Our Trips
Your Party, Your Pontoon - Trip Options
Looking for inspiration? Use these trip ideas to help plan your next adventure!
World famous for our Bachelorette cruises, Pontoon Party is also a hit for birthdays, holidays, and corporate events. Our cruises depart Fort Lauderdale and offer views around Port Everglades, Downtown and more. We are one of the best things to do in Fort Lauderdale. Native owned, native run.
These are just a selection of ideas to help you plan your day! All of our trips can be customized to suit your needs. Day, night, swimming, staying dry, partying, relaxing, whatever party you want, our pontoon charters will be able to accomodate you. If you have any special requests for your cruise please let us know.
We Offer 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 Hour Trips
Our motto is “Your Party, Your Pontoon” and that really defines what we’re all about. It’s your party, whether it’s a birthday bash, a spring-break trip, bridal shower or company outing.
We provide the boat, captain and knowledge of the area. If you have an idea for a party, great! Some trips are half day trips, others require a full day to really experience everything, if you have questions please contact us for details!
TOP SELLING PARTY BOAT CHARTERS:
Classic Sandbar Party
A Florida Classic! Bring your friends, drinks and snacks and take a trip to the hottest destination in Fort Lauderdale: the Sandbar. Located just north of Port Everglades at the confluence of the New River and Intracoastal, the Sandbar offers shallow warm tropical protected waters where you can float, swim and play to your hearts content.
Saddle up to our famous Transom Bar, sunbathe on our upper deck or rock out to tunes on our Bluetooth stereo. With other boaters and even a floating restaurant the Sandbar is central to Fort Lauderdale's boating lifestyle.
Sandbar trips are the most laid back of all trips! All trips are flexible but these trips usually include a bit of sightseeing as well as quality time at the sand bar! See some of the sights and finish the day lounging in style while your favorite music plays on our top of the line sound system.
Bachelor/Bachelorette Party
#SquadGoals! Make memories before your big day! We routinely have bachelor and bachelorette parties that want to take in the sites and sounds of the rivers and waterways while celebrating the upcoming nuptials. Bring your champagne and orange juice because this is mimosa heaven. With Pontoon Party, it's always Your Party and it's Your Pontoon!
Our boats are built for your day! Comfortable seating, roof-top sun pad, onboard restroom, and so much more! Get your bikinis on and get ready for fun! Our water toys and splash pads bring all the fun you can imagine.
These trips can be a hybrid tour/sand bar party or can go directly from bar to bar on the water maximizing your partying. Bring your decorations and costumes because our boats were built to theme! Guys, enjoy beer pong, swimming, and the sand bar lifestyle, not to mention the view of all the bachelorette parties.
SHORTER CHARTERS & WEEKDAY SPECIALS
2-Hour Weekday Party Excursions
Craving a mid-week pick-me-up without the weekend crowds? Escape the ordinary and embark on a 2-hour weekday adventure with Pontoon Party in Fort Lauderdale! This is the perfect way to recharge, reconnect, and create memories that will last a lifetime, giving you the ultimate mental reset in the middle of your busy work week.
Step aboard a comfortable, spacious vessel designed to maximize your fun on the water. Every boat comes fully equipped with ample seating, plenty of shade to keep you cool, and a premium sound system ready to blast your favorite tunes.
To tailor the experience to your exact style, you can choose from two fantastic vessel options. Opt for our large double-decker pontoon, complete with an exciting water slide and an onboard restroom, or select one of our sleek single-deckers. No matter your group, we have the perfect boat to host your tropical getaway.
BYOB Sunset Happy Hour
Our Best Selling and Highest Rated Trip! Locals are LOVING our 3-hour BYOB sunset happy-hour cruise along the Intracoastal Waterway and the world-famous New River. This trip takes you on a beautiful and relaxing 3-hour cruise past multi-million dollar mansions and into the bustling heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale right as the sun starts to set.
This is a Fort Lauderdale classic! Bring your favorite drinks and snacks. Grab your best friends and watch as the sun sets and beautiful colors ripple and sparkle across the water and unique architecture that makes Fort Lauderdale a true gem of a city.
This private party charter departs roughly two hours before sunset. Get your hashtags ready because everyone on your Instagram is going to be green with envy. Great for a quick weekday adventure or as the perfect end to any day. Beat the heat and enjoy stunning views with Pontoon Party.
SPECIALTY FT LAUDERDALE CHARTERS
Waterfront Bar Hopping
Fort Lauderdale was built for boaters. Act like a Native and arrive in style via our network of interconnecting waterways. Try Margaritaville, Shooters, Yot and more! There are many options for waterfront entertainment along the New River and Intracoastal Waterway. Spend a half an hour at each spot or hole-up at your favorite bar for a few rounds of fun.
We're your water-based Uber for the day so have fun and make those memories. Your captain can suggest the best stops based on your group's interest and can range from the hippest places to quiet hole in the wall dives.
The range of establishments on the water is endless! You can even mix in a restaurant on the way to keep everyone happy! In between stops, our lights and music keep the party going! You can also mix a stop at the sandbar into you day. Let the captain be the designated driver as you enjoy the waters.
Extended Sunset In The City
Fort Lauderdale is called the Venice of the Americas for good reason. The New River flows directly through the heart of Downtown and in the process passes through some of the swankiest neighborhoods around. Enjoy the view of the sunset against the city skyline as your captain guides you through the sparkling twilight on one of our Extended Sunset charters.
See all the hottest locations on the water including bars, clubs and waterfront restaurants. This party pontoon charter trip through downtown gives you the ultimate view of what life in and around the water can offer.
Fort Lauderdale looks like a sparkling Oasis, backlit by the sunset, as you cruise. Bring the wine and champagne because you'll want to savor every moment of this Fort Lauderdale adventure! After the sun sets, the lights come, the music goes up on and the party lasts until your trip is through!
Make A Run To Whiskey Creek
A Florida Classic! Bring your friends, drinks and snacks and take a trip to the hottest destination in Fort Lauderdale: the Sandbar. Located just north of Port Everglades at the confluence of the New River and Intracoastal, the Sandbar offers shallow warm tropical protected waters where you can float, swim and play to your hearts content.
Saddle up to our famous Transom Bar, sunbathe on our upper deck or rock out to tunes on our Bluetooth stereo. With other boaters and even a floating restaurant the Sandbar is central to Fort Lauderdale's boating lifestyle.
Sandbar trips are the most laid back of all trips! All trips are flexible but these trips usually include a bit of sightseeing as well as quality time at the sand bar! See some of the sights and finish the day lounging in style while your favorite music plays on our top of the line sound system.
Day Trip To Haulover or Boca
Fort Lauderdale is great, but for an even more insane experience you need to visit the Haulover sand bar or Lake Boca during Boca Bash. After a roughly 2 hour trip through the most beautiful waterways and most expensive homes in South Florida you arrive at a scene unlike any other you've ever seen. These two locations are an entire different world of partying.
Fairly described as Burning Man on Water, the Haulover sandbar and Boca Bash feature numerous food and drink boats, hundreds of boats and thousands of South Florida's hottest partiers. All of the hottest people are there enjoying all that South Florida has to offer.
Forget South Beach, all the best looking people are bobbing around Haulover or Lake Boca, especially during the Boca Bash, and this full day trip will have you partying with the rich and famous. Make sure to bring plenty of snacks and drinks and don't forget to get your pontoon party playlist ready!
Looking for more trip ideas? Check out our Monthly Trip Recommendations!
What To Know About Our Pontoon Charters
Safety & Comfort Are Key
Pontoon Party is a BYOB Charter. We do not sell food, drinks or alcohol. However, you are welcome to bring anything you like!
Ideal for picnic lunches, catering, or grabbing to-go food, our boats include a cooler with ice to keep your cold stuff cold.
Complete, up to date safety equipment is always included. Kick back and have fun on your own private charter with Pontoon Party. Departing daily for 3, 4, 6, and 8 hour trips around and through Fort Lauderdale.
Optional Rental Insurance with Buoy Insurance
Pontoon Party is proud to partner with Buoy Rental Insurance, making it easy for customers to have peace of mind during their Pontoon Party charter adventures!
Party Boat Charters Frequently Asked Questions
Rather Catch Some Fish?
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We’ve partnered with Good Hit Sport Fishing to offer an amazing fishing experience!
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Our Party Boat Charters Are Different.
OUR CHARTER BOATS
Our boats are stable and comfortable with top of the line sound systems and awesome LED lighting! Our boats are safe as well, with all required safety equipment. We provide the coolers and ice, you bring the drinks! BYOB-friendly! Each boat also offers easy on and off access so getting in and out at the sand bar is easy.
OUR FT LAUDERDALE TRIPS
Being located centrally in Fort Lauderdale's waterway district, Pontoon Party can bring you to any number of hot spots on the water. Sand bars, Whiskey Creek, bar hopping, when you're on the water the sky's the limit! We offer bachelorette trips, sunset cruises, bar hopping trips and more, and you can always customize a trip with special requests.
Our mission is to provide guests with a fun and safe trip exploring the waterways and sights of beautiful South Florida. Our well-equipped boats and our knowledgeable captains come together to provide an unforgettable experience for your and your fellow guests.