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15 Fort Lauderdale Tours That Still Read Well a Year On

22 tours  ·  from $31

The 15 fort lauderdale tours below are the ones worth your free day, each with its price, its running time and the detail that decides it. The top entry is top for a reason.

Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour - 15th Street Fisheries brings food and fish close to the boat
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Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour

1.Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,932 reviews · 1 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $38Our pick

Spend up to 12 hours on Fort Lauderdale’s Water Taxi, boarding at stops along the Intracoastal Waterway. Listen to live narration, admire waterfront homes and yachts, and hop off for Las Olas, the beach, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Hollywood, or a meal by the water. The full route works best with an early start.

“The taxi schedule was pretty easy to figure out and the trip up and down the waterway was really cool. The guys with the mics were funny and informative. If we knew the area better we’d have hopped on and off more to go do things but we didn’t so we just rode up and down and that was pretty fun for a cheap ticket.”

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VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!! - Million-dollar homes in Rio Vista and Colee Hammock
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VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!

2.VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,952 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Spend 90 minutes aboard the Carrie B paddlewheeler, cruising Fort Lauderdale’s New River, Intracoastal Waterway, and Port Everglades. A captain narrates the mansions, yachts, bridges, hotels, and local history. Choose air-conditioned indoor seating, a shaded canopy, or the open upper deck. Guides such as EJ and Drew add humor, and snacks, drinks, and luggage storage are available onboard.

“Easy to book and find location for departures. Clean boat. Friendly knowledgeable tour guide. Loved seeing the amazing homes! Perfect amount of time to enjoy the cruise and gorgeous water views.”

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Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale - Starting at 801 Seabreeze Boulevard
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Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale

3.Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,753 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $31Best value

Take a 90-minute narrated Jungle Queen cruise from 801 Seabreeze Boulevard through Fort Lauderdale’s New River. Guides such as Mason, Monica, Steve, and Nick add local stories and humor while you view waterfront mansions, mega yachts, downtown sights, and part of Port Everglades. Food and drinks are sold onboard, and the boat has restrooms.

“Booking is very easy and uncomplicated.The trip is wonderful and full of interesting facts about the area”

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1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise (arrive 30 minutes early) - The Bluefoot sets the scene
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1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise (arrive 30 minutes early)

4.1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise (arrive 30 minutes early)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,483 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Board the pirate ship Bluefoot at Dania Beach Marina for a one-hour family adventure with Captain Moe, Black Rose, Lady Lilian Red, and other costumed crew members. Children learn pirate talk, search for treasure, use water cannons against Barnacle Bill, and take home a certificate and loot bag. Arrive 30 minutes early for tattoos and pirate dress-up.

“You will get wet, lots of fun, the crew is great. You will get wet, lots of fun, the crew is great. You will get wet, lots of fun, the crew is great.”

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All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise - Tropical Isle dinner: generous portions, uneven expectations
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All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise

5.All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,158 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $80

Cruise Fort Lauderdale’s New River aboard the Jungle Queen, passing Millionaire’s Row and mega-yachts before reaching Tropical Isle. Enjoy all-you-can-eat ribs, chicken, sides, live dinner music, and a variety show with Polynesian dancing and fire acts. The four-hour evening begins at 6 p.m. and returns to Bahia Mar.

“This was a wonderful experience. Definitely a must do. The cruise was very entertaining and the food was tasty.”

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Fort Lauderdale Segway Tour - Riverwalk and the New River
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Fort Lauderdale Segway Tour

6.Fort Lauderdale Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,017 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Learn to ride a Segway, then cover about eight miles of Fort Lauderdale with a local guide. You’ll follow the New River and Riverwalk, pass millionaire homes and mega yachts, cross the 17th Street Causeway, and see Las Olas, Port Everglades, and Fort Lauderdale Beach. Mike is frequently praised for patient training, local stories, and safety.

“It was great! Mike was so knowledgeable and really took care of all of the segwayers! Mike was full of interesting tidbits along the way. The Segway was so fun to drive around - I didn't expect it to be that fun to drive one.”

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Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale - Boarding at Bahia Mar
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Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale

7.Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 902 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Spend about two hours cruising Fort Lauderdale’s canals with party music, bottled water, onboard coolers, and views of yachts, mansions, Port Everglades, and Las Olas Isles. Captains and hosts such as Ross, BJ, Jennifer, Mike, and Ryan add stories, jokes, trivia, and local color. Bring your own food, drinks, ice, cups, and napkins.

“1) a waiver was sent out 2 hours after purchase to sign via text which says even the boat or driver is negligent, they are not responsible. The boat stopped at a gas station for 30 minutes. They said we can buy a cocktail and bring it on the boat or feed the fish. This was part of the two hour tour that was “not” listed. 3) BJ talked maybe 20 minutes about the bones and area. 4) Ross at the beginning and at the end said • we work for the tips and stressed “make sure we tip with a strong elaboration as if it is a requirement. 5)…”

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Sunset Catamaran Cruise in Ft. Lauderdale - Millionaires Row and Fort Lauderdale’s canal-side mansions
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Sunset Catamaran Cruise in Ft. Lauderdale

8.Sunset Catamaran Cruise in Ft. Lauderdale

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 692 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

Set out from Spirit of Lauderdale at 5 pm for a two-hour catamaran ride past waterfront mansions, Port Everglades, and Fort Lauderdale Beach. The boat motors through the canals, then raises its sails offshore. You get a complimentary glass of champagne, shaded seating, a restroom, music, and a cash bar. Recent sailings have featured Captains Jim, Joe, and John, with crew such as Justin and Marcos.

“Great relaxing sailboat ride with beautiful views. However, some of the Viator information was incorrect so call the company to confirm times and address.”

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Drift Fishing Trip off the Coast of Fort Lauderdale - What happens at Fishing Headquarters
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Drift Fishing Trip off the Coast of Fort Lauderdale

9.Drift Fishing Trip off the Coast of Fort Lauderdale

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 644 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Fish about a mile off Fort Lauderdale on a four-hour reef trip with Captain Mike, John, Josh, Christina, or Will and their crew. Choose morning, afternoon, or evening departure. Rods, bait, tackle, licenses, coolers, ice, and fish cleaning are included. The boat can carry up to 30 people, and the crew helps beginners handle the gear.

“The boat was way too crowded, so few passengers caught anything the whole day, and our lines kept getting tangled. This would have been far better if they had not over packed the boat. The staff was great, and the on-shore staff was especially friendly.”

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Half-Day Fishing Trip in Fort Lauderdale - What you can catch, from snapper to amberjack
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Half-Day Fishing Trip in Fort Lauderdale

10.Half-Day Fishing Trip in Fort Lauderdale

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 607 reviews · from $73

Meet at 5400 N Ocean Dr for a four-hour fishing trip with rods, bait, tackle, ice, licenses, a captain, and a mate included. You may catch snapper, grouper, trigger fish, grunts, or amberjack. The crew helps beginners, children are welcome, and the boat returns to the same meeting point.

“I booked a drifting fishing on Viator website. On the day Jan 6th, my last tour is running late so I missed the tour by 15 minutes. When we arrived, people working there (one man and one woman) told me one option is that they can put a note and hold the credit for one year. Read more”

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90-Minute Snorkel & Seabob Underwater Guided Reef Tour in Fort Lauderdale - Meeting at 2000 North Ocean Boulevard
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90-Minute Snorkel & Seabob Underwater Guided Reef Tour in Fort Lauderdale

11.90-Minute Snorkel & Seabob Underwater Guided Reef Tour in Fort Lauderdale

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $214

Meet Chris or another Beach Ventures instructor at Fort Lauderdale Beach for a short SEABOB lesson, then ride in a group of up to six toward local reefs. The machine pulls you across the surface and below it, reaching about 8 feet. Masks, harnesses, and guidance are included, while wetsuits and camera footage cost extra.

“I was with my twins 11-year old. At first we were afraid of doing the activity. The instructor was very accommodating and friendly, that helped us to have a good experience.”

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Venice of America Tour | Millionaire's Row | Complimentary Drinks - Boarding at 2900 Sebastian Street
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Venice of America Tour | Millionaire’s Row | Complimentary Drinks

12.Venice of America Tour | Millionaire’s Row | Complimentary Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 495 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)

Spend 75 minutes cruising Fort Lauderdale’s New River, Intracoastal Waterway, and Millionaire’s Row. A Coast Guard licensed captain and onboard host share local stories as you pass mansions, fountains, marinas, and mega yachts. Choose the open-air deck or cabin when available, and enjoy complimentary beer, wine, water, soda, and juice.

“It’s my first time to try this cruise,I liked it and enjoyed it so far.Only things I need in future is If the cruise members can make a few more minutes on d trip it would be fine.Thanks”

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Ft. Lauderdale Mini Powerboat Rental. Canal, Yacht, Mansion Tour - Yachts, mansions, and the Intracoastal Waterway
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Ft. Lauderdale Mini Powerboat Rental. Canal, Yacht, Mansion Tour

13.Ft. Lauderdale Mini Powerboat Rental. Canal, Yacht, Mansion Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 494 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Drive your own mini powerboat from Las Olas Paddle Boards through Fort Lauderdale’s canals and Intracoastal Waterway. Staff members, including Elizabeth and Taylor, provide clear instruction, a route map, fuel, and safety guidance. The boat fits up to two people, requires no prior boating experience, and gives you about an hour to enjoy yachts, mansions, mangroves, and waterfront views at your own pace.

“It's a fun amd light water activity. Elizabeth and Taylor (yes, those were their names!) were amazing! They gave clear instructions and were very patient. The water was perfect, it wasn't too hot. The views were stunning! We really enjoyed it!”

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Island Time Boat Cruise in Fort Lauderdale - The sandbar stop and shallow-water swimming
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Island Time Boat Cruise in Fort Lauderdale

14.Island Time Boat Cruise in Fort Lauderdale

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 482 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Spend about two hours cruising Fort Lauderdale’s canals, yacht-lined waterways, downtown, Las Olas Isles, and the port before stopping at a shallow sandbar for swimming. Captains such as John, Ryan, Ross, and Damien keep the mood lively with jokes, music, and local sights. Bring your own food and drinks, but leave glass containers at home.

“This is a great time, we’re from out of state and wanted to have something fun to do. I checked around for the best boat on this website and i’m happy i picked this one, it’s a vibe for sure. totally awesome 100%, BYOB with coolers, for the price this is 100% the move for anyone wondering, and this exact boat is the one to do without a doubt.”

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Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL - What you see from the air
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Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL

15.Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 465 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

From Bahia Mar, a US Coast Guard certified captain takes you over Fort Lauderdale Beach, Port Everglades, and the Intracoastal Waterway. Choose a solo, tandem, or triple flight, with an optional splashdown. Expect about 90 minutes on the water, but only 8 to 12 minutes in the air per person.

“If the trip is canceled due to weather they don't want to give a refund just book another day. That did not work for me because I was traveling”

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