When it’s time to move on, we can continue to go south along the beaches: Hollywood, Hallandale, South beach party boats and Haulover. Hollywood Beach, long a favorite with French Canadian visitors is, as are so many of our coastal communities, undergoing a transformation as high-rise hotels and condos are replacing most of the older low-rise motels. One of the more interesting is the Westin Diplomat, built on the site of the “old” Diplomat, which was famous for its star-studded nightclub attractions back in the 1950s and ‘60s. The new hotel is larger and far more elegant in its architecture, accommodations and overall style. As we pass south from Hollywood, we can’t help but notice the brightly painted “beach ball” water tower that identifies Hallandale Beach. This tower used to stand well above most of the city’s beachfront structures, but it is now dwarfed by the new construction. Below Hallandale, the real estate becomes lower in height, though still quite high in value as we pass the exclusive community of Golden Beach, with its expansive and expensive beachfront estates.
These are among the few remaining beachfront single-family homes in all of South Florida. Given their owners’ wealth and power, they are not likely to be replaced with high-rises at any time soon. After, we cruise along Sunny Isles Beach, where again, things are rapidly going vertical. Among the many high-rise condos and hotels we see the striking Trump Tower, as well as several other interesting and impressive new structures. Not too long ago this stretch of beach was noted for its many 1950s-styled two- and three-story motels. South of Sunny Isles Beach we suddenly see some open space. It’s Haulover Park, a public recreation area that includes South Florida’s only “Clothing Optional” beach. No, we can’t run close enough to the beach to confirm this – you’ll just have to take our word. Haulover Park is, not unexpectedly, just north of Haulover Inlet, where we turn in to take the inside route back to Fort Lauderdale.
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The run up the Intracoastal Waterway from Haulover to Fort Lauderdale takes us through the very heart of the area’s “condo canyons.” Starting with Sunny Isles Beach on the east and North Miami Beach and then Aventura on our west, we head northward — slowly, most of the way, thanks to the many well-enforced speed limits along this stretch of ICW. After passing under the William Lehman Causeway, one of the few high fixed bridges on this section of waterway, we go along the inside of South beach party boats, where the homes and lots are generally quite a bit smaller than the estates we saw on the ocean side, but can be rather spectacular, nonetheless.
In striking contrast, the single-family homes to our right are counterpoised by the high-rise condos of Aventura on our left. When we cross the county line into Broward, we pass through Hallandale Beach and enter Hollywood, where there are several opportunities to stop for a drink or a bite to eat in a waterfront café, including the famed Nikki Marina at the Diplomat. This is but one example, however, as there are several more opportunities just a bit farther north that include nearly the whole gamut in terms of style and price with choices ranging from the very formal to the very funky with quite a few in between. On weekends, a number of them feature live entertainment. Just north of Hollywood in Dania Beach, the waterway passes through a good-sized lake where, if we have the time, we can anchor well out of the channel and yet have ample opportunity to ride the WaveRunner with very few restrictions. So if you didn’t get a chance to use the WaveRunner on the way down (or if you’d like another go at it anyway!), this is the place. This route ultimately takes us to the south end of Port Everglades and soon on through to where we initially departed, where, if you’ve used all your available time, we must return to where we started.
Take a scenic cruise with us as we navigate the Intracoastal Waterway together, wave to other South Beach party boats, pass through Port Everglades, and head out to the ocean through the Port Everglades Inlet. We can anchor our South Beach Party Boat at local favorites John Lloyd State Park and Dania Beach for a dip in their crystal clear waters and access to their isolated sandy beaches. Want to ride the WaveRunner? Snorkel the reefs that lie offshore? That’s exactly what our cruise is intended to do.
Aside from our casual cruises, we also offer specialty party yacht services. Whether you’re throwing a formal yacht party or a casual social event, we’ve got you covered with spectacular views, an elegant bar area, private club lounges, VIP spaces, a beautifully decorated interior, ability to cruise to popular hotspots, and First Class service and style.
When you’re ready to travel to the next stop, our South Beach Party Boat can continue south along South Florida’s most famous beaches: Hollywood, Hallandale, South Beach, and Haulover. Hollywood Beach, a long-time favorite among French-Canadian visitors, is undergoing a transformation as high-rise hotels and condos are replacing the older low-rise motels. One high-rise to behold is the Westin Diplomat, built on the site of the “old” Diplomat, which was famous for its star-studded nightclub attractions back in the 1950s and ‘60s. The new hotel is larger and far more elegant in its architecture, accommodations and overall style.
As we travel south to Hallandale Beach, we can’t help but notice the brightly painted “beach ball” water tower that identifies this hotspot. This tower used to stand well above most of the city’s beachfront structures but is now dominated by the new construction. South of Hallandale, the skyline becomes lower in height, though still quite high in value as we pass the exclusive community of Golden Beach, with its expansive and expensive beachfront estates. These are among the few remaining beachfront single-family homes in all of South Florida. Given their owners’ influence, they are not likely to be replaced with high-rises any time soon.
After, we cruise along Sunny Isles Beach, where buildings are rapidly progressing vertically. Among the many high-rise condos and hotels, we see the striking Trump Tower, as well as several other impressive new structures. Not too long ago this stretch of beach was noted for its many 1950s-styled two- and three-story motels. As we move south of bustling Sunny Isles Beach, Haulover Park is a starkly contrasted open space. Haulover Park is a public recreation area that includes South Florida’s only “Clothing Optional” beach. No, we can’t run close enough to the beach to confirm this – you’ll just have to take our word. Haulover Park is just North of Haulover Inlet, where our South Beach Party boat will turn in to take the inside route back to Fort Lauderdale.
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The run up the Intracoastal Waterway from Haulover to Fort Lauderdale takes us through the heart of the area’s “condo canyons.” Starting with Sunny Isles Beach on the east and North Miami Beach and Aventura on our west, our South Beach Boat Party will head northward. After passing under the William Lehman Causeway, one of the few high fixed bridges on this section of the waterway, we go along the inside of South Beach, where their spectacular homes and lots are a bit smaller than the estates we saw on the ocean side. In striking distinction, the single-family homes to our right are contrasted by the high-rise condos of Aventura on our left.
When our South Beach Boat Party crosses the county line into Broward County, we pass through Hallandale Beach and enter Hollywood, where there are several opportunities to stop for a drink or a bite to eat in a waterfront café, including the famed Nikki Marina at the Diplomat. This is but one example, however, as there are several more opportunities farther north that include many styles and a range of pricing, from the very formal to the very funky with quite a few in between. On weekends, a number of them feature live entertainment.
Just north of Hollywood in Dania Beach, the waterway passes through a lake where we may get the opportunity to ride the WaveRunner with few restrictions. If you didn’t get a chance to use the WaveRunner on the way down (or if you’d like another go at it!), this is the spot. This route ultimately takes us to the south end of Port Everglades and soon on through to where we initially departed, where all good things come to an end.
Although your time on our South Beach Boat Party will eventually come to an end, we guarantee that you will want to add this luxury experience to your favorites and come back again and again. In addition to our South Beach Party Boats, we also offer half and full day excursions, all available on our different Charters: Our Key Biscayne Yacht Charter, Tour of the Miami Waterfront, South Broward Hollywood Charter, Ft. Lauderdale and Pompano Charters, Miami Dinner Cruise Yacht Charter, Romance Under the Sunset Cruise, and a Unique Custom Cruise that you can discuss with us for groups up to 12 guests. Our devoted crew and a skilled captain of your choice are ready to work with you to bring you the perfect experience on our Charters and Party Boats. With Water Fantaseas, you’re able to sit at the height of luxury, stress-free, with the ability to go anywhere you please with anyone you enjoy.
