Fort Lauderdale: Boat Tour, Paddle Board & Snorkeling

Three hours on Fort Lauderdale's sandbar, three ways to move through the water

You board a 24-foot boat for a 30-minute tour of Fort Lauderdale Bay, then anchor at the sandbar for paddle boarding, kayaking and snorkeling. Snorkel equipment and paddle boards are included. The whole experience takes around three and a half hours, and you're back on land with time left in your day.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Boat tour of Fort Lauderdale Bay
• Anchor at Fort Lauderdale Sand Bar
• Paddle board at Sand Bar
• Kayak at Sand Bar
• Snorkel at Sand Bar

The Experience

You've just landed, checked into your hotel, and you've got an afternoon free. The boat leaves the dock and you're on the water within minutes — a 24-foot Sea Ray, captain at the helm, heading out into Fort Lauderdale Bay. The first thirty minutes is the tour part: you're moving, watching the shoreline change, getting your bearings from the water instead of a car. It's a different angle on the place.

Then the boat cuts the engine at the Fort Lauderdale Sandbar. This is where the three activities actually happen. You can paddle board, kayak, or snorkel — or rotate through all three if you want. The sandbar itself is shallow and clear, the kind of place where you can see what's below without diving. Snorkel gear is included, so you don't need to rent or bring your own. If you're not a swimmer or you want to stay above water, the paddle board and kayak are right there, and the captain stays anchored so there's no current to fight.

The whole thing runs about three and a half hours from start to finish. You're not rushed through stops or herded onto a bus. It's just the water, the sandbar, and whatever pace you set once you're there. The boat tour part gives you the geography; the sandbar part gives you time to actually be in it.

What’s included

• 30-minute guided boat tour of Fort Lauderdale Bay aboard a 24-foot Sea Ray.
• anchor time at the Fort Lauderdale Sandbar with access to paddle boards and kayaks.
• snorkel equipment for the duration of your time at the sandbar.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Fort Lauderdale Boat Tours!

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to get on the water without arranging three separate rentals or figuring out where the sandbar is — the boat tour orients you, the captain handles navigation, and everything you need is already on board.

Top questions

How long is the boat tour part?

The first 30 minutes. After that, the boat anchors at the Fort Lauderdale Sandbar for the paddle board, kayak and snorkel activities.

What's included in the price?

Snorkel equipment and paddle boards. You don't need to rent gear separately.

Can I do all three activities, or do I have to pick one?

You can rotate through paddle boarding, kayaking and snorkeling during your time at the sandbar. It's your choice how to spend the time.

Is this suitable for non-swimmers?

The sandbar is shallow. Paddle boarding and kayaking keep you above water, so non-swimmers can participate in those activities.

What size is the boat?

It's a 24-foot Sea Ray.

Do I need to bring my own snorkel gear?

No. Snorkel equipment is included.

How long is the whole experience?

Around three and a half hours total, including the 30-minute boat tour and time at the sandbar.