Excursions

The Best Boating Activities

The best parts of South Florida are seen from a boat. That’s why the locals, tourists and even the rich and famous rent boats from Rent A Boat Fort Lauderdale. For 3 years, Rent a Boat Fort Lauderdale’s affordable rates and reliable boats have made hundreds of memories. We have boats for rent from 20’ – 30’. Whether you want to drive the boat yourself or hire a captain, Rent a Boat Fort Lauderdale is your place to start. Here is a must see and must experience list while in South Florida.

Sandbars

Fort Lauderdale Sandbar– located where the iconic “Nu River” meets the Historic Intra Coastal Waterway (ICW). This sandbar is a hotspot on the weekends. People come from all over to anchor here and be surrounded by the rich and famous houses of Fort Lauderdale.

Dania Beach Sandbar– just south of Dania Beach Blvd on the west side of the ICW. Close to a speed zone and watersports area.

Hollywood South Lake

Great place to anchor and play with a jet ski, or perfect for tubbing and wakeboarding. This lake is surrounded by beautiful mansions and is very close to on the water restaurants and bars.

John Lloyd Island, Whiskey Creek

Our local favorite hotspot. Whiskey Creek is full of history and such a beautiful place to bring your friends, family, and kids. You can swim on both ends of this island. One side being the Atlantic Ocean Beach and the other being the Intracoastal Waterway. Great place to drop the watermat and enjoy true paradise.

Fort Lauderdale Loop

Cruise the great Fort Lauderdale Loop, our most popular tour. This tour takes 3 hrs without stops. We will start heading west on the Dania Cut, slight right turn into the manatee channel, full of wildlife, mangroves and no buildings or structures. This will take us to the South Fork River, where we will see why Fort Lauderdale is the Yachting Capital of the Qorld. Yacht after yacht, mansion after mansion all the way to the infamous Nu River, where we will cruise right through downtown Fort Lauderdale. After we pass the high rises of downtown you will find yourselves in Millionaires Row, known for the $25-50 million dollar mansions. Slight right turn onto the Intracoastal Waterway, through Port Everglades and back to the Dania Cut. The most beautiful 3-hr cruise can be easily extended by stopping at the sand bar, whiskey creek, or touring around more of the rich and famous homes in the area. Homes owned by famous Bruno Mars, Frankie Valli, Anderson Cooper and billionaires such as Wayne Huizenga, NFL Stars, NBA Stars… and much, much more.

Star Island

Explore Star Island – Take a tour with one of our knowledgeable captains and see the mansions of the rich and famous. From your boat you can gaze into the life and property of many celebrities homes such as Sean Combs (P Diddy), Emilio, Gloria Estefan, Don Johnson, Xuxa and Shaquille O’Neal. Also included on the island are billionaires Phillip Frost and Roustam Tariko. The properties are sure to amaze! Rent a Yacht with Rent a Boat Fort Lauderdale and anchor right outside the homes of the rich and famous. You may even have a chance to invite someone on to your yacht!

Flagler Memorial Island

Explore and swim on Monument Island – Flagler Memorial Island is a beautiful uninhabited 4-acre island off South Beach. The blue water beaches and lush waterfront mansions surrounding the island make it one spectacular place to swim and party. Bring your snorkel and gloves, you can find lobster in the rocks and grill them on the island.

Live music at Bayside Marina

Miamarina at Bayside is located Downtown Miami off the Intracoastal waterway. Pull in the marina by boat and see a city center called bayside marketplace, full of stores restaurants and a band shell. Most evenings a concert can be seen by land or water.

Party on the Picnic Island

The Picnic Islands are uninhabited Islands in northern Biscayne bay from Edgewater to the upper east side of Miami. Boaters and picnickers frequently flock to the area for the beautiful beaches, great views of the city and peace and quiet. Because there are many islands in this stretch, there is something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a private island to land on and spend the day alone, away from it all, or the party island, Pace Picnic Island, known for the party scene of Miami. If you’re a boater in Miami, chances are you’ve partied here. This Island is home to some of Miami hottest Island Parties. Rent A Boat Fort Lauderdale has boat rental available and knowledgeable captains to make sure your day is safe, fun, and memorable

Explore Stiltsville Learn the History

Explore Stiltsville and Learn the History – in 1933 a man by the name of “Crawfish” Eddie Walker built the first home on stilts just 1 mile from shore, for legal reasons. This allowed “Eddie’s Island Kingdom” to not only sell beer, bait and crawfish chowder but also to become the gambling den, starting in prohibition. Stories of illegal alcohol and gambling in the 1960’s led to police raids of the areas hot-spots including Bikini Club and Quarterdeck Club. At its peak, 27 homes were built but hurricanes and fires ravage many. Today only 7 Stiltsville homes are standing, accessible only by boat and seeming to float on the reflective clouds of Biscayne bays shallow crystal clear waters. Rent a Boat from Rent a Boat Fort Lauderdale and explore before it’s gone forever. There is a beautiful sandbar where you can swim and enjoy the views just as early Americans once did!

Sandspur Island

Meet the Raccoons at Sandspur Island – Just west of the beautiful blue water sandbar of Haulover there are a few Islands just north of the Miami Picnic Islands Called Beer Can Island and Sandspur Island. Beer Can is known for the party seen while Sandspur Island is the larger of the islands and is usually enjoyed by families and friends. During many visits to this island you will be greeted by the local raccoons! The large families of raccoons that call this island home are often interacting with humans and would seem “tame”. I’ve seen countless interactions but still to have some concerns. Miami Animal Control assures us they have been treated for rabies (but be careful).

Swim at Nixon Sandbar

Swim at Nixon Sandbar – Rent a Boat Fort Lauderdale has numerous watermats to truly make the sandbar the best experience. Nixon sandbar is located on the south west side of Key Biscayne and at the northern tip of Biscayne National Park. From this Crystal clear water sandbar one can swim and lay on the water mat while enjoying the sites of local celebrity homes such as Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Cher, Mary Joe Fernandez and the late Richard Nixon, to name a few.

Go down the Miami River

Go down the Miami River – The Miami River evolved over thousands of years from the ocean tides mixing with the fresh water stream from the everglades to Biscayne bay. Miami river is the oldest natural landmark in southeast florida. The word “Miami” derived from an Indian language said to mean “Sweet Water”. Cruising down modern Miami river you will pass beautiful sky-scrappers that light up at night. Once you pass the man made Island of Brickey Key you will see how Miami uses the landmark to split 2 busy areas in Miami, Downtown Miami to the North and Brickell Key, Brickel and Brickell City Center to the south. Many restaurants and nightclubs litter the shore line of the river and the endless afternoon activities draw people here daily. Rent a boat with a captain to see this magical area and remember to try a night cruise, the city is truly magical at night from the water.

Party at Haulover Sandbar

Party at the famous Haulover Sandbar – Just north of Miami and south of Fort Lauderdale there is a blue water sand bar where all the local boats gather almost daily. Be sure to check this area out at high tide, because that’s when the clearest waters can be experienced. This is a great place to bring the watermat and just pay in the waters of paradise. Boat rentals made easy with Rent a boat Fort Lauderdale.

Wakeboard past Miami Stadium

Wakeboard past the iconic Miami Stadium – Just over the Rickenbacker causeway in a cove off Virginia Key is the iconic Miami Stadium. At the mouth of the cove there is an island where some of the guest can swim and hangout while the others tube or wakeboard in the cove. Amazing pictures can be taken by our professional captains. Stop in and rent a boat today.

Wakeboard past North Miami mansions

Wakeboard past the mansions of North Miami – There are few places to wakeboard in Miami but they do exist. One experience you’re sure to remember is this: Wakeboarding past 5-20 million dollar mansions. Pictures are worth 1000 words, and this one is sure to bring up your instagram following.

Visit No Name Harbor, Key BIscayne

Visit No Name Harbor – Located on the southern end of Key Biscayne nuzzled into a hidden cove, No Name Marina. Boaters Grill is a wonderful place to grab a bite and experience the local flavors.

Explore the Clear Waters south of Key Biscayne

Explore the clear waters south of Key Biscayne – South of this key you will find true paradise waters just like Key West and Bimini Bahamas. Soldier Key, Boca Chita, Sands Key and Elliot Key just to name a few within a short boat ride are keys inaccessible by car and only enjoyed by boat. A few times a year there are big events on these keys such as Columbus Day Regatta sandbar party. Also many beautiful dive site available such as the Mandalay shipwreck, sank in 1966 sits in just 15’ of water and is perfect for an afternoon snorkel expedition. Or the wreck Lugano, sitting in just 25” of water, just off Long reef. Come explore, call Rent a Boat Fort Lauderdale for all your boat rental needs.

Night Island Party with Bonfire

Throw a night Island Party with a Bonfire – Bachelor and Bachelorette parties welcome – The southern picnic islands of Biscayne bay there is a party island known as Pace Picnic Island. Parties such as “Castaways” is held here with all the hottest Dj’s of Miami. This Island has a beautiful Miami city skyline view and at night, its breathtaking. This uninhabited island is sure to make any party experience one for the books. Bonfires and boat parties are the Friday and Saturday night place to be and be seen. Only a few can ever say they’ve experienced Miami like this. Most do bottle service at the nightclubs while select few through their own parties and transform the islands to the island party. Rent a Boat Fort Lauderdale has generators, DJ equipment and Speakers if you want to throw your own Island party.

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