Private 3- or 5-hour boat tour to Raccoon Island with a USCG captain
5 Hours
Up to 6 people
Floating mat, Gas, Ice & Water
Explore Raccoon Island on a private boat tour from Fort Lauderdale or Hollywood. Choose a 3- or 5-hour outing and relax onboard with a USCG captain.
Captain service is paid separately: $45 per hour (Four Winns) or $40 per hour (Bayliner). Departures from Hollywood are 3 hours only and may have additional pickup/drop-off fees—clarify the amount with Greetwell before booking.
Full refund with 5 days’ notice. 50% refund 2–5 days before rental day. Non-refundable within 2 days of the booking start date. No-shows charged full price. Full refund or reschedule if operator cancels due to unforeseen circumstances.
Yes. Captain service is paid separately at reservation time: $45 per hour for the Four Winns or $40 per hour for the Bayliner.
Sign the waiver and complete the separate captain-service payment before you embark.
Arrive 15–20 minutes before your pickup time for check-in, safety instructions, and a boat walk-through.
Baymingo delivers consistently excellent boat experiences in Fort Lauderdale, with owner Ingrid earning special praise for her responsiveness and warm communication. Guests highlight how smoothly everything runs from booking to boarding, with last-minute requests handled efficiently. The boats themselves are clean and well-maintained, creating the perfect setting for family outings, sightseeing tours through the canals, or special occasions like their popular Christmas lights tour. The captains really make the difference here. Franco stands out in multiple reviews for his knowledge of the area, safety-conscious approach with families, and ability to create fun, relaxed atmospheres. Captain Manny and Captain Daniel also receive glowing mentions for their professionalism and hospitality. Guests appreciate that captains take time to connect with everyone onboard, especially kids, and really know Fort Lauderdale's waterways inside and out. Several reviewers mention reasonable pricing compared to other options and note they received longer trips or boat upgrades, adding extra value to an already memorable experience.
From the start Ingrid was easy to communicate with! Our captain Franco was excellent. He suggested going out in the ocean because of the calm conditions that day and it was so much fun. He navigated the wake well, and really tried to maximize our 4 hours. Then we enjoyed the sandbar. Boat was clean, comfortable, and plenty spacious for 8 girls. 12 adults would have been tight IMO, but 8 felt luxurious. Would totally recommend to groups! I wish we finished the day with the tour thru the millionaires row of fancy houses but we’re enjoying the sandbar for too long. Bachelorette parties recommended! Just make sure your group isnt hungover or gets motion sickness, would not recommend not doing this on the last day of your trip
Andrea Krapevka
April 1, 2026
From the start Ingrid was easy to communicate with! Our captain Franco was excellent. He suggested going out in the ocean because of the calm conditions that day and it was so much fun. He navigated the wake well, and really tried to maximize our 4 hours. Then we enjoyed the sandbar. Boat was clean, comfortable, and plenty spacious for 8 girls. 12 adults would have been tight IMO, but 8 felt luxurious. Would totally recommend to groups! I wish we finished the day with the tour thru the millionaires row of fancy houses but we’re enjoying the sandbar for too long. Bachelorette parties recommended! Just make sure your group isnt hungover or gets motion sickness, would not recommend not doing this on the last day of your trip
Andrea Krapevka
April 1, 2026