Fort Lauderdale Island Time Boat Cruise with Sandbar Swim and Floats
by Staying Afloat Party Boat
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$115Overview
The two-hour Fort Lauderdale Island Time Boat Cruise departs from the Intracoastal side of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Guests board the boat and begin cruising through the city’s waterways, passing downtown Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, and the Las Olas Isles. Along the way, the captain points out yachts, mansions, and waterfront homes, sharing information about notable owners. The boat travels through areas known for their extensive canals and waterfront properties, offering views of the Yacht Club and downtown skyline. About halfway through the cruise, the boat anchors at the Fort Lauderdale Sandbar, a popular shallow area surrounded by water where numerous boats gather. Here, guests have time to swim and use provided floats shaped like unicorns and flamingos. Guests may bring their own food and drinks on board, but glass containers are not allowed. Bottled water is available for free in a shared cooler. Restroom facilities are available on the boat. After the swim stop, the boat returns to the dock with music and a dance party atmosphere. The 10am, 1pm, and 4pm departures include the swim stop at the sandbar, while the 7pm cruise offers a scenic ride through downtown Fort Lauderdale without swimming. Guests should arrive 30 minutes early to find parking and locate the dock. No refunds are given for late arrivals.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fort Lauderdale
The cruise begins at the Intracoastal side of Fort Lauderdale Beach where guests board the boat wearing bathing suits. The ride includes a tour of yachts and mansions while cruising downtown. A stop is made at the sandbar for swimming and floating on provided rafts. The captain and crew maintain a lively atmosphere with music and interaction, encouraging guests to enjoy the water and bring their own food and drinks.
60 min
Greater Fort Lauderdale & Broward County Convention Center
The boat passes through downtown Fort Lauderdale, known as the yacht capital of the world. Guests see many waterfront mansions and hear stories about notable yacht owners. The cruise continues past the Yacht Club, offering views of downtown Fort Lauderdale in the background, especially scenic near sunset.
Port Everglades
The boat moves through Port Everglades, a large port where cruise ships and cargo freighters are seen. This section highlights the extensive waterways of South Florida, emphasizing the region’s nickname, the "Venice of America," with its 160 miles of canals.
Las Olas Boulevard
The cruise passes the Las Olas Isles, an area with some of the wealthiest waterfront homes in the world. Surrounded by water and yachts, the mansions along the isles are prominent landmarks with interesting histories shared by the captain and crew.
Meeting point
Dock i, north (back side) of the hotel. Walk through the parking lot to get there.
End point
Dock i, north (back side) of the hotel. Walk through the parking lot to get there.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Fort Lauderdale Island Time Boat Cruise with Sandbar Swim and Floats
by Staying Afloat Party Boat
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$115Overview
The two-hour Fort Lauderdale Island Time Boat Cruise departs from the Intracoastal side of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Guests board the boat and begin cruising through the city’s waterways, passing downtown Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, and the Las Olas Isles. Along the way, the captain points out yachts, mansions, and waterfront homes, sharing information about notable owners. The boat travels through areas known for their extensive canals and waterfront properties, offering views of the Yacht Club and downtown skyline. About halfway through the cruise, the boat anchors at the Fort Lauderdale Sandbar, a popular shallow area surrounded by water where numerous boats gather. Here, guests have time to swim and use provided floats shaped like unicorns and flamingos. Guests may bring their own food and drinks on board, but glass containers are not allowed. Bottled water is available for free in a shared cooler. Restroom facilities are available on the boat. After the swim stop, the boat returns to the dock with music and a dance party atmosphere. The 10am, 1pm, and 4pm departures include the swim stop at the sandbar, while the 7pm cruise offers a scenic ride through downtown Fort Lauderdale without swimming. Guests should arrive 30 minutes early to find parking and locate the dock. No refunds are given for late arrivals.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fort Lauderdale
The cruise begins at the Intracoastal side of Fort Lauderdale Beach where guests board the boat wearing bathing suits. The ride includes a tour of yachts and mansions while cruising downtown. A stop is made at the sandbar for swimming and floating on provided rafts. The captain and crew maintain a lively atmosphere with music and interaction, encouraging guests to enjoy the water and bring their own food and drinks.
60 min
Greater Fort Lauderdale & Broward County Convention Center
The boat passes through downtown Fort Lauderdale, known as the yacht capital of the world. Guests see many waterfront mansions and hear stories about notable yacht owners. The cruise continues past the Yacht Club, offering views of downtown Fort Lauderdale in the background, especially scenic near sunset.
Port Everglades
The boat moves through Port Everglades, a large port where cruise ships and cargo freighters are seen. This section highlights the extensive waterways of South Florida, emphasizing the region’s nickname, the "Venice of America," with its 160 miles of canals.
Las Olas Boulevard
The cruise passes the Las Olas Isles, an area with some of the wealthiest waterfront homes in the world. Surrounded by water and yachts, the mansions along the isles are prominent landmarks with interesting histories shared by the captain and crew.
Meeting point
Dock i, north (back side) of the hotel. Walk through the parking lot to get there.
End point
Dock i, north (back side) of the hotel. Walk through the parking lot to get there.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.