4 Fort Lauderdale Boat Tours to Build a Day Around

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 one $38 mobile ticket from 10am to 10pm on Fort Lauderdale’s Water Taxi. Board at 20 stops, listen to live commentary from crew such as Jeff and Captain Bob, and hop off for Las Olas, beaches, dining, shopping, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, or Hollywood Beach.

“The boat on the Venice of America section was a very short distance and only you basically seen a few homes of the so called rich and famous. Recommend only if you have the entire day, 10 am -10 pm to do all 3 routes.”

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2.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 a live English narration. You’ll pass Millionaire’s Row, grand waterfront homes, mega yachts, parts of downtown, and possibly Port Everglades. Guides such as Mason, Monica, Steve, and Nick are known for adding humor and local stories.

“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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3.1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise (arrive 30 minutes early)

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

Board Bluefoot at Dania Beach Marina for a one-hour family cruise with Captain Moe, Black Rose, Lady Lilian Red, and other pirate crew. Kids learn pirate talk, get tattoos, hunt treasure, fire water cannons, and take home a certificate and loot bag. Expect plenty of splashing.

“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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4.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 aboard the Jungle Queen, cruising Fort Lauderdale’s New River past mansions and mega-yachts before reaching Tropical Isle. Enjoy BBQ ribs, chicken, sides, live dinner music, and a Polynesian variety show. Arrive 45 minutes early and bring a jacket for the breezy return ride.

“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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