandon Park and Rickenbacker are the closest marinas.
How much does a sandbar boat rental cost?
Of the sandbar operators leaving from Haulover, 2 have a per-hour price ($175); from Key Biscayne, 2 do ($150–$325). Many operators expect a crew tip; check the quote.
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