Private captain-led boat tour to Star Island with snorkeling time
6 Hours from Hollywood 8 hours from Fort Lauderdale
Up to 12 people
Gas, parking, ice & water
Explore Star Island on a private boat tour with time to snorkel. Choose a 6-hour tour from Hollywood or an 8-hour tour from Fort Lauderdale.
Captain service is paid separately at the time of reservation: $45 per hour for Four Winns or $40 per hour for Bayliner.
Full refund up to 5 days before rental day. 50% refund 2–5 days before. Within 2 days is non-refundable; no-shows charged full price. Full refund or reschedule if operator cancels due to unforeseen circumstances; reschedule in case of inclement weather. One reschedule up to 72 hours prior with $15 fee.
Yes. The boat is rented with a captain, and the captain service is paid separately at the time of reservation: $45 per hour for the Four Winns or $40 per hour for the Bayliner.
Sign the waiver before you embark.
Arrive 15–20 minutes before your pickup time for check-in, a safety-instructions tutorial, and a walk-through of the boat.
Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood
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