Birthday & Holiday Boat Parties in Fort Lauderdale: The Complete Planning Guide

A boat is the easiest birthday party in Fort Lauderdale to plan. No venue, no decorations, no cleanup. The water does the work. Here's how to set up a birthday or holiday boat party, whether you're turning 8 or 40.

Kids' Birthday Boat Parties

Kids go wild for a boat with a waterslide. Book the Boozy Barge or Boozy Barge 2.0, pick a 3 to 4 hour window in the morning when the water is calmest, and let the captain take you to a shallow sandbar. Life jackets for young children are on board. Bring cupcakes in a sealed container, not a frosted sheet cake. Florida sun wins every time.

Adult Birthday Boat Parties

For 21st, 30th, or 40th birthdays, the Boozy Barge is the classic pick, with two decks, beer pong, a sound system, and a slide for the group photos. It's BYOB, and we provide the cooler and ice. Four hours is the sweet spot.

Holiday Weekends on the Water

Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day weekends are some of the busiest days on Fort Lauderdale's sandbars. They're a lot of fun, but they book up early.

• Book 2 to 4 weeks ahead for any holiday weekend
• Go early: sandbars fill up by late morning
• Veterans Day: ask about our military discount
• July 4th: ask Captain John about evening timing

What to Bring

• Drinks and snacks (cans and plastic, not glass)
• Reef-safe sunscreen and towels
• A waterproof speaker playlist, or just use ours
• Birthday sash, hats, or props for photos

Price

From $400 total for 2 hours, up to 13 guests per boat. See the full price breakdown.