How early should you arrive?

Plan to arrive 30 minutes before departure for parking, check-in, and the safety briefing. The boat departs promptly and will not turn around for late groups.

Do you get any floaties?

Yes. Each private boat comes with two floaties: a unicorn and a flamingo.

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Cruise Fort Lauderdale at Sunset

BYO food and drinks and cruise Fort Lauderdale by night lighting

4.9 stars• 246 reviews

Duration

2-4 Hours

Ideal For

Up to 12 people

Includes

Captain, fuel, bottled water

Highlights

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.

Choose a 2, 3, or 4 hour private charter
Bring your own food and drinks
Cruise past yachts, mansions, and downtown Fort Lauderdale
Enjoy blue night lighting and a Bluetooth sound system
Customize your route with optional stops at waterfront bars and restaurants

What's Included

United States Coast Guard licensed captain
Fuel
Bottled water

Split the cost with your group

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

From$45per person

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Cancellation Policy

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.

Product ID: 2WRQU4

FAQs

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.

Review summary

4.9

Excellent

246 reviewsGoogle Maps

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.

What people are saying

Great afternoon with Captain Greg, beautiful weather and cruise out to an island where we had lunch at a little burger grill tent set up. Went swimming and enjoyed the atmosphere of dozens of other boaters. Stopped for a drink on the return trip. Captain Greg was a great host and knows all about the Tampa Bay Area.

John Moody

June 30, 2026

John Moody

June 30, 2026

Meeting details

Ricks on the River, 2305 N. Willow Ave, Tampa, FL 33607

Experience provided by Staying Afloat Party Boat

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Flexible cancellation
Most experiences refund in full when you cancel within the cancellation window.