Choose a 4, 6, or 8-hour captain-led boat rental from Fort Lauderdale
4/6/8 Hours
Up to 12 people
Gas, ice & water, insurance
Celebrate with a private boat rental in Fort Lauderdale, with 4, 6, or 8-hour options. Cruise canals or head toward Haulover Sandbar, with a captain who can adjust plans if weather shifts.
Captain service is paid separately on the day: $45 per hour (Four Winns) or $40 per hour (Bayliner). A minimum 20% tip is suggested on the captain service.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 12 guests.
Full refund with 5 days’ notice. 50% refund 2–5 days before rental day. Within 2 days is non-refundable. No-shows charged full price. If operator cancels due to unforeseen circumstances, you get a full refund or can reschedule.
You pay the captain separately on the day of your trip. Captain service costs $45 per hour for the Four Winns or $40 per hour for the Bayliner, and a minimum 20% tip is suggested on the captain service.
Sign the waiver before you embark, and complete the steps provided for paying the captain service.
Arrive 15–20 minutes before your pick-up time for check-in, safety instructions, and a walk-through of the boat.
Fort Lauderdale
Baymingo delivers consistently excellent boat experiences in Fort Lauderdale, with owner Ingrid earning special praise for her responsiveness and warm communication. Guests highlight how smoothly everything runs from booking to boarding, with last-minute requests handled efficiently. The boats themselves are clean and well-maintained, creating the perfect setting for family outings, sightseeing tours through the canals, or special occasions like their popular Christmas lights tour. The captains really make the difference here. Franco stands out in multiple reviews for his knowledge of the area, safety-conscious approach with families, and ability to create fun, relaxed atmospheres. Captain Manny and Captain Daniel also receive glowing mentions for their professionalism and hospitality. Guests appreciate that captains take time to connect with everyone onboard, especially kids, and really know Fort Lauderdale's waterways inside and out. Several reviewers mention reasonable pricing compared to other options and note they received longer trips or boat upgrades, adding extra value to an already memorable experience.
From the start Ingrid was easy to communicate with! Our captain Franco was excellent. He suggested going out in the ocean because of the calm conditions that day and it was so much fun. He navigated the wake well, and really tried to maximize our 4 hours. Then we enjoyed the sandbar. Boat was clean, comfortable, and plenty spacious for 8 girls. 12 adults would have been tight IMO, but 8 felt luxurious. Would totally recommend to groups! I wish we finished the day with the tour thru the millionaires row of fancy houses but we’re enjoying the sandbar for too long. Bachelorette parties recommended! Just make sure your group isnt hungover or gets motion sickness, would not recommend not doing this on the last day of your trip
Andrea Krapevka
April 1, 2026
From the start Ingrid was easy to communicate with! Our captain Franco was excellent. He suggested going out in the ocean because of the calm conditions that day and it was so much fun. He navigated the wake well, and really tried to maximize our 4 hours. Then we enjoyed the sandbar. Boat was clean, comfortable, and plenty spacious for 8 girls. 12 adults would have been tight IMO, but 8 felt luxurious. Would totally recommend to groups! I wish we finished the day with the tour thru the millionaires row of fancy houses but we’re enjoying the sandbar for too long. Bachelorette parties recommended! Just make sure your group isnt hungover or gets motion sickness, would not recommend not doing this on the last day of your trip
Andrea Krapevka
April 1, 2026