Top 15 Boat Tours in Fort Lauderdale

Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour - Las Olas, Riverside, and Stranahan House

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

Ride Fort Lauderdale’s waterways all day, with live commentary, 20 stops, beach access, dining, shopping, and a Hollywood connection.

“We had a fantastic day on the water taxi! It’s a great way to enjoy a day on the water for a reasonable price. We learned a little about the area, had a couple of beverages, and enjoyed the beautiful weather and scenery. If you want to do all three sections of the route, get an early start. We left Hollywood at 10am on the first boat, stopped at Las Olas for an hour for lunch, then continued all the way to Pompano Beach, making the required boat changes. We stopped at Bokampers for an hour for dinner on the way back at returned to Hollywood by 8pm. The evening…”

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

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

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

Cruise Fort Lauderdale’s New River for 90 minutes of mansions, mega yachts, local stories, and calm canal views for $31.

“Nice boat ride pointing out the yachts and homes of the waterside wealthy of Ft. Lauderdale. Fun for all.”

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

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

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

Review of Fort Lauderdale’s 1-hour Bluefoot Pirate Cruise, with water cannons, treasure hunts, pirate costumes, family tips, and honest value advice.

“Wonderful, well organized experience that was great for the kids. I would highly recommend. Good job Capt. Black Sparrow and Alligator Al!”

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

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

Fort Lauderdale’s Jungle Queen cruise pairs Millionaire’s Row views with all-you-can-eat BBQ, a tropical-isle show, and practical tips.

“Bar on boat is on second level. Cash not excepted on boat or island. Credit card or tap only. Fun trip, nice cruise & show. Food was good.”

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Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale

5.Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale

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

Review of Fort Lauderdale’s BYOB sunset party cruise, with skyline views, yachts, mansions, music, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“It was fun and informative. Highly recommend it. Beautiful houses and relaxing experience. Ryan and Mike were amazing.”

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Sunset Catamaran Cruise in Ft. Lauderdale

6.Sunset Catamaran Cruise in Ft. Lauderdale

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

Fort Lauderdale sunset catamaran cruise with Millionaires Row, open-ocean sailing, champagne, Port Everglades views, and a relaxed crew.

“This cruise was amazing! The crew did a very nice job on the water. We were lucky enough to catch some dolphins as well! 100% recommend this sunset cruise!”

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

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

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

Explore the Everglades with a naturalist on an airboat, Big Cypress hike, Ten Thousand Islands cruise, wildlife stops, and lunch.

“Lindsay was awesome and all aspects of the experience were fun. From picking us up at our hotel in Miami Beach to dropping us back off in the evening, everything was really well run and no time was wasted -- and we learned a bunch in the process!”

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

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

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

Drive a mini powerboat through Fort Lauderdale canals, past grand homes and yachts, with simple instruction and flexible sightseeing.

“We had a great time on the mini speed boats. My husband and daughter rode together, and me and my son. Husband hoped they could go a little faster. I felt they were great for the intention of sightseeing and enjoying the beautiful water. We got a little lost getting back to the location, but the map helped a lot. Over all would absolutely do it again.”

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Island Time Boat Cruise in Fort Lauderdale

9.Island Time Boat Cruise in Fort Lauderdale

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

Fort Lauderdale’s Island Time Boat Cruise mixes yacht views, BYOB drinks, music, floats, and a sandbar swim for $55.

“The tour was canceled Last minute email Ruined our plans They should have never booked it Awful experience”

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Fort Lauderdale Sailing Charter

10.Fort Lauderdale Sailing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 387 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $150

Sail Fort Lauderdale’s New River and Atlantic with Captain Dan on a private four-hour charter, with swimming, views, and BYO food and drinks.

“This was a great family outing. Everyone really enjoyed this day sail. I have taken a few sailing classes and Captain Dan took the time to show me a couple of skills and let me man the helm for a bit. We had an excellent day on the water and I highly recommend this trip for families. We really enjoyed seeing the houses and different boats along the route. Family friendly adventure.”

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Fort Lauderdale: Millionaire’s Row Cruise with Drinks

11.Millionaire’s Row Cruise with Drinks

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

Cruise Fort Lauderdale’s New River, Millionaire’s Row, and Port Everglades with a drink, lively narration, and skyline views.

“It was awesome highly recommend it the captain and crew were friendly and helpful it was was fun and great time”

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Private tour for 12 people on a 40 ft Yacht, Ft Lauderdale bay

12.Private tour for 12 people on a 40 ft Yacht, Ft Lauderdale bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $184

Private Fort Lauderdale yacht charter with mansion views, sandbars, swimming, music, and flexible 2, 4, or 6-hour options for up to 12 people.

“The boat was really clean and the captain was very friendly and explained everything we were doing and we were watching”

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4-Hour Fort Lauderdale Sailing Charter

13.4-Hour Fort Lauderdale Sailing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $148

Sail Fort Lauderdale’s river, canals, and Atlantic coast aboard the Daffy with Captain Charlie, custom routes, shade, and room for six.

“We had a great time with Captain Charlie and two other couples! He is a hoot and made the experience so fun! We will definitely book again.”

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Sail & Splash Excursion in Ft. Lauderdale

14.Sail & Splash Excursion in Ft. Lauderdale

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Sail Fort Lauderdale’s coast, tour waterfront mansions, then enjoy a slide, trampoline, floating mat, and optional snorkeling for $99.

“The whole trip was fabulous!!!! Will and joe were awesome!!! We had a great time!! Recommend to anyone!!! And everyone!!”

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2 to 6 hours Private Yacht Cruise around Fort Lauderdale

15.2 to 6 hours Private Yacht Cruise around Fort Lauderdale

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.)

Cruise Fort Lauderdale’s canals and oceanfront on a private yacht for up to 10, with flexible timing, music, swimming options, and a captain fee.

“This is our second time doing this tour and it was amazing. highly recommended. This time we had a chance to see christmas lights and the guide was very responsive and accommodating.”

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