We had such an amazing time on our evening Christmas light tour of Fort Lauderdale. The boat was…read morethe perfect size with very comfortable seating and larger table for food and drink. I was also impressed that the boat was electric! Made for a more enjoyable and environmentally friendly experience. Our Captains were fantastic and very informative as we boated around the area. 90 minutes was the perfected about of time of this tour. I would highly recommend them and the company. They were very responsive and easy to schedule via text and phone.

Excellence all the way around. Selecting the tour, confirming pets are OK through a quick call…read morespeaking to a real person, booking it, punctuality of the captain, and Lisa was an amazing captain!! Highly recommend this comfortable and affordable experience!

We went on the holiday lights cruise last month, on the "Christmas Ship." It's their regular big…read morepaddle wheel boat, all decorated and lit up for Christmas. So cute! We had a great time. Of course, the view was spectacular, eastbound down the river to the Intracoastal and then northbound before we turned around again at Lake Santa Barbara and headed back. The cruise was about two full hours long, which was just right. By that time, we were ready to disembark. The crew members were all very friendly and smiley, from the ticketing agents, to the deckhands, to the bartender, to the narrator (of the sights and homes). We had nice Christmas music the whole way. At the end, as we were getting close to the dock, we had a surprise visit from Santa. There were a few little kids on the boat who really loved that. Even all the "big kids" loved it! We have lived in Fort Lauderdale for over 30 years (and my childhood originally), so we are not tourists. But locals and tourists alike love these river cruises. There's always something new to see, and it's so special to get out in your own hometown along the water and remember why it's such a special city. There is some street parking in the streets and neighborhoods surrounding the boat, but depending on the time of year, it can get hard to find a spot, for example, during holiday holidays and weekends. Directly adjacent to the Carrie B is the Riverside Hotel, whose parking garage, while reserved for valet on the lower floors, has metered parking using Pay by Phone on the upper floors. Just park and take the elevator down, and you are just a block away from the boat. It is very well lit and seems safe at night. If you go in the evening, especially when it's not summer, I recommend bringing a windbreaker or sweater. It can get chilly in the breeze on the upper deck after dark. (Downstairs inside is probably air conditioned, not sure.) There is a full cash bar and some snacks. I suggest arriving early to secure a good spot on the boat. We arrived 40 minutes early and had plenty of seats to choose from. The upstairs deck is divided into a shaded portion in the front half and unshaded in the back half, your preference. The lower deck is inside with tables along tall windows and air-conditioned, I believe. Many people get up and walk around during the cruise (so if you feel like you got a less optimal seat, don't worry). The bathrooms are large, modern, and very clean. I wish I could comment on accessibility features, but I don't know. Perhaps that's elsewhere in the reviews but surely on their website.

EJ was a very informative tour guide and it was absolutely a perfect day to take a 1-1/2 hour…read morecruise. We sat on the top floor under the shade. A bit warm in the sun, but the bottom deck is air-conditioned.

Above & Beyond Service - Thank You, Captain Patrick!…read more We're staying at the beautiful Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel and decided to head over to Las Olas Boulevard for dinner. On the way back, we chose to try the Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi--and it ended up being one of the best decisions of our trip. It was an easy walk to the stop, followed by a gorgeous boat ride through the canals, and we were dropped off right in front of our hotel. Everything about the experience was seamless... until I realized I had left my purse on the boat. Panic set in immediately. I scrambled to find the Water Taxi phone number, fully expecting to leave a message and hope for the best. Instead, after a quick recording, I was given the option to speak to a supervisor--and to my surprise, a real person picked up. That person was Captain Patrick--and he was absolutely incredible. Calm, reassuring, and immediately proactive, he asked which boat I had been on and then called the captain directly while I was still on the phone. Within seconds, he confirmed they had found my purse. Without hesitation, he coordinated a handoff to the next water taxi heading back toward my stop. Not even 10 minutes later, the boat arrived--and my purse was safely back in my hands. I truly could not have asked for a better outcome to a situation I completely created myself. The level of care, urgency, and professionalism Captain Patrick showed was beyond anything I expected. He turned a stressful moment into a story I'll actually be grateful for. The Water Taxi is already a fun and unique way to experience Fort Lauderdale--but it's the people like Captain Patrick who make it exceptional. Highly, highly recommend!

Got a day to waste? Take the water taxi!…read more Took the taxi to get to one restaurant. Just one. Left at 11am. Didn't get back to my point of origination until 5pm. It was an OUTRAGEOUS waste of time waiting for this taxi, then that taxi, not knowing when the next taxi would appear. One taxi was pulling up to the restaurant where I had been waiting for an hour. Finally! I thought. Nope, suddenly the 'captain' changed his mind and left me standing there dumbfounded. Had to wait another hour for another boat. That's TWO hours of waiting outside after completing my meal. Gross lack of coordination between boats. Passengers were confused on which boat to jump on; it's three different routes. Boats are not marked as to which is going where. The boats move as slow as molasses, too. The good? The staff were nice and gave tour information as you crept along. Other than that, save your TIME and money and take a taxi on wheels, instead. You just want to get where you're going. Who has time to waste like that?!?

We booked a Mother's Day intercoastal tour with Riverfront Gondola Tours for my wife and daughter…read moreand had an awesome experience. It ended up being one of the highlights of our weekend. Alex was our captain and was great the entire trip. Super friendly, easy to talk to, and did a nice job pointing out houses, yachts, and different spots along the water without overdoing it. The whole ride was relaxing and never felt rushed. If you're looking for something different to do in Fort Lauderdale that's actually worth it, I'd definitely recommend them.

We had an amazing time on our Riverfront Gondola Tours dinner cruise! Food was amazing and…read moreeverything was fresh and delivered to our boat right on time. Parking was a breeze finding basically right across the street from the restaurant and boat plus it was cheap! Wanted to mention a special appreciation to our captain, Captain Royal. She was extremely knowledgeable of the waterways, boats, you name it! She is very down to earth and easy to talk to. We have wonderful conversation and laughs throughout the trip. She was able to answer any and all questions we had. I am only sad that we are not from the area so we could go again! I would definitely recommend and request Captain Royal upon returning for another dinner cruise!

I can't say enough about Captain Jack. He really made us feel at home on his boat and had all kinds…read moreof interesting information about the homes and boats along the canals of Fort Lauderdale. Seeing the city from the water was much more interesting than we anticipated. We will definitely be cruising with him again.

I am appreciative of the captain waiting for our late group to come but then he seemed to make up…read morefor lost time by going too fast. The boat was very crowded with not enough seats for everyone and people were falling all over the place. The water was very choppy and not a good time for beginner snorkelers to be out there. You had to swim very far away from the boat to see anything and my group was too scared for that so we didn't see anything in the water. I ended up with a big bruise on my calf from trying to climb the ladder out of the water with flippers on. They should have warned us about that, to take them off first.

Top notch!!! All the way, excellent service! Expert mariners knowledgeable of the area which is…read morewhat you want. Great way to get a nice relaxing afternoon experience on the waters of Ft. Lauderdale. They offer a customized excursion. Relax, sleep, fish, snorkel, swim, hangout on the boat or floaty. These guys are great! Booking up to 6 people. The yacht is nice!! 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, nice living space with a TV. They provide really nice snacks, cold water. Bluetooth speakers to stream your own music. I highly recommend this for anyone for a fun and relaxing experience. Your cruise to and from the ocean you'll see how the crazy rich live, seeing all the multi million dollar houses and boats. Contact Giovanni you will not be disappointed

From the owner: Take a day off with a luxury yacht rental. Tour the historic city of Fort Lauderdale and take in…read morethe sights of the extravagant homes found along Millionaires Row. Whether planning a bachelorette party at the sandbar or a relaxing day in the sun, Flamingo Yacht Charters offers a multitude of boats for rent and endless options to build your perfect outing. Take a tubing adventure, snorkel the reefs, sip cocktails in the Atlantic, or enjoy a leisure dinner cruise. Feel comfortable with our vetted industry professionals and enjoy your day on the water without any compromises.

We were informed of this yacht by some friends that had cruised with captain Mark. Awesome…read moreexperience from beginning to end! We had decided to call at the last minute for a day outing when family came in to town unexpectedly. Mark and Nancy were extremely helpful and accommodating with such short notice. Their boat is well maintained and spotless. There was not a moment that went by that they weren't making sure we were comfortable and enjoying our cruise. We couldn't be any happier with our experience and wouldn't hesitate to charter with them again! Thanks again Mark and Nancy!!

From the owner: Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal cruises, extended charters to the keys or Bahamas. Charter your very…read moreown crewed Sea Ray 44 with friends and family. Arrive in style at one of the many waterfront restaurants. We will customize and itinerary just for you.

This Tiki Boat Tour is exceptional!! From the driver down to the actual boat it self, you can not…read moremiss this! We rented it from 11-2 on a Friday and it was perfect. We drove around for a bit and then parked at a sand bar to swim! We brought our own alcohol but the driver had waters, a speaker and a cooler for us! Ralph was our captain and it wouldn't have been the same without him! Request him if you can! Highly highly recommend for a bachelorette party or just to go with a fun group of friends.

Perfect! We had a great time and enjoyed every moment of this ride! I will definitely have to do it…read moreagain soon!

Frank, Tina & Mervette made my family feel like royalty, from start to finish. It was a perfect…read morevenue for my brother's 60th bday celebration.

Amazing experience with my family, Captain and crew are very nice, highly recommend this yacht if…read moreany one is looking to charter one out of Ft Lauderdale, a huge plus for us was there location being right on the New river in Downtown.

What a great excursion! 5 of us took the 3 hour Tiki boat cruise and had a blast! We were able…read moreto take in all the sites of waterfront Lauderdale then docked at a sandbar so we could swim and hang out. BYOB is inexpensive way to have cocktails and apps while you cruise. Raul and Drew were fantastic and very accommodating. Highly recommend!!

Best Day ever! We did the 4 hour cruise…read more. Stopped at a local restaurant for a quick drink then anchored out at the sand bar in Fort Lauderdale. They provided Ice and water for us to store our beverages and snacks. The crew were a lot of fun also. Saw amazing houses along the river. Such a great experience! Highly recommend! We will book again!!