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Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale

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Fort Lauderdale, USA
High interest
Booked 3 times today.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.6
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· Fozia_B ·
Feb 2026
Such a fun and great experience. We had Ross and Damien were our boat captains and made everything so much fun. Definitely recommend the swim up sandbar cruise. Saw some cool houses and learned a lot and great vibes!!! Will book again
· Tihairra_H ·
Apr 2026
This was an amazing experience. Captain Ross and Collin were great hosts. I would recommend this experience to anyone visiting Fort Lauderdale. We were able to sight see, dance, drink and mingle all in a span of 2 hours with beautiful views of the city.

Overview

Avoid crowded bars and opt for a more fun way to listen to great music and enjoy your favorite drinks—a cruise that passes through downtown Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, and Las Olas Boulevard. No need to worry about expensive bar tabs—you can bring your own drinks and use the cooler boxes on the boat. The afternoon tours stop at the legendary sandbar in front of Millionaire's-mile for a swim, while the evening cruises through downtown and explores the yachts and mansions.
  • Chance to see beautiful views of Fort Lauderdale at sunset
  • A cost-effective tour that allows you to bring your own drinks
  • A fun and lively experience—party music is played on the boat
  • Get views of mansions and yachts in the affluent area of Las Olas Boulevard

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Restroom on board
  • Cooler for drinks you bring
  • Party Music on board
  • Gratuities
  • Parking Fees
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • 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

Soak up scenery of Fort Lauderdale from the water while enjoying tunes and your favorite beverages on this cruise through downtown Fort Lauderdale. Save money with BYOB drinks, and guarantee your favorite beverages to enjoy while cruising.

Make your own way to the Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach to board the boat. Coolers and bottled water are provided, and you’re welcome to bring your favorite food and drinks.

Relax on the deck and admire views of Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, and Las Olas Boulevard as the boat cruises out. Afternoon cruises stop at the legendary sandbar in front of Millionaire's-mile, and everyone jumps in for a swim. While the evening cruise sails through downtown and explores the yachts and mansions.

The tour ends back at the departure point.

Fort Lauderdale (Pass By)

Port Everglades (Pass By)

Las Olas Boulevard (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (2)

Q:Can I bring my own alcohol and food on board for the Fort Lauderdale Cocktail 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

Tihairra_H
This was an amazing experience. Captain Ross and Collin were great hosts. I would recommend this experience to anyone visiting Fort Lauderdale. We were able to sight see, dance, drink and mingle all in a span of 2 hours with beautiful views of the city.

Reviews

4.6
based on 929 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We had a great time...

Erin_S, Apr 2026
We had a great time cruising around with tunes and bevvies. Thanks to the captain and his mate - a very chill afternoon!

Best boat tour in Fort Lauderdale

Tihairra_H, Apr 2026
This was an amazing experience. Captain Ross and Collin were great hosts. I would recommend this experience to anyone visiting Fort Lauderdale. We were able to sight see, dance, drink and mingle all in a span of 2 hours with beautiful views of the city.

Fun evening

Kathleen_M, Apr 2026
Fun. Relaxing. Interesting. Beautiful evening on the water. Hosts were informed & personable. Definitely would recommend

Amazing Sights

Jennifer_C, Apr 2026
Fantastic! I took my son on his birthday, and it was an unforgettable experience. We enjoyed an exhilarating cruise along the waterfront, marveling at stunning yachts all around us. The tour guide and captain were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the adventure even more special. We had an incredible time—truly an amazing experience!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Woo Happy birthday to your son! Thanks for this amazing review and we will see you next year!

Best time ever fun group of people

Brianna_T, Apr 2026
The captain and BJ were absolutely amazing it was totally such an amazing experience seeing all the beautiful homes and beautiful scenery along with a fun group of people who were dancing their butts off make another boat jealous they weren't on our boat 10 out of 10 definitely try this I will definitely be coming back with my husband I was came on a work trip by myself I will definitely be coming back here to party with them again

Response from Host, Apr 2026

We're so happy you had such a fun time! see you next time you're in town.

Great ride

Jill_G, Mar 2026
Great ride. Wonderful captain. Viator needs better directions to the boat dock. $30 parking fee a bit steep.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thanks for the awesome review Jill! There are a few city parking lots near by that you can walk from. Unfortunately, the hotel controls the on-site parking and they even charge us.

Misinformed but recovered

Thelma_J, Mar 2026
I thought It was going to be an evening cruise more relaxed I had no ideal it was a party boat until i started receiving text messages.It was a bunch of college spring breakers I was glad to see a couple who was there and experienced the same thing, they too was expecting a different experience. It wasn't a total lost I enjoyed the crew the music and one of the crew member was from my hometown. There was no information about the boat other than it would be an evening cruise that can be confusing if its limited information

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Aloha Thelma, glad you made the best of it and had fun dancing! Once you click the tour on Viator/Tripadvisor, you're able to see the description. We are definitely not a sit-down and listen style boat. We like to have fun and get people up and dancing!

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Keith_G, Mar 2026
Great experience. Good captain and mate. We would recommend thus to our friends and family when they visit in the area

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Awesome to hear! thanks for the great review.

It was really fun and the...

Assata_C, Mar 2026
It was really fun and the views were great. The water experience was fun too, make sure you bring a swimsuit. Also there’s not a lot of options for drinks so bring your own water or “water”🤫. 10/10 experience

Response from Host, Mar 2026

So stoked you had fun! haha you gotta "hydrate"

Rock and roll Good time Boat Ride !

Frank_P, Mar 2026
Fun ride, great crew, fun music , bring your own drinks. 🥳. Nice tour of all the mansions and downtown.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

YEEEWW!! Good times!

Comfy, friendly, good...

Jason_G, Mar 2026
Comfy, friendly, good tunes, fun trivia, and a very pleasant time :) I would for sure recommend this to anyone asking.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

So glad you had a blast!

Staying Afloat party boat, is awesome!

Marty_T, Mar 2026
Super fun evening with awesome Captain Colin & Ryan. My family had so much fun dancing through the waterways of Ft. Lauderdale. Great value for the money.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

So glad you had a blast! Thanks for the awesome review

Fun time being on the...

Joan_E, Mar 2026
Fun time being on the water and seeing the beautiful mansions around Ft Lauderdale. Friendly crew, etc but the boat could use some updating.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thanks for the feedback. we're glad you enjoyed!

Excellent night cruise....

Vincenzo_G, Mar 2026
Excellent night cruise. Ross and BJ are great. Very informative and a fun party atmosphere. Highly recommend this cruise

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Those two are fantastic to cruise with!

Great experience for us

Neal_V, Mar 2026
host were excellent, very entertaining the hosts were knowledgeable and the sights were fun to see. we would do it again.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for this great review!

A wonderful water experience on the waterways of Fort Lauderdale!

mary_s, Feb 2026
Being on the water especially at night is wonderful. All the lights on the properties make for a beautiful scenic experience. The crew is funny & engaging while providing interesting facts about different properties and their owners.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Right! Cruising through downtown at night is soooo beautiful and one of our favorite things to see.

Such a fun and great...

Fozia_B, Feb 2026
Such a fun and great experience. We had Ross and Damien were our boat captains and made everything so much fun. Definitely recommend the swim up sandbar cruise. Saw some cool houses and learned a lot and great vibes!!! Will book again

Response from Host, Feb 2026

So glad you enjoyed! We look forward to having you on board again.

Party hearty

Jean_B, Feb 2026
The crew was energetic and attentive. The cruise itinerary was as expected, watching the homes and yachts of the rich and famous. Take seriously their company name, they want to create a vivacious party atmosphere. If that’s your thing, you’ll enjoy this.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Aloha! We hope you enjoyed your time on the party boat! How could you not, it's the best conga line in town. This trip is definitely not your "sit down and listen" type of tour. Our crew engages the passengers and encourages dancing. Picture Margaritaville on the water. Such a fun time!

The tour guide DJ was...

Maureen_S, Jan 2026
The tour guide DJ was excellent. The boat was a little run down. It would have been nice if they had some waters on the boat.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Hey Maureen! Thanks for sailing with us and giving the feedback.

Chill evening

Stephanie_C, Jan 2026
This was a really small group of six people for an intimate, relaxing cruise. The narration was really informative, and the hosts answered any questions that we may have had. The music was fun, low-key for the Groupon board. Very, very relaxing evening with my husband and nice to meet some other people

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Super! Thanks for sailing with us

Friendly crew and nice...

Catherine_M, Jan 2026
Friendly crew and nice relaxing tour of the mansions and yachts. Great way to spend an evening after a redeye

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Love hearing it! Thanks for joining us on the high seas

Bring your bathing suits...

Nicole_K, Jan 2026
Bring your bathing suits and towels because the boat does stop and you can swim. It can get a little rowdy with young people so be mindful of this. The guide and boat driver were great.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Woo Woo! It does stop for a swim on the 10am, 1pm, and 4pm and turns into a pool party.

Relaxing Fun!

Robin_H, Jan 2026
Relaxing evening enjoying the waterway. Captain and assistant made the evening a fun time. Lived feeding the tarpon at 15th Street Fisheries!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Those tarpon are soooo cool! It's like a giant aquarium. We're so happy you had fun.

Great festive time with breathtaking views

Laura_G, Dec 2025
Beautiful views, great music and a fun time! Just make sure to bring a jacket if it’s cold! 😉 the staff was so friendly and knowledgeable. It was so neat hearing the stories behind all the homes on the waterfront. I’ve never seen houses like this!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

So happy you had a wonderful evening with us!

Good safe fun

Sarah_W, Dec 2025
We went for the holiday lights tour right after Christmas. It was a mix of adults hanging out enjoying the party & families. We were entertained by the information given about some of the houses and got to dance to the music on the 2 hour cruise. The captain Britto and first mate BJ made sure everyone was safe & having a great time. Would recommend

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Woo woo! Thanks for this awesome review and for joining us

The absolute best time!...

Jessica_D, Dec 2025
The absolute best time! We boarded with our family for an evening cruise and the crew was amazing. So much fun!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

We love when people have a blast on board. Thank you for joining us for a fun evening cruise!

Great tour

Jonathan_M, Dec 2025
Ross and Damien were excellent host. Had a great time. Would recommend to family and friends who are in Fort Lauderdale for the Christmas

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thanks for joining us on board! Can't wait to see you again next year.

Captain Ross and FM BJ...

Adam_P, Dec 2025
Captain Ross and FM BJ were great! Toured the canals with our family and some other patrons, enjoyed music, sights, trivia, and had an all around great time.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Such a fun experience, thank you for the great review.

Christmas Lights

Delisa_S, Dec 2025
It was a fun night. Lovely night on the water. Staff was kind and very accommodating. I will say the playlist became a little to XXX rated for me at the end.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thanks for the awesome review and feedback. Glad you enjoyed!

Hard to find the correct...

Gary_T, Nov 2025
Hard to find the correct dock to board boat at night. The two Crew were excellent and very accommodating.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thanks for joining us and glad you enjoyed!

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