As a native and local, I would definitely recommend booking pontoon party when visiting Fort Lauderdale (or even if you are local and just want to do something different with your group) I took my friends out to have a fun boat day and we had so much fun. The captain and mates are all responsible, nice and professional - just letting you have a good time ! It’s great because you don’t have to worry about navigating around the beautiful scenic waterway, you can have food drink music , and just enjoy yourself . The lower deck is covered so you have complete shade if you want it and plenty of seats / room for your belongings. The top deck is great for photos , laying out , etc. Also there is a bathroom on board . They can stop at all the ft laud hotspots if you want to get off for lunch , drink etc, as well as the sandbar where a lot of boaters go to hang out and mingle in the water. Five star operation !