Cruise to Haulover Sandbar From Fort Lauderdale
Boat to Haulover Sandbar with a captain, with 5, 6, or 8-hour options
Duration
5 or 6 or 8 Hours
Ideal For
Up to 12 people
Includes
Gas, ice & water, floating mat
Highlights
Cruise from Fort Lauderdale toward Haulover in North Miami and relax at the Haulover Sandbar. Ride the Intracoastal Waterway in Hollywood and take in homes and yachts along the way.
- Choose a 5, 6, or 8-hour boat tour
- Ride with a captain paid separately on the day
- Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway in Hollywood
- Stop at Haulover Sandbar to swim and relax
- Opt to visit Sandspur Island (Raccoon Island)
- Bring your own drinks and food with ice and coolers provided
What's Included
- Gas
- Parking available
- Ice and water
- Insurance
- Floating mat
- Fees and taxes
Things to know
Captain service is required and paid separately on the day: $40/hour (Bayliner) or $45/hour (Four Winns). Gratuity is not included. 1 baby counts as 1 passenger, and the person who makes the reservation must be a legal adult.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 5 days’ notice. 50% refund 2–5 days before. 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. Reschedule fee is $15.
FAQs
You pay the required captain service separately on the day: $40 per hour for the Bayliner or $45 per hour for the Four Winns. Gratuity is not included.
Yes. Complete one electronic waiver per passenger before the tour.
Arrive 15 minutes before the departure time on your reservation for check-in and safety instructions.
Meeting details
Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood
More about Haulover Sandbar
Haulover Sandbar is one of South Florida's most beloved hidden gems, a shallow stretch of turquoise water tucked between Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles where the Intracoastal Waterway opens into a natural gathering place. At low tide, the water here drops to just a few feet, creating a sun-warmed aquatic playground that feels worlds away from the bustle of Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Boaters anchor up, wade out, and turn the sandbar into a floating social scene, making Haulover Sandbar the perfect destination for a relaxed day on the water with friends and family.
Cruising out from Fort Lauderdale, you will glide past waterfront mansions, swaying palms, and gleaming yachts before the horizon opens up to reveal the calm, glassy shallows of Haulover Sandbar. Once anchored, you can step off the boat directly into bath-warm Atlantic water, float with a drink in hand, or wade across the soft sandy bottom while music drifts from neighboring boats. The atmosphere is laid back and festive, with paddleboards bobbing nearby, kids splashing in the shallows, and the Miami skyline shimmering in the distance. It is the kind of spot where time slows down, conversations stretch out, and the only schedule that matters is the tide.
This experience is ideal for groups of friends celebrating a birthday or bachelorette, couples looking for a sunny escape, and families wanting a safe, shallow swim spot for younger kids. Anyone who loves the social energy of a beach club without the crowds or cover charges will feel right at home at Haulover Sandbar. Whether you come to swim, sip, sunbathe, or simply soak in the South Florida lifestyle, a boat tour to Haulover Sandbar delivers a quintessential Fort Lauderdale day on the water that you will be talking about long after the tan fades.
