Caladesi Island

😱 what a beautiful place! We got a private charter from Clearwake Watersports and Captain Ryan took us here! We loved it so much we stayed the entire day and enjoyed this beautiful beach! Get ahold of Captain Ryan he was an incredible tour guide and we can’t wait to go back and have him take us here again!!!

Best island ever, the ferry was perfect, the water was perfect, the captain driving the ferry was very polite, and we got to see dolphins! Seashells galore, food in the concession building/nice seating at the beach for rent plus an umbrella for shade. They also have a nice nature walk you can walk on, very relaxing. Coming back next vacation!

Perfect island getaway for your next day trip! We came over to the island with our own boat and they have plenty of spots to dock. It’s only $6 to visit and includes your entire day trip. There is also a ferry that runs from Clearwater to the island and the ferry seemed to shuttle back and forth fairly quickly. There is a great cafe on the island that serves a good variety of food and drinks (including alcoholic beverages) for a reasonable price. Plenty of space though on the beach that takes you away from the crowds on Clearwater. Well worth a visit if you’re looking to experience a more private and relaxing beach day.

Spectacular island to visit with kayak for a full day. You can rent there for 1 or 2 people kayak, and the guys over there are very kind and recommends for you to have a wonderful an quiet summer day! You must try it!

Highly recommend giving this place a try! A short boat ride to a beautiful island with many things to do and friendly staff! The beach was fantastic and the sand was extremely hot!! Love this island!

Such a fun day in what felt like a private paradise! The staff were all so welcoming, from the ticket booth agent and the Ferry captain to everyone on the island. The white sand beach was mesmerizing! We had lunch from the hut on the island - good lunch food, also had a Pina colada! The ferry ride to and from was through the mangroves and was absolutely beautiful! Even had a dolphin ride along us for a while! Can't wait to go back again!

I loved the boat ride and seeing dolphins. The beach is nice and the water is clean and clear. I was a little disappointed, it’s your usual beach… It’s a nice place to go when you don’t want to be around a lot of people, especially first thing in the morning. You can bring your own chairs and umbrella with you ( I highly recommend because the cost on the beach is high) I also recommend bringing snacks and your own food, the shop is expensive $$ also. I will go back and recommend others to attend to support the park and enjoy nature.

Beautiful, relaxing private island oasis. Food concession available and able to rent umbrella/chairs but at $35 for 2 chairs & umbrella. $18 ferry ride over unless you arrive by boat, kayak or paddle board... only way there. Entrance to ferry thru honeymoon island which is additional cost so could be a $50 day for 1 person. 4 hr turn around on ferry. Those are downsides but pros are it not overcrowded, water & wildlife beautiful!