Fort Lauderdale Sea Rocket: 3-Hour Intracoastal & Sandbar Adventure

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

3 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic mobility for boarding and short wading.

Overview

Board the Bahama Mama and trade the shore for a three-hour cruise through Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal to a lively sandbar playground. Perfect for groups and corporate events, this trip blends shallow-water stops with skyline views and on-deck socializing.

Fort Lauderdale Sea Rocket: 3-Hour Intracoastal & Sandbar Adventure

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

The engine hums into a steady, confident rhythm as the Bahama Mama slides out from C‑Dock, red, white and blue flags snapping in the harbor breeze. In three hours you’ll trade the city skyline for a coastline of shifting light: the Intracoastal Waterway narrows, mangrove edges lean in, and the boat’s bow parts a ribbon of green water that seems to dare you to step ashore. At the heart of the trip is the sandbar — a low, sun-washed shoal where the water flattens into a warm, waist-deep playground and the shoreline of the mainland feels a world away.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Sun protection is essential

The sandbar is an exposed flat with strong reflected sun—bring broad-brim hat, sunglasses, and reef-safe sunscreen.

Wear water shoes

Sandbars have shells and occasional rock; lightweight water shoes protect your feet when wading and walking on shoals.

Hydrate and pack a cooler

Bring a refillable water bottle; confirm beverage options with the charter if you plan to rely on onboard service.

Check tide and wind

Tides and wind change the sandbar’s size and comfort—ask crew about ideal departure times for calmer water.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Bottlenose dolphins
Brown pelicans

History

Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal corridor expanded alongside the 20th‑century yachting boom and the development of Port Everglades, shaping the coastal recreation culture you see today.

Conservation

Sandbars are dynamic habitats and sometimes bird‑nesting areas—minimize disturbance, use reef‑safe sunscreen, and pack out all trash to protect the marine environment.