Haulover Sandbar is a shallow, turquoise gathering spot just north of Bal Harbour where locals and visitors anchor up, wade in waist-deep water, and turn Saturdays into legend.
When to go
Weekends between 11am and 4pm are peak — expect 100+ boats rafted up with music. For a quieter scene, aim for weekdays or morning slots.
What to bring
Reef-safe sunscreen, a floatie or inner tube, soft-sided cooler with cans (no glass), and a Bluetooth speaker. We provide the boat, ice, and captain.
Rules to know
No glass, no jet ski wake inside the anchorage, and pack out everything you bring. Coast Guard patrols regularly — life jackets aboard, no minors driving.
Why book with a captain
The channel out to Haulover is skinny and current-driven. A local captain handles the navigation and rafting so you handle the swim.
