Top Fort Lauderdale Water Tours

Discover the Florida Everglades from Fort Lauderdale on this airboat adventure at Everglades Holiday Park. This exciting airboat ride is a great way to experience the unique subtropical ecosystem of the Everglades. Glide across the grassy water while looking for wildlife like alligators, fish, turtles and wading birds in their natural habitat. This tour includes an alligator show after the airboat ride, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Escape to Everglades Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale for a 1-Hour Narrated Airboat Tour and 15-25 Minute Live Alligator Rescue Show. This adventure is a great way to experience the unique subtropical ecosystem of the Everglades. Skim across the grassy water at speeds up to 40 miles per hour while looking for alligators, wading birds and an abundance of flora and fauna in their natural habitats. This tour includes a live alligator presentation by The Gator Boys, alligator trappers from Animal Planet. Complimentary group photo included.

Set sail for adventure on this exciting, interactive Pirate Adventure Cruise along Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway. This spirited 1-hour excursion is fun for the whole family. Help find the hidden treasure, learn to talk and dress like a pirate with face painting and temporary tattoos and fend off the attacks of rival pirates with onboard water cannons. Kids receive a pirate certificate and bag of loot to take home. This tour is great for birthday parties, group field trips or just a day of fun on the high seas.

Cruise along Fort Lauderdale’s historic New River and enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner on this cruise. Board the Jungle Queen Riverboat and see the luxurious mansions and yachts along Millionaire’s Row, stretching from the Bahia Mar Yachting Center to the Intracoastal Waterway. The cruise travels to a tropical isle for an endless dinner offering barbecue ribs, and chicken with all the trimmings. Then experience a laugh-out-loud variety show to cap off an enjoyable and entertaining evening.

Harken back to yesteryear on a fun Fort Lauderdale sightseeing cruise aboard the Carrie B paddlewheeler. Sail past the "yachts and homes of the rich and famous" along the New River and Intracoastal Waterway in Port Everglades. Spend time on the open sun deck or sit outside under a canopy or in air-conditioned comfort on the main deck. The captain narrates the tour. Full bar service and light snacks are available to purchase.

Escape to the Florida Everglades for this airboat adventure and wildlife encounter at Sawgrass Recreation Park. This exciting airboat ride is a great way to experience the unique subtropical ecosystem of the Everglades. Skim across the grassy water at speeds up to 40 miles per hour while looking for wildlife like alligators, fish, turtles, and wading birds. This guided tour includes entrance to Sawgrass Recreation Park and an admission ticket to the animal exhibit and a guided airboat tour.

Perfect for those who want to squeeze a lot of sightseeing into a limited amount of time. A fully narrated 90-minute cruise along the New River through Fort Lauderdale will let you soak up such sights as the lavish homes and mega yachts along Millionaire's Row.

Escape to the wilderness of Florida's Everglades on this guided, full-day adventure from Fort Lauderdale. This exciting small-group tour includes an airboat ride through Everglades National Park, a drive through Big Cypress National Preserve, a nature walk through a cypress forest, and a scenic boat ride through the 10,000 islands of Everglades National Park in search of a variety of wildlife. Lunch (with alligator appetizers) is provided and a hotel pickup and drop-off are included at select Fort Lauderdale area locations.

Cruise along the coast of Fort Lauderdale aboard your own private 40-foot (12-meter) sailboat on this personalized excursion, ideal for couples or travelers celebrating a special occasion. Opt to cruise down the historic Fort Lauderdale New River or sail in the Atlantic Ocean, and customize your itinerary according to personal preference, choosing from activities such as sightseeing, swimming, snorkeling, or fishing.

A perfect way to end the day relaxing on the Atlantic ocean taking in the breathtaking views with Fort Lauderdale Charters Cast Away the Day Sunset Cruise. This evening cruise calls for sun dresses, flowered shirts, sandals , cold beer and chilled wine. Take advantage of one of Florida’s finest highlights upon our comfortable catamaran as you cruise past cruise ships and “Millionaires Row” to view the mega mansions of the rich and famous. Stop traffic as the 17th Street causeway bridge opens for us on the way out to the Atlantic Ocean. Sails up, sea breezes and salt air increase everyone’s taste for fun. Relaxing music and breaking waves provide a tropical rhythm. Look back at the land as the sun slips away casting fiery hues of orange and red.

Travel deep into Everglades National Park on this private airboat tour and wildlife encounter at Sawgrass Recreation Park. Experience the unique subtropical ecosystem of the Everglades on your own airboat, going deeper into the Everglades than on the typical public ride. Skim across the grassy water at speeds up to 40 miles per hour while looking for alligators, fish, turtles, and wading birds. This tour includes entrance to Sawgrass Recreation Park and admission to the Reptile, Glades, and Exotic Wildlife exhibits.

Combine an airboat tour in the Everglades with an alligator show by the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue Team (of Animal Planet fame) on this tour from Ft. Lauderdale. Make sure you tick off the most important highlights of the Everglades with a guide in the lead. Race through the River of Grass listening to in-depth commentary on the local environment and wildlife, then learn about alligators' biology and behavior at the exciting show.

Cruise the intracoastal waterways of Fort Lauderdale without noise or fumes in one of our Duffy eco-friendly electric boats. Tour on your own, or hire our captain to drive you around and give you an entertaining, informative Tour. Ecoboats provides a unique way to celebrate special occasions, gather with friends, visit dockside restaurants and bars, or watch the sunset. Our boats can accommodate up to 10 adults, have a full canopy rooftop, window enclosures, and a CD player with an aux cord. So don’t forget to bring along your favorite playlist! We offer 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6-hour rental options. Perfect experience for Private Groups up to 10 passengers. We strive to make this planet a better place by protecting Florida’s wildlife and the environment with our Duffy boats. We look forward to having you on board! We strive to make this planet a better place by protecting Florida’s wildlife and the environment with our Duffy boats. We look forward to having you on board!

Our most popular tour in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s Venetian Isles. You will see a combination of mansions, mega yachts, sail boats, marine & bird life and hidden little secrets on this paddle trip. This is rated as an easy leisure paddle while soaking up the sunshine.

You can take ride on the Swamp Monster through the everglades. You will get to see the wildlife, experience the great wonders of the everglades.

Explore the natural beauty of Fort Lauderdale’s Island City during a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) tour. Glide through the mangroves, catch sight of marine wildlife, and enjoy unobstructed views of Wilton Manors from the water. Your SUP tour includes a paddleboard, safety equipment, and a brief training session. Plus, choose from morning or afternoon times to easily fit this activity into your schedule.

BYOBathing suits and jump on the most fun boat experience in Ft. Lauderdale. We tour the yachts and mansions while cruising downtown Fort Lauderdale and then stop at the sandbar for a swim. Our Captain and Crew are guaranteed to show you an awesome time with good vibes and great music. We provide floats and water toys for the sandbar and guests are welcome to bring any food and drinks they like. Destinations are subject to change due to Covid restrictions; masks are currently required.

Explore Everglades National Park on this airboat tour at night at Sawgrass Recreation Park. This exciting airboat ride is a great way to experience the unique subtropical ecosystem of the Everglades at night. Skim across the grassy water at speeds up to 40 miles per hour (64 kph) while keeping your eyes peeled for alligators, fish, turtles, and wading birds. This tour includes daytime entrance to Sawgrass Recreation Park and admission to the Reptile, Glades, and Exotic Wildlife exhibits.

Beautiful scenery of Mansions, Yachts and Mangroves Large Selection of paddle boards to rent or buy Spacious Backyard and Deck overlooking the waterways Opportunity to see the amazing marine life

More than just a chance to catch bass, this Florida Everglades fishing trip introduces you to one of Florida’s top natural attractions with the help of a naturalist guide. Learn about the River of Grass as you sail through it with your group, stopping at known fishing locations along the way. This tour even includes all equipment so you don’t need to rent or buy anything extra.

Experience Florida's Everglades at night on this airboat tour at Sawgrass Recreation Park. Get to know the unique subtropical ecosystem of the Everglades in a private setting with your own captain. Skim across the grassy water at speeds up to 40 miles (64 kilometers) per hour while looking for alligators, fish, turtles, and wading birds. This tour includes daytime entrance to Sawgrass Recreation Park and admission to the Reptile, Glades, and Exotic Wildlife exhibits.

Slide and glide through the everglades on a guided narrated 2 hour tour. This tour is for friends and family. Minimum of two passengers and a max of 7 adults. children 6 and under ride for free.

Go fishing in the Everglades with a local guide on this excursion. After boarding a bass boat, cruise to the best location in the area, handpicked by your guide. Once there, learn the proper skills and use the provided equipment to attempt to catch some fish. The boats have coolers on board and have plenty of space to bring your own lunch.

This private sport fishing tour lets you and up to six of your closest friends or family members enjoy a day out on the ocean. Guides who are super knowledgeable about shark fishing come along to help you reel in the primary catch—sharks weighing up to 1,000 pounds—and you might catch other species like mahi-mahi, tuna, and sailfish, too. This tour includes all equipment, so you just need to show up.