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The 15 Fort Lauderdale Tours That Earn Their Price

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The 15 best fort lauderdale tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour - Start at Riverside Hotel and Stranahan House
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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

Use a $38 mobile pass from 10am to 10pm on Fort Lauderdale’s Water Taxi. Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway, hear live narration from the captain and crew, and hop off at Las Olas, the beach, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Hollywood, and more. Captain Bob and narrator Jeff have earned special praise for their entertaining local insight.

“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!!! - From narrow river to open water
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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

Board the Carrie B downtown for a 90-minute narrated cruise through Fort Lauderdale’s New River, Intracoastal Waterway, and Port Everglades. Choose air-conditioned seating, shade, or the upper sun deck while guides such as EJ and Drew mix local history with jokes, mansion views, yacht watching, and a full bar.

“The viator description is adequate . The tour was informative. Paid Parking could be found close by.”

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Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides - The one-hour airboat route
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Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides

3.Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,884 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Ride an airboat through the Everglades with live narration from captains such as JoJo, Captain Jo, or Sebastian. The roughly 60-minute trip may reveal alligators, birds, turtles, and iguanas in the wild. Free parking and one group photo are included, but hotel transport and add-on animal shows cost extra.

“Saw so many alligators! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job of maneuvering the boat so everyone could see the alligators!”

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Everglades: Sawgrass Park Day Time Airboat Tour & Exhibits - Skimming across grassy Everglades waterways
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Everglades: Sawgrass Park Day Time Airboat Tour & Exhibits

4.Everglades: Sawgrass Park Day Time Airboat Tour & Exhibits

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,857 reviews · 40 min · from $33

At Sawgrass Recreation Park, you board the next available airboat for a 40-minute ride through grassy Everglades waterways. Your English-speaking captain shares Seminole and wildlife stories, then you can visit the reptile exhibit and touch a baby alligator. Captain Disco, Nick, Jack, and Andrew are among the guides praised for lively tours.

“We had the most amazing tour guide Captain Disco! He made the tour very fun and informative. We can picture him on tik tok make videos and bringing even more visitors. He had a great personality and boating skills. Thanks so much”

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Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure and Wildlife Encounter - The airboat ride across grassy water
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Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure and Wildlife Encounter

5.Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure and Wildlife Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,791 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Ride an airboat through the Everglades at Sawgrass Recreation Park, then visit its alligator, reptile, and conservation exhibits. The 30 to 40 minute ride is led by a captain such as Jimmy, Andrew, or Ron, with wildlife sightings depending on weather, season, and luck.

“Awesome experience! Very knowledgeable staff. We saw 3 gators out on the boat. Back at the park, we pet the baby gator and learned about a lot speaking with the staff. Very fun time!”

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Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale - From 801 Seabreeze Boulevard to the New River
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Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale

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

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

Spend 90 minutes with guides such as Mason, Monica, Steve, or Nick cruising Fort Lauderdale’s New River. You’ll pass Millionaire’s Row, waterfront estates, mega yachts, and possibly downtown or Port Everglades while enjoying jokes, local facts, snacks, and drinks available onboard.

“Was fun. Commentary was fun. Cocktails were good. Mason was a superstar. Easy on and off boat. Worth the money”

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1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise (arrive 30 minutes early) - The Intracoastal Waterway provides the adult scenery
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1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise (arrive 30 minutes early)

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

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

Board the Bluefoot at Dania Beach Marina for a one-hour pirate show on the Intracoastal Waterway. Captain Moe, Black Sparrow, Captain Crawfish, Sandy Bones, and crew teach pirate talk, lead a treasure hunt, and stage a water-cannon battle. Kids leave with a certificate and treasure bag.

“My grandson (8) had the best time thanks to Captain Crawfish and Sandy Bones. The interactive play was what made the experience special for the kiddos. Maybe incorporate a splash of a mermaid’s tale to complete the story.”

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All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise - Arriving at Tropical Isle for dinner
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All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise

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

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

Spend about four hours cruising Fort Lauderdale’s New River, passing Millionaire’s Row and mega-yachts before docking at Tropical Isle for barbecue ribs, chicken, live dinner music, and a variety show with comedy, magic, juggling, singing, and Polynesian dancers. Monica and Nate are among the hosts praised for lively narration.

“Very informative, fantastic tour guide, incredible food, friendly staff and wonderful show. Worth every dollar .”

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Fort Lauderdale Segway Tour - Broward Center and Museum of Discovery and Science
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Fort Lauderdale Segway Tour

9.Fort Lauderdale Segway Tour

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

Glide through Fort Lauderdale with a local guide, usually Mike, after a careful training session. This small-group tour covers Riverwalk, Las Olas, millionaire-row homes, mega yachts, Port Everglades, and beach views from the 17th Street Causeway. An upgraded option adds a nature and wildlife experience.

“Mike was a fantastic tour guide! While my wife and I had experience on Segways, it was a first time experience for our two daughters. He exercised a tremendous amount of patience with my youngest while teaching her how to operate the Segway. After the training, she was almost a pro! The tour was educational about the Ft Lauderdale area, and immensely fun. Would highly recommend for families or couples looking to have a fun few hours out!”

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Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale - Sunset over downtown Fort Lauderdale
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Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale

10.Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale

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

Spend about two hours cruising Fort Lauderdale’s waterways from Bahia Mar, with party music, skyline views, yachts, mansions, and a possible tarpon-feeding stop. Bring your own food and drinks, use the onboard coolers, and expect a social ride led by a rotating crew that has included Ross, BJ, Jennifer, and Captain Mike.

“Ross and Micheal did an outstanding job of informing the crew about the history of Fort Lauderdale river, boats and houses. We really enjoyed the night ride and the music as well as the opportunity to feed the fish. I would recommend this boat ride to anyone who wants to fun while learning.”

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Everglades VIP Airboat Tour with Transportation Included - Hotel and port pickup from Fort Lauderdale
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Everglades VIP Airboat Tour with Transportation Included

11.Everglades VIP Airboat Tour with Transportation Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 696 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $65

Travel from your Fort Lauderdale or Miami hotel or port to Everglades Holiday Park, then spend about an hour on an airboat with a captain such as Rich or Rick. Expect wildlife spotting, live commentary, fast open-water runs, photo stops, and a free group photo. The alligator show is not included.

“A great hour ride in an airboat spotting alligators, followed by a gator show. We loved the trip and the transfers were an added bonus”

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Sunset Catamaran Cruise in Ft. Lauderdale - The Atlantic sunset and the raised sails
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Sunset Catamaran Cruise in Ft. Lauderdale

12.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 cruise past waterfront mansions and Port Everglades. The crew, including captains Jim and Joe and mate Justin, guides you toward open water, where the sails rise and a complimentary champagne toast meets the sunset.

“The cruise was very relaxing and informative, guided by shipmate Justin and Captain Jim. Great views of mansions and narration while heading out to sea. The cruise was motorized until we reached the sea, then sails went up and it was a very peaceful, calm ride. Great views toward the city and the sunset. I would note two things--finding the boat was a bit unclear. We initially overshot the walkway to the boat and ended up several boats further, then had to ask for directions and backtracked to correct boat. Also, the boat was smaller and not as new as we had expected from the photos. However, after leaving the…”

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Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat - Native tree islands and the Miccosukee connection
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Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat

13.Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 685 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours (approx.) · from $295

Spend nearly 10 hours with Wild Lime Adventures exploring the Everglades by airboat, skiff, and easy nature walk. Guides such as Ryan, Addie, Lindsay, and Stacey explain wildlife, plants, Miccosukee culture, and Florida history. Lunch, snacks, hotel pickup, and luggage storage are included.

“Enoch treated us to an amazing say crossing south Florida. We thought the highlight was going to be the airboat, but that was just the beginning! We were able to see so many big honkin' alligators in the cypress forest, had a great lunch, and got to see a mom dolphin and her child play in our wake in the ten thousands islands. Wild Lime Adventures went out of their way to adjust the plan when on portion wasn't going to work for my wheelchairbound kid. Seriously can't imagine the day could have been better.”

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Drift Fishing Trip off the Coast of Fort Lauderdale - Getting started with bait, tackle, and a borrowed rod
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Drift Fishing Trip off the Coast of Fort Lauderdale

14.Drift Fishing Trip off the Coast of Fort Lauderdale

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

Spend four hours reef fishing about a mile off Fort Lauderdale with Fishing Headquarters. Captain Mike, John, Will, Christina, Josh, and other crew members help with bait and tackle as you fish for snapper, grouper, porgies, and more. Fish cleaning, licenses, coolers, and ice are included.

“Best day!!!! Took my 2 teenage boys for the morning fishing trip. We had the perfect day fishing! Captain Mike along with his crew Christine & Josh were the best! They had us reeling them in all day 🎣🐠 Highly recommend Catch My Drift! We ‘ll be back!!”

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Half-Day Fishing Trip in Fort Lauderdale - What happens after leaving Hollywood
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Half-Day Fishing Trip in Fort Lauderdale

15.Half-Day Fishing Trip in Fort Lauderdale

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

Spend about four hours offshore from Hollywood, near Fort Lauderdale, learning basic fishing techniques with rods, bait, tackle, licenses, ice, and crew help included. Morning and afternoon departures target snapper, grouper, trigger fish, grunts, and amberjack. Captain and mate assist beginners, and the boat returns to the starting point.

“It sounds like you had a really frustrating experience on that fishing trip, and it definitely seems like the crew prioritized themselves over paying customers. If you’d like, I can help you write a review or message to the charter company expressing your dissatisfaction and askiRead more”

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