Fort Lauderdale Sandbar Private Boat Party: Groups 15–45

Float on lilypads and swim nonstop while your playlist sets the vibe

A private catamaran rental for groups of 15 to 45 in Fort Lauderdale anchors at the famous sandbar in waist-deep water, where you swim with unicorn and lilypad floats while the captain tells stories of Millionaire's Row. The boat includes a sound system, coolers with ice, life jackets and a restroom. You bring your own food and drinks and control the music the whole time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private party boat and sandbar swim

• Board private catamaran
• Cruise Intracoastal past mansions
• Stop to view and feed giant Tarpon
• Enjoy cocktails at historical bar
• Anchor at Fort Lauderdale Sandbar
• Swim with unicorn and flamingo floats
• Party surrounded by yachts and mansions
• Cruise through downtown Fort Lauderdale
• Swim at legendary sandbar again

The experience

The catamaran leaves from Fort Lauderdale and cruises the Intracoastal past the yachts and mansions of Millionaire's Row: your captain narrates the stories behind the waterfront while your group settles in. The boat stops first at a spot where giant tarpon live. Guests can feed them or grab a cocktail at the historical bar while taking in the views. Then the captain anchors at the legendary sandbar in waist-deep water, where you throw the floats in and swim surrounded by the spectacular yachts and mansions of the city.

Your music plays the whole time on the Bluetooth sound system, and the coolers stay stocked with ice. The boat has a restroom on board, life jackets for everyone, and enough space that your group never feels cramped: no strangers, no shared seats, no one else's playlist. Bring whatever food and drinks you want. The operator handles the boat, the captain, the mate, the floats and the fun. The sandbar gets busy on weekends and turns into a natural party scene with other boats nearby, so the energy is already there when you arrive.

Groups often find this costs less per person than individual tickets, and it works for corporate outings, birthdays, reunions and bachelor or bachelorette crews. The whole experience runs between two and four hours depending on how long your group wants to stay on the water.

What’s included

• The boat comes with unicorn floats and lilypads for the water.
• coolers stocked with ice and bottled water.
• life jackets for all passengers.
• a restroom on board.
• and a Bluetooth sound system so you control the music.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 13:00, 16:00 and 19:00

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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 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Staying Afloat Party Boat

Is this one for you?The two to four hour window fits a half-day outing without eating up your whole day in Fort Lauderdale, leaving time for dinner or other plans afterward. Groups of 15 to 45 travel together on one boat with no strangers, so the cost per person often comes out lower than individual tickets and the whole group stays together the entire time.

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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.

What is the Fort Lauderdale sandbar like when we get there?

The sandbar sits in waist-deep water and is surrounded by yachts and mansions. On weekends it draws a lot of boats and becomes a natural party scene, so there is already energy and other groups in the water when you arrive.

Can we bring our own food and drinks on the boat?

Yes, the boat is BYOB. Bring whatever food and drinks you want. The operator provides coolers with ice, bottled water, life jackets and a restroom on board.

What happens during the cruise before we reach the sandbar?

The boat cruises the Intracoastal past Millionaire's Row, where your captain shares stories about the mansions and yachts. You stop at a spot where giant tarpon live and can feed them, and there is a historical bar where guests can grab a cocktail and enjoy the views.

Does the boat have a sound system, and can we play our own music?

Yes, the catamaran has a Bluetooth sound system and you control the playlist the whole time. No one else's music, no compromises. It is your boat.

What is included in the rental for groups of 15 to 45?

The rental includes the private catamaran, captain and mate, unicorn and lilypad floats, coolers with ice, bottled water, life jackets and a restroom on board. You bring your own food and drinks.