Short answer: Gulf Stream trips from Fort Lauderdale are offshore charters that run east to deep blue water. Book a private boat for up to six, ask the captain how far the run is that day, and pick a full day if you want the most time out there.
You book the whole boat. The captain picks the spot on the day based on conditions. Longer trips give more time offshore.
To verify Distance from Fort Lauderdale inlets to the Gulf Stream and typical run time. Needs a cited source before launch.
Published Fort Lauderdale private charter rates for up to six people: one boat lists $700 for a half day and $1,100 for a full day, another $800 and $1,500, another $900 and $1,800.
How far is the run today? What species are you targeting? Is a 6 or 8 hour trip better for this?
Rates from the captains' own published price pages. See sources.
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Example Offshore Sportfishing
Moderate Full deposit back 7 or more days out, half back 3 to 6 days out. Weather: captain's call.
Next open: Fri, Oct 23Sat, Oct 24Sun, Oct 25
Example Offshore Sportfishing
Moderate Full deposit back 7 or more days out, half back 3 to 6 days out. Weather: captain's call.
Next open: Fri, Oct 23Sat, Oct 24Sun, Oct 25
Example Offshore Sportfishing
Moderate Full deposit back 7 or more days out, half back 3 to 6 days out. Weather: captain's call.
Next open: Fri, Oct 23Sat, Oct 24Sun, Oct 25
Trip price, deposit, balance due on the dock, and any fuel or extra charge are shown on one line before checkout. No booking fee for anglers.
The captain makes the safety call. If the captain cancels for weather, you pick a new date or get your deposit back. The rule is shown before you pay.
A trip is only confirmed when the captain accepts it. Listings that stop answering get paused, so you never book a ghost boat.
Your booking names the boat and captain. Any swap needs your OK, or you get your deposit back.
Only anglers who finished a trip can review. We do not filter or bury bad reviews. Captain cancellations show on the listing too.
After you book you get the captain's phone and the marina, dock and slip. A reminder text goes out the day before.
Call or text a real person if the boat is not where it should be. Draft promise: hours and number to be set before launch.
Ask the captain. It depends on the boat, the day and the spot. A full day gives the most time offshore.
Local private offshore rates published by three boats run $700 to $900 for a half day and $1,100 to $1,800 for a full day, for up to six.