Fort Lauderdale

15 Best Fort Lauderdale Canal Cruises

The canal cruises: narrated riverboats, mansion-row runs and the water taxi, which doubles as the cheapest tour in town. Three hundred miles of canals earn the Venice of America line.

1.Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour

Explore Fort Lauderdale's waterways with this all-day hop-on hop-off water taxi. Discover landmarks, vibrant neighborhoods, and waterfront dining at your pace for just $38.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“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.VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!

Experience Fort Lauderdale’s glamour and history on a 1.5-hour narrated boat cruise aboard the Carrie B, passing yachts, mansions, and lively waterway scenes.

★ 4.5

“Nice way to get up close to mansions and huge yachts. Ship was pleasant and offered both inside and outside seating.”

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

Experience Fort Lauderdale’s waterways on a lively 90-minute narrated river cruise, with stunning mansions, yachts, and entertaining guides for just $31.

★ 4.5

“Mason was a great tour guide. Very funny commentary we enjoyed our experience and would recommend to people traveling on Fort Lauderdale.”

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

Enjoy a lively 1-hour pirate adventure cruise in Fort Lauderdale with interactive activities, scenic views, and fun for the whole family, all at an affordable price.

★ 5.0

“My family and I (a group of seven—four adults and three children) just returned from the hour-long pirate excursion. While I’d like to commend the crew for being friendly and accommodating throughout the trip, I wanted to express our disappointment regarding a few missing elements…”

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6.Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale

Experience Fort Lauderdale’s skyline, luxury yachts, and vibrant nightlife on a two-hour evening boat cruise—bring your own drinks for added fun.

★ 4.5

“Captain Ross and FM BJ were great! Toured the canals with our family and some other patrons, enjoyed music, sights, trivia, and had an all around great time.”

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7.Sunset Catamaran Cruise in Ft. Lauderdale

Experience breathtaking sunsets on a relaxing Fort Lauderdale catamaran cruise with champagne, mansions, and ocean views—perfect for a memorable evening.

★ 5.0

“Highly recommend the champagne sunset cruise! Justin was a great tour guide- very knowledgeable about the sites and friendly. Captain Joe was so nice too and it was a fun boat ride with great views- it’s nice to have champagne too and there’s a bar…”

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

Discover the wildlife and landscapes of the Everglades with a full-day guided tour including boat rides, hiking, airboat adventure, and cultural visits.

★ 5.0

“The tour was great. Used local providers for the 2 boat rides and lunch. Ryan was great and very knowledgeable.”

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9.Venice of America Tour | Millionaire’s Row | Complimentary Drinks

Explore Fort Lauderdale's stunning waterfront on this 90-minute narrated cruise featuring Millionaire's Row, luxury mansions, yachts, and complimentary drinks.

★ 4.0

“It is unmarked area and no parking. Easy to access boat. However, it is not the boat pictured. It was not enclosed. It was confusing and all passengers questioned if it was correct boat. Bathroom didn’t work. Tour guides were pleasant. Tour was worth the…”

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12.2 to 6 hours Private Yacht Cruise around Fort Lauderdale

Experience the best of Fort Lauderdale on a private yacht, cruising scenic waterways and enjoying customizable options for 2 to 6 hours with expert guides.

“Simon was our captain. He was very nice and informative. I would mist definitely book him again. The boat was nice and clean…10 out of 10 I have no complaints”

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13.Sea Rocket Speedboat & Intracoastal Cruise in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Experience Fort Lauderdale's coast and mansions on the high-speed Sea Rocket boat, enjoy stunning views, entertaining guides, and swift, fun rides for all.

★ 4.5

“This ride was not only a feeling of being on a roller coaster but was so enjoyable in other ways. Our captain was informative and HILARIOUS! His side captain was accommodating and well aware of his passengers safety. I will always recommend this ride to…”

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14.Sea Rocket Sunset & Intracoastal Cruise in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Experience stunning sunset views and celebrity-style homes on Fort Lauderdale’s Sea Rocket Sunset Cruise. A fun, informative ride perfect for all.

★ 4.5

“Even though my trip was canceled twice within a four day period due to not having enough participants which was very disappointing to me and my wife. I booked it again and was able to do the 4:45 pm tour and I have to say…”

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15.Private Yacht Cruise through Fort Lauderdale

Experience Fort Lauderdale in style with a private luxury yacht cruise, offering stunning waterway views, personalized service, and memorable moments.

★ 5.0

“A great sunset cruise for a Bachelorette party. Tina and staff were great, made my guests feel welcome and walked around to make sure everyone had a drink. The boat was clean and great for a party of around 15. Plenty of room to sit…”

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More Fort Lauderdale Canal Cruises

4.5Private Transfer To or From Fort Lauderdale Airport & CruisePort15 to 55 minutes (approx.)$161.25 3.5Bimini Day Cruise from Fort Lauderdale with Round-Trip Miami Transfer11 hours (approx.)$289.00 4.2Fort Lauderdale: Water Taxi All-Day Pass1 day$38 4.4Fort Lauderdale: Evening Boat Cruise with Downtown Views2 hours$55 4.5Dania Beach: 1-Hour Family Pirate Adventure Cruise1 hour$32 5.0Private Cruise Or Sandbar Trip in Fort Lauderdale/Day or Night2 to 8 hours (approx.)$250.00 5.0Private Romantic Sunset Boat Cruise in Fort Lauderdale!1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$430.00 5.0Private Double Deck Pontoon Party Cruise in Fort Lauderdale4 hours (approx.)$750.00 4.8Fort Lauderdale: Private Yacht Cruise$323 4.0One-Way Transfer from the Airport to the Cruise Port1 to 5 hours (approx.)$150.00 4.0Private Moon-Watch Boat Cruise in Fort Lauderdale1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$450.00 4.6Miami From Fort Lauderdale Premium Driving Tour with Cruise6 hours$227 5.0Miami Small Group Tour from Fort Lauderdale w/Millionaire’s Row7 hours (approx.)$239.00 4.3Fort Lauderdale: Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Rocket1.3 hours$32 3.9Sea Rocket Speedboat & Intracoastal Cruise in Ft Lauderdale1.3 hours$32 5.0Family Friendly Boat Cruise and Swim2 hours (approx.)$55.00 3.6Fort Lauderdale: Venice of America Boat Tour with Drinks1.3 hours$52 5.0Hotel Transfer To Ft Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port Everglades15 to 55 minutes (approx.)$143.50 4.5World Famous “Venice Of America” Lesson and Tour Fort Lauderdale1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)$149.00 4.5Best of Fort Lauderdale Small Group Tour with Intercoastal Cruise4 hours (approx.)$179.10 4.0Half-Day Private Cruise in Fort Lauderdale4 hours (approx.)$680.00 4.5Venice of America at Night Tour2 hours (approx.)$59.99 4.0Early Bird Sea Rocket Speed Boat Cruise1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$27.99 2.6Fort Lauderdale: Small Group Tour w/Intercoastal Boat Cruise4 hours$184