Private Cruises from Pompano Beach
Sandbar Excursions
in Pompano Beach
Private 2, 4, or 6 hour sandbar trips to the Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton sandbars, with room for 12 guests across two boats.
Our sandbar trips are made for you to have a good time. Don't Panic Sportfishing offers private Pompano Beach sandbar excursions to the popular sandbars near Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, where you can swim, float, and relax in waist-deep water. It is the South Florida boat charter to book when the day is about the water rather than the fishing. Choose a 2, 4, or 6 hour trip and we handle the rest.
Every excursion leaves from Pompano Beach with a trained, USCG certified captain and a mate aboard. You bring the food and drinks; we supply the coolers, ice, and bottled water. Groups larger than 6 can book both of our charter boats, Don't Panic and Don't Panic!!, and tie up together once the anchors are down.
Stop at sandbars where you can play in the water or relax on the boat - it is like having your own beach. The Fort Lauderdale sandbar and the Boca Raton sandbar at Lake Boca are the two favorites, and our captains know the best routes for sandbar hopping between them. You get to see South Florida's pretty waters up close instead of watching them from the shore.
Trips last 2, 4, or 6 hours - you choose. Want a quick 2-hour trip or most of a day out? We can do both.
All charters carry up to 6 people, but for sandbar excursions we can use 2 boats to carry up to 12. Once anchored, the two boats tie up together so everyone can move between them and enjoy either one. That makes sandbar days a favorite for birthday groups and bachelor and bachelorette parties in Pompano Beach.
Our boats are clean and well-kept, and they are ready for a South Florida boat party. Inside you will find couches in a cooled salon, a full galley with a full-size refrigerator, and a full private head. Coolers with ice keep your drinks cold. Small groups mean more attention for you, and your mate is there to help you enjoy the day, just like a server in a restaurant.
We always put safety first. Our captains are well-trained, USCG certified, and know these waters well, which lets you kick back and enjoy your boat party without worry. Those same captains spend their mornings running family fishing charters in South Florida, so if your group wants to wet a line on the way to the sandbar, just ask. Sandbar pricing starts at $400 for 2 hours, with each additional hour at $200.
Ready for a fun sandbar trip in Pompano Beach? Reserve your date online, contact Don't Panic Sportfishing with your headcount, or reach Captain Ron directly at (954) 263-4648. Weekends at the sandbar fill early in season, so lock in your day before it is gone.
From Dock to Sandbar in Four Steps
Choose your trip length
2 hours is a quick dip, 4 hours is the sweet spot, and 6 hours is a full beach day on the water.
Tell us your headcount
Up to 6 on one boat. Have 7 to 12 guests? We run both boats and tie up together at the sandbar.
Pack the essentials
Bathing suits, towels, sunscreen (preferably not spray), and your own food and drinks.
Anchor and enjoy
The captain picks the sandbar with the best tide and conditions, drops anchor, and the water is yours.
What to Expect on a Pompano Beach Sandbar Trip
Two Sandbars, One Pompano Beach Departure
Pompano Beach sits almost exactly between the two best sandbars in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Run south down the Intracoastal Waterway and you reach the Fort Lauderdale sandbar, a lively weekend spot where boats raft up in the shallows. Head north past the Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse and you come to Lake Boca, where the Boca Raton sandbar sits in clear, calm water just inside the Boca Inlet. Our captains read the tide and the crowd before picking which way to go, so you land at the sandbar with the best conditions that day. Guests booking boat charters from Boca Raton and Deerfield Beach often go for the Lake Boca run, while Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors groups usually head south.
Why Groups Pick Us for Sandbar Days
Two Hours, or Stay Out Longer
The boat is yours alone for up to 6 guests. Start with a 2-hour cruise and add hours as the party goes on, with the crew, coolers, ice and welcome drinks included.
Have a question first? Text Captain Ron with your dates and group size.
Other Ways to Celebrate on the Water
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Birthday parties, anniversaries, family reunions, New River sightseeing, and ashes at sea on a private Pompano Beach boat tour, from 2 hours to a full day.
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Sunset Boat ChartersSandbar Excursions Questions
Yes. Sandbar excursions are the one trip where we can run both boats and carry up to 12 guests. The boats tie up together once anchored, so your whole group can move between them.
Every other charter is capped at 6 guests per boat.
Ask when you book. Our crews run half-day fishing charters out of Pompano Beach every morning, and rods, tackle, and licenses are already aboard.
A short troll on the way out is an easy add for groups who want both.
Your private boat, a USCG certified captain and mate, coolers with ice, bottled water and safety gear. You bring food, drinks, towels, and sunscreen.
The full packing list lives in our Pompano Beach boat charter FAQs.
Book Sandbar Excursions in Pompano Beach
Every cruise is private with room for up to 6 guests, and two boats are available for larger parties. Reserve online or call the dock to talk through your plans.