About Flying Lady Boat Tours
Flying Lady Boat Tours offers fully narrated sightseeing boat tours in Jupiter and West Palm Beach, Florida, delivering an informative, relaxed, and memorable way to experience the area’s waterways. Our tours are known for detailed narration, small-group experiences, and routes that highlight local history, celebrity homes, wildlife, and the natural beauty of the Intracoastal Waterway.
Founded and operated by local boaters with deep ties to the area, Flying Lady Boat Tours was created to offer something different from typical sightseeing cruises. Rather than scripted commentary or background music, our tours focus on real storytelling, researched history, and firsthand local knowledge shared live by an expert captain.
We operate from two convenient locations:
Jupiter – departing from Guanabanas Restaurant
West Palm Beach – departing from Riviera Beach Marina
Across both locations, our goal is the same: provide a high-quality narrated boat tour that is engaging, accurate, and enjoyable for guests of all ages.
What Makes Flying Lady Boat Tours Different
Flying Lady Boat Tours was built around a simple idea: guests should leave knowing more about the area than when they arrived.
Our tours stand apart because we focus on:
Fully narrated experiences, not just scenic rides
Small groups and private tours, allowing for better interaction and questions
Historically researched content, developed with input from area historians and longtime residents
No booking fees, so guests know exactly what they’re paying
Two distinct locations, offering different routes and points of interest in Jupiter and West Palm Beach
Whether it’s the story behind the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, the history of Palm Beach Island estates, or spotting dolphins along the Intracoastal, our tours are designed to be both informative and relaxed.
Our Expert Captains
Every Flying Lady tour is led by an expert captain, not a narrator reading from a script.
Our captains are experienced local boaters with:
Extensive time navigating South Florida waterways
In-depth knowledge of local landmarks, history, and wildlife
A storytelling approach that adapts to each group
A strong focus on safety, professionalism, and guest comfort
Rather than rushing through a checklist of facts, our captains tailor each tour to the day, the conditions, and the interests of the guests onboard. Questions are encouraged, wildlife sightings are explained in real time, and stories come from genuine local experience.
This expert-led approach is a major reason guests consistently describe Flying Lady Boat Tours as one of the most informative and enjoyable boat tours in the area.
Our Tours
Flying Lady Boat Tours offers a variety of narrated experiences, including:
Historic and celebrity home sightseeing tours
Sunset boat cruises
Sandbar and swim tours
Private and customizable charters
Tours range from 2 to 4 hours, depending on the experience, and are suitable for families, couples, and small groups. Children are welcome, and private tours can be customized for special occasions or specific interests.
A Focus on Safety and Comfort
Safety is always our top priority. Our vessels are maintained to high standards, and our captains operate with a calm, professional approach that ensures a smooth and comfortable ride.
We also believe a great tour should feel unhurried. Our routes are planned to allow time for sightseeing, photography, and narration without feeling rushed or overcrowded.
Why Guests Choose Flying Lady Boat Tours
Guests choose Flying Lady Boat Tours because they want more than just a boat ride. They want:
A narrated experience with real local insight
Small groups and personal attention
Accurate, engaging storytelling
Clear pricing with no booking fees
Convenient departure locations in Jupiter and West Palm Beach
Whether it’s a first visit to Florida or a return trip to a favorite destination, Flying Lady Boat Tours offers a thoughtful and engaging way to experience the waterways.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
- REAL-TIME CALENDAR
- NO BOOKING FEES!
- BOOK ONLINE WITH CONFIDENCE—Our booking calendar is ALWAYS current and shows exactly what we see when taking phone bookings.
- Cancellation Policy: 24 hrs for full refund
- Date and time not available? PLEASE CALL.
- Bookings confirmed via text message and email.
- All passengers must sign our liability waiver.
- Single Riders, please call 561-222-3622
- We NEVER cancel trips due to lack of participation!
Our boat tours have been exhaustively researched with area historians and longtime residents to confirm our information. Learn the REAL history of our area.
Meet the original "Flying Lady"
The Flying Lady was name was conceived based on an ”act” in which the original founder of the business’s grandmother performed a trapeze act in the early 1900’s. That “act” was to swing by her jaws! Our boat is named In memory of his grandmother
Born in 1908 in Blackfoot, Idaho Laura Lorow was born to Bret James Lorow and Nellie Johnston Lorow. Bert James real last name was Willis but changed it to Lorow after he and his father came to a disagreement about using the word “freaks” instead of “oddities” in one of their shows. His father Colonel E. Willis was one of the founders of the famed Coney Island in NY. The Lorow’s have a long standing history with the circus.
By 1925 the “Flying Lady” was in Garden City, NY while she was booked with Christy Brothers Circus had “come down to earth” and flew for the last time. The Lorows, as a Circus family, can be traced from Bert’s birth in 1866 to 1960 in Billboard Magazine Archives. Our boat is affectionatlye named for Mark Manos’ grandmother for her sweeping lines and how she glides effortlessly through the water as the original “Flying Lady” did through the air.