Cruise the waterways of Fort Lauderdale/Pompano Beach/Lake Boca

 4.8 (36)

Hunter Passage 450 (2002)

Mark


  • 46 feet

  • 12 guests

  • 3 cabins

  • 2 heads

  • Captained

Mark


Description

Please inquire about per person rates ($33.34/Hour/Guest) for smaller parties and options for more than 6 guests. Please be advised the per person rate starts at the seventh guest as the rate shown are for the normal six guests. ($33.34/Hour/Guest)

Relax and Enjoy The waterways of Fort Lauderdaleaboard a modern spacious Hunter Marine Passage 450. The captain grew up on the Hudson River & Long Island Sound and has spent 25 years in the South Florida area and brings years of sailing experience. He is a teaching captain, thinking out loud always making all other captains feel very comfortable.

The captain is also an entertainer and avid musician and most New Yorkers have heard him performing around town or on the radio doing jingles.

He never quit his day job as an engineer CPA accountant legal document writer, code writer and consultant in the daily news paper industry. Everyone will be thoroughly entertained.

A standard four hour cruise includes a 1.5 hour ride out up there to the Intracoastal to Lake Boca. The captain can teach other sailors tips and tricks for big boat sail handling and maneuvering. This includes sailing with fractional sail exposed on the windy days to keep the ride nice and smooth and very stable.

Given the full Bimini and raised solar panels covering the entire aft deck everyone can relax in the shade.

Ice-filled coolers are available, and there is always a stock of 16.9 ounce bottles of water, Crystal Light ice tea mix, and whatever alcohol you want to bring onto the boat.

Cruises can also be easily specially catered upon request.

The boat is a center cockpit sloop-rigged sailboat with in-mast furling main and furling jib. Aft steps give easy access to the water. Aft hot and cold shower at steps.

The aft deck can easily accommodate six people seated and specific chairs and two others sitting on towels on the back deck under the shade of the solar panels.

The large center cockpit can easily accommodate 8 people.

There is plenty of space for everyone to spread out on deck during a 4 or 8 hour sail.

Full galley with microwave.

The boat is fast and it does it’s theoretical hull speed of 8.4 kn with half tanks and flat seas with only 18 knots of wind.

Several cushioned chase lounge seating.

The boat can be repositioned anywhere between Key Biscayne & West Palm Beach.


Details

  • Manufacturer
    Hunter
  • Model
    Passage 450
  • Year
    2002
  • Guest Capacity
    12
  • Cabins
    3
  • Single Beds
    3
  • Double Beds
    2
  • Bathrooms
    2
  • Number of engines
    1
  • Horsepower per engine
    76

Amenities

  • Stereo AUX input mp3 hookup
  • Stove / grill
  • Autopilot
  • Microwave
  • Radar
  • WiFi/Internet
Navigation & Safety
  • Autopilot
  • Radar
  • Chart plotter
  • GPS
  • Generator
  • VHF Radio
  • Tender/Dinghy
  • Depth finder
  • Bow thruster
  • Life jackets
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • EPIRB
Entertainment
  • Stereo AUX input mp3 hookup
  • WiFi/Internet
  • TV
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • USB Connection
  • Speakers on deck
Comfort
  • Stove / grill
  • Microwave
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Inverter
  • Warm water
  • Cockpit table
  • Electricity
  • Outdoor shower
Sports equipment
  • Snorkeling


36 Reviews

  • Amanda
    Amanda
    Nov. 29th, 2024

    We spent a full day out on Captain Mark's boat for my husband's birthday with friends and family. We had 9 people aboard on a beautiful crisp day. Due to weather we chose to cruise for the full duration of our trip. Everything was seamless and all my guest had a wonderful time. Captain Mark new all the bridge times and to sail with the wind verses against it which made our chilly day out, not so chilly! He has great expertise at sea. Thank you for a great day out!

  • Danielle
    Danielle
    April 21st, 2024

    Mark was full of positive energy and so much fun to be around! My family & I truly enjoyed having him as our boat Captain! Mark was even gracious enough to take us out for drinks after, first round on him! We all enjoyed one another so much that we made plans to meet up again next month! You can trust that Mark is very experienced & knows his stuff! He knew the perfect spot to release my mother’s cremation remains and truly helped make the experience special. He also had an assistant on the boat who was phenomenal and also so much fun! I am forever grateful to the both of them!

  • Liguang
    Liguang
    March 10th, 2024

    Captain Mark is excellent , his knowledge of the Fort Lauderdale area is marvelous , the boat is comfortable. We enjoyed it very much

  • sheila
    sheila
    March 9th, 2024

    Our group had a wonderful time. The weather and sea conditions were great and Captain Mark went all out to entertain us and teach us sailing ins and outs.

  • Randy
    Randy
    Dec. 13th, 2023

    We had a great time with Captain Mark! Two of us were experienced Sailors, and the other three in our party were looking forward to a sailing experience.

    Due to what was referenced as issues with the weather, we ended up doing a eight hour boat ride of the Intracostal waterway via motor, rather than sail.

    We had different expectations.

  • Kathleen
    Kathleen
    Nov. 25th, 2023

    Thanksgiving Day sail with Captain Mark was amazing! He was very entertaining and also educated us on sailing terms and practices. We will be back!
    Kathleen

  • nicole
    nicole
    Nov. 13th, 2023

    Captain Mark was great. He helped us have a wonderful send off for my father in law’s ashes and suggested a route that included some sandbar time, which the 5 little kids on board enjoyed greatly. He gave the older kids opportunities to learn a thing or two about sailing, and be ready for conversation as he enjoyed telling us a lot about the homes, boats and history around us and anything else that came up! We made some good memories :)

  • Mary
    Mary
    April 3rd, 2023

    We had a great time with Mark!! highly recommended

  • Brenna
    Brenna
    Feb. 20th, 2023

    Our family had such a wonderful day on Mark’s boat! He was an excellent host with great tunes, and we’ll certainly do it again next time we’re in town. Thank you Mark!!

  • Daniel
    Daniel
    Jan. 12th, 2023

    Great afternoon sailing with Captain Mark!
    He was very entertaining!

  • Elizabeth
    Elizabeth
    Jan. 7th, 2023

  • steven
    steven
    Dec. 27th, 2022

    GREAT DAY ON THE INTERCOASTAL.....Both Mark and his boat were terrific.....we would highly recommend

  • Madeline
    Madeline
    May 19th, 2022

    Our group had a great time together, it’s a beautiful area!

  • Josh
    Josh
    April 6th, 2022

    Awesome outing . Very knowledgeable and personable captain. Would use again.

  • John
    John
    Jan. 5th, 2022

    Mark is a great captain and engaging host.

  • Erin
    Erin
    Jan. 4th, 2022

    Captain Mark was SO great! My family and I had a wonderful time with him on his boat. He is super friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating.

    This trip is a great value for the price! We really appreciated his precision in timing for the drawbridges, so we didn't waste any time waiting for the openings.

    HIGHLY recommend - would definitely do this trip again if I find myself in the area.

  • jenna
    jenna
    May 16th, 2021

    Lovely day on the water with Capt Mark!! Would absolutely sail again. Great experience overall.

  • Caroline
    Caroline
    May 3rd, 2021

    We had such an amazing time with Mark and Kori on The Naked Truth!!! It was the perfect way to spend a beautiful Saturday.

  • Cassandra
    Cassandra
    April 28th, 2021

  • Harold
    Harold
    April 18th, 2021

    It was a beautiful day! Captain Mark and Stewardess Corey were excellent.

  • La Donna
    La Donna
    April 16th, 2021

  • Ilya
    Ilya
    April 16th, 2021

  • Brad
    Brad
    April 11th, 2021

    I enjoyed my time with Captain Mark. He’s a very good communicator and has an extreme love for his craft. Very personable, was bummed we didn’t get to stay out later as he mentioned on our call prior to the tour. Also, didn’t get to see some of the places we were told we would see. All in all still a solid experience.

  • Diego
    Diego
    April 10th, 2021

    The boat and crew were fantastic. We had a great time and will definitely look to sail 'The Naked Truth' again in the future. Also, thanks to Sailo for making it very easy to charter a trip on 1-day notice.

  • Marco
    Marco
    April 6th, 2021

    Mark helped me with my proposal to my girlfriend! Everything was perfect the boat is quite excellent, he is a very nice guy with a lot of stories to tell.

  • Circe
    Circe
    March 29th, 2021

    Had a great trip! Highly recommend! I booked a trip to take my mom out on the water for her birthday and everyone had a great time.

  • Neicela
    Neicela
    March 23rd, 2021

    Had a blast! Next time I’m in town I will definitely reach out. Thank you Captain Mark !!

  • Ryan
    Ryan
    March 19th, 2021

    Our trip on The Naked Truth with Captain Mark was exactly what we were looking for. We had two young children so wanted a relaxing trip with comfortable accommodations. The boat and captain provided everything we were looking for and more. We can't wait for the next opportunity to sail on The Naked Truth again!

  • Josh
    Josh
    March 18th, 2021

    Had a great time, would definitely go again.

  • Isaac
    Isaac
    Feb. 16th, 2021

    Incredible attentiveness and service. Top notch and would 100% recommend. He was very flexible with timing and was always willing to offer his help.

  • Francisco
    Francisco
    Feb. 16th, 2021

    The trip was really good! Captain Mark has rules and you need to follow the rules to enjoy the trip in a very good way! The boat is amazing and we got a great time! Extremely recommended!

  • Kyle
    Kyle
    Feb. 9th, 2021

    Captain Mark was very welcoming and runs a lovely boat. I would encourage anyone to travel with him!

  • Teddy
    Teddy
    Jan. 5th, 2021

  • Joseph
    Joseph
    Dec. 30th, 2020

    Pretty fantastic trip, Mark was knowledgable, safe and responsive. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to charter a beautiful boat.

  • Ariel
    Ariel
    Oct. 14th, 2020

    This boat trip was great! Captain Mark was super informative and super helpful making our boat ride a great experience. Accommodated my group of friends well! I would definitely be going back.

  • Diego
    Diego
    Jan. 7th, 2020

    Fantastic time with Captain Mark and lovely day out sailing; accommodating our requests and a great chat overall.


Boat Owner

Mark

Member since July 2019

Many years of sailing and entertaining experience.

We can reposition the boat easily to City Island of the Chelsea Pier on 59th or the 79th St Boat Basin on the West side of Manhattan.

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Response time: within 1 hour
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Location and Destination Guide

Usually this boat operates around Pompano Beach, FL.

A trip to the Florida must include sailing on a boat rental in West Palm Beach – the perfect location for a fun weekend on the water. Check our West Palm Beach attractions by boat and plan for a fishing trip to Peanut Island or grab your snorkeling gear and head to Phil Foster Park. For those of you missing the gym, try a full-body workout while paddleboarding at Downtown Waterfront.


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Policies

Cancelation
Cancelation policy - Standard
Full refund if renter cancels 6 days or more before the trip start date.
No refund if renter cancels 5 days or less before the trip start date.