About Sam
“A lifelong Floridian with over 20 years of boating experience, I know the local waterways like the back of my hand. Growing up on the water, I developed a deep respect for the ocean, boating safety, and the incredible marine environment that makes South Florida such a special place to explore. As your captain, my goal is to make every trip safe, relaxing, and unforgettable. Whether you want to cruise the Intracoastal, anchor at a sandbar, spot local wildlife, or enjoy a sunset on the water, I’ll make sure you experience the best spots our area has to offer. My local knowledge of tides, channels, and hidden gems allows guests to enjoy the water with confidence while discovering places many visitors never see. From laid-back sightseeing cruises to fun days at the sandbar, I’m here to make your time on the water smooth, enjoyable, and memorable.”
Aboard since 2021
From Fort Lauderdale, FL
Reviews of Sam (24)
- JaimeJaime★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 07th
Sam was a fantastic captain and host. Knows the area to an amazing degree and has lots of great ideas of how to spend our time in the water.
- RonRon★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Feb. 25th
The boat and captain Sam were amazing! Highly recommend them both!
- SabrinaSabrina
- KatieKatie★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Mar. 12th
Sam was a fantastic captain. Skilled, knowledgeable and a great find for our day charter. Would highly recommend using him again, I know we will on our next trip down!
- AlAl★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 24th
Sam was a great captain and host! Always on top to ensure the adults and kids were having the best experience ever. Will definitely use him again and I totally recommend him.
- +1 05706065576+1 05706065576★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 27th
Captain Sam was very knowledgeable about where to go and the surrounding area. Very great captain and would recommend any day of the week!
- OliviaOlivia★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Mar. 18th
Captain Sam was the highlight of our friends trip! He showed us a great time on his boat, provided ice/cooler, music, and also pointed out interesting parts of the route, and food/drink recs for after. Would definitely rebook with him.
- LaineyLainey★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 25th
Had the best afternoon with Sam!
- JennaJenna★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Feb. 23rd
Sam was a great captain! He knew so much about the surrounding areas, allowed us swim in the lake and sand bars. Would recommend to any groups! 10/10!
- NickNick
Boat was perfect for what we needed.. Was clean, had comfy seats, plenty of space, and a nice cover with shade for the kids to hide when it got a bit sunny. Seemed well maintained by the captain with updated features.
- NickNick★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Feb. 26th
Second time going out with Captain Sam and he definitely is my go-to for a fun day with the family. He makes sure we are safe and comfortable and is EXTREMELY knowledgable about the area/wildlife/local habitat etc. Provided a bit of everything -- caught bait and did some fishing (caught a few nice ones!), we hit Whiskey Creek (fun area for the kids to play/swim), caught crabs, saw more wildlife than I can name! Really great day, really great captain. Would recommend to everyone
- AlAl★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Cruise, Fish, Snorkel or Relax - Fun in the sun!Jul. 24th
Sam was a great host and captain! He took great care to ensure the kids as well as the adults enjoyed the time spent in the intracoastal. We had a great time and will definitely use him again in the future. Totally recommendable!
- OliviaOlivia
Boat was clean and in excellent condition, just ss listed.
- SeanSean★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 31st
Great captain! We would book again!
- JessicaJessica★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Dec. 31st
Captain Sam was very nice and a safe driver! We had a great time out with him and would do it again!
- SeanSean★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Cruise, Fish, Snorkel or Relax - Fun in the sun!Jul. 31st
Great boat day! Everything was seamless!
- MaureenMaureen★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Feb. 03rd
Sam was an ideal captain - very friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the ecosystem we travelled, and we felt at ease and safe with him at the wheel. Looking forward to asking for Sam again the next time we book a day trip with Boatsetter in Fort Lauderdale!
- NickNick★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jan. 25th
So glad we decided to go with Captain Sam! He made sure that myself, my wife and the kids were safe, comfortable and entertained throughout the trip. The whole day from start to finish was seamless and Capt Sam displayed a high level of professionalism and care for his craft (local knowledge of waterways/areas to visit was a nice boost too!). I would definitely recommend Captain Sam for your next boating adventure!
- MackMack★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Mar. 04th
Sam is an awesome captain that knows the best areas to go to. He’s friendly and knowledgeable, and will make sure your party has a great time. We will definitely book with Sam again on our future trips.
- SabrinaSabrina★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jun. 16th
- JodiJodi
Sam was great- had everything ready to go for my daughters and I to enjoy a beautiful day on the water. He listened to what we were looking for and exceeded expectation's! Kids are already begging to go again:).
- JuliaJulia★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 11th
- BriannaBrianna★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Mar. 18th
- crystalcrystal★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 11th