Top 5 Fort Lauderdale Boat Tours

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 waterfront stops from 10am to 10pm. Listen to live commentary, hop off for Las Olas Boulevard, the beach, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Hollywood, or waterfront restaurants, then continue by boat. Captains and narrators, including Jeff and Captain Bob, add local color along the way.

“What a great time we had. Learned so much about the area, Intercoastal Waterway, the Local Port and so much more. What a knowledgeable bunch of employees.”

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2.Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides

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

Ride an airboat across the Everglades at Everglades Holiday Park, home of The Gator Boys. Your captain, such as JoJo, Jo, or Sebastian, narrates the roughly 60-minute trip, points out alligators and birds, and explains conservation. The park offers free parking, frequent departures, and a free group photo, but the ticket covers the airboat ride only.

“Great experience! Captain JoJo was so enthusiastic and really knowledgeable. We saw lots of cool things!!”

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

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

At Sawgrass Recreation Park, you get a 40-minute daytime airboat ride with an English-speaking captain, followed by an alligator and reptile exhibit. Captains such as Nick, Disco, Ron, and Andrew are praised for spotting wildlife and explaining the Everglades, while the exhibit lets you touch a baby alligator.

“Was a fun thing to do, we were lucky to see alligators.”

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4.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 cruising Fort Lauderdale’s New River with lively narration about waterfront estates, mega yachts, local legends, and city history. Guides such as Mason, Monica, Steve, and Nick have been praised for their humor and local detail. Boats have restrooms, snacks and drinks cost extra, and boarding is at 801 Seabreeze Blvd.

“We go on this every time we are in town before going on a cruise ship. Monica has been our guide several times. She has facts, fun and really does a great job. The 90 minutes goes fast. There is a lot to see and it’s always a bit different. You can bring food onboard and we love to grab to go lunch from the shops nearby. Don’t worry about being seasick. This is incredibly calm in the canals and you barely feel the motion. It’s worth your time and money.”

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5.Millionaire’s Row Cruise with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 372 reviews · 1h 15m · from $45

Spend 75 minutes on Fort Lauderdale’s waterways with a Coast Guard licensed captain and tour host. Sip complimentary beer, wine, or soda while passing Millionaire’s Row, Las Olas Isles, mega yachts, Port Everglades, and the New River. The guides keep things light and informative, though late-afternoon sailings have limited narration.

“We loved it. We had a great time. Added bonus: it was hours before the boat parade. Pretty cool. Enjoy the day!”

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