Well I paid $280 to ride the Gondola tour for 90 minutes, for 2 people the setup was nice and I was…read morethinking I was going to get more of a tour and it just seems like we was riding around and different embankments looking at houses with really no tour just no explanation the tour guide was okay but I was expecting more of a tour for what was paid and not just a look and see. We had the food from Castle Sensei it was good the whole set up with the food and the boat was great was something new to do but was expecting more of an tour for the price we paid and thus was not a tour. Tours are informational and informative. My tour guide was okay just wish it could have been more informational and informative she did give information but just not like a tour to me

We booked a Mother's Day intercoastal tour with Riverfront Gondola Tours for my wife and daughter…read moreand had an awesome experience. It ended up being one of the highlights of our weekend. Alex was our captain and was great the entire trip. Super friendly, easy to talk to, and did a nice job pointing out houses, yachts, and different spots along the water without overdoing it. The whole ride was relaxing and never felt rushed. If you're looking for something different to do in Fort Lauderdale that's actually worth it, I'd definitely recommend them.

Food (ribs specifically) gave my whole Family food…read morepoisoning:( Other than that we had a great time while we were there lol.

What a nostalgia trip! I went on this boat maybe 35 years ago and remembered it fondly. I still…read moreremember several of the stories and jokes I heard aboard way back then. When my family was embarking on a cruise from Fort Lauderdale, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to introduce my own kids to the Jungle Queen. It's a short boat ride that takes you through the canals behind the mansions and quasi-famous homes on the water. Your guide on board will tell you about the homes and landmarks you pass en route. There is a bar on board, so no need to sail sober! LOL There are also a few snacks for purchase. The air movement on the boat keeps you from getting too warm, even when the sun is blazing, but don't forget your sunscreen. There's no bad seat aboard. All in all, it's a nice little boat ride if you're looking to get outside and burn some time in Fort Lauderdale. There is a string of food shops along the waterfront outside the entrance, so you can plan to grab lunch or dinner before or after your ride. We really enjoyed our trip, but I'm deducting one star due to the boat traffic (which I know they cannot really help). Maneuvering around all the other drunks in their watercraft was kind of a drag.

Great time! Captain Dom was fantastic! Very friendly and accommodating! Will do it again!read more

While in Fort Lauderdale for a girls weekend we chose to do an AirBnB experience through this…read morecompany. It was called Cruise the Intercoastal and even though the weather wasn't perfect we still had a fantastic time. Captain Dominick picked us up on time and as promised we could bring on our own drinks and snacks. His boat was clean and he has a great setup for all 5 of us to fit comfortably, we loved the bean bag chairs. The two hours was a perfect amount of time and he showed us some beautiful houses as we hung out and spent time together laughing, chatting, and listening to music. I would highly recommend for a more "intimate" experience and I think anyone would enjoy Captain Don as their host.

The captain was great! She was extremely knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. The boat ride…read morewas smooth and enjoyable. The moscato was nice and cold and the glasses she provided us were as clean as a whistle.

Excellence all the way around. Selecting the tour, confirming pets are OK through a quick call…read morespeaking to a real person, booking it, punctuality of the captain, and Lisa was an amazing captain!! Highly recommend this comfortable and affordable experience!

I highly recommend Island Boy Adventures if you are going to the Bahamas. I took two trips with…read moreIsland Boy on my wife and my recent trip to Exuma. The first trip we took with Evvie, the owner of the business. Evvie is a very cool guy, low key, and very knowledgeable about all aspects of the Bahamas. He took us to Compass Cay to swim with the nurse sharks, and to Staniel Cay for lunch. The water was the most beautiful we had ever seen, and Evvie took us to some very off the beaten path spots. The second trip we went to Long Island for lunch with Tonio, and then fishing on the way back. Tonio is very personable and also knowledgeable. He filleted our fish for us on the dock and then hooked up us with a local place who BBQd it fresh. The other thing about Island Boy is they do not do open charters, you rent the boat so it's totally private and customized. We had a great time on their charters, highly recommend!

From the owner: Private Tours Available…read more Swim with pigs • Meet iguanas • Pet stingrays and sharks Reef fishing • Lobster diving • Deep dropping • Spear fishing Full or half days • Float the lazy river Moriah Harbor Park • Sandy Cay trips to “Pirates Beach” • Castaway picnics on your own beach • Swim with the sea turtles … endless possibilities, fun for all ages!

The most beautiful, luxurious, and accommodating yacht you could book! Tina & Jason went above and…read morebeyond for my family and me during a twin birthday surprise. They welcomed us with a variety of drinks and appetizers, including a shrimp cocktail and a meat & cheese plate, and on the way back from the restaurant they took us to, they surprised us with a birthday cake to keep the good vibes going. I have nothing but great things to say about this experience and would recommend it to anyone thinking about booking. The process itself was simple and easy -- just send them an email through their website, and they respond super fast.

Frank, Tina & Mervette made my family feel like royalty, from start to finish. It was a perfect…read morevenue for my brother's 60th bday celebration.

As the MOH in my best friend's wedding, I wanted to plan the BEST POSSIBLE bach party trip to Fort…read moreLauderdale for a group of 14 girls flying in from all over the US. I can certainly say that booking a boat day with Captain Eddie absolutely did the trick and MADE our trip! We originally booked for six hours and had so much fun, we asked to add another hour on. Captain Eddie is easy to work with, very professional, and has tons of great suggestions for things to do while you are in FTL. The pictures of the boat don't do it justice - there is so much room for walking around and tons of seating area, and enough cooler space for any alcohol you need. I will admit, at first I was wary of not going through a typical boat charter company, especially since I was handling other people's money who were paying for our boat day. I did my due diligence and even privately messaged a few of the other ladies who reviewed Hard Charters on here to be sure that they had a fun and safe experience, and the feedback was all immensely positive. This helped me make the decision to book with Captain Eddie and I am SO glad I did! It was the perfect day and exactly what I (and our bride!) had envisioned.

I used Hard Charters for my bachelorette party to a sandbar in lake boca and could not have asked…read morefor a better experience. There were 16 people on the trip and each person left smiling ear to ear. Captain Eddy was great to work with and I look forward to hiring him again in the future!

Cruising Tiki Charters is an absolute must when in Lauderdale. My first time, but host that I was…read morewith has been several times. It's BYOB y'all so load up and get on board for a awesome water tour and adventure. Our Captain Aaron was a great knowledgeable experienced Saylor. He was able to narrate all the wonderful homes with back stories to most of them. Our tour lasted 4 hours and it seemed like 1 we had so much fun. Highly recommended by me.

June 21 2021 Lisa was our captain. She was great. We had five people aboard. We had a really good…read moretime. Our captain be somewhere around at some of the holes are supposed to text wrong the story homes in the area as well cruise to the car now and heading to Sandbar. Beautiful million dollar homes and 100 million yachts. Something everyone should do. For those who think they're going to get seasick I have to say either take Bonnie or better yet get the patch for behind your ear from your doctor. I took one Bonine in the morning and had one patch Placed behind my ear-one hour prior to the tiki cruise. I had the best time ever and I love being on the water but with all motion sickness it sucks. If you do the cruising tiki in Fort Lauderdale ask for Lisa to be your captain she's the best ever excellent customer service she went the extra mile to make sure we all were having a great time and enjoyed ourselves bring your own snacks food beverages of choice as they do have a blender you can hook up your wireless cell phone and have music streaming through their speaker it was great I highly recommend this fun adventure

decided to go out on the boat July 4th and it was the best decision ever! my friends and I had an…read moreamazing time and the drone and fireworks were awesome. our captain and her mate were great! thank you

Was looking for a fun and affordable boat experience for my crew for my birthday and breezy Tiki…read morewas the best option. We did three hours for 18 people. This experience is different than a regular yacht or boat because it feels like a party bus, they even have a pole in the middle for some fun dancing. We were a large group and the size of the boat along with plenty of cushion seating and side tables was great for a celebration, a party vibe, and the snacks and drinks that we brought. They include water, cooler, access to Bluetooth speaker, captain and assistant. The captain was super attentive and helping us get settled in and carrying our stuff to make sure that we were comfortable. Definitely great for large groups and very affordable! We definitely will be booking again. My friends are still talking about how much fun it was!

Oh buddy, joined a tour for a sunset 2 hour excursion. We had a fun time, but overall, I was…read moredisappointed. Was expecting some actual tour info, never visited this area and only new tidbit I learned was in regards to the golden gate. We did sail past a lighthouse but nothing was said about it! The tour guide, Tony was nice enough, but definitely wasn't engaging. Kinda gave the vibes as if our tour was an after thought and honestly didn't want to be there and not familiar with our boat. Tour also started late because we were sent the wrong address. Captain confirmed but wasn't at the confirmed location when we called and we had to drive elsewhere. No signs or flags just "walk to the back of the restaurant". The boat had tiki decor, but could definitely get a facelift. There were bean bags to sit on that have seen better days. Seats in the front would get splashed with water. The floor had wet turf, so be aware of that! Water was offered and stored in a cooler. The cooler also doubled as a seat. Lack of cup holders. Life jackets were dirty! Being that the tour was a sunset one we were anticipating sailing in the dark. Was not expecting to be sailing in pitch black. The only light was from the shore and other boats. Captain couldn't figure how to turn on the string lights. Even when he supposedly called for assist no one knew how to turn it on. We were offered to extend the trip but definitely declined since what would be the point?! We had a good time because of the fun that we brought. Likely wouldn't return with my family.

Organized a sunset tour for a bachelorette party for 10 people. The seats on the boat were…read morewet/dirty/moldy and didn't seem like enough for 10 people. Communication with team was very easy through texts however the captain did text us the wrong address Tour itself is pretty and relaxing just weird vibes for bachelorette Market lights didn't work for the sunset tour and the captain was on his phone a lot dealing with personal items They have other boat tours that may be better but definitely wouldn't rec sunset tour again