See the coast the way it was meant to be seen

Waterfront mansions, mega yachts and the downtown skyline, all from the deck of a pontoon. Bring the camera — the captain brings the local stories.

Book a sightseeing trip Call 954-973-7000

What the sightseeing trip is

The one for people who’d rather look than swim. The captain runs the Intracoastal at an easy pace while you take in the houses, the boats and the skyline — and tells you who lives where, which is the part nobody expects.

Pontoon cruising the Intracoastal past waterfront homes at Pompano Beach

Group size: Up to 9 guestsWhole boat, priced per boat
Captain: USCG licensedIncluded on every trip
Boater test: Not requiredYou’re not driving
You’ll see: Mansions & skylineWaterfront homes, yachts, downtown
Departs: Santa Barbara Resort1308 S Ocean Blvd
Arrive by: 15 minutes earlyFor the captain’s briefing

On board, as standard

Same boat whichever route you pick. Nothing here is an add-on.

A licensed captain

USCG licensed, on every trip. You’re not driving, so no boater test is needed for anyone in your group.

Cooler and ice

Bring your own drinks and food. No corkage, no restrictions on what you pack, and the ice is already aboard.

A captain who knows the area

Which houses are which, who keeps the biggest yacht, where the good stories are. Ask questions — that’s what makes the trip.

Flat water, all the way

Intracoastal only, so no ocean swell and no chop. Good for mixed groups and easy on anyone who isn’t sure about boats.

What it costs

Priced per boat, not per head. Nine of you on one charter works out considerably cheaper each than nine separate rentals.

2 hours $350 · 3 hours $525 · 4 hours $700 · 6 hours $1,050 · 8 hours $1,500

Whole boat, up to nine guests. Split nine ways that’s about $39 each.

The sightseeing run sits inside $350 to $1,500, depending on how far up the Intracoastal you go.
Taxes and gratuity aren’t included. Gratuity for the captain is customary but never expected.
Local cruising fuel is included. The eight-hour Lake Boca trip is the only one that adds a $100 surcharge.

Check availability Call 954-973-7000

Cancelling

Cancel 48 or more hours before departure for a full refund. Inside 48 hours and no-shows are non-refundable. Weather cancellations are the captain's call and are rescheduled or refunded.

This is the pontoon policy specifically. Beach rentals work differently — those carry no rain check and no refund at all.

Would rather swim than sightsee? The sandbar trip anchors up instead.

Before you board

Three things, and the first one is the only one people get wrong.

Arrive 15 minutes early

The captain needs that time to brief the boat and get everyone aboard. Late arrivals can lose the slot — the boat has a schedule after yours.
Sign the waiver

One per person, passengers included. No boater test — the captain is driving. Do it online before you arrive and check-in takes a minute.
Bring a camera

And drinks, and something to eat. The cooler and ice are on board. This is the route people photograph most, so charge the phone first.