Island Time Boat Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
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Fort Lauderdale, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Bring your own drinks, snacks and bathing suit, and get ready for fun in the Florida sun, on this party boat trip from Fort Lauderdale. Choose between several departure times, make your way to the marina, and hop aboard: See the city from the water’s edge, zip past celebrity-owned mansions and yachts, and stop at a sandbar for swimming. In between, relax, enjoy the soundtrack, and soak up the ambiance.
- Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon on the water on a Fort Lauderdale party boat
- Floats and water toys, and coolers for your drinks, are included
- Cool down during a swimming stop at a local sandbar
- Admire one-of-a-kind views of the city from the water’s edge
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Floats and Rafts
- Restroom on board
- Cooler for drinks you bring
- Parking Fees
- Gratuities
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bring your own Food and Drink
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- North Parking Lot, 801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA
Dock i, north (back side) of the hotel. Walk through the parking lot to get there.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Your Florida party cruise starts at an easy-to-locate meeting point on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Meet your captain and your group, and hop aboard your boat. Get ready for a few fun hours on the water.
Your captain and crew get you out to the popular sandbar, where they'll anchor down among other like-minded party boats. Make the most of your time on the boat by bringing whatever you’d like to eat or drink—however, no glass containers or bottles are allowed. There are coolers on board for you to store what you bring.
Float on flamingo and unicorn floats, make a new friend or two, and enjoy yourself, along with your crew.
Water is provided for you, too, to keep you hydrated and refreshed.
After your time on the water, your boat takes you back to shore.
Your captain and crew get you out to the popular sandbar, where they'll anchor down among other like-minded party boats. Make the most of your time on the boat by bringing whatever you’d like to eat or drink—however, no glass containers or bottles are allowed. There are coolers on board for you to store what you bring.
Float on flamingo and unicorn floats, make a new friend or two, and enjoy yourself, along with your crew.
Water is provided for you, too, to keep you hydrated and refreshed.
After your time on the water, your boat takes you back to shore.
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Fort Lauderdale
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Greater Fort Lauderdale & Broward County Convention Center (Pass By)
Port Everglades (Pass By)
Las Olas Boulevard (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Please bring your bathing suits as there is free time allocated to swim.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (2)
Q:Can I bring my own alcohol and food on board for the Island Time Boat Cruise?
A:You are welcome to bring any food and drinks you like onboard. Please bring any ice, cups, napkins, and utensils you will need as well. We have coolers and bottled water on all vessels that you are welcome to use.
Feb 2021
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Meghan_H
The 4 of us had the best time on the boat. We booked this last minute and it was well worth it. Ross and Damien were funny and great tour guides. The swimming portion was great on the sandbar and they had floats attached to the boat. You’re able to bring your own drinks and enjoy.
Reviews
4.8
based on 489 reviews
Pip_D, Apr 2026
Was A Great experience it’s an almost exclusive women boat was the only guy with my wife and 20 women.
Tramaine_W, Apr 2026
It’s very hard to find a boat to take you to hang in the sandbar that’s not a full boat charter for like $400. It was just the two of us and we didn’t need a lot of time. After a lot of looking I found this experience and booked right away. Two hours with 1 hour in the sandbar and a tour of the inter coastal which was great for my visiting friend. This is not a relaxing sail this is a turn up boat where guests queue music to play and hanging in the sandbar is often a turn up as well. We loved our friendly high energy group but this is something that will obviously vary with the sailings. Once on the sandbar you can get off the boat and walk away for some private time of course. Overall due to the price and difficulty of finding other sailings I’m happy.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Love it! haha so glad you had a blast!
Talita_E, Mar 2026
We had a great time on this trip! I would recommend this for people who like to drink and party. They let you request songs, they’re clear about safety, and deliver a great time. They asked everyone if we were okay with foul language, which I appreciated and consented to.
We booked a middle of the week trip thinking it would be relaxed, and were with a group of rowdy spring breakers who had been clearly been drinking for several hours. We decided if you can’t beat em, join ‘em. We broke out our own drinks till we were having a great time. 10/10 would recommend and do again.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Woo Woo!! Fantastic. glad everyone had fun and Happy Spring Break!
Cecelianne_S, Feb 2026
The boat hosts were knowledgeable and friendly. I was expecting to sail through the post closer to the crusade ships and that is not what we did even though it is listed in the itinerary. Spent most of the time on the sand bar. Overall it was fun but would not do again.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We appreciate the feedback but glad you still enjoyed your time on board. Our daytime trips stop for a swim at the legendary sandbar in 3-4ft deep water. We have lots of floats and toys so it turns into a really good time!
Donna_D, Feb 2026
Ross and BJ were so much fun very funny and gave us the best experience first time on a boat and in the ocean and I would definitely do this again and again especially if these two were on the boat 10/10 fun and laughter best girls trip EVER
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Love hearing it! Can't wait to have you back on board.
Purity_M, Feb 2026
I had so much fun. We got there and the boat was leaving but they came back for us which made our day.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
So glad you made the boat! And we're stoked you had fun.
Jay_K, Jan 2026
The captains are super fun yet very responsible. We had a awesome group of people on our boat which added to our fun day
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Party on! So glad you had fun out there.
Meghan_H, Jan 2026
The 4 of us had the best time on the boat. We booked this last minute and it was well worth it. Ross and Damien were funny and great tour guides. The swimming portion was great on the sandbar and they had floats attached to the boat. You’re able to bring your own drinks and enjoy.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Love hearing it. So happy everyone had a blast! Thanks for the great review.
Natalia_P, Dec 2025
The tour was canceled
Last minute email
Ruined our plans
They should have never booked it
Awful experience
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Natalia, this is simply not true nor a fair review. We reached out to you the day before your trip, it was not a last minute email. I have a text conversation between us that is time stamped. You were the only one booked for the 10am trip, so it did not meet the minimum of 5 people required to operate. We offered you the same tour at a later time or a refund, and you chose refund, which we happily issued right away. I really do not think a 1 star review is appropriate since there was ample notice and a very positive attitude in our communications.
Maria_H, Nov 2025
Definitely not a kid friendly trip if going in the evening. Not worth the money paid. Jungle queen is a much better experience for the same money.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Sounds like you might have enjoyed one of the historical narration tour boats more. Ours is a modern approach where we tell jokes, talk about the yachts and mansions, play music and have a great time on the water. The pit stop at 15th street fisheries is to hand feed the plethora of 6-foot tarpon fish, which is pretty awesome and families really enjoy. And yes, quite a lot of people grab cocktails while we do this which sounds like a solid move to me. We understand this is not your idea of a fun evening, but I do not think a 1-Star is appropriate. If you would like to sit and listen to someone talk for 2hrs, that is not what we do. If you want to jump on a lively boat, see some beautiful views, and dance the night away then this is the trip for you!
Tony_H, Oct 2025
Good tour of millionaires homes near the water channel bay. Nice experience in the evening with the group with Captain and his mate. Good knowledge of the city and the homes.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
So glad you had a fun evening on the water with us!
Dana_G, Aug 2025
Loved the fact they let us bring our own cooler with drinks and snacks. We fed tarpon while they fueled and that gave people an opportunity to buy items at a water-front convenient store if needed/wanted. We went off season so not a full boat (which we preferred) but had a great & fun group of people. I would not recommend for young children but a great time for young (or not so young) adults. They let everyone choose the music and getting in the water at the sand bar was the BEST! I wished we had more time but really 2 hours felt longer (we did the 4PM cruise).
Response from Host, Oct 2025
BYOB, feed the massive fish, and party on!
Dana_S, Aug 2025
We had a great time. This was a relaxing trip & our guides were super funny & fun. I would do this boat ride again
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Yay! Stoked you enjoyed.
Anthony_W, Jul 2025
Nice and attentive crew. Time on the boat was nice during the sunset/night time. Took away a star because we did not stop to swim and my wife was looking forward to it. The main reason we booked this particular tour. However, our overall experience was nice.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
So glad you had fun on your trip! Rarely but sometimes, the city restricts swim zones and it is out of our control. 987 out of the 990 sandbar trips we run per year are able to go for a swim. We hope you can add that star back since we're just following city rules. See you next season!
Tammie_G, Jun 2025
My sister and I had a wonderful experience on the tour. The crew was great and the age group of people made the trip so fun. The sandbar was nice for swimming.
Shaniqua_C, Jun 2025
Get your tickets! This was a total blast. The captains are very funny and knowledgeable. It was our first time on the water and now we're hooked! Will definitely be back and send everyone we know. Thanks guys.
nicholas_c, Jun 2025
This is a great time, we’re from out of state and wanted to have something fun to do. I checked around for the best boat on this website and i’m happy i picked this one, it’s a vibe for sure. totally awesome 100%, BYOB with coolers, for the price this is 100% the move for anyone wondering, and this exact boat is the one to do without a doubt.
Amanda_C, May 2025
The tour almost got canceled since there wasn't enough people booked but the captain ended up keeping our booking. The ride thru the mansions was cool. The crowd wasn't really up to partying but not at fault of the tour. The sand bar was nice to dip in.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
So glad you enjoyed!
Jean_A, May 2025
Very good and fun experience. My teenage daughter even enjoyed herself! The crew engaged with each guest
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Awesome. Thank you for coming aboard
Jennifer_J, May 2025
Ryan and John were amazing! We would definitely do this again. We plan on booking this again before we leave!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Sounds awesome!
Linh_P, May 2025
John and Ryan were great captains! They were very friendly and accommodating to everyone on the boat! Highly recommend checking this out!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thanks!
Corina_D, May 2025
The boat ride was amazing but the captain stated if not aboard when we pull away not riding ended up turning around and 10-14 more people boarded ok was no seats was very hot and crammed on a boat, ok whatever we proceeded and asked if a variety of music could be played seemed that it was only Hispanic music which ok few songs but not the whole boat trip we dock and play alternative music crazy over all ride and docking at sand bar was awesome but music choice sucked!!! Thanks BJ for the pics
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Some Latin music and sunshine is a south Florida must! Glad you enjoyed the sandbar and boat ride.
Donna_L, May 2025
The ride was great but the music was not a variety it was mostly all Spanish music...so that killed it for us...the captains were great
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thanks for hopping aboard!
Terri_W, May 2025
We had such a fun time with Capt John & Mike! The boat was full of friendly faces and lots of smiles.
Response from Host, May 2025
Woo Woo! Thanks for joining
Tamika_G, Apr 2025
Omg a time was had! The captains are super dope. The jokes are funny, the ride was great, the music was superb. The water was great was excellent as well as all of the people on board.
Response from Host, May 2025
So glad you had fun! Thanks for this awesome review.
Katie_H, Apr 2025
Captain Jennifer and Shane were Amazing! We were disappointed to have children on a party boat though. Probably wouldn’t book again due to that. But Captains were amazing!
Jill_M, Apr 2025
Great staff and a fun quick trip. I didn’t expect to have so many kids on board for a party boat but was still fun. Might be a good ideas to have a time slot allocated for a family cruise.
Deb_O, Apr 2025
it was not as advertised, the boat was not the same as the boat in the picture, and the description indicated that the tour would have a maximum of 15 travelers. There were at least 30 people on the boat.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
The boat holds up to 45 people and all our vessels are spacious Coast Guard certified boats. Viator caps the amount of tickets you can buy at 15 per transaction. The boat is authorized by the Coast Guard to carry 49, but we stop at 45 for some extra leg room.
Abbigail_P, Apr 2025
Great time! Guys did a good job making sure we were entertained the whole time! Love seeing how the other half live!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Wow we love hearing this! Thanks for the awesome review.
Amy_P, Apr 2025
GREAT experience , would definitely recommend , crew made it so much fun. Whole trip was great......
Response from Host, Apr 2025
We can't wait to have you back on board!
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