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    Private Raccoon Island Boat Tour From Fort Lauderdale

    Private 3- or 5-hour boat tour to Raccoon Island with a USCG captain

    From$712incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    5 Hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Floating mat, Gas, Ice & Water

    Highlights

    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.

    • Choose a 3-hour tour from Hollywood or a 5-hour tour from Fort Lauderdale
    • Ride with a USCG-licensed captain hired with the boat
    • Plan for separate captain payment due at reservation time
    • Meet in Fort Lauderdale or Hollywood
    • Use the floating mat during your time on the water

    What's Included

    • Floating mat
    • Gas
    • Ice
    • Water
    • Insurance

    Things to know

    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.

    Cancellation Policy

    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.

    FAQs

    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.

    Experience provided by Baymingo
    Experience provided by Baymingo

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    Bayliner

    $712.68

    Up to 6 Passengers

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    Four Winns

    $898.57

    Up to 12 Passengers

    0

    Axopar • 3 hours

    $1,433

    0

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    Review summary

    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    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

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    Andrea Krapevka

    April 1, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    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

    Photo of Andrea Krapevka

    Andrea Krapevka

    April 1, 2026

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