Fort Lauderdale: Private Yacht Cruise 2-6 Hours & Sandbar Stops

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Duration2h–6h

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Your Captain Waits at the Dock—You Just Show Up

You board a private Sundancer 37 at Bahia Mar with a captain and cooler already loaded. Pick your duration—2, 4, or 6 hours—and your stops: the Intracoastal Waterway, sandbars for swimming, or waterfront restaurants. The captain navigates; you bring sunscreen. Groups up to six, English or Spanish guide, and you control the music.

2h–6h

Step-by-step itinerary

Private yacht cruise Fort Lauderdale

Depart from Bahia Mar Yachting Center
Cruise Fort Lauderdale channels
Pass by the wharf on the river

The Experience

The moment you realize you don't have to navigate, anchor, or figure out where the sandbars are, something shifts. You pull up to Bahia Mar Yachting Center in Fort Lauderdale, and there's a Sundancer 37 with your name on it—captain already aboard, cooler packed with ice, Bluetooth stereo ready for whatever playlist you want. No experience needed. No license required. That's the whole point.

The Fort Lauderdale yacht cruise runs 2, 4, or 6 hours depending on what you want to do. Two hours gets you through the Intracoastal Waterway—locals call it the "Venice of America"—where you'll pass waterfront mansions and mega-yachts so close you can see the details. Your captain knows which sandbars are worth stopping at, and if you want to jump in and swim, you just ask. Four hours adds time to explore the quieter spots, maybe grab drinks or appetizers at a waterfront restaurant without rushing back. Six hours is the full day: sightseeing, swimming, a proper meal, and the kind of pace where you actually relax instead of watching the clock.

The boat itself handles the logistics. Restroom on board, so you're not stuck. Bluetooth stereo so you control the music. Your guide speaks English or Spanish, and they're there to answer questions, not narrate. The captain handles everything else—the channels, the tide, the docking. You bring sunscreen and a towel. Groups stay small, usually under six people, which means no crowds and no feeling like you're on a tour bus that happens to float.

One thing to know: the lead traveler signs a Bareboat Charter Agreement before departure—that's USCG law, not the company being cautious. It takes five minutes and just confirms you're comfortable being on the water. Weather can shift plans, so the supplier's weather policy applies, but Fort Lauderdale's climate is stable most of the year. If you're pregnant, this one's not recommended. Everyone else, any fitness level, is fine.

What’s included

Your day includes a professional captain, a cooler stocked with ice, landing and facility fees, an on-board restroom, a Bluetooth stereo system, and an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Depending on your chosen duration, you'll cruise the Intracoastal Waterway, visit sandbars for swimming, and have the option to stop at a waterfront restaurant for drinks or a meal.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Bruschi Boat Rental

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private boat experience without the responsibility of operating it—the captain and pre-loaded cooler mean you show up and swim, not plan logistics.