FORT LAUDERDALE BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
A compact 19' sundeck for sandbar afternoons and Intracoastal cruising in Fort Lauderdale
A day-rental on the 19' Mini Star Nautical Sundeck — a Bluetooth-equipped boat with seating for up to six — useful as a practical guide to planning a short, social outing from Bahia Mar.
A compact 19' sundeck for sandbar afternoons and Intracoastal cruising in Fort Lauderdale.
The 19' Mini Star is a Nautical Star sundeck built for short, sun-forward outings on Fort Lauderdale’s waterways. Designed for cruising the Intracoastal and for dropping anchor at sandbars, the boat pairs simple comforts — comfortable seating and a Bluetooth radio — with flexible rental windows so a small group can shape a half- or full-day on the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Compact sundeck with social seating
The Mini Star is a 19' Nautical Star sundeck with comfortable seating for up to six passengers and an onboard Bluetooth radio, optimized for relaxed cruising with friends or family.
Intracoastal passages and sandbar stops
This boat is intended for cruising the Intracoastal Waterway and for pulling up at sandbars to anchor and enjoy the sun — the core experiences the rental is built around.
Flexible, short-duration rentals
Rentals are available in 2-, 4-, 6- and 8-hour blocks, giving groups the option of a brief outing or a longer day on the water departing from Bahia Mar.
What the day feels like
What a day aboard feels like
The flow is straightforward: cast off from Bahia Mar, cruise the Intracoastal, find a sandbar, drop anchor and stretch out on the sundeck. The Mini Star’s layout and Bluetooth radio keep the focus on sun, conversation and short bursts of cruising between shallow-anchorage stops.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rentals are offered in fixed blocks of 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours to shape short or longer outings.
The Mini Star is equipped with a Bluetooth radio and comfortable seating for up to six passengers; bring personal items within that capacity.
Meet at Bahia Mar Yachting Center, 801 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, for check-in and launch.
Renters must comply with operator policies; fishing is not allowed on this boat and rental eligibility includes an age requirement.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What rental durations are available?
Rentals are available for 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours.
Where do I meet for the rental?
Meet at Bahia Mar Yachting Center, 801 Seabreeze Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316.
How many passengers does the Mini Star seat?
The boat has comfortable seating for up to six passengers.
Is fishing permitted from this boat?
No — fishing is not allowed on this boat.
What onboard amenities does the boat have?
The Mini Star is equipped with a Bluetooth radio and comfortable seating.
Is there an age requirement to rent?
Renters must meet the operator’s age requirement (22+ to rent).