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Launch from Hobie Beach for a fast, family-friendly outing on a Hobie Cat Getaway. In about an hour you’ll skim Biscayne Bay with skyline views, a short safety briefing, and life jackets included.
Launch from Hobie Beach for a fast, family-friendly outing on a Hobie Cat Getaway. In about an hour you’ll skim Biscayne Bay with skyline views, a short safety briefing, and life jackets included.
You push off from the sandy lip of Hobie Beach and the catamaran answers instantly — twin hulls humming as Biscayne Bay slips beneath you. Miami’s skyline slides east to west: glass towers, palm-fringed islands, and the low curve of Virginia Key. Wind teases the sail; the city watches from across the water as the Hobie Cat Getaway finds its groove.
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Operated by PADL · Miami, Florida
You push off from the sandy lip of Hobie Beach and the catamaran answers instantly — twin hulls humming as Biscayne Bay slips beneath you. Miami’s skyline slides east to west: glass towers, palm-fringed islands, and the low curve of Virginia Key. Wind teases the sail; the city watches from across the water as the Hobie Cat Getaway finds its groove.
This part of Biscayne Bay is young geology over older carbonate platforms, a shallow basin cut by currents and dotted with small islands that shaped local reefs and the region’s boating culture. Hobie Beach on Virginia Key has long been a launch point for recreational sailing and wind sports, and the Rickenbacker Causeway built in the 20th century opened the city’s islands to day-trippers and watersports enthusiasts.
Expect a breezy, convivial outing: the Getaway seats up to six, includes life jackets and a quick refresher on rigging and safety, and launches directly from the beach into steady coastal winds. The water can be shallow and clear; currents in the bay will nudge your heading and the wind will test your trimming. Keep an eye on afternoon thunderstorms in summer and pack sun protection year-round.
Practicalities matter: plan for roughly 60 minutes on the water, arrive early to handle check-in and a short briefing, and bring water, reef-safe sunscreen, and footwear that can get wet. If you’re new to small multihulls, take the instruction seriously — the boat is forgiving but responsiveness increases with basic sail handling. For families and groups seeking a fast, stable taste of Miami sailing, the Hobie Getaway is a direct, scenic way to experience Biscayne Bay.
No — a brief instruction/refresher is provided, but basic mobility and willingness to follow crew directions are required.
The Hobie Getaway seats up to 6 people; bookings are per boat and recommended for family or small group outings.
Yes — life jackets and safety gear are provided and must be worn as instructed by staff.
Trips are canceled in unsafe wind or storm conditions; you’ll receive a full refund if canceled at least 24 hours before departure or if the operator cancels for weather.
PADL operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You push off from the sandy lip of Hobie Beach and the catamaran answers instantly — twin hulls humming as Biscayne Bay slips beneath you. Miami’s skyline slides east to west: glass towers, palm-fringed islands, and the low curve of Virginia Key. Wind teases the sail; the city watches from across the water as the Hobie Cat Getaway finds its groove.
You push off from the sandy lip of Hobie Beach and the catamaran answers instantly — twin hulls humming as Biscayne Bay slips beneath you. Miami’s skyline slides east to west: glass towers, palm-fringed islands, and the low curve of Virginia Key. Wind teases the sail; the city watches from across the water as the Hobie Cat Getaway finds its groove.
This part of Biscayne Bay is young geology over older carbonate platforms, a shallow basin cut by currents and dotted with small islands that shaped local reefs and the region’s boating culture. Hobie Beach on Virginia Key has long been a launch point for recreational sailing and wind sports, and the Rickenbacker Causeway built in the 20th century opened the city’s islands to day-trippers and watersports enthusiasts.
Expect a breezy, convivial outing: the Getaway seats up to six, includes life jackets and a quick refresher on rigging and safety, and launches directly from the beach into steady coastal winds. The water can be shallow and clear; currents in the bay will nudge your heading and the wind will test your trimming. Keep an eye on afternoon thunderstorms in summer and pack sun protection year-round.
Practicalities matter: plan for roughly 60 minutes on the water, arrive early to handle check-in and a short briefing, and bring water, reef-safe sunscreen, and footwear that can get wet. If you’re new to small multihulls, take the instruction seriously — the boat is forgiving but responsiveness increases with basic sail handling. For families and groups seeking a fast, stable taste of Miami sailing, the Hobie Getaway is a direct, scenic way to experience Biscayne Bay.