BYO food and drinks and cruise Fort Lauderdale by night lighting
2-4 Hours
Up to 12 people
Captain, fuel, bottled water
See downtown Fort Lauderdale from the water on a 2–4 hour charter with a United States Coast Guard licensed captain. Bring your own food and drinks and enjoy onboard lighting and music as you cruise past yachts and waterfront homes.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 12 guests.
Cancel 7+ days before: full refund. Cancel less than 7 days but more than 48 hours: 50% deposit kept, 50% refunded. Cancel within 48 hours: full amount charged. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather.
Yes. You pay the captain fee on arrival at $30 per hour. Gratuity is not included; a 20% tip is suggested.
Sign the bareboat contract on arrival.
Bring sunscreen, towels, and bathing suits. Bring ice and any food and drinks you want, plus your own cups, plates, and other serving items. You can also bring coolers.
Ricks on the River, 2305 N. Willow Ave, Tampa FL
Guests consistently rave about their captains here, with Captain Greg getting particular praise for his professionalism, local knowledge, and flexibility with scheduling changes due to weather. Multiple bachelorette parties specifically mention how accommodating he was with last-minute adjustments. Other captains like Matt, Erin, Ross, and Hunter also earn enthusiastic reviews for creating memorable experiences, with one guest noting how their captain made a dog feel welcome on board, even providing a floatie for the pup to rest on. The boat trips typically include stops at islands with amenities like waterslides and nearby restaurant recommendations. Groups describe feeling safe and comfortable, even those initially nervous about being on the water. A couple recent reviews mention maintenance concerns like taped seats and boats in rough condition, plus one instance where an island destination was unexpectedly closed. The pool floaties were noted as being just four noodles rather than what some expected. These seem like isolated incidents rather than patterns, but worth keeping in mind. Overall, this appears to be a solid choice for celebrations and group outings in the Tampa area.
✨Can’t say enough nice things about Matt at the Tampa location! He was so fun relaxed and knowledgeable! As well as accommodating! His demeanor instantly made us all feel safe and that we were spending the day with an old friend! We also had the pleasure of meeting Greg! He was funny and wanted to make sure everyone around had a great time! They both spent time helping us find shark and ray teeth it was SUCH a cool experience! You can tell they truly love what they do. My only regret is not booking a longer boat trip! Thank you so much Matt! ✨
Casey Robinson
April 12, 2026
✨Can’t say enough nice things about Matt at the Tampa location! He was so fun relaxed and knowledgeable! As well as accommodating! His demeanor instantly made us all feel safe and that we were spending the day with an old friend! We also had the pleasure of meeting Greg! He was funny and wanted to make sure everyone around had a great time! They both spent time helping us find shark and ray teeth it was SUCH a cool experience! You can tell they truly love what they do. My only regret is not booking a longer boat trip! Thank you so much Matt! ✨
Casey Robinson
April 12, 2026