Two days, three waterways and a lot of good light — here's how to see Palm Beach County by boat, from Lantana lakes to a Delray sunset, with where to stay.
Palm Beach County looks like a completely different place from the water. The estates, the sandbars, the wildlife, the sunsets — none of it lands the same way from a car or a beach chair. If you've got a weekend, whether you're a local playing tourist or visiting from out of town, here's how to see the county by boat: a two-day plan that mixes lakes, the Intracoastal, tubing, lessons and a sunset, without ever touching a trailer or a boat ramp yourself.
A little planning makes the weekend flow. The official tourism site for The Palm Beaches is the best starting point for dining, events and beach ideas to fill the hours you're not on the boat. From there, book your charter first and build the rest of the weekend around your on-water time — mornings are calmest for tubing and lessons, and evenings are made for cruising. Text us your dates early at (561) 475-8615 and we'll help you pick the right days and waterways.
Start on the calm inland water. We like Lake Osborne inside John Prince Park in Lantana for the first session of the weekend — it's protected, scenic and forgiving, which makes it perfect for trying wakesurfing or wakeboarding and for easy tubing runs. Beginners get up faster on flat morning water, and there's shade and picnic space back on shore for a break. This is where the weekend hooks people: the first time someone stands up on a board, they're already asking when we can go again.
After lunch, shift to the Intracoastal. This is the postcard stretch — waterfront mansions, passing yachts, and warm, open water. We'll cruise the shoreline and drop anchor at a sandbar so you can swim, float and grill out with your feet in the water. Our Half-Day charter ($899 per boat) fits a lesson and a sandbar stop comfortably; if you want to stretch the whole day across tubing, boards, swimming and a long cruise, the Full-Day (custom-priced — per boat) gives you room to do it all. Either way, you'll find the options on our charter experiences page.
Close the first day with our two-hour Sunset Cruise ($449 per boat). Bring your own drinks and a playlist, and we'll time the loop so you're out on open water as the sky turns. Around Delray, the Seagate is a polished spot for dinner before or after; up in Lake Worth Beach, the historic Gulfstream area works just as well. It's the ideal way to cap a day that started on a quiet lake and ended with the whole horizon lit up.
Sunday is for the slower side of the water. A relaxed morning cruise, a swim stop, maybe one more turn on the tube for whoever loved it most. If you're launching from the south end of the county, Boynton Harbor Marina is a scenic hub with dining nearby and easy access to the inlet and the Intracoastal. Keep the pace gentle — you've already had the big Saturday, and Sunday is about soaking up a little more water time before the weekend's over.
The best part of seeing Palm Beach County by boat is that we handle every bit of the logistics — you just pick the moments you want. Browse the charter experiences and text us your dates and group size at (561) 475-8615, and we'll map your weekend across the right lakes and waterways. And if you own a wake boat and want to know its value, or you're thinking about selling, consigning, trading or servicing it, that's the other half of what we do at Palm Beach Wake Boats. See you on the water.
Yes. Over a weekend we can mix the calm inland lakes around Lantana, the Intracoastal and its sandbars, and a sunset loop near Delray or Lake Worth Beach. We plan the days around wind and tide so each trip is on the best water available.
Most weekend visitors do a Half-Day ($899) or Full-Day (custom-priced) on Saturday for lessons, tubing and a sandbar, then add a Sunset Cruise ($449) that evening. Sunday can be a relaxed morning cruise. Text us and we'll tailor it to your group.
It depends where you want to launch — the Hilton Palm Beach PBI is central and near the airport, the Seagate puts you in the heart of Delray, and staying near Boynton Harbor Marina gives quick inlet access. We'll suggest the best fit for your plan.