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    Cruise Fort Lauderdale on a Private Captained Boat

    Private Four Winns boat with captain for up to 12 guests

    5.0 stars• 304 reviews
    From$278incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    from 1 hour to 8 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 12 people

    Includes

    Captain, gas, ice & water

    Highlights

    Charter a spacious Four Winns for a private cruise from Fort Lauderdale with a captain. Choose 1–8 hours to sightsee, play music, and stop for a swim or sandbar time.

    • Cruise Fort Lauderdale or Hollywood waterways on a private boat
    • Choose a 1–8 hour rental to fit your group’s plans
    • Stop at a sandbar and swim when conditions allow
    • Play your music with the onboard Bluetooth sound system
    • Relax with a table, bathroom, bimini top, and rear swim platform

    What's Included

    • Gas
    • Parking available
    • Ice
    • Bottled water
    • Insurance
    • 18 ft floating mat
    • Fees and taxes

    Things to know

    Captain service is mandatory and paid separately on the day: $45/hour, or $50 for a 1-hour tour. Max 12 passengers total; 1 baby counts as 1 passenger.

    Split the cost with your group

    This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 12 guests.

    From$23per person
    Split with

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund up to 5 days before rental day. 50% refund for cancellations between 2–5 days before rental day. Non-refundable within 2 days of start. No-shows charged full price. Full refund or reschedule if operator cancels due to unforeseen circumstances. $15 fee to reschedule (up to 72 hours prior).

    FAQs

    You pay in two parts: you pay the boat rental online (including gas, parking available, ice and water, insurance, floating mat, fees, and taxes), and you pay the captain separately on the day. Captain service is mandatory and costs $45/hour (or $50 total for a 1-hour tour).

    Arrive 15–20 minutes before departure. During check-in, you’ll get a safety briefing and a walkthrough of the boat before you head out.

    Yes. After you book, you’ll receive an online waiver link to sign (one waiver per passenger). Complete it before boarding.

    Meeting details

    Fort Lauderdale

    Experience provided by Baymingo
    Experience provided by Baymingo

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    Fits up to 12 guests

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
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    Fort Lauderdale boat rentals can be hit or miss, but this crew has clearly figured out the formula. Captains like Franco, Nick, Jeff, Manny, and Chandler come up again and again in reviews, praised for being knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely fun to spend a few hours on the water with. Franco in particular seems to be a crowd favorite, with multiple groups saying they'd specifically request him on a return visit. Behind the scenes, Ingrid handles bookings and communication, and reviewers consistently note how smooth and easy the process feels from the start. The experience itself lends itself well to groups, celebrations, and sightseeing. Guests have done birthday trips, bachelorette parties, Valentine's Day outings, and family days on the water, with tours weaving through the Fort Lauderdale bay, past Millionaires Row, and on calmer days, out toward the ocean and sandbar. A few French-speaking reviewers also pointed out that French-language service is available, which is a nice detail for international visitors. The boats are described as clean, comfortable, and spacious, though one reviewer noted that 12 passengers felt tight and that 8 was a sweeter spot for a more relaxed experience. Overall, this is a well-run operation with genuinely enthusiastic repeat customers, which says a lot.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    What a wonderful experience we had! The staff was super accommodating and our captain super friendly, showing us around FLL bay. 10/10 recommend!

    Photo of Daniel Singer

    Daniel Singer

    May 22, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    What a wonderful experience we had! The staff was super accommodating and our captain super friendly, showing us around FLL bay. 10/10 recommend!

    Photo of Daniel Singer

    Daniel Singer

    May 22, 2026

    Great for groups

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