Boat Detailing & Cleaning in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Found 37 verified boat detailing & cleaning professionals in Fort Lauderdale

37
Vetted pros
4.8★
Avg rating
947
Reviews
$21
Florida median · per ft

Reviews left on Boatwork

“Great Detailing at very affordable rate. Had my Intrepid 300 all detailed, waxed, teak cleaning, hull cleaned. Smooth Sailing!”

— Christian · July 2026 · Fort Lauderdale Boat Cleaning

Typical job length: 4-12 hours

What it costs

  • Wash and detail: typical $8 per foot

    Most charge $5–$10.25 per foot · 13 Florida businesses

    typical $8$2.50$20

    US typical: $8.75 per foot (19 businesses, 4 states)

  • Full detail: typical $21 per foot

    Most charge $18.13–$24.25 per foot · 6 Florida businesses

    typical $21$17$35

    US typical: $21 per foot (14 businesses, 6 states)

  • Wax and polish: typical $24 per foot

    Most charge $12–$25 per foot · 11 Florida businesses

    typical $24$5$42.50

    US typical: $24.50 per foot (20 businesses, 6 states)

Boat Detailing & Cleaning in Fort Lauderdale: what owners should know

With 37 verified Boat Detailing & Cleaning Pros, Fort Lauderdale is the #1 market in Florida for the specialty, giving owners a genuinely broad field to choose from.

Local snapshotFort Lauderdale has 37 verified Boat Detailing & Cleaning Pros, the most of any Florida market, and Freedom Yacht Services leads the local pool with a 5.0 rating across 127 reviews.

A Deep Bench of Local Boat Detailing & Cleaning

Fort Lauderdale lists 37 verified Boat Detailing & Cleaning Pros, the largest concentration of the specialty in Florida. Together they carry an average rating of 4.8 across 986 reviews. A market this size is not made up of one type of provider. It spans a wide range of services.

The work these Pros handle includes:

- Aluminum boat cleaning - Boat bird dropping removal - Boat bottom cleaning - Boat canopy cleaning - Boat canvas cleaning - Boat ceramic coating - Boat cleaning and detailing - Boat cleaning and waxing - Boat cushion cleaning - Boat deck cleaning

That list covers routine upkeep, such as deck and canvas cleaning, and more specialized finishing work, such as ceramic coating and waxing. Reviews reflect the same range. Some Pros are praised for transformative results on tired vessels. Others are noted for cleaning, waxing, and custom cover procurement, or for ceramic coating and multi-stage polishing.

Depth matters when a job comes up. A boat owner rarely needs just one thing. One vessel might need bottom cleaning, while another needs canopy and cushion care, or a protective coating after a full detail. With dozens of Pros to draw on, the odds are good that someone local already does that exact job.

What That Choice Means for You

A field of 37 verified Pros gives owners practical advantages. These follow from the pro count alone.

Availability. When one Pro is booked, others offer the same services. An owner is less likely to be stuck waiting on a single provider.

Fit. Pros differ in focus and in the size of vessel they typically serve. Review summaries mention work on "vessels of all sizes" as well as specialties like ceramic coating and canvas and cover work. Owners can match the Pro to the job instead of settling for whoever is free.

Second opinions. With many Pros in one market, getting a comparison is easy. Owners can ask two or three Pros how they would approach the same job and compare their scope, process, and communication before committing.

Reviews as a filter. With 986 reviews across the market, owners can weigh both rating and review volume. A 5.0 built on 127 reviews says something different from a 5.0 built on 3.

Top-Rated Boat Detailing & Cleaning Pros in Fort Lauderdale

These Pros stand out by rating and review volume in the local pool:

- Freedom Yacht Services holds a 5.0 rating across 127 reviews, the largest review base among the top-rated Pros. - Yacht Pro Usa holds a 5.0 across 65 reviews. Clients return for its attention to detail, its ceramic coating applications, and a professional team that delivers on vessels of all sizes. - Magna Marine Services holds a 5.0 across 13 reviews. Owners highlight quick response times and comprehensive marine expertise. - Fort Lauderdale Boat Cleaning holds a 5.0 across 8 reviews. Customers describe transformative results that leave vessels looking brand new, with meticulous attention to detail.

Two more Pros appear in the top-rated pool with smaller review counts. Yachts Etc has a 5.0 from 3 reviews. TEN-TEX BOATING has a 4.0 from 5 reviews, with customers praising its cleaning, waxing, and custom cover procurement. A small number of reviews gives a thinner picture, so owners may want to ask these Pros for more detail on past work.

Frequently asked questions

How many boat detailing and cleaning pros operate in Fort Lauderdale, and how easy is it to find one available?

Boatwork lists 37 verified Boat Detailing & Cleaning Pros in Fort Lauderdale, the #1 market in Florida for this specialty. Availability varies by Pro and is not published here, but a field this size means owners can contact several Pros that offer the same service if one is booked.

How do I choose a boat detailing pro in Fort Lauderdale when there are so many options?

Start by matching the service to the job, such as ceramic coating, canvas cleaning, bottom cleaning, or deck cleaning and waxing. Then compare ratings alongside review volume. Asking two or three Pros to describe their approach to the same job gives a useful side-by-side comparison.

What turnaround can I expect from a Fort Lauderdale boat detailing pro?

No standard turnaround time is published for the market, and timing depends on the Pro and the scope of work. Multi-stage jobs like polishing and ceramic coating generally need more time to scope than a routine cleaning, so confirm the schedule up front.

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Boat Detailing & Cleaning Pros in Fort Lauderdale

Verified Pro

“Great Detailing at very affordable rate. Had my Intrepid 300 all detailed, waxed, teak cleaning, hull cleaned. Smooth Sailing!”

— Christian, July 2026

Services listed on their website

  • yacht cleaning
  • waxing and polishing
  • interior cabin cleaning
  • pressure washing

What owners mention

  • teak deck cleaning
  • waxing and polishing
Verified Pro

Services listed on their website

  • Wash downs
  • Boat cleaning & detailing
  • Wash & Waxing

What owners mention

  • boat waxing
Verified Pro

“I highly recommend Yachts etc! They are dependable, honest, puntual and very knowledgeable! Anniel will make sure you are taking care of properly. ”

— Yurianna Lara , October 2024

What owners mention

  • boat waxing
  • teak deck cleaning
  • metal polishing

Services listed on their website

  • boat detailing
  • polishing
  • interior cleaning
  • engine room detailing

What owners mention

  • vessel detailing
  • engine room cleaning

“Reached out 3 times for a quote on a bottom job. They never once called me back. ”

— Samson Q, May 2025

Services listed on their website

  • Washdowns

Services listed on their website

  • complete yacht detailing service
  • compounding
  • polishing
  • waxing
Email Verified

Services listed on their website

  • Exterior wash and wax
  • interior deep clean
  • metal polishing

Services listed on their website

  • Wax/Sealant
  • Yacht Detailing
  • Boat Detailing
  • Washdown

What owners mention

  • custom detailing
  • vehicle detailing

Services listed on their website

  • Detail Washdowns
  • Weekly/Bi-weekly/Monthly Washing
  • Salt Removal

What owners mention

  • oxidation removal

Services listed on their website

  • Polishing

What owners mention

  • boat polishing

Services listed on their website

  • Polishing Treatment
  • Full Detailing
  • Pro Yacht Maintenance

What owners mention

  • boat waxing
  • vessel polishing

Services listed on their website

  • boat detailing
  • oxidation removal
  • high-gloss restoration

What owners mention

  • marine surface protection

Services listed on their website

  • Boat Detailing
  • Boat Cleaning
  • Boat Washing

What owners mention

  • boat cleaning and waxing

What owners mention

  • mobile detailing
  • car wash
  • vehicle cleaning

Services listed on their website

  • Boat & Yacht Detailing
  • Washdowns
  • Full Yacht Detailing
  • Interior Yacht Cleaning

What owners mention

  • full detail service
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