On the water

Ride · Pompano Beach

Nursery (Dive and snorkel)

South Florida Diving Headquarters · Saturday, November 7, 2026, 8:30 AM Eastern

Check-in

7:30 AM–7:45 AM. Arrive 45–60 minutes before departure at South Florida Diving Headquarters inside Sands Harbor, 101 North Riverside Drive, Suite 111, Pompano Beach.

Snorkeler price

Snorkeling costs $70 cash or $72.10 by credit card per person. The operator lists the same fare for adults and children under 12.

Calendar checked Friday, November 6, 2026. Confirm remaining space with the operator.

Operator prices · Check-in details

Ride · Fort Lauderdale

Evening party-boat cruise from Pier 66 Marina

Plan this visit

Operator · Sea Experience

Where to start

Board at the Pier 66 Hotel Marina, south side of the 17th Street Bridge; arrive at least 20 minutes before departure. The operator lists free parking at Pier 66 Marina.

Published price

Adults $55, children 12 and under $30. Bring your own food and drinks (no glass); a cooler, ice, filtered water and a Bluetooth sound system are included.

Time

Departs 6:00 pm Wednesday to Saturday and lasts two hours. The operator calls it a sunset cruise, but sunset in Fort Lauderdale is about 5:30 pm through November, so it leaves after sunset.

Booking

Reservations are required by phone at the number on the operator's page.

Source details · Checked Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Ride · Fort Lauderdale

Private sunset cruise on a tiki boat

Plan this visit

Operator · Tiki Time Party Boats

Where to start

The operator's page does not name a departure dock; confirm it when you book. Its listed address is 1784 SE 15th St, Fort Lauderdale.

Published price

Friday–Sunday the operator lists $525 for the boat plus a $200 captain's fee, $725 in all, for up to 12 passengers. Its table does not say how many hours that rate covers. Captain's fees are due at the dock. The Premium Package adds $95 Friday through Sunday.

Time

Friday–Sunday slots run 10 am–2 pm or 3 pm–7 pm. The operator's FAQ says sunset cruises typically run 2–3 hours, while its sunset page says 3–4 hours.

Booking

Book online through the operator's Bookeo calendar; it says there are no booking fees and shows real-time availability.

Source details · Checked Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Ride · Fort Lauderdale

Ride the Water Taxi from Fort Lauderdale Beach (stop F7)

Plan this visit

Operator · Water Taxi

Where to start

Board at stop F7, Las Olas Landing, on the Fort Lauderdale route. The operator's stops page lists beach access at F7 and at F6 (Marina Village & Bahia Mar) but gives no street address; use the tracker's map.

Published price

$38 per adult for the Fort Lauderdale all-day pass (10 am to 10 pm). Children 5–11 pay $18; children under 5 ride free. An evening pass, 5 pm to 10 pm, is $25.

Time

The operator lists boats 10 am to 10 pm, 7 days a week, rain or shine, departing every 35–45 minutes on the Fort Lauderdale route. Check the tracker for your boat's arrival.

Booking

Buy a pass online in advance; the operator says this skips the lines at the dock. Its page does not say whether passes can be bought on board. Passes are valid for one year from purchase.

Source details · Checked Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Ride · Fort Lauderdale

Snorkel or ride the glass-bottom boat to the Twin Ledges reef

Plan this visit

Operator · Sea Experience

Where to start

The operator's site lists its address as 2231 SE 17th St #108, Fort Lauderdale; its glass-bottom-boat page says the tour departs from Pier 66 Marina. Confirm the dock when you reserve, and check in 45 minutes before departure.

Published price

Adult snorkeler $60, adult rider $50, child snorkeler (12 and under) $45, child rider $35, plus a 10% gratuity the operator adds to these fares. Wetsuit rental $10. Snorkel gear and instruction are included.

Time

Two trips daily, weather allowing, departing 10:15 am and 2:15 pm; each lasts about 2½ hours with about an hour at the reef. Reservations are void after 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.

Booking

Reserve by phone or online; reservations are strongly recommended, and required with a credit card for groups of six or more. Walk-ins are stand-by only. Basic swimming skills are required.

Source details · Checked Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Ride · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Water Taxi to the Pompano Beach Drone Show from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (Saturday, November 7)

Plan this visit

Operator · Water Taxi

Where to start

Board at stop P3, Blue Moon Fish Co., 4405 W Tradewinds Ave, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea (or P2, Bokampers, 3115 NE 32nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale). Drop-off is at P7, Dockswell Dock at Sgt. Chris Reyka Memorial Park, a few blocks from the Fisher Family Pier.

Published price

Adult tickets $30; child tickets $15 (ages 11 and under), round trip to the drone show.

Time

The operator lists drone-show service 4 PM–10 PM on November 7 and says its regular Pompano Beach schedule is suspended that day for the city event. Live entertainment at the pier begins 5:30 PM; the drone show runs 7–7:15 PM. The city's event page adds that the final return boats depart P7 at 9:30 PM.

Booking

Buy drone-show tickets on the operator's event page; arrive 15–30 minutes before your departure (city event page).

Source details · Checked Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Ride · Pompano Beach

Private sunset, sunrise or snorkel charter from Alsdorf Park

Plan this visit

Operator · Cruz'N Chill Private Boat Tours

Where to start

Private tours depart from Alsdorf Park, 2901 NE 14th St, Pompano Beach.

Published price

Price and unit not published.

Time

Two-hour minimum. The operator names sunrise cruises, sunset voyages, evening charters and snorkeling excursions without set times.

Booking

Contact the operator by phone or WhatsApp through its page; it lists no online calendar or prices.

Source details · Checked Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Ride · Pompano Beach

Snorkel Nursery Reef by boat

Plan this visit

Operator · South Florida Diving Headquarters

Where to start

Check in at South Florida Diving Headquarters inside Sands Harbor Hotel & Marina, 101 N Riverside Drive, Suite 111, Pompano Beach.

Published price

$70 cash or $72.10 by card per snorkeler. If you need a mask, snorkel and fins, the shop lists the rental at $15 cash or $15.45 by card.

Time

The operator generally runs morning boats at 8:30 am and afternoon boats at 1:30 pm. Check Nursery departures for your date and arrive 45–60 minutes before the sailing you choose.

Booking

Open Month on the operator’s calendar and find your date. Choose a Nursery (Dive and snorkel) departure or its Reserve button to see booking details.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 · The city lists: “Riverside Drive from NE 14th Street to 2nd Street will be closed from 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm” (“Proof of residency required to pass during these times”). The shop lists its address as 101 N. Riverside Dr. and says it is “a block north of Atlantic Blvd”. The city’s text does not say whether that address lies inside the closed stretch, so confirm access with the shop before you drive. Service notice

Source details · Checked Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Ride · Pompano Beach

Take a private Intracoastal cruise with a captain

Plan this visit

Operator · Blue Water Excursions Private Boat Tours

Where to start

Pompano pickup is at Alsdorf Boat Ramp Park, 2901 NE 14th St. Confirm the meeting time with Blue Water Excursions.

Published price

Two hours costs $275 for one guest and $300 for two. Captain and fuel included. The price for additional guests is not listed; ask the captain.

Time

Two-hour cruise. The captain confirms the departure time when you reserve.

Booking

Request your date directly from Blue Water Excursions.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Confirm your meeting time and access before driving. The drone show brings afternoon road closures, and regular Pompano Water Taxi service is suspended on November 7. The city lists the 14th Street Cswy Bridge & E. Atlantic Blvd Bridge in the LOCKED DOWN position from 6-9:30 PM on Nov 7. Service notice

Source details · Checked Wednesday, November 4, 2026