Boat rental & yacht charter in Fort Lauderdale, United States

Renting a boat in Fort Lauderdale is easy: 

Choose your boat: 

1. Find the perfect boat or yacht for your day out on the water. You can choose your preferred location on the map, and then sort boats by price, size or type. 

Talk to the owner: 

2. Feel free to chat with the boat owner if you’ve got any questions for him before booking. If you want to know something specific about the boat, or you have an itinerary question, the owner will happily answer you. 

Book your boat: 

3. Once you’re ready to book, you can securely complete your booking with your credit or debit card through our website. 

Get out on the water: 

4. The day has come! It’s time to get out on the water, and enjoy everything that being out on the water in Fort Lauderdale has to offer. 

Boating in Fort Lauderdale: 

Fort Lauderdale is hands down the most popular location for recreational boaters in the United States for a number of reasons. The weather, warm waters and wide plethora of activities available is why Fort Lauderdale is so popular with boaters. It is also known as the capital of yachting in the United States. 

SamBoat has Fort Lauderdale's widest and most competitively priced fleet of boats. Whether you’re looking for a pontoon to head over to a sandbar, or a megayacht to celebrate a special event, SamBoat has got you covered. 

Some of the most popular places to visit by boat in Fort Lauderdale are: the Intracoastal Waterway, the sandbar known for it's large gatherings, and the New River. Between the famous sandbar parties, sightseeing around the Intracoastal Waterway and dock and dining on the New River, your possibilities are endless on the water in Fort Lauderdale. 

Fort Lauderdale features a number of dock and dine restaurants. Some of the more popular restaurants include: 

• The Rustic Inn Crabhouse. A fantastic family oriented seafood restaurant. Dockage is available. 

• The Historic Downtowner, which is a local institution. One must make this a stop while in Ft. Lauderdale.  Dockage is available. 

• The Pirate Republic, which has fantastic seafood, and is located right by the downtown Ft. Lauderdale area, is an absolute must-try. Dockage is available. 

Types of Boats Available in Ft. Lauderdale: 

Jet boats: great for wakeboarding, wakesurfing and watersports.  

Pontoons: best for sandbar hopping.  shallow draft & stable. 

Center Consoles: fast, sporty and great for cruising or sport fishing. 

Express Cruisers: stylish, powerful and luxurious. Lots of room to sunbathe. 

Flybridge Yachts: luxury in its purest form. The ultimate yachting experience. 

Catamarans: wide, spacious and stable. Best for weeklong yacht charters, very comfortable.

Cost of renting a boat or chartering a yacht: 

Prices start at $200/hour for smaller bowriders, and can get up to around $10k/day for larger more luxurious vessels. The average cost of chartering a yacht in Ft. Lauderdale is around $1000 for a half day and $500 for a bareboat rental. No matter your budget, SamBoat has got the perfect boat for your day on the water. 

We pay commissions to travel agents & concierges! 

If you are a travel agent, trip designer or concierge booking a yacht in Fort Lauderdale, please reach out to us at: concierge@samboat.com and we will be happy to assist. 

Weather & seasons: 

The best time to be out on the water in Fort Lauderdale is between the months of March and November. The water is warm, and so is the outside temperature. During the summer months, don’t be surprised if you encounter a surprise shower or two during the course of your boat rental though. 

Rules & Regulations: 

Before renting a boat, it’s important to know a few rules. The US Coast Guard does not allow more than 12 passengers on yacht charters. Furthermore, if you’re renting a boat without a Captain/driving it yourself, you must have successfully completed a boating safety course and have obtained your Boating Safety Education Identification Card issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.