Fort Lauderdale Private 4-Hour Boat Rental and Sandbar Escape
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate level of fitness: able to step on/off the boat, stand on shifting sand, and swim short distances
Overview
Spend four hours on a private 24-ft Sea Ray with a captain, cruising Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal to a sun-ready sandbar. This private charter pairs calm shallow water, skyline views, and three hours to swim, float, and relax with up to eight people.
Fort Lauderdale Private 4-Hour Boat Rental and Sandbar Escape
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The engine's low thrum blends with gull calls as you cut loose from the dock and the city's high-rises begin to pull away. On a 24-foot Sea Ray Sundeck, the horizon opens into the calm, shallow sweep of a Fort Lauderdale sandbar—white sand shallows that dare you to step ankle-deep and claim a patch of sun. With a captain at the wheel and room for eight, the trip feels less like a charter and more like a portable summer living room: coolers, floating devices, and the city's skyline as a backstop.
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Adventure Tips
Call on arrival
The operator asks you to call when you arrive at the launch point so they can escort you to the boat—have the number ready.
Bring ID and reef-safe sunscreen
ID is required if you bring alcohol; use reef-safe sunscreen to protect seagrass and marine life.
Pack a waterproof phone case
A case keeps your camera safe during swimming and while you board from the sandbar.
Prepare for motion and sun
Even in shallow water the sun reflects strongly—bring sunglasses with a retainer and consider seasickness remedies if you’re sensitive.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Bottlenose dolphins
- Brown pelicans
History
Fort Lauderdale’s maritime identity grew with the Intracoastal Waterway and post-war boating culture; sandbars have long been informal gathering places for boaters.
Conservation
Anchoring in seagrass beds is harmful—use sandy patches and follow your captain’s guidance; opt for reef-safe sunscreen and pack out trash.
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Recommended Gear
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and the coastal ecosystem during prolonged sun exposure.
summer specific
Polarized sunglasses with retainer
Reduces glare on the water and stays secure while swimming or moving around the boat.
summer specific
Water shoes or reef sandals
Protect feet from shells and hot sand when walking the sandbar.
summer specific
Waterproof phone case or dry bag
Keeps electronics and valuables dry during swimming and boarding.