Fort Lauderdale: Sunset Cruise on Sea Rocket with Waterway Narration

Sunset views from a boat cruising through Fort Lauderdale waterways

You board at Bahia Mar Marina and spend 75 minutes on the water, moving through Fort Lauderdale's Intracoastal and New River or out to the Atlantic, depending on conditions. A guide narrates the billion-dollar homes, downtown towers, restaurants, and Port Everglades as you approach sunset. Restroom on board, admission and narration included. Arrive 25 minutes early. The boat leaves on time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Fort Lauderdale Waterways and Sunset Cruise

• Arrive 25 minutes early
• Board Sea Rocket at Bahia Mar Marina
• Cruise along Fort Lauderdale Beach
• View scenic Intracoastal Waterway
• See billion-dollar homes and skyscrapers
• Pass by Port Everglades cruise ships
• Enjoy sunset from the boat
• Return to marina

The experience

You're standing on the dock at Bahia Mar Resort & Marina, and you realize you've never actually looked at Fort Lauderdale from the water before. The Sea Rocket is newer than you expected: clean, open-air, built for this exact thing. You arrive 25 minutes early like the confirmation said (they're serious about that timing), and then the boat leaves at the exact minute printed on your ticket. No waiting around. Seventy-five minutes, and the captain's already pointing out the first of the billion-dollar homes that line the Intracoastal Waterway, their docks bigger than most people's houses.

The route depends on the light and the day: sometimes you head out to the Atlantic Ocean for the sunset itself, sometimes you stay in the Intracoastal and the New River where the water's calmer and the homes are closer. Either way, you're moving past the downtown skyline, the restaurants and bars that open right onto the water, and then Port Everglades, where the cruise ships actually dock. The guide narrates as you go, so you're not just watching. You're learning what you're looking at. The restroom's on board if you need it, and there's nowhere better to be when the light starts changing than on a boat with nothing between you and the horizon.

The whole thing is straightforward: your ticket covers admission and the guide, nothing extra to buy or arrange. Families bring kids, couples come for the light, solo travelers end up talking to strangers who had the same idea. Infants sit on a lap. The boat doesn't wait for latecomers, so if you're cutting it close, don't, but if you're there on time, you're in.

What’s included

Your ticket includes admission to the 75-minute cruise, an in-person guide who narrates the sights as you travel through Fort Lauderdale's waterways and possibly the Atlantic Ocean, and access to the restroom on board. Nothing else is required or sold separately.

Options for this experience

3 options

Guide in English17:00, 18:00 and 18:15

Guide in English17:00, 18:00 and 18:15

Guide in English17:00, 18:00 and 18:15

Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 17:00, 18:00 and 18:15Last departure this season: 31 Dec

Book up toStart time

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

GroupUp to 72

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “We are located on C Dock at Bahia Mar Marina. Look for the blue & white flags and the American flag boat! Boarding will begin 10 minutes before departure time! YOU MUST ARRIVE 25 MINUTES EARLY TO YOUR TRIP!”

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

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sea Rocket Ocean City (Downtown)

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to see Fort Lauderdale from the water without arranging your own boat or timing the sunset yourself. The fixed departure time and 25-minute early arrival window mean you need to plan around the schedule, but that's what keeps the boat on time and the sunset from being missed.

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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 time does the Sea Rocket depart?

The boat leaves at the exact time listed on your reservation and does not wait for late arrivals. You must arrive 25 minutes early.

Where does the boat depart from?

C Dock at Bahia Mar Resort & Marina in Fort Lauderdale.

How long is the cruise?

Seventy-five minutes total.

Do we go to the Atlantic Ocean or stay in the waterways?

The route varies depending on conditions and light. You may head out to the Atlantic for sunset, stay in the Intracoastal and New River, or do both.

What's included in the ticket?

Admission and an in-person guide narrating the sights. No additional fees or add-ons.

Is there a restroom on board?

Yes, a restroom is available on the boat.

Can infants come on the cruise?

Yes. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the tour.

Is this suitable for people with mobility concerns?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Public transportation options are available nearby if needed.