5 p.m. — Sunset catamaran cruise
Leave from the docks at Flagler Drive and Clematis Street aboard the 50-foot catamaran Hakuna Matata for a sunset adventure. Watch the skyline and cruise past yachts while listening to music and sipping a refreshing drink as the sun sets.
7 p.m. — Dinner in downtown West Palm Beach
In the evening, head to one of the many enticing restaurants in downtown West Palm Beach. For Southern cuisine, try Batch New Southern Kitchen & Tap or Sassafras, which promises to take guests to an “ole Southern French bayou” with its menu. For craft cocktails and small plates, try Avocado Grill.
9 p.m. — Rooftop bar night cap
Head up to one of the town’s rooftop bars and restaurants for a drink and a dazzling view of the city at night. Stop in at Treehouse on the 13th floor of the Canopy by Hilton West Palm Beach hotel or RH Rooftop Restaurant on the fourth floor of RH West Palm, an 80,000-square-foot design gallery.
Time Allowance
This itinerary takes a full day to complete.
Distance from Population Centers
West Palm Beach is an hour and 15 minutes north of Miami, 30 minutes north of Boca Raton, two hours south of Cocoa Beach, and 2.5 hours southwest of Orlando.
Walking/Driving Distance Between Things to Do
All activities listed in this itinerary are within easy walking distance of each other.
What to Bring
Dress for sun and water activities. Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a towel, a change of clothes, and drinking water. Bring your waterproof camera or waterproof phone case to capture photos while on the water. Hats and sun protection are also available at the Palm Beach Visitor Information & Adventure Center. Close-toed, flat shoes are required to participate in the Segway tour. The walking food tour happens rain or shine, so pack an umbrella just in case.
What to Expect
This is a fun, action-packed day with a mix of outdoor and indoor activities. Changes in weather are common, so it’s good to be prepared for both sun and rain.
Physical Demands
These activities require light to moderate physical exertion. Participants must be able to climb on and off of a jet ski, step onto a catamaran, and lower themselves onto a kayak or paddleboard. Segway riders must be able to stand upright for one hour.
Trip Highlights
This action-packed day of exploring by land and sea offers some of the best outdoor adventures and food experiences in the area.
Lodging and Accommodations
Here, you have a choice of everything from luxury hotels and resorts to waterfront RV campgrounds to vacation home rentals.
Culinary Adventures
Downtown West Palm Beach has restaurants to satisfy any mood or craving, whether you’re looking for craft cocktails, fine dining, farm-to-table freshness, or seafood with a water view. Some of the area’s most popular eateries include Table 26, The Blind Monk, and Hullabaloo. Check out also the rooftop bar and restaurant at The Ben Hotel.
In addition to the tasting tour listed in this itinerary, Visit Palm Beach offers several other food and drinking tours.
When to Visit and Seasonal Differences
Activity times and schedules vary based on weather, tides and currents, and sunset time.
Surprises/Bonuses
On-water activities offer a chance to spot manatees and dolphins in the wild.
Rules
For kayaking, children must be at least two years old. Children who are under 12 years of age or who are inexperienced must ride with an adult in a tandem kayak.
There is a weight limit of 275 pounds for Segway tour participants. The minimum age is 14 and participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Advice
City-owned parking garages, located at 200 Banyan Boulevard and 333 Evernia Street, are recommended for parking in this area.
How To Book
Go to Visit Palm Beach’s website to book these tours and excursions and get more information about them. You can also email Visit Palm Beach, call them at 561-881-9757, or stop by their office at 226 Datura Street in West Palm Beach.
