Cruise to Raccoon Island with canal views and a stop at Haulover Sandbar
5 hours
Boat, gas, floating mat
Take a 5-hour boat tour from Fort Lauderdale with sightseeing through the Venice of America canals, then relax at Haulover Sandbar before heading to Raccoon Island. Walk the beach and explore this uninhabited island while you watch for wildlife.
Captain fee is required and not included: $40 per hour, paid before departure. There are no restrooms onboard, smoking is forbidden, and glass cups are not allowed.
Free cancellations until 7 days before start date minus a non refundable $50 admin fee. 50% refund for cancellations between 3–7 days before start date. Cancellations within 3 days of start date are non-refundable.
Product ID: 4HJC69
Yes. The captain fee is not included and costs $40 per hour. Pay the captain before departure.
Yes. Bring your own alcohol and play your own music using the boat’s built-in Bluetooth speakers.
No. There are no restrooms onboard.
1784 SE 15th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
The captains here are the real highlight. Ori, Daniel, Joshua, and Gio all come up repeatedly in reviews, each praised for being knowledgeable, safety-conscious, and genuinely fun to be around. Families with young kids, birthday groups, and first-timers all seem to walk away with the same impression: these are people who actually care about making the trip memorable, not just getting through it. Behind the scenes, Marlene handles bookings and communication, and reviewers consistently note how easy and responsive she is, even for last-minute arrangements. Customized routes, hidden spots like Whisky Creek, and small personal touches for special occasions show up as recurring themes. If you're planning something specific, it sounds like they're genuinely open to working around your needs rather than sticking to a fixed script.
We took a 3-hour tour on the "Long Boat" through the Fort Lauderdale canals to the sand bar. There were eight of us, and the boat was a good size for our group. Captain Daniel is very cool and very competent; I highly recommend him. Everyone in our group gave this experience an 11/10!
Simon Ouellet
July 26, 2026
We took a 3-hour tour on the "Long Boat" through the Fort Lauderdale canals to the sand bar. There were eight of us, and the boat was a good size for our group. Captain Daniel is very cool and very competent; I highly recommend him. Everyone in our group gave this experience an 11/10!
Simon Ouellet
July 26, 2026
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