West Palm Beach Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best West Palm Beach tours and things to do on Florida’s Gold Coast: cruise past megayachts and celebrity mansions, snorkel with turtles on the reefs, swim at Peanut Island, ride the Everglades by airboat, and glide the Intracoastal at sunset. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore West Palm Beach by interest
Whatever brings you to West Palm Beach — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in West Palm Beach
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
The Waterfront
Intracoastal.
Yacht Cruise
Mansions & yachts.
Everglades
Airboat rides.
Coral Reefs
Turtles & fish.
Peanut Island
Sandbar swim.
Jet Ski
Watersports.
Clear Kayaks
Mangroves.
Sunset Cruise
Golden hour.
West awayEverglades
Airboat rides.
Intracoastal awayYacht Cruise
Mansions & yachts.
Offshore awayCoral Reefs
Turtles & fish.
Boat awayPeanut Island
Sandbar swim.
On water awayJet Ski
Watersports.
Intracoastal awaySunset Cruise
Golden hour.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every West Palm Beach visitor asks before booking.
Winter (Dec–Mar)
Warm, dry and sunny — the peak season.
Spring (Apr–May)
Warm and pleasant before the summer heat.
Summer (Jun–Sep)
Hot and humid with afternoon storms.
Autumn (Oct–Nov)
Warm and quieter as the season cools.
For cruises
Winter and spring for calm, clear waters.
Best overall
December to April for warm, dry weather.
One day
A boat cruise and Peanut Island.
Two days
Add snorkelling or an Everglades airboat ride.
Three days
Add kayaking, jet ski and a sunset cruise.
For the water
The cruises and Peanut Island.
For snorkelling
The reefs and turtles.
For wildlife
The Everglades airboat ride.
By car
A car is handy for the beaches and Everglades.
By boat
Cruises reach Peanut Island and the reefs.
Tours & transfers
Tours reach the Everglades and beaches.
On foot
Clematis Street and the waterfront are walkable.
Where to stay
Stay downtown or near the waterfront.
US dollar
The USA uses the dollar; cards widely accepted.
Boat cruises
Choose a narrated cruise to spot the mansions.
Snorkelling
Go at high tide for the clearest reef water.
Peanut Island
Bring a cooler for a day on the sandbar.
Everglades
Winter is best for spotting alligators.
Clear kayaks
Book a clear kayak to see the marine life.
Combo tours
Some tours combine cruising and snorkelling.
Boat cruises
Cruises fill up — book ahead.
Snorkel tours
Reef trips fill up — reserve early.
Airboat tours
Everglades trips fill up — book ahead.
Peanut Island
Island trips fill up — reserve early.
Sunset cruises
Evening trips fill up — book ahead.
Winter peak
December to April is busiest — book well ahead.
Boat cruise
Around $45–100 for a scenic boat cruise.
Snorkel tour
About $46–90 for a turtle snorkel tour.
Airboat tour
Roughly $40–80 for an Everglades airboat tour.
Peanut Island
Around $45–90 for a Peanut Island trip.
Jet ski
About $79–130 for a jet ski or parasail.
How to save
Join group cruises to save over private charters.
West Palm Beach through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Warm & dry.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Warm days.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Beach days.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Humid.
- Best for
- Fewer crowds.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Warm.