Self Drive Boat Rental in Fort Lauderdale
Overview
Rent a 6 person boat and explore Fort Lauderdale at your own leisure.
1, 2 or 3 hour rentals available.
Stop, anchor and go swimming at the Fort Lauderdale Sandbar.
View the downtown skyline from the New River.
See Millionaires Row and Mega Yachts!
Very user friendly operation. Slow Cruising - Leisure Boat for 6 people.
What's Included
- Bluetooth Radio
- Gas/Fuel Included
- No Deposit Required.
- Boating Instruction, Navigation & Safety Instructions.
- Cooler
- Sunchill Inflatable Raft/Float
- $10 Temporary Boat License (Required ONLY if driver born AFTER 1987)
- Optional Boating Insurance
Meeting Location
934 Northeast 20th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Cruise down the waterways of Fort Lauderdale in your private 6 person boat. Enjoy a relaxing day on the water. Known as “America’s Venice,” this canal rich area is lined with yachts, mansions, and mangrove forests. A powerboat helps you easily navigate the waterways without exerting any energy, so you can sit back and admire the scenery while you ride. Explore Fort Lauderdale in a powerboat, easily navigate the waterways in a leisure sightseeing boat. Set your own pace and itinerary to explore. Stop and anchor at the sandbar. Sunchill sandbar float is included
All necessary equipment and instruction is provided. This is a SLOW cruising boat, perfect for the minimal wake restrictions in the canals.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Is boating experience required for a boat rental?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-104840P12
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 1 traveler reviews collected by Key West Private Charters and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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Yes, prior boating experience is required.
Feb 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Bluetooth Radio.
- Gas/Fuel Included.
- No Deposit Required.
- Boating Instruction, Navigation & Safety Instructions.
- Cooler.
- Sunchill Inflatable Raft/Float.
- $10 Temporary Boat License (Required ONLY if driver born AFTER 1987).
- Optional Boating Insurance.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Self Drive Boat Rental in Fort Lauderdale is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Self Drive Boat Rental in Fort Lauderdale will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bluetooth Radio
- Gas/Fuel Included
- No Deposit Required.
- Boating Instruction, Navigation & Safety Instructions.
- Cooler
- Sunchill Inflatable Raft/Float
- $10 Temporary Boat License (Required ONLY if driver born AFTER 1987)
- Optional Boating Insurance
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
