Sea Rocket Fort Lauderdale: High-Speed Boat Cruise

Speed across Fort Lauderdale's waterways on a narrated high-speed ride

The Sea Rocket is a high-speed boat cruise departing Fort Lauderdale that takes you along the Intracoastal Waterway past waterfront estates and mega-yachts, then accelerates into the Atlantic. Your captain narrates the area's history and geography while you ride the open water. A full bar serves cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks. The tour runs about an hour and operates as an intracoastal cruise if ocean conditions are rough.

Step-by-step itinerary

High-speed boat cruise in Fort Lauderdale

• Board Sea Rocket speed boat
• View Intracoastal Waterway estates
• Pass iconic bridges and skyline
• Speed out into Atlantic Ocean
• Enjoy onboard bar drinks
• Listen to captain's narration
• See Fort Lauderdale Beach
• Pass Las Olas Riverfront
• View busy Port Everglades

The experience

The Sea Rocket departs Fort Lauderdale and immediately enters the Intracoastal Waterway (the stretch locals call the "Venice of America"), where the boat slows enough for your captain to point out elegant waterfront estates, massive mega-yachts, iconic bridges, and the city skyline. The narration covers the area's history, geography, and wildlife as you pass Las Olas Riverfront and the downtown waterfront along the New River. The vibe shifts between urban energy and tropical scenery, and you'll see the New River's mix of passing boats and skyline views from a perspective you can't get from land.

Once past Port Everglades (where you'll cruise past the bustling port full of cruise ships and containerships), the boat accelerates into the Atlantic. This is where the high-speed part kicks in: you feel the engine and the open water, and the ride becomes the point. Grab a drink from the full onboard bar (cocktails, beer, wine, or soft drinks) and settle in for the thrill. The crew keeps the energy upbeat with music and commentary, and the whole experience runs about an hour.

You choose your seating when you book: General Admission, Middle Bench Seating, or VIP Bow Seating. The boat operates as an intracoastal waterway cruise if the ocean is too rough for open-water speed, so you still get the narrated route and the waterfront views even if the Atlantic crossing doesn't happen that day. Infants sit on an adult's lap, and service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• Your ticket grants admission to the cruise.
• a full onboard bar with cocktails, beer, wine, and soft drinks.
• narration from your captain and crew on Fort Lauderdale's history, geography, and landmarks.
• and the fuel surcharge.

Options for this experience

3 options

General AdmissionGuide in English · 13:00 and 15:00

Middle Bench SeatingGuide in English · 13:00 and 15:00Seating upgrade

VIP Bow SeatingGuide in English · 13:00 and 15:00Seating upgrade

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 1h, runs every day at 13:00 and 15:00, from US$ 26.99 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 13:00 and 15:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.1 with pickup ›

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AgesAdult (13 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Child (under 13)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sea Rocket Ocean City (Downtown)

Is this one for you?Pick VIP Bow Seating if you want the front-row view of the speed and the open water; choose Middle Bench if you prefer a centered vantage point; General Admission works if you're here for the ride and the narration, not the seat location.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

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's the difference between the three seating options on the Sea Rocket?

The Sea Rocket offers General Admission, Middle Bench Seating, and VIP Bow Seating. You pick which one suits you at checkout. The boat itself and the route are the same for all three.

Does the Sea Rocket actually go out into the Atlantic, or does it stay in the waterway?

The Sea Rocket speeds out of Port Everglades into the Atlantic after cruising the Intracoastal Waterway. If ocean conditions are too rough, the tour operates as an intracoastal waterway cruise instead, so you still get the narrated journey and waterfront views.

What can I drink on the boat?

The Sea Rocket has a full onboard bar serving cocktails, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Gratuities and any beverages beyond what the bar offers are not included in your ticket.

How long does the cruise take?

The Sea Rocket cruise runs about an hour, starting along the Intracoastal Waterway and continuing into the Atlantic if conditions allow.