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    38' Private Boat Charter in Fort Lauderdale

    Cruise South Florida waters in comfort with a private, enclosed-cabin boat

    5.0 stars• 322 reviews
    From$790incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    1–8 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 12 people

    Includes

    AC cabin, ice cooler, floating mat

    Highlights

    Explore Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal waterways aboard a private Axopar XC Brabus boat with an enclosed, air-conditioned cabin. Customize your route for sightseeing, sandbars, celebrations, or ocean cruising when conditions allow.

    • Cruise Fort Lauderdale canals past waterfront homes, mega yachts, and bridges
    • Relax at local sandbars or head toward Haulover Sandbar on longer trips
    • Celebrate with your group in the rear cockpit lounge, wet bar, and sundeck
    • Listen to your music through the Bluetooth sound system
    • Enjoy ocean cruising when sea conditions and captain safety decisions allow

    What's Included

    • USCG-licensed captain
    • Air-conditioned enclosed cabin
    • Private onboard bathroom
    • Cooler with ice
    • Floating mat
    • Bluetooth sound system

    Important details

    • Arrive 20 minutes before departure; late arrivals do not extend charter time
    • Government-issued ID required for the charterer
    • Children and minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
    • Captain service is not included in the listed price and costs $60 per hour, paid directly to the captain
    • Captain gratuity is not included; a 15%–20% gratuity of the total rental cost is customary
    • A credit card processing fee applies
    • Remove shoes before boarding; the boat is barefoot-friendly
    • Do not bring red wine, glass bottles, self-tanning products, or illegal substances
    • Follow the captain’s safety instructions; routes depend on weather, tide, sea conditions, and safety decisions
    • Do not park at the meeting point; vehicles may be towed
    Split the cost with your group

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

    From$65per person
    Split with

    Cancellation Policy

    Receive a full refund when you cancel at least 5 days before your rental date. Receive a 50% refund for cancellations 2–5 days before. Cancellations within 2 days are non-refundable. No-shows are charged in full. If the operator cancels due to unsafe weather, receive a full refund or reschedule.

    FAQs

    Arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Your charter starts and ends at the scheduled time, and late arrivals do not extend charter time.

    Bring a government-issued ID (required for the charterer), your own food and drinks (bring your own drinks welcome), sunscreen (non-spray preferred), sunglasses and a hat, and a light jacket for ocean cruising or cooler evenings. Bring swimsuits and towels if you plan to swim.

    Do not bring red wine, glass bottles (use plastic or cans instead), self-tanning lotions or staining products, or illegal substances.

    Meeting details

    1520 SE 15th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

    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

    A magnificent boating experience. Most friendliest captain as well

    Photo of Thomas Papa

    Thomas Papa

    July 7, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    A magnificent boating experience. Most friendliest captain as well

    Photo of Thomas Papa

    Thomas Papa

    July 7, 2026

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