Keewaydin Beach and Shuttle
Boat Shuttle Services are Offered TO OWNERS AND CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
January through April: 6 Days per Week (closed Tuesday)
November, December & May: 5 Days per Week Wednesday - Sunday
October & June: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday (Please call (239) 774-6392 to verify schedule.)
Morning Session:
Be in Club Parking Lot by 9:00 am (Departs from the docks 9:30 am)
Arrives Back to Windstar by 1:30 pm
Afternoon Session:
Be in Club Parking Lot by 11:00 am (Departs from the docks 11:30 am)
Arrive Back to Windstar by 3:30 pm
Include your name, Windstar address (or member #), date/time of requested trip, # of riders and contact phone number. Reservations are not final until confirmed by the coordinator. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance and may not be made more than 30 days in advance. Reservations are limited to four (4) persons per household. Cancellations must be called into the above number 24 hours in advance; no shows can lead to suspension of shuttle reservation privileges. The trip to the island takes approximately 40 minutes.
Parking
Please park in the back of the parking lot at the Main Clubhouse and wait for the arrival of the parking lot tram to transport you to the boat dock. *Please note, during the renovation/construction phase, please utilize the parking along the main road - Windstar Blvd. Look for the temporary signs stating 'Beach Shuttle Parking'. (Across the street from the trailer.)
Don’t have a Reservation?
If space is available after pre-reserved beach-goers have been accommodated, you may be able to go as a walk-on. Just be in the parking lot 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. Walk-on spaces will be offered on a first-come first-served basis. If you are just going along for the ride on the beach shuttle the round trip takes approximately 90 minutes.
Sunset Cruise
Sunset Cruises are offered Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Evenings from mid-October thru April. The cost is $20 per passenger due at time of booking. The boat departs the dock one hour before sunset; departure time will be relayed when your reservation is confirmed. Please be in the Keewaydin section of the Club parking lot 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
Guest Policy
Only house guests of residents may ride the shuttle unaccompanied by the unit owner and must be identified as such by notifying Captain Dan prior to embarking. All other guests must be accompanied by the unit owner or Non-Resident Club Member.
Cancellation Policy
Starting October 2023, a credit card is required as a 'hold' for all boat reservations. If you do not cancel your boat reservation within 24-hours advance notice, your credit card will be charged a 'No Show' fee of $20 per person.
What's on the Island?
Restrooms, Picnic Pavilion, Charcoal Grill, Beach Umbrellas, Beach Chairs, Pull Carts, Showers for Rinsing, Shells.
What Should I Bring?
Water, Beach Coolers, Snacks, Sunscreen, Towels, Bug Spray, Hats, Sunglasses.
For further questions regarding the Keewaydin Queen Beach Shuttle, please contact:
Captain Dan
(239) 774-6392
windstarboat@gmail.com
*Important Information: Cancellation of trips due to inclement weather or low tides is at the discretion of the Captain. If fore casted winds exceed 20 mph (USCG operating specification for this vessel), trips will be canceled. You will be notified of such cancellations as soon as possible. Fee will be reimbursed. The Keewaydin Queen III seats a maximum of 41 passengers.