Fort Lauderdale private sunset cruise: $1,605 per boat, you pick the time
Do the math first
$1,605 per boat for 2 or 4 hours sounds like a lot until you divide it out. At the 45-person maximum it is $35.67 a head. At the 15-person minimum it is $107 each. The whole-boat price only beats a shared ticket ($35–$55 per person) if you genuinely fill the boat. Do the math for your actual group size before you book.
Your own time, your own sunset
This is the one cruise where you pick the departure slot. That matters because Fort Lauderdale sunset moves from 5:28 PM in late November to 8:16 PM in late June, and the operator tells you to "check time of sunset for your day, to ensure you book the correct timeslot". Use the full sunset table to work that out, then book a departure within an hour of that time. You control the experience in a way the shared cruises do not.
What’s included and what isn’t
BYOB and bring your own food — coolers, ice and bottled water are aboard, but you furnish the drinks and the meal. Bluetooth sound, so bring a phone or device. Fuel is included. Gratuity is not included; the listing suggests 18 percent. You pay to park.
The boat and the route
A private party boat that runs Las Olas Isles, Riverwalk and the New River at sunset. It departs Bahia Mar, the same marina as the downtown cruise and the dinner cruise. Dock details are on the departures page.
Reviews and track record
The listing rates 5.0 stars from two reviews. One reviewer praised "the captain" by name (Ross) and "the tour" without specifics. The other said the captain was "excellent" and it was "a lot of fun". Two reviews means no trend. One review was from December 2024, the other January 2025, and neither says a word about the sunset. Book this cruise if the private boat and the control over the departure time matter more to you than having a body of reviews to lean on.
Comparing to shared cruises
At 45 people you pay $35.67 each, which is level with the cheapest shared cruise here rather than cheaper than it. At 15–20 people you break even or lose to the $55 downtown cruise. The advantage is you control the boat, the time and the guest list. The tradeoff is you staff it yourselves — no guide, no DJ, no drinks in the price. See all Fort Lauderdale cruises for the full comparison.
Getting your group together
GetYourGuide holds one booking per person, so if your group is 20 people you book 20 separate tickets. You can coordinate through a group email, or one person can create a group payment link on GetYourGuide (check the platform for that feature before you book). The operator will have your full group via GetYourGuide’s booking details, and they will coordinate the single boat slot for everyone together.
Private option note
The operator takes groups up to 45. If your group is larger or you want something different (4-hour sunset instead of 2, custom catering, etc.), use the contact option on the GetYourGuide listing to negotiate with the operator directly.
Frequently asked questions
Is $1,605 really cheaper than a shared cruise?
Only if you fill the boat. At 45 people, yes: $35.67 each. At 20 people: $80.25 each. At 15 people: $107 each. The $55 downtown cruise with parking and drinks included beats this at small group sizes. Do the math with your actual headcount.
What does 'you pick the departure time' mean?
You choose what time your boat leaves. Sunset in Fort Lauderdale ranges from 5:28 PM (late November) to 8:16 PM (late June). A boat that leaves at 7 PM in March sees a different sunset than one that leaves at 7 PM in November. The operator specifically tells you to check the sunset time for your date before booking the timeslot. Use the sunset table to pick a departure within an hour of sunset for your specific date.
Is this BYOB or does the boat have a bar?
You bring your own drinks (BYOB). You bring your own food. The boat has coolers, ice, and bottled water provided, but nothing alcoholic or food-related. If you want drinks included in the price, book the $55 downtown cruise instead.
Can I book a 4-hour cruise?
Yes. The listing offers 2-hour or 4-hour options. Two hours runs the standard route. Four hours gives you time to cruise further or linger. Both are $1,605 per boat, so the hourly cost is lower on the 4-hour option.
What's the gratuity?
18 percent is suggested, not included. On a $1,605 boat that is about $288. Calculate that into your per-head cost when you budget.
What if my group is bigger than 45 people?
The standard booking caps at 45. For larger groups or custom requests, message the operator through the GetYourGuide page to negotiate directly.
How is this different from the $55 downtown cruise?
Very different boats. The downtown cruise ($55) is a shared party boat with a DJ, drinks included (BYOB), 61 reviews and hotel pickup. The private charter ($1,605, you pick the time) is a whole boat you staff yourselves with whatever you bring. At 45 people you save money; at 15–20 people the downtown cruise is the better deal. The real difference is control: time, guest list, amenities, and how much sunset you actually see.