Tours/Fort Lauderdale/Fort Lauderdale Sightseeing Cruise with Sandbar Swim Stop
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Fort Lauderdale Sightseeing Cruise with Sandbar Swim Stop

4.8(506)Fort Lauderdale1 hour
VIATOR4.8(333)TRIPADVISOR4.8(173)

Description

BYOB and bring your bathing suit — hop aboard Fort Lauderdale's most fun party boat cruise! Cruise past multi-million dollar yachts and mansions while our crew keeps the energy (and the jokes) going. Then your captain pulls into a lively sandbar spot packed with boats, ties up, and announces: "the pool is open!" We toss in the unicorn and flamingo floats, everyone jumps in to swim and float, and then it's back on board for a dance party all the way to the dock. Bring whatever food and drinks you like (BYOB, no glass please) — we'll keep a community cooler of free bottled water on board too, because a Fort Lauderdale boat party is a marathon, not a sprint. There's a restroom on board and a crew that genuinely loves getting the party started. Departures at 10am, 1pm, and 4pm include the sandbar swim stop. Our 7pm cruise skips the swim and instead cruises through Downtown Fort Lauderdale for sunset views.

Tour Options

Daytime Cruise
  • The most fun you can have! Duration: 2 hours Heart of Ft. Lauderdale Party Barge

Itinerary

60 min

We begin our journey from the Intracoastal side of Fort Lauderdale Beach. BYOBathing suits and jump on the most fun boat experience in Ft. Lauderdale. We tour the yachts and mansions while cruising downtown and then stop at the sandbar for a swim. Our Captain and Crew are guaranteed to show you an awesome time with good vibes and great music. We've got floats and water toys for the sandbar and guests are welcome to bring any food and drinks they like.

Pass by

We tour the yachts and mansions as we cruise through downtown Fort Lauderdale. As yacht capital of the world, this city has plenty of awesome sights to see. Your Captain and Crew will guide you through some of the notable owners while you enjoy the scenic route. Enjoy sunset while cruising past the Yacht Club with a nice view of Downtown in the background.

Pass by

Our tour coasts through this massive port to explore the cruise ships and cargo freighters that pass through. This also gives you a perspective of how much water we are surrounded by in South Florida. With 160 miles of canals, no wonder they call it the "Venice of America".

Pass by

The Las Olas Isles are where some of the wealthiest people in the world live. Surrounded by water and yachts, these mansions are always a sight to see. And you bet there are some good stories to go along with them.

Highlights

Cooler for drinks you bring
Bottled water
Restroom on board
Floats and Rafts

What's included

Included
Cooler for drinks you bring
Bottled water
Restroom on board
Floats and Rafts
Not included
Parking Fees
Gratuities
Bring your own Food and Drink

Traveller Ratings

4.8
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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please bring your bathing suits as there is free time allocated to swim.

Reviews(506)

1
1945happy
August 16, 2026
Good fun!

Great fun- highly recommend! Our captains were nice- think if he had worn a microphone we could have enjoyed more local stories..couldn’t hear him. The ride and the sandbar were delightful- just the right amount of time. And for any negative Nellie’s complaining about the $30 parking- there is a lot directly across the street for just $4 per hour.

Operator response

So glad you enjoyed! Haha I appreciate the parking work around. See you next time you're in Fort Lauderdale!

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Natuayle_G
August 14, 2026
I had a very great...

I had a very great experience. Colin and Nicole were my tour guides. They were very knowledgeable of the area and did a great job playing music that everyone enjoyed.

Operator response

Those two are awesome! We really appreciate the great review and you joining us.

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259annabellae
August 12, 2026
10/10 Review

absolutely worth your money , me and my mom went during our vacation from Texas and this was the best thing we did the whole trip to florida! the tour guides were perfect and funny very informative!

Operator response

Party on! Thanks for this awesome review, so stoked we made your trip!

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DayTrip579485
August 9, 2026
Sunset Cruise

This boat ride was a great experience for my family! Collin and Ross are excellent captains and they made the sunset cruise so much fun for us.

Operator response

Super glad you enjoyed! Those 2 are awesome together.

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Brigida_C
August 8, 2026
Awesome Day

Capt.’s Ross and Collin were amazing. They made the experience relaxing and fun! Perfect day on the water!!

Operator response

Super! See you next year.

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Gabriella_S
August 2, 2026
Highly recommend this!

Great experience and a great guide. Guide was knowledgeable about area and very kind. Great for anyone looking for a party boat!

Operator response

Thanks for the awesome review!

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Jamar_R
August 1, 2026
Great way to meet new...

Great way to meet new people. Everyone was nice and friendly. We actually had such a good time that we went again the next day.

Operator response

We love when people make new friends on board and keep the party going afterwards.

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TDenise_S
July 26, 2026
They kept us entertain...

They kept us entertain with information. The water was nice but choppy. The captain and conductor was professional n fun.

Operator response

Entertainment is what we aim for!

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Y2385RValyssah
July 23, 2026
Sandbar swim the highlight!

Easy meeting place and friendly staff. We had Colin and Ricky as captains. Limited tour of the mansions and intercostal waterways but absolutely loved the sandbar swim! Was definitely the highlight of the tour! Would recommend!

Operator response

The sandbar swim is the best! Such a fun pool party vibe. And the floats are great.

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DereckNB
July 18, 2026
Looks can be deceiving

Honestly, I was a little skeptical at first booking this one . . . and I was even more skeptical when I first got on that boat. But I was TOTALLY wrong to be skeptical; the experience was incredible. The boat may seem a little. . . “Different”, but if you’re looking for a genuinely fun, engaging, and scenic experience all in one? This is it. 10/10. Would book again in a heartbeat when I’m back in Fort Lauderdale.

Operator response

Haha. Glad we lived up to our 5-star reputation! Thanks for joining us.

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