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The 15 Tours in Fort Lauderdale That Earn Their Price

30 tours  ·  from $31 a head

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

Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour - What $38 buys you for the day
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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 riding Fort Lauderdale’s Water Taxi between 20 stops, including Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale Beach, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Hollywood Beach, and waterfront restaurants. Live narration adds local color, while hop-on, hop-off service lets you build your own day. Bring time, patience, and a plan for the last boat.

“Your was interesting with all the flash homes and boats. Your guide was very good. Facilities onboard good”

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VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!! - The New River, Riverside Hotel, and downtown views
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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. You’ll see mansions, yachts, cruise ships, and historic sights while the captain and hosts such as EJ and Drew provide facts, jokes, and local stories. Choose open-air, shaded, or air-conditioned seating, with drinks and snacks sold onboard.

“Wonderful recap of the homes along the intercostal waterways and New River. The cruise narrator was measured, kept the pace going, and interesting!”

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Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides - What the first hour on the airboat feels like
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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 a narrated airboat across the Everglades from Fort Lauderdale, with about an hour on the water and live guidance from your captain. You may see alligators, birds, turtles, and iguanas in their natural setting. Captains such as JoJo, Jo, and Sebastian have earned praise for their humor and clear explanations. Parking and one group photo are included.

“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 - What you may see in the Everglades
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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

Spend 40 minutes on an English-guided airboat ride through the Everglades, then visit Sawgrass Recreation Park’s alligator and reptile exhibit. Captains such as John, Nick, Andrew, and Captain Disco explain the wetlands and help you spot wildlife. The visit ends with a chance to touch a baby alligator.

“Gutted we didn’t see an alligator in the wild but hard to spot when such a massive wild space. Boat was amazing and loved every minute”

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Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure and Wildlife Encounter - What You May See From the Boat
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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

Make your own way to Sawgrass Recreation Park for a 30 to 40-minute guided airboat ride through the Everglades. Your captain may point out alligators, turtles, fish, and wading birds, followed by alligator and reptile exhibits, tortoises, iguanas, and conservation displays. Morning departures often offer better wildlife viewing in hot weather.

“Air boat ride was great. The staff in gift shop was great. The rest of the staff was not very informative. The animal show was not very good or informative.”

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Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale - The first hour: Fort Lauderdale from the water
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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

Cruise Fort Lauderdale’s New River for 90 minutes with a live English narration. Guides such as Mason, Monica, Steve, and Nick are known for humor and local stories. You’ll see waterfront mansions, mega yachts, downtown views, and part of Port Everglades. Food and drinks are sold onboard, and the boat has restrooms.

“Enjoyed it very much. The tour guide was well informed and very funny. The line for the bar was slow though.”

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1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise (arrive 30 minutes early) - What happens during the one-hour cruise
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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 adventure on the Intracoastal Waterway. Captain Moe, Black Rose, Lady Lilian Red, and other crew members lead pirate lessons, tattoos, treasure hunting, and a water-cannon battle with Barnacle Bill. Arrive 30 minutes early, bring a change of clothes, and expect kids to leave with certificates and loot.

“Great job and great experience for the kids . Crew was focused on the children fun and adventures. Fun and learning experience. Would highly recommend for all ages . Fantastic time the family had .”

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All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise - Millionaire’s Row by boat
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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

Board the Jungle Queen at Bahia Mar for a narrated cruise past mansions, yachts, downtown Fort Lauderdale, and Port Everglades. At Tropical Isle, enjoy all-you-can-eat ribs, chicken, and sides, followed by live music, comedy, Polynesian dancing, and a fire show. Plan on four hours, plus parking and drinks.

“Don’t let the bad reviews scare you as I almost didn’t book this experience, I’m glad I didn’t listen. I went on Christmas Day with my best friend and everything was what I expected it to be. I was apprehensive about the food after reading the reviews, but the food was pretty good. It was well organized, I suggest for you to dress warm as the boat ride was chilly. The staff is efficient and did a great job.”

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Fort Lauderdale Segway Tour - Riverwalk and New River: the scenic heart of the ride
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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

Spend about 2.5 hours gliding through Fort Lauderdale with a local guide, covering the Riverwalk, Las Olas, Old Fort Lauderdale, millionaire neighborhoods, Port Everglades, and beach views. Training, helmets, and safety gear are included. Mike is especially good with first-time riders, and the group is limited to 12 people.

“This was such a fun activity. We have 2, 16 year old boys and they loved it. Really great guide, who was informative and made us laugh, great time riding the Segways!”

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Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale - Las Olas Isles and the Mansion Stories
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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 on a lively evening cruise from Bahia Mar through Fort Lauderdale’s waterways, Port Everglades, and Las Olas Isles. Bring your own food and drinks, use the onboard coolers, and enjoy sunset views, mansion stories, music, and city lights. Crew members such as Ross, BJ, Jennifer, Mike, and DJ are known for mixing narration with a party-boat mood.

“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 - What You May See Along the Water
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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

Ride through Everglades Holiday Park for about an hour with a captain and live guide, watching for alligators, snakes, birds, and native plants. Pickup covers Fort Lauderdale and Miami hotels and ports. Drivers such as Bruce, Steve, and Demetrius are known for useful commentary and careful timing. Bring warm layers and earplugs.

“Driver Bruce was a treat. Airboat was fun, saw numerous gators. Enjoyed the gator show and pics with the gator and ball python.”

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Sunset Catamaran Cruise in Ft. Lauderdale - Millionaires Row from the water
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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

Sail from Spirit of Lauderdale past waterfront mansions and Port Everglades, then head into the Atlantic for sunset. Your roughly two-hour catamaran cruise includes one glass of champagne, shaded seating, restrooms, light snacks, and a cash bar. Captains and crew such as Jim, Joe, Justin, Maria, and Marcos are known for friendly service and useful narration.

“Very cooperative and considerate crew. Professional and safe voyage. Would definitely go again as well recommend to others.”

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Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat - The ride south from Fort Lauderdale and Miami
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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 9.5 to 10 hours exploring the Everglades with a master naturalist. Ride an airboat into the River of Grass, walk in Big Cypress, cruise the Ten Thousand Islands, visit a Miccosukee tree island village, and eat a local lunch. Guides such as Ryan, Addie, Lindsay, and Stacey are known for strong nature and history commentary.

“If you’re on the fence about this excursion, just do it! This is the best way to experience the Everglades, imo. It is a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and learning. Our guide Lindsey was awesome! She is extremely accommodating and knowledgeable. She goes out of her way to keep everyone safe and will make sure you have fun. She’s a huge science nerd, and I mean that in the best way! She was extremely knowledgeable about everything we saw and her excitement about animals is contagious! The tour itself is very well paced. We never found ourselves waiting for anything nor did anything feel rushed. The dolphin viewing was…”

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Drift Fishing Trip off the Coast of Fort Lauderdale - Starting at Fishing Headquarters
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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 about four hours bottom fishing on a reef roughly one mile off Fort Lauderdale. Fishing Headquarters provides rods, tackle, bait, licenses, coolers, ice, and fish cleaning. Crew members such as Captain Mike, John, Josh, and Christina help with rigging and baiting. Choose morning, afternoon, or evening departure.

“Awesome trip with my family. The crew was amazing and so helpful!! I would definitely go again. Even my seven year old had a blast”

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Half-Day Fishing Trip in Fort Lauderdale - What happens from boarding to the first cast
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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

Meet at 5400 N Ocean Dr in Hollywood for a four-hour shared fishing trip aboard Lady Pamela II Sportfishing. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, use the provided rods, bait, tackle, ice, and license, and get help from the captain and mate. Fish cleaning is advertised, but confirm any cleaning fee before boarding.

“Amazing trip with super kind and helpful staff! Very knowledgeable with types of fish caught, incredible experience and will definitely book again in the future!”

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