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Affordable Boat Charters in Fort Lauderdale

Find the perfect boat in Fort Lauderdale: from $249
Motorboat Fort Lauderdale
• Motorboat • 8 Passengers • No Captain
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA
from
$249
Pontoon Fort Lauderdale
•Pontoon • 10 Passengers •No Captain
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA
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$289
Watercraft Fort Lauderdale FL
•Motorboat • 6 Passengers •Captained
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA
from
$222

Compare and find the perfect boat rental in Fort Lauderdale with or without a captain for as little as $249 by searching among the 431 vessels listed. Save up to 37%. Browse through all the boats and find the best vessel to charter now.

Recommended Boat Rentals in Fort Lauderdale

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Sailboat Fort Lauderdale
• Sailboat • 12 Passengers • Captained
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA
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$400
Small Boat Fort Lauderdale
•Motorboat • 10 Passengers •No Captain
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA
from
$349
Yacht Fort Lauderdale
• Yacht • 12 Passengers • Captained
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA
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$600
Motor Yacht Fort Lauderdale
• Motorboat • 6 Passengers • Captained
Fort Lauderdale,Broward County, Florida, USA
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$1,600
Luxury Yacht Fort Lauderdale
• Yacht • 12 Passengers • Captained
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA
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$6,500
Sea Cruiser Fort Lauderdale
• 10 Passengers • Captained
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA
from
$750
Sailing Boat Fort Lauderdale
•Sailboat •8 Passengers •No Captain
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA
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$825
Catamaran Fort Lauderdale
• 6 Passengers • No Captain
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA
from
$920
Custom Boat Fort Lauderdale
• 13 Passengers • Captained • Motorboat
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA
from
$1,500
Super Yacht Fort Lauderdale
• 16 Passengers • Captained
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA
from
$5,600
Boat Fort Lauderdale
• 13 Passengers • Captained •Motorboat
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA
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$2,050
Speedboat Fort Lauderdale
• 6 Passengers • Captained • Motorboat
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA
from
$600
Boat Fort Lauderdale
• 10 Passengers • Captained
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA
from
$5,500
Power Boat Fort Lauderdale
• 12 Passengers • No Captain •Power boat
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA
from
$369
Speedboat Fort Lauderdale
• 8 Passengers • Captained • Motorboat
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA
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$500

Popular Boat Rental Amenities in Fort Lauderdale

When chartering a boat in Fort Lauderdale, there are some popular amenities that come as standard on a boat and some that come as an extra charge.

Pebbel data reveals that "no smoking" and "coolers/refrigeration included" are the most popular amenities for boat renters.

On the larger boats, common amenities include "cabins", "showers" and "air conditioning" as standard with over 34 boats offering it.

The Weather in Fort Lauderdale

Find the perfect time of year for boating in Fort Lauderdale
Month Average Temp °F Sea Water Temp °F
January 63.00°F 74.20°F
February 63.00°F 74.20°F
March 68.00°F 75.80°F
April 72.00°F 78.70°F
May 77.00°F 80.80°F
June 81.00°F 82.90°F
July 82.00°F 85.00°F
August 82.00°F 86.30°F
September 81.00°F 85.10°F
October 75.00°F 82.90°F
November 66.00°F 78.90°F
December 61.00°F 76.10°F
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Boat options in Fort Lauderdale

More than 72% of the boats listed are motorboat rentals. The next most popular vessels listed are sailboat rentals.

The rest are compiled of yacht rentals and pontoon rentals.

Enjoy a day on the water with a boat rental in Fort Lauderdale

With over 431 boats to choose from, there are plenty of options available for everyone to have fun, soak up the sun and enjoy boating activities with friends and family.

WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING TO MY BOAT RENTAL IN FORT LAUDERDALE?

Items To Bring on Your Boat Trip

There are a number of items you should bring on a boat trip. The individual boat owner might have some extra requirements like a boater education card (if you're renting without a captain and want to operate the vessel yourself) so you'll want to ask them when making the booking.

But common items worth bringing include:

  • Plenty of sunscreen
  • A hat to cover your head
  • Sunglasses to protect your eyes
  • Swimming gear
  • Towels
  • Water safety gear e.g. arm bands if you can't swim
  • Waterproof smartphone cases

You should be good to go with those items. Again, ask the boat owner directly if there is anything else you should bring.

WHAT ARE THE BEST PLACES TO VISIT BY BOAT IN FORT LAUDERDALE?

Boating spots to visit in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Enjoy the sandy golden beach and water in this wonderful place. Soak up the sun, cool down in the Atlantic Ocean or sun bathe on your boat right beside the beach.

Las Olas Beach

This busy public beach offers white sand & palm trees, plus restaurants, lodging & stores. Another great spot definitely worth checking out.

Sawgrass Recreation Park

Explore the everglades and be amazed or scared by alligators up close. But don't get too close for obvious reasons!

The Venice of America

Fort Lauderdale is known as the Venice of America. Explore the wonderful sights of with a sight seeing tour.

Intracoastal Waterway

Explore all the coastline, harbors, marinas and marine wildlife on this wonderful waterway between Massachusetts and Florida.

DO I NEED A LICENSE TO RENT A BOAT IN FORT LAUDERDALE?

License Requirements For Boating in Fort Lauderdale

You don't need to have a boat license to rent a boat in Fort Lauderdale if you choose the captain option. If you wish to rent a boat in Fort Lauderdale without a captain and you were born after 1988, you'll need a boat safety identification card. Alternatively, as mentioned, you can simply rent a boat with a captain so you don't have to worry about operating the watercraft if you are born after 1988 and don't want to get a safety card.

WHAT TYPE OF BOATS CAN I RENT IN FORT LAUDERDALE?

Boat Types Available to Rent

There is pretty much every type of boat available to rent in Fort Lauderdale. These include:

  • Pontoons
  • SpeedBoats
  • Catamarans
  • Yachts
  • Jet Skis
  • Motorboats (Small and Large)
  • Sailboats
  • Custom boats

Please note that this is just some of what you can charter. There are more options also available

Airbnb for boats in Fort Lauderdale

Browse through the different watercrafts and simply message the owner or book a boat in Fort Lauderdale instantly. It's the very same as Airbnb but for boats. No need to worry about hiring a captain separately. The majority of these boats come with the option for a captain included in the price.

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