Fort Lauderdale Private Yacht Tour & Swim: 40-Ft, Up to 12 ppl
Overview
See Fort Lauderdale from the water on a private yacht charter aboard a 40-foot yacht for up to 12 guests. Choose a 2-, 4-, or 6-hour charter and enjoy a cruise past waterfront mansions, busy marinas, and mega-yachts. Longer trips offer the flexibility to include a sandbar swim or a waterfront restaurant stop when time and weather conditions allow.
This private experience is completely BYOB-friendly. An onboard cooler, ice, and bottled water are provided for your convenience. You can also enjoy the Bluetooth sound system, an onboard restroom, a comfortable cabin, and spacious seating. Fuel and facility fees are fully included in your booking.
- Please note: Under bareboat charter regulations, the captain is selected separately. Additional captain fees are paid directly to them and are currently $100 for 2 hours, $200 for 4 hours, and $300 for 6 hours (holiday rates may vary).
What's Included
- Boater's Certificate
- Cooler, water and ice for your own drinks
- Landing and facility fees
- Restroom on board
- Fuel surcharge
- Captain Fee, Feb 14, Jul 4th, Dec 31st, will vary.
- Captain fee x 2 hours $100
- Captain Fee x 4 hours $200
- Captain Fee x 6 hours $300
Meeting Location
801 Seabreeze Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Arrival and check-in: Meet at Bahia Mar Yachting Center, 801 Seabreeze Blvd, and wait outside Dock B for your captain. The lead traveler must join the trip, complete the required bareboat charter agreement, and select a captain before departure.
Your cruise: Board your private 40-foot yacht and cruise Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway past waterfront mansions, marinas, yachts, and city views. The exact route may vary with weather, marine traffic, safety, and operating conditions.
2-hour charter: Enjoy a private sightseeing cruise along the Intracoastal Waterway. A short sandbar stop may be possible when requested in advance and when timing and conditions allow.
4-hour charter: Enjoy more time for sightseeing and relaxing on the water, with the possibility of swimming or a sandbar stop when conditions allow.
6-hour charter: Offers the most flexibility, with time for cruising, swimming, a sandbar stop, and potentially a waterfront restaurant visit.
On board: Bring your own drinks and snacks. A cooler with ice and bottled water, Bluetooth sound system, restroom, cabin, sun deck, and shaded seating are available.
Important: Fuel and facility fees are included. Captain fees are additional: $100 for 2 hours, $200 for 4 hours, and $300 for 6 hours. Rates may vary on selected holidays. The charter returns to Dock B.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Person Making the reservation MUST go on the boat.
- Weather Policy Apply.
- Lead Traveler MUST sign a Bareboat Charter Agreement and must select a captain for their trip according to the USCG law.
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Is boating experience required for a boat rental?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-169162P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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Yes, prior boating experience is required.
Feb 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Boater's Certificate.
- Cooler, water and ice for your own drinks.
- Landing and facility fees.
- Restroom on board.
- Fuel surcharge.
- Captain Fee, Feb 14, Jul 4th, Dec 31st, will vary.
- Captain fee x 2 hours $100.
- Captain Fee x 4 hours $200.
- Captain Fee x 6 hours $300.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Fort Lauderdale Private Yacht Tour & Swim: 40-Ft, Up to 12 ppl is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Fort Lauderdale Private Yacht Tour & Swim: 40-Ft, Up to 12 ppl will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Boater's Certificate
- Cooler, water and ice for your own drinks
- Landing and facility fees
- Restroom on board
- Fuel surcharge
- Captain Fee, Feb 14, Jul 4th, Dec 31st, will vary.
- Captain fee x 2 hours $100
- Captain Fee x 4 hours $200
- Captain Fee x 6 hours $300
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Person Making the reservation MUST go on the boat.
- Weather Policy Apply.
- Lead Traveler MUST sign a Bareboat Charter Agreement and must select a captain for their trip according to the USCG law.
