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◆ SoFlo Fun Rentals · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Private Boat Rentals in Fort Lauderdale

Sandbars, Haulover, ocean fishing, waterfront restaurants and sunset cruises — built around your group. Hourly rates, captain optional, book online in minutes.

From $100/hour 3-hour minimum Captain optional Fort Lauderdale, FL
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SoFlo Fun Rentals creates private South Florida boat experiences for people who want more than a ride. Choose your date, tell us your group size and vibe, and we’ll help plan the perfect day on the water.

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Experiences

Choose your South Florida day on the water

Every trip is private and planned around your group. Same hourly rate for all of them — just book the hours we recommend for the day you want.

Most Popular

Fort Lauderdale Sandbar

Anchor up, relax, swim, and enjoy a private South Florida sandbar day built around your group.

Ideal for Friends & familyBook 3 hours
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Waterfront Restaurant Trip

Cruise to local waterfront restaurants and arrive by boat for a more memorable Fort Lauderdale experience.

Ideal for Date & groupsBook 4 hours
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Golden Hour

Sunset Cruise

Golden-hour views, ocean breeze, and a private route designed for photos, memories, and good vibes.

Ideal for CouplesBook 3 hours
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Haulover Trip

Head south through the inlet for the full Miami-side run — open water, island views, and a swim stop along the way.

Ideal for Full daysBook 5 hours
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Ocean Fishing

Run offshore for the day and fish South Florida’s blue water — bring your crew and your cooler.

Ideal for AnglersBook 6 hours
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Birthday Boat Day

Celebrate on the water with a custom private boat experience for your group.

Ideal for CelebrationsBook 4 hours
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Private Custom Rental

Tell us your date, group size, and vibe — we’ll help plan the right route.

Ideal for Any groupBook 3+ hours
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Let us plan it

Not sure yet?

Tell us your date and group — we’ll recommend the best South Florida experience for you.

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The Fleet

Boats built for South Florida days

Every vessel is cleaned, fueled, and ready — with or without a captain, your call. Tell us your group and we’ll match you to the right boat.

Most Requested

Sandbar Deck Boat

Wide, stable, and shaded — the easy favorite for sandbar days and swimming.

👥 Up to __ guests📏 __ ft🛟 Swim ladder🔊 Bluetooth
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Golden Hour

Sunset Cruiser

Comfortable seating and clean lines — made for golden-hour cruises and photos.

👥 Up to __ guests📏 __ ft🥂 Cooler ready📸 Photo spots
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Big Groups

Celebration Boat

More room for the whole crew — birthdays, bachelorette days, and corporate outings.

👥 Up to __ guests📏 __ ft🎉 Party setup🧊 Extra coolers
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Exact boat, capacity, and live availability are shown at checkout. Passenger limits are set by each vessel’s legal capacity.

How It Works

From “Book Now” to on the water in 6 easy steps

Booking is online and secure — check live availability, lock your date, and we take care of the rest.

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Choose your experience

Sandbar, sunset, waterfront dining, celebration, or fully custom.

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Tap Book Now

Our live booking calendar opens right here on the site.

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Pick your date, hours & group size

Choose bare boat or captained, then how many hours — 3-hour minimum. Real availability, no waiting to hear back.

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Check out securely

Pay online and get your confirmation by email right away.

5

Sign your waiver

Quick digital waiver so everyone is ready at the dock.

6

Show up & enjoy

Meet at the dock and enjoy your private South Florida day.

Where We Go

Featured South Florida destinations

Popular routes we build private trips around — mix and match for a custom day.

Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal
Sandbar Stops
Waterfront Restaurants
Sunset Route
Custom Private Route
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Reserve Your Adventure

Check live availability and lock your date in a few taps — secure booking with instant confirmation.

Every trip is a private charter for your group. Pick your date, group size, and experience, and pay a secure deposit to lock it in.

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Pricing

Simple hourly pricing — you only choose two things

Rent the boat on its own, or add a licensed captain. Every booking starts at a 3-hour minimum — after that, you just add hours.

Bare Boat — no captain

$100 / hour

3-hour minimum · each additional hour $80

You drive. Boating safety documentation may be required.

With a Captain — most popular

$140 / hour

3-hour minimum · each additional hour $110

Sit back and enjoy the day — your captain handles the boat and the route.

What that looks like

3 hours — $300 bare · $420 captained
5 hours — $460 bare · $640 captained

Pick your experience below, book the recommended hours, and you’re set.

Rates are per boat — not per person — for your whole group, up to the vessel’s legal capacity. Your exact total is shown before you pay.

Safety & Requirements

Your day, done right

Safety and clear expectations come first. Details below are general — final terms are confirmed with your booking.

Captain optional

Add a licensed captain to any booking, or take the boat out yourself with the bare boat option.

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Valid photo ID

A valid government photo ID is required for the lead guest.

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Boating documentation

Bare boat (no captain) rentals may require boating safety documentation.

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Waiver required

All guests sign a liability waiver before departure.

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Weather policy

Unsafe weather may require rescheduling — we’ll work with you on a new date.

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Passenger limits

Each vessel has a legal passenger limit we cannot exceed.

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Alcohol policy

Responsible, of-age guests only where permitted. No illegal substances.

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Deposit & damage

A deposit reserves your date; a security deposit may apply against damage.

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Cancellation policy

Cancellation and reschedule terms are shared with your booking confirmation.

The above is general information, not legal or safety certification. Please verify all requirements directly with SoFlo Fun Rentals before your trip.

FAQ

Good to know

Tap any Book Now button. Our live booking calendar opens right on this page — pick your date, experience and group size, and check out securely with instant confirmation.

Pricing is hourly and per boat, not per person. Bare boat (no captain) is $100/hour for the first 3 hours, then $80 per additional hour. With a captain it’s $140/hour for the first 3 hours, then $110 per additional hour.

Yes — every booking has a 3-hour minimum. After that you can add as many hours as you like at the additional-hour rate.

Here’s what we recommend: 3 hours for a Fort Lauderdale sandbar day, 4 hours for a waterfront restaurant trip, 5 hours for a Haulover trip, and 6 hours for ocean fishing.

Yes — every trip is a private charter for your group only. You’re never sharing the boat with strangers.

Departure is from the Fort Lauderdale / South Florida area. We’ll share the exact dock location when we confirm your booking.

Absolutely — sandbar days are one of our most requested experiences. Anchor up, swim, and relax.

Yes. We’ll route to popular waterfront spots and can help with a reservation as an add-on.

Sunscreen, a towel, a valid ID, and whatever food/drinks you’d like (see our alcohol policy). We can add coolers, towels, and floats.

Safety first. If weather makes the trip unsafe, we’ll reschedule to another available date.

Yes — a deposit secures your date. We’ll send a secure link after confirming availability.

No. Choose the captained option and a licensed captain runs the boat for you. Bare boat is for experienced boaters and may require boating safety documentation.

A captain is optional. Bare boat is $100/hour and captained is $140/hour — both with a 3-hour minimum. You pick the option when you book.

Family-friendly trips are welcome. Let us know ages so we can plan safely and bring the right gear.

Yes — bring your favorites. Please follow our alcohol policy and keep it responsible and of-age.

Cancellation and reschedule terms are shared with your confirmation. Weather-related reschedules are always accommodated.

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