Members & Reviews
What members say about the club — in their own words — plus the community, reservations and on-the-water resources.
What Our Boat Club Members Say
All 21 reviews below are real members’ own words, exactly as they wrote them — mixed in with moments from club outings and open houses.
I recently joined South Florida Boat Club after doing quite a bit of research, and it's been a fantastic decision. The value is excellent for what you get, and the entire experience has been smooth from the start.
Booking boats is easy and convenient, and every boat I've used has been clean, well-maintained, and ready to go. It's clear they take pride in their fleet and overall member experience.
Highly recommend for anyone looking to get out on the water without the hassle of ownership.
Great boat club. We are extremely happy with the service , Shannon is always happy to assist us with everything related to the booking process, she makes it easy for me . Thanks Shannon!! Boat master Mark provided me with right training to be able to navigate and dock the boat without any issues. Thank you big guy;) our family and friends are glad that we made the decision to join the club🕶️🐬🐠
Joining South Florida Boat Club is life changing! Awesome new boats and endless possibilities for adventure. One aspect of the club that I love is the ongoing professional coaching we receive from our Trainer and Dock Master Mark at the Ft. Lauderdale location. I would recommend the club to anyone who wants to learn the waterways and necessary skills from an experienced Pro. Boat more & Pay less is a true story!

Members rafted up with the club fleet for a day on the water They have an amazing fleet of Hurricane & Cobia boats that are very well maintained and super clean. We are really enjoying being part of the SFBC family and would highly recommended to anyone that enjoys boating. The reservation system is very easy to use. The entire staff and specially the guys that work on the dock are extremely helpful.
I have been a member of SFBC for a few years and I'm very happy with the service and the quality of their boats. Their staff and dock masters are very helpful and courteous. I had to take a few course to learn about boating and boating safety. I highly recommend taking the courses and some are even required by this boat club. I never have a problem reserving for my time slot and you just have to plan ahead. There are a variety of boats to choose from and this was one of the deciding factors of joining this club. Give them a call and talk with their staff. They even let potential clients hang out by the docks and talk with other members.
I got the membership as a birthday present and it has been the best! Multiple locations and great boat availability make it the best in South Florida! And the staff are friendly, efficient and make it so that you have a great day out on the water. Highly recommended.

A member’s catch of the day aboard a club boat After doing all the research, I decided that South Florida Boat Club was the one for my family and I. Mark sets up the training and is in charge of the marina and he is so knowledgeable and always a phone call away. Shannon is the office manager and she always replies to calls and emails quickly, which is important to me. The boats are new and in great shape, we never had a problem with anything and we used them a bunch. The sandbar is literally a 15 minute ride from where the marina is, its so convenient.We used the boats so much and had so much fun that we decided to renew our membership for another year. If you have been thinking of doing this, I highly recommend South Florida Boat club. You will not regret it!!
Been a member here for about a year and a half now- one of the best decisions I made since moving to South Florida. 200 bucks a month for the base level plus sign up fees which vary, you get a 21' center console (cobia) or sport boat with canopy (Hurricane). Alex is the best attendant here- always super helpful. The thing to do in South Florida. Also nice that you can take the boats out from Miami (Rickenbacker Causeway).
I've been a member for about a year and couldn't be happier. I mostly boat out of Fort Lauderdale and Pompano, but have had great experiences in North Miami and the Miami River as well. The dockmasters have been outstanding, including Mark in Fort Lauderdale and Dave in Pompano. Additionally, the training at the beginning of my membership gave me the confidence I needed to dock, anchor at the sandbars, and navigate the ICW. The boats have always been clean and in good shape. Thanks for everything!

Members celebrating a day out with the club I joined South Florida Boat Club about 6 years ago, and I've lost count of the great moments I've had being a member. Whether you are an experienced boater or a complete novice, I guarantee you'll have a good time as a member, as the club is all about fun, recreation, and boating safely. Forget about all the hassles of ownership. It's simple: make a reservation in advance, show up at the marina the day and date of your reservation, have fun, and be back by the drop-off time of your reservation. The boat is ready for you when you pick it up, and you are gone 5 minutes after you return it.
I'm a new member on the boat club and Honestly, we think this is amazing. all dock Masters are super friendly basically all the stuff it's very helpful, I read that review about Ron And I totally think of the opposite he's a super nice guy and he helped us a lot last time. Most of the boats that I got until now are in perfect condition and it's super easy to do the reservations. no complaints about that. Richard Helped me Getting into the boat club, he covered every detail about the contract and honestly I really appreciate that. Loving the boats so far super fun and convenient
You guys are seriously great. Every time I have an encounter with you, the staff is like we are friends. They always do whatever than can for me and my friends. They are also great about referrals, and talking to new friends that want to join!

A club outing on the water, December 2014 I am really impressed with the quality of work that your club offers, starting with the people that are part of your group, to the online reservations system, it is very professional and I like the emphasis you make in safety from the time your arrive to pick up the boat, to the time that the port master spends with you in the vessel to verify all operations to the time to return waiting for you, always answering calls during the day with questions I have had., etc. Very satisfied. 100% .
I’ve been very happy with my membership to date, and have told several others about the club. the dock staff has been absolutely great…. I can’t say enough how happy I am with my decision to join. Thanks Again.
I just wanted to write you an email to let you know that I love the club so far! I have told several people about the program and always highly recommend it! I have always been given great service and have had no problems getting the boats I want to access. So far the entire experience has been great, and I could not be happier with the decision to join. My only true regret that I spent 7 summers in South Florida before joining this club. I can promise you that my 8th summer has been the best yet, and a HUGE part of that is due to the staff and program of FBC!

Member Olivier Boucard competing in the club ski-off Just wanted to let you know how great it is to be a member now ….. Taking the boats on the water is a whole new experience! We will be sure to spread the word about how wonderful the boat club is! Happy members,
I just wanted to send an email to let you guys are doing a great job in Lauderdale. …he is always helping me and my guest out. It makes me look good, and I really appreciate it. Keep up the good work. I am coming up on my one year date, and I have been really happy with the club so far.
As a member I would like to thank and commend his professionalism, attitude towards his profession and hospitality every time that we had the pleassure of going out in your excelent maintained vessels, these are important elements to keep your members satisfied as I am. Thank you.

The club ski-off — members waterskiing behind a club boat I would like to thank everyone for the kind and warm service I have been receiving since I started back in September. I am looking forward to continuing my relationship with the Club and improve my boating skills to higher levels. Ps – By the way, I have a couple of friend to refer.
I have done my research about the club looking at all of the good and bad and I must say I am pleased with my membership so far. I have had GREAT service at both locations. You definitely have the right dock masters working for your company! They have always responded to my phone calls and texts when I have a question to ask or to let them know I am returning to the dock. Each training increases my comfort with boating. I am extremely pleased with my investment at the Club and I am looking forward to boating with you for many years to come. I am so pleased that I have been selling the idea of the Club to all of my friends. Should you ever need a customer testimonial to help your customers make the decision please let me know.
Just wanted to take the time to give kudos to your dock staff and the organization as a whole. I also work for a membership organization (with hotels) and am always curious to look over member feedback online and see reviews that people leave. I saw a few negative ones here and there, which I totally don’t relate to. I’ve been meaning to send your team an email for a while, but after a really awesome day of boating today I decided to send it now before I forget. I’ve been having a great time being a member of this boat club so far and am so glad that I joined earlier this year. It really is a great and affordable alternative to actually owning a boat. I look forward to more good boating and keep up the great work! =)

Member with a fresh catch on the bow of a club center console
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- Members-only club since 2009
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