America · FORT LAUDERDALE TOURS
The good fort lauderdale tours fill up early and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book ahead, what each includes and how they differ.
Hop on and off Fort Lauderdale waterways all day, 10am-10pm, with live commentary and stops from Las Olas to Hollywood for $38.
“We enjoyed the tour and options for the stops. Recommend going the full route if you can. Had a great day!”
Ride the Carrie B paddlewheeler on a 90-minute Venice of America cruise past yachts, mansions, and Port Everglades with narration.
“This tour was the perfect combination of sites information and comedic relief by Drew. The captain was so impressive with his impeccable turns and parking. While I only got a smoothie and popcornn there was a full bar and plenty of snack options. It was unseasonably cold that day so having the option to go inside was a huge plus. 5 star experience that I would gladly do again!”
Fort Lauderdale airboat tour from Everglades Holiday Park: narrated 60-minute ride, alligator viewing, free group photo, and free onsite parking.
“We rode the airboat The Seminole unfortunately I forgot the name of the captain. It was an awesome trip on the Everglades. The company is well organized. And we got a chance to see the crocodile show. Please do not miss this opportunity I think it is once in a lifetime opportunity.”
40-minute Sawgrass Everglades airboat tour with a live guide, wildlife sightings, plus alligator and reptile exhibits including a baby gator touch.
“We had the most amazing tour guide Captain Disco! He made the tour very fun and informative. We can picture him on tik tok make videos and bringing even more visitors. He had a great personality and boating skills. Thanks so much”
Airboat thrill and reptile exhibits at Sawgrass Recreation Park near Fort Lauderdale. 30 to 40 minutes on the water, about 2 hours.
“The beauty of nature is incredible. Be aware that you may not see many gators during the daytime tour (but definitely on the night tour). But still, the sights of the Everglades and the ride on the airboat are wonderful and worth it.”
90-minute narrated Jungle Queen cruise on Fort Lauderdale’s New River. Millionaire’s Row yachts, guide humor, drinks onboard.
“Nice slow cruise within the channels and harbors of Fort Lauderdale. Interesting comments provided on select yacht and home ownerships.”
1-hour Bluefoot pirate cruise from Dania Beach with pirate talk, tattoos, treasure hunt, and water-cannon battles along Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal.
“We traveled with captain Black Sparrow and Sandy Bones they were great! This was a fun activity to break up our day since we flew in early for a cruise. Not too long or exhaustive so it was wonderful for little’s”
Jungle Queen BBQ dinner and show in Fort Lauderdale, with a narrated New River cruise, all-you-can-eat ribs and chicken, plus live entertainment.
“The meal consisted of cornbread, coleslaw, mac n cheese, ribs and chicken tenders. Previous years they had shrimp and actual chicken so this was disappointing. No drinks nor dessert, those are available for purchase. One sign said $16 for a cocktail, I didn't purchase alcohol though, but got dessert. There's live singing during dinner and a show afterward. We didn't get a chance to explore the "island". Almost immediately after the show, we were asked to board and taken back.”
Fort Lauderdale Segway tour with quick training, Riverwalk glide, yacht spotting, and standout Port Everglades views for $69.
“Mike is amazing!! Super knowledgeable and fun. If you’re on the fence about your ability to ride, don’t be, he’s a great instructor too.”
A 2-hour BYOB sunset party cruise past Fort Lauderdale landmarks, Port Everglades, and Las Olas yachts, with music and skyline views.
“The tour guide DJ was excellent. The boat was a little run down. It would have been nice if they had some waters on the boat.”
Everglades VIP airboat from Fort Lauderdale with round-trip transport, narrated wildlife spotting, and a free group photo. About 4 hours.
“My husband and I traveled with two other couples and stayed at a VRBO and we had no car. The tour group was kind enough to pick us up there! Our boat captain was knowledgeable about the Everglades and the wildlife. It was so much fun on the boat and we saw 4 gators! Great excursion!!!”
Fort Lauderdale sunset catamaran cruise with Millionaires Row views, a complimentary champagne glass, and sailing near Port Everglades.
“Very friendly crew! Our experience was fun and relaxing. The sunset was AMAZING and the cheap drinks were a plus!”
Biologist-led Everglades adventure with airboats, a Ten Thousand Islands cruise, Big Cypress hikes, and historic stops, plus lunch.
“We had an incredible all-day Everglades tour with Wild Lime Adventures, and our guide Ryan was an absolute gem. His passion for the Everglades was contagious and you can tell he genuinely loves what he does and deeply cares about this unique ecosystem. Ryan was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating details about the wildlife, plants, history, and conservation efforts throughout the day. He brought the Everglades to life with stories and insights that made everything feel meaningful and memorable. We had a fantastic experience on the River of Grass tour with Captain Brown! We saw so many alligators I lost count, along with a wide variety of beautiful birds. Captain Sawyer…”
Drift fish the Fort Lauderdale reef on a 4-hour trip with provided gear, bait, licenses, coolers, and included fish cleaning.
“Definitely recommend! Captain and crew are knowledgeable and very helpful. Can’t wait to go again!..”
Half-day fishing from Fort Lauderdale with gear, bait, and licenses provided, plus fish cleaning. Morning or afternoon trips.
“I booked a drifting fishing on Viator website. On the day Jan 6th, my last tour is running late so I missed the tour by 15 minutes. When we arrived, people working there (one man and one woman) told me one option is that they can put a note and hold the credit for one year. But I tried to contact them now they denied such note has ever been made (they want to know the name of people who helped me that day but they should be able to find such info easily since they know exactly the date of my trip) and apparently Viator cannot help in anyway.…”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
