Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour
Description
Experience Fort Lauderdale like never before with a day-long unlimited pass to explore its gleaming waterways at your leisure. Embark on a scenic voyage with 20 convenient stops, allowing you to easily access vibrant locales like Las Olas Boulevard, or unwind on the sun-kissed sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Savor the delights of dining at exquisite waterfront restaurants that dot the journey and immerse yourself in the hidden gems and bustling atmosphere along the Intracoastal Waterway. This unique hop-on, hop-off water taxi service even extends to the picturesque Hollywood Beach, offering panoramic views of this iconic city dubbed the “Venice of America.” Download our live boat tracker to see real-time boat arrivals at Watertaxi.com
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Itinerary
F1 – Riverside Hotel & Stranahan House Visit the historic heart of Fort Lauderdale, home to the iconic Riverside Hotel and the city’s oldest surviving structure. This area also provides easy access to the scenic Riverwalk and Las Olas Boulevard.
F2 – Shops & Restaurants at Las Olas Discover a variety of boutique shops, local businesses, and acclaimed restaurants in Fort Lauderdale’s most vibrant district. It’s an ideal stop for dining, shopping, and exploring the city’s culture.
F3 – 15th Street Fisheries A beloved waterfront restaurant famous for fresh seafood and its resident tarpon. Enjoy marina views while dining and experience one of Fort Lauderdale’s most unique attractions.
F4 / H2 – Hilton Marina & Convention Center (Transfer Stop to Hollywood) This waterfront destination offers marina access, accommodations, and convention facilities in a prime location. It also serves as the transfer point between the Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood routes.
F5 – Pier Sixty-Six An iconic Fort Lauderdale landmark known for its marina, waterfront views, and luxury amenities. Visitors can experience the city’s renowned yachting culture and vibrant waterfront atmosphere.
F6 – Marina Village & Bahia Mar Located near Fort Lauderdale Beach, this stop offers easy access to waterfront attractions, marina facilities, and coastal activities. Enjoy beachside dining, shopping, and ocean views just moments away.
W – Seville Street On-Demand Whistle Stop This convenient on-demand stop provides easy access to nearby beachside hotels, restaurants, and attractions. It’s an ideal option for guests exploring the surrounding neighborhood.
F7 – Las Olas Landing Situated in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s entertainment district, this stop offers access to shops, galleries, restaurants, and nightlife. It’s the perfect starting point for exploring the famous Las Olas Boulevard.
F8 – Galleria One DoubleTree & Galleria Mall Enjoy convenient access to shopping, dining, and entertainment at one of Fort Lauderdale’s premier retail destinations. The area also offers waterfront accommodations and nearby attractions.
F9 – Hugh Taylor Birch State Park Escape into a natural oasis featuring scenic trails, native wildlife, and peaceful waterways. Visitors can enjoy walking, cycling, kayaking, and other outdoor activities.
F10 / P1 – Shooters Waterfront (Transfer Stop to Pompano Beach) Relax at one of the city’s most iconic waterfront restaurants while enjoying views of passing yachts. This stop also provides transfers to the Pompano Beach route.
F11 / P2 – Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill (Transfer Stop to Pompano Beach) Enjoy waterfront dining, live sports, and a lively social atmosphere at this popular destination. This location serves as a convenient transfer point to the Pompano Beach route.
H1 – Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort & Boardwalk Beach Located along Hollywood’s famous Broadwalk, this beachfront destination offers dining, shopping, entertainment, and ocean views. Spend the day exploring the beach, enjoying live music, or relaxing by the water. Fort Lauderdale (F4 Route) to Hollywood (H2 Route) departures run every odd hour from 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Hollywood (H2 Route) to Fort Lauderdale (F4 Route) departures run every even hour from 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible (need to be able to take a few steps to be transported to and from chair)
Reviews(4,086)
Travel to and from stops is definitely fun and the sights are beautiful. Naration by the crew is good, but sometimes garbled.
Leo and Captain Jack made sure everyone had a great time. Leo was very friendly, informative, and attentive. We had a great experience and would highly recommend this tour and staff to everyone.
Leo and Captain Jack were awesome tour guides! Captain Jack made sure our ride was smooth and very enjoyable! The boat was very clean. They offer reasonably prices drinks on board. Leo was very knowledgable and also super friendly with a great personality! 10/10 recommend!
This came up as a must try in Ft. Lauderdale and it was a bit disappointing and a bad value for the price. They have 3 different tours. A South tour that goes to Hollywood (that one only operates every 2 hours starting at 1pm), the Central/Fr. Lauderdale tour, and the North tour which goes to Pompano Beach. If you want to do all 3 tours, be sure to start early in the day because it does take time. The boats have a captain and first mate who gives you information as you go. Unfortunately if you make a round trip you get the same information twice. They also sell overpriced drinks on the boat. They do have bathrooms on the boats which is a good thing. Sadly the seating on the boats is poor in the way they are laid out and the seats get very uncomfortable after a while as they are plastic with no cushioning. I wouldn’t recommend this service to anyone.
Great way to see Fort Lauderdale. Well done to Captain Vince and his shipmate Kathy for an informative and amusing guide delivered with fun. We stayed on the bout for the whole round trip of 3hrs of 11 different stops in one of the 3 areas. This was recommended by my hotel and would highly recommend it - thanks Captain Vince. Robert & Clare
Amazing experience with fantastic guides who had great stories about the area. Andrew and Bill were fantastic guides. We had about 30 people who all really enjoyed theirselves.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your whole group had such a great time with us. Andrew and Bill are fantastic, and we love hearing that their stories and knowledge of the area made the experience even more memorable. It was a pleasure having all 30 of you aboard, and we hope to welcome the group back for another cruise soon!
What a cool experience to tour the fabulous homes of Fort Lauderdale anlong the waterway. Andrew was adorable! Very entertaining. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! There’s truly no better way to see Fort Lauderdale than from the water, especially with all of the beautiful homes and views along the way. We’re so glad Andrew made the experience even more fun and entertaining! We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for recommending Water Taxi, and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
They did a great job giving us a tour. Adam and Bill were awesome.
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re happy to hear you had such a great time exploring Fort Lauderdale with us. Adam and Bill are an awesome team, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to them. Thanks for choosing Water Taxi, and we hope to see you back on the water with us again soon!
The guides were amazing!!! So funny and easy going and informative. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re so glad you had a great time and enjoyed our crew. We’ll be sure to pass along the love! Thanks for cruising with us, and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Awesome, fun, informative experience. Would absolutely recommend it. Great team activity. Andrew and Bill were awesome!
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re so glad you had a fun and informative experience with us. It’s great to hear that Water Taxi made for such an enjoyable team activity, and we’ll be sure to let Andrew and Bill know they made the experience extra special. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to have you all back aboard again soon!
