Fort Lauderdale · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
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Good cruises & boat tours fill up fast in Fort Lauderdale; the best ones fill first. Here are the 15 that come out ahead, with current prices and what sets each apart, so you can book before the calendar does.
Fort Lauderdale water taxi all-day pass with hop-on stops from 10am–10pm, live English narration, and easy access to beaches and Hollywood.
“We enjoyed the tour and options for the stops. Recommend going the full route if you can. Had a great day!”
A 90-minute narrated river cruise in Fort Lauderdale for $31, gliding past Millionaire’s Row on the calm New River.
“Great cruise — easy, scenic, and relaxing. The guide was funny and kept it entertaining, and the views of the homes and waterways were awesome. Would do it again.”
Interactive 1-hour Fort Lauderdale pirate cruise with water-cannon battles and pirate lingo; kids get a certificate and loot bag for $35.
“Traveling with my 6 & 4 year old grandsons. Was fun, for us all they couldn't stop talking about how much fun they had! Our guides Black Sparrow & Aligator Alan did an amazing job making our little pirates have a memorable experience. Highly recommend!”
Jungle Queen dinner cruise in Fort Lauderdale with BBQ ribs and chicken, plus a comedy-and-luau-style show on Tropical Isle.
“Very informative and fun excursion. Million dollar row was eye opening. The number of yachts is unreal. Show on isle entertaining”
2-hour Fort Lauderdale sunset boat cruise with BYOB coolers, Port Everglades views, and lively party music along Las Olas.
“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.”
Two hours on a Fort Lauderdale catamaran at sunset with champagne, Millionaires Row views, and a sail out to the Atlantic.
“It was actually better than anticipated! Beautiful views, sailing out in open waters, the sights and and watching the sails go up was fantastic. The Captain and his mate were very friendly and assisting!”
Biologist-led Everglades and Big Cypress day with River of Grass airboat, Ten Thousand Islands cruise, easy hike, and lunch.
“The tour was everything I hoped it would be. Lindsay was a great guide and everything worked out fantastically.”
Hour-long mini powerboat rental in Fort Lauderdale for self-driven canal sights—yachts, mansions, mangroves, and easy instructions.
“So much fun! We had a ball. Staff was nice & accommodating. We saw some fish & dolphins on our ride. So beautiful”
A 2-hour Fort Lauderdale party boat cruise with BYOB coolers, included floats, and a sandbar swim with yacht and mansion views.
“We had such a fun time with Capt John & Mike! The boat was full of friendly faces and lots of smiles.”
A small private sail in Fort Lauderdale with Captain Dan. See mansions, yachts, and the Atlantic. Bring food and enjoy 4 hours.
“Great trip. The caption was great and made it fun for the kids. He had snorkels and fishing rods available for them as well”
75-minute Fort Lauderdale Millionaire’s Row cruise with free beer, wine, or soda, captain narration, and skyline and Port Everglades views.
“The captain was wrongly ticketed, he was not creating a wake”
Private yacht cruise in Fort Lauderdale for up to 12, with 2/4/6-hour options, sandbar stops, fuel included, and your own captain.
“Please note: the boat is chartered through a 3rd party vendior Brushi Boat Rentals Our captain Nicolas didnt talk during the tour. He smoked cigarettes which we didnt like the horrible smell. We slowly cruised for 2 hours which was boring and were told we didnt have time to go swimming. 12 full grown people is too big of group for this boat especially if there is a chance of rain. It was 11 in our group Three of us had to sit on the front of the boat and three had to go down below where the ac was not working just so we could be comfortable. On the…”
Half-day sailing in Fort Lauderdale on the Daffy. Max 6, bring your own snacks, chase dolphins, and sail past mansions and ports.
“We loved this excursion! We went with our two kids (8 and 10) and they had a blast on the boat. Captain Charlie is knowledgable, funny and engaging, and he let us all take turns driving the boat and helping with the sail. He has a promotion system that kept our kids eager to help. The ride took us through the river where we could see beautiful homes and yachts, and then out to the ocean for a few hours. Unfortunately we didn’t see any manatees or dolphins but the trip was incredible and we would highly recommend this excursion with Captain Charlie.”
Sail past Fort Lauderdale homes on a catamaran, then cool off with a slide, trampoline, and floating mat, plus optional snorkeling.
“5 Stars! This is perfect for families! A beautiful sail past the waterfront homes of FLL then anchor in front of beach for splash part of the tour. The kids loved sliding into the blue water and snorkeling for about 2 hours before heading back to the marina. Great family memories from this trip.”
Private yacht cruise in Fort Lauderdale for up to 10. Loop the channels, pass the river wharf, add your music, and enjoy onboard comfort.
“Make sure you get the details of your charter. I’ve been on a few yachts and this was by far the worst experience for the amount we paid. We didn’t have use of the cabin because the A/C didn’t work and even though we had it for the 2hr ride we didn’t really ride anywhere except along the docking piers and houses. I was expecting to ride out to a location where other boats would be dropping the anchor as I’ve experienced in the past. Captain kept putting it all on the company. Captain drove extremely slow as if he didn’t have any gas for the excursion, taking the thrill…”
