6-Hour Sailing Charter from Fort Lauderdale: Customizable Route

Six hours on the water, your way

A 6-hour sailing charter from Fort Lauderdale lets you decide the itinerary: stay docked, sail out to sea, or mix both. You bring your own food and drinks (bottled water is complimentary), relax in shaded seating with music, and can ask the captain for a turn at the helm. The boat passes mega mansions, luxury yachts, and cruise ships, with chances to spot dolphins, manatees, turtles and porpoises.

The experience

Six hours gives you real time to settle in without rushing. The boat is equipped with shaded seating, a Bluetooth music player, a refrigerator for your food and drinks, a freshwater shower, and a restroom. A licensed captain runs the charter and handles all the sailing, but if you want to try steering the boat, the captain will teach you the basics. The route is entirely up to you: some groups stay docked in a calm spot, others sail out into open water, and many do both.

The waterways around Fort Lauderdale pass the city's mega mansions, moored luxury yachts, and massive cruise ships. As you move through the water, you'll likely see dolphins, manatees, turtles, or porpoises. Bring whatever food and beverages you want on board. Complimentary bottled water is provided. Life jackets and floatation devices are on hand, and the boat is dog-friendly, so pets are welcome.

What’s included

• Customizable itinerary so you pick whether to sail or stay docked.
• licensed captain and all sailing.
• shaded seating, Bluetooth music player, onboard refrigerator, freshwater shower, and restroom.
• life jackets and floatation devices.
• complimentary bottled water.
• the option to steer the boat with captain instruction.
• views of mega mansions, luxury yachts, and cruise ships.
• chances to see dolphins, manatees, turtles, or porpoises.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sailing Daffy

Is this one for you?This is a shared charter with a captain, so you're not navigating solo. The captain handles the sailing and you decide the route. It suits anyone who wants time on the water without the responsibility of operating a boat, and it works just as well if you want to learn the basics at the helm.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I bring my own food and drinks on the sailing charter?

Yes. You're welcome to bring any food and beverages you want on board. Complimentary bottled water is included, and the boat has a refrigerator to keep your items cold.

What's the chance of seeing dolphins or other wildlife?

Dolphins, manatees, turtles, and porpoises swim in the Fort Lauderdale waterways, and spotting them is listed as part of the experience. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but they're common enough that the captain will know where to look.

Can I try sailing the boat myself?

Yes. If you want to take a turn at the wheel, the captain will give you instructions so you can steer. It's optional. You can also sit back and let the captain handle everything.

What happens if I want to stay docked instead of sailing out?

The entire sail is customizable. You can choose to stay docked, sail out to sea, or do some of each. The captain will work with your group to decide what suits you best.