Hire a Licensed Boat Captain in Fort Lauderdale
The Venice of America deserves a captain who knows every canal.
Captain Club isn't a Fort Lauderdale boat rental or charter service. It's a licensed captain for the boat you already own. Fort Lauderdale has more miles of inland waterways than anywhere in the world, and Captain Club has captains who know every inch of them. From Bahia Mar to Port Everglades to the open Atlantic, we connect you with a USCG-licensed captain who shows up at your dock ready to make your trip unforgettable.
From the New River to the Gulf Stream: every waterway covered.
Fort Lauderdale is boating paradise. The Intracoastal Waterway winds through the heart of the city past million-dollar yachts and waterfront restaurants. Port Everglades is one of the busiest ports in the Southeast, a spectacular pass to run on any day. Offshore, the Gulf Stream hugs the coast and delivers world-class fishing for mahi, sailfish, wahoo, and tuna just 3–5 miles out.
Captain Club captains have logged thousands of hours on these waters. They know the tide windows through Port Everglades, the best sandbar anchoring spots, and the right fishing grounds for every season. Whether you're doing a slow cruise down the New River or running offshore for a full-day fishing trip, your captain has been there.
Browse Fort Lauderdale captains, all USCG licensed, insured, and reviewed by local boat owners.
Licensed & Vetted Captains
Every captain holds USCG licensing, full insurance, and a clean background check. Safety is never an afterthought. It's the foundation of every trip.
Your Boat, Zero Stress
No charter fees, no rental boats, no strangers' schedules. A professional captain comes to your dock and runs your boat, your way.
AI-Powered Assistant
Meet Skip, your on-water assistant, helps plan routes, find the best spots, suggest experiences, and answer any boating question, 24/7.
Book. Board. Enjoy.
Browse curated on-water experiences and add-ons, from coastal cruises to fishing trips.
Set date and time, pick your Captain — First Available or hand-picked — and map your route with custom stops.
Review and lock it in with a tap. Your Captain arrives at your dock, ready to go.
Real-time tracking and messaging dock to dock. Your boat comes back fully docked and secured — then rate and rebook in one tap.
Every captain, vetted for excellence.
“Born and raised in Fort Lauderdale. I've spent my life on these waterways: the Intracoastal, Port Everglades, the New River. Safety and fun are always my top priorities.”
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Your boat is here. Your captains are here. Book a captain in Fort Lauderdale, on demand, in as little as 48 hours.
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Captain Club connects USCG-licensed captains with boat owners across Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. Set your own schedule, work on premium vessels, and build your hours toward your next license, all through one platform.
Captain Club is a membership service that connects boat owners in South Florida with USCG-licensed, insured, and background-checked captains available on demand. Members book a licensed captain for any boating experience on their own boat, from cruises and fishing to training and date nights.
Boat owners join as members, book a captain through the app, and a vetted USCG-licensed captain arrives at your dock ready to handle everything: safety briefing, navigation, and the full on-water experience. Captains apply separately and get matched to bookings based on availability and vessel type.
Captain Club launched in Fort Lauderdale, the Yachting Capital of the World, and is expanding across South Florida. Whether you're departing from Bahia Mar, the New River, or Port Everglades, we're in your backyard.
No. Captain Club is not a trip booking company. We provide licensed captains who operate your vessel. You own the boat, we supply the expertise. This is a fundamentally different model from renting a boat or booking a trip through a third party.
Membership is $299 per month. Trips are billed at $100 per hour on top of the membership fee, with a 4-hour minimum per booking. A half-day trip (4 hours) is $400 and a full day (8 hours) is $800. There are no hidden fees, and pricing is fully transparent in the app before you confirm any booking.
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