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Tropical Sailing, Inc. provides Florida Yacht Charters for individuals, small & large private and corporate groups aboard South Florida’s newest, most spacious, and most comfortable fleet of catamarans: the World Famous Sailing Catamaran “Spirit of Lauderdale”, “Caribbean Spirit“, or “Tranquility” our 40 foot Power Catamaran. We also offer a wide selection of professionally crewed boat charters and luxury yacht rentals in South Florida.

Guests can snorkel in warm clear Floridian waters, and enjoy beautiful white sand beaches on deserted cays off South Florida’s east coast. Lunch Buffet and beach barbecues served. Full and half-day sailing trips are available. Provision for wheelchair access. Special packages for meeting planners and destination management companies. We offer two convenient locations Miami Marina at Bayside and Bahia Mar Resort in Fort Lauderdale providing great access to South Florida’s finest destinations.

Our experienced staff consists of licensed Coast Guard Certified Master Captains and first mates certified in first aid and rescue. Every Captain and crew member has been hand-picked for their exceptional skills and personality. Our entire staff consisting of charter specialists, captains, crew, and mechanics share a passion for South Florida’s waterways, working on the water and sharing their enthusiasm with everyone they come in contact with.

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“ The captain and crew were helpful and nice, the music was on point and the breeze and views were lovely. ” in 28 reviews

“ My girlfriends and I recently were fortunate to take the Sunset Cruise with Tropical Sailing in Fort Lauderdale. ” in 17 reviews

“ I highly recommend this catamaran if you're looking for something fun to do and get some sun. ” in 13 reviews

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801 Seabreeze Blvd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

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Catch a tan on a catamaran! Catch the SPIRIT! Rated #1 on TripAdvisor.com, Tropical Sailing catamarans "Spirit of Lauderdale" and "Caribbean Spirit" offer daily trips out of Fort Lauderdale and Miami in addition to private charters throughout South Florida. For more information, please visit www.TropicalSailing.com. For Miami trips, please call 305.328.9117. In Fort Lauderdale, please call 954.579.8181. …

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We had family and friends in town for the 4th of July weekend so we wanted to do something fun. My husband booked this catamaran trip and we were stoked to check it out. We went on July 3rd on a Sunday and it was a beautiful day out. Sunny with 10% chance of rain, which is good for summer in Florida. The weather was perfect. We arrived to Bahia Mar Marina and checked in at the Tropical Sailing office by the main entrance, located behind Market Cafe. Once we checked in, we went over to the marina where the catamaran was located. There was a group total of maybe 30 people on our cruise. Our captain was Ernesto aka "E" and then Nick who was the bartender/first mate. E and Nick were awesome. E had jokes all day long and was so good about informing everyone about rules and things to do and not do. Nick was so good catering to our kids, we had 13 people total in our party and 7 of those were kids. He was great about tending to them and making sure the kids were happy for the duration of the cruise They offered free snacks, bottled water and sodas with the ticket price. You could open a tab and buy alcoholic beverages during the cruise. They had beer, White Claw and wine. Very affordable prices. Worth it if you want to drink. We sailed to Fort Lauderdale Beach area in the middle of the ocean and they put out the water mat and trampoline. And the water slide was in full effect. We got to hang and lounge here for maybe 1-2 hours? Hard to say as we didn't keep track of time and we were too busy having fun to notice. It was a good amount of time though for everyone to jump in the water and play. When it was time to leave, E and Nick pulled everything out of the water while most of us lounged on the net. You can only lay on the net when the catamaran is not moving. We sailed back to the marina and almost everyone was passed out and dunzo! What an awesome day on the catamaran. Great fun had by all. Thanks E and Nick for taking care of us. You guys rocked and make this cruise so much better! Thank you. We'll recruit more people and we'll be back soon!

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My daughter and I had the best time with this crew Vic and E. Super efficient and great captains and very knowledgeable. We had a good amount of people on the boat and swimming in the ocean was great. We wish we could have stayed on longer. It was amazing.

Captain E and Sam were AMAZING! Both friendly and funny! I would 100% suggest the sunset cruise on the Spirit of Ft Lauderdale! - Josh from MI

What an awesome experience!! My son and I did the cruise last month while he was on Spring Break. The crew was fantastic and my 13 year old son (who doesn't like much of anything right now), had a blast. I'm excited to go back in a few weeks.

So much fun! Thank you Ernesto "E"! For a super fun evening sunset cruise. It was memorable and fabulous

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Beware...not a good experience! My 2 friends and I were really excited and looking forward to a sunset cruise with Tropical Sailing in Fort Lauderdale, however, we were extremely regretful after this experience. The reservation confirmation says covid protocol procedures would be strictly enforced and we found that was 100% not true. While starting a tab at the bar, the captain asked my friend what her name was, how do you spell it, and where was she from. She responded, "Alisha, I'm from Atlanta." He responded, "that's a very Atlanta way to spell your name." (Alisha is a caucasian woman, while the rest of us are POC) Infer what one may, this remark set the tone in how they treat their guests. While we respectfully distanced during the whole excursion, the captain later encouraged a group of 20-25 to move to where we were seated to get a group photo. My friend loudly protested how uncomfortable she was with 20+ unmasked people suddenly was on top of her, with little regard of her personal space. The captain unsuccessfully asked the group to "move over 2 feet" to which no one did. After the excursion, I waited till almost all guests had left the boat to privately speak to the captain about the experience. His inability and reluctance to see another perspective was clear. Even after I tried repeatedly to pay for the 2 glasses of wine we ordered, to which he said "was on the house, but you can tip me cash." Making cash tips superseded the safety and experience of certain guests. To further sour the experience, I tried corresponding with the company's manager, Captain Adam Bailey, to come to a resolution and have a conversation. He had the same dismissive and uninterested attitude as his employees. After 2 weeks of emails, I informed him that I would dispute the charges with my credit card company (American Express has excellent customer service) and informed him I would post my review where he maturely responded, "I am actually writing your report now, but go ahead, do your worst. I do not respond well to threats." I have traveled around the world and chartered many boat excursions, from Thailand, Mexico, Barbados, and Central California....never have I had an experience as terrible as this outing with Tropical Sailing. Can't blame it on a language barrier, the message was clear that only certain clientele mattered.

Horrible service I booked this activity and I was disappointed with the service I received. The captain Vic was disrespectful  and very degrading towards my wife and I. From the beginning of the trip he made everything uncomfortable with his jokes and he targeted me because We are two women. There was a heterosexual couple that arrived at the same time as us and bo issue was made. Very unprofessional, never thought he would target us because we are a same sex couple but from the beginning he seemed to have an issue about everything with us. I was receiving an important phone call and Vic decided he needed to single me out and ask me if I am picking out a tinder date, he continued with his disrespectful comments, highly inappropriate and I don't see the need for such a comments. Not sure if his problem is because we are two woman in a relationship but I will not be recommending this service to anyone.   We have booked many activities with different companies and have never experienced such an inappropriate and uncomfortable moment

We had an excellent time in this trip. Captain Vick and and Ernest were great, very hospitable and helpful. Great music and entertaining afternoon.

Wanting a romantic, beautiful and inexpensive short getaway? Book the sunset excursion with this boat! Yeah, we had some cloud cover, but it still didn't take away from the beautiful scenary water and homes you'll see on this jaunt. Our captain and crew mate were great! For 3-4 dollars you can buy beer or wine. An intimate, smaller crowd- maybe like 7 couples total made for lots of space and great conversation. Do yourself a favor and book this one today! Was amazing!

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Absolutely the worst customer service ever. Two different conversations with two different people. The guy actually hung up in the middle of the conversation. They will not refund the cruise let alone a sunset cruise when it was raining. I would give this a negative star if it was available. Do not book because no matter the circumstance you will not get your money back. Thanks for nothing.

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Sail and Swim Catamaran Cruise

Sail and Swim Catamaran Cruise consists of sightseeing cruise through Fort Lauderdale and then fun and relaxing on the Atlantic Ocean.  Cruise the Venice of America and Millionaire’s Row , then set sail on the Atlantic Ocean on a comfortable and relaxing Catamaran Sailboat.  Sit back and relax while you cruise to a swim stop in shallow water along the first reef where you can ride the water slide and play on the floating trampoline.

Duration:  3 hours 30 minutes Departure Location:  Bahia Mar Marina, Fort Lauderdale

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Enjoy a fun and scenic catamaran cruise in Fort Lauderdale, also known as, The Venice of America.

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The  Sail and Swim Catamaran Cruise  will take you on a scenic and relaxing cruise in Fort Lauderdale, FL.  The cruise will go past the beautiful homes along Fort Lauderdale's Intracostal Waterway, also known as the "Venice of America" and "Millionaires Row".  This is your opportunity to view beautiful mansions, mega yachts, historic sites and the exciting array of dining and shopping options in Fort Lauderdale. You will cruise through Port Everglades which is home to the largest cruise ships in the world.  After cruising through the port, the catamaran will set sail along the Atlantic Ocean where you will have time to relax and enjoy the ocean breezes until the catamaran cruise drops anchor for the swim stop.

This catamaran will take you sailing into the Atlantic Ocean. The sea breeze and fresh air will provide for a very memorable sailing experience.  Caribbean music will be playing in the background while breaking waves provide the tropical rhythm. Relax and inhale the sites while sipping on an ice cool beverage served by the friendly crew. Sit back and relax while sailing to the swim stop in shallow water along the first reef.

After the catamaran drops anchor, the real fun begins with your arrival to the swim stop.  Slide down on the water slide into the blue tropical water of south Florida and play on the giant water trampoline. Soak up the sun on the boat deck.  Float in the water with swim noodles and other water toys.

The Sail and Swim Catamaran Cruise includes soft drinks, snacks and bottled water. Guests may bring their own food. Small soft sided coolers are allowed. All other coolers are not allowed.

Cruise Details

Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes

Schedule: Departs everyday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m

Inclusions: Soft drinks Bottled water Use of swim noodles, water trampoline, and water toys

Departure location: Bahia Mar Marina, Fort Lauderdale Contact information will be provided with your email confirmation

Beverages and alcohol (beer or wine) may be purchased on the cruise. Guests cannot bring alcohol. Smoking is prohibited on the cruise.

Reservations are required at least 1 day in advance. Please book online.

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A perfect way to end the day relaxing on the atlantic ocean taking in the breathtaking views. This evening cruise calls for sun dresses, sandals and chilled wine. Take advantage of one of Florida’s finest highlights upon our comfortable catamaran as we sail out to the Atlantic Ocean.

Sails up, sea breezes and salt air increase everyone’s taste for fun. Relaxing music and breaking waves provide a tropical rhythm. Look back at the land as the sun slips away casting fiery hues of orange and red.

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Sit back, relax and take in the gorgeous views while you sip on a complimentary champagne toast and enjoy the upscale service provided by our friendly crew members. This trip also includes soft drinks and light snacks.

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