Private Four Winns cruise with a captain, swimming, music, and room to celebrate
1–8 hrs
Up to 12 people
Gas, ice & bottled water
Explore Fort Lauderdale or Hollywood waterways aboard a private Four Winns boat with a USCG-licensed captain. Set your own pace for sightseeing, swimming, and celebrating on the water.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 12 guests.
Get a full refund when you cancel at least 5 days before your rental. Receive a 50% refund for cancellations 2–5 days before. Cancellations within 2 days are nonrefundable. No-shows are charged in full. Receive a full refund or reschedule if the operator cancels due to unforeseen circumstances.
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.
1520 SE 15th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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.
A magnificent boating experience. Most friendliest captain as well
Thomas Papa
July 7, 2026
A magnificent boating experience. Most friendliest captain as well
Thomas Papa
July 7, 2026
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