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Water Taxi Tour: Explore 20 Stops in Venice of America
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Fort Lauderdale
Embark on a narrated exploration tour with the Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi. Discover the Venice of America, visit 11 stops, and learn about the city’s history, homes, and yachts. Don’t miss out!
Embark on a narrated exploration tour with the Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi. Discover the Venice of America, visit 11 stops, and learn about the city’s history, homes, and yachts. Don’t miss out!
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Stranahan House - Riverside Hotel & Stranahan House—a historic gem embodying Fort Lauderdale’s rich past. Enjoy dockside dining and easy access to Las Olas Boulevard. Beyond, explore Fort Lauderdale’s treasures via the free Water Trolley, boasting 8 more stops along the Riverwalk.
- Las Olas Boulevard - Las Olas Blvd– the beating heart of…
- Stranahan House - Riverside Hotel & Stranahan House—a historic gem embodying Fort Lauderdale’s rich past. Enjoy dockside dining and easy access to Las Olas Boulevard. Beyond, explore Fort Lauderdale’s treasures via the free Water Trolley, boasting 8 more stops along the Riverwalk.
- Las Olas Boulevard - Las Olas Blvd– the beating heart of vibrant South Florida. Immerse yourself in a world where shopping, nightlife, dining, and artistry unite for an unforgettable experience. Las Olas Blvd. is a shopper’s paradise with trendy fashion and unique artisanal finds.
- 15th Street Fisheries - 15th Street Fisheries—a waterfront haven and local treasure. Indulge in an unparalleled dining experience amidst the marina’s scenic beauty. For an extra thrill, feed the tarpon under the dock, a fun experience for everyone. Stop #3 invites you to savor dockside dining, live entertainment, and a connection with local marine life—an extraordinary experience on your Water Taxi journey!
- SE 17th Street Causeway Bridge - Hilton Marina & Convention Center– a blend of modern elegance and waterfront splendor. Step into contemporary luxury with the Hilton’s opulent accommodations and state-of-the-art facilities—a haven for business and leisure travelers alike. This stop also serves as the transfer point to embark on our Hollywood Route.
- Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Bahia Mar– where the iconic A1A meets Fort Lauderdale Beach. Here, you can experience the essence of coastal Florida. Enjoy endless opportunities for water fun, from relaxing on pristine sands to exploring a bustling beachfront promenade with charming cafes, shops, and vibrant nightlife options along Fort Lauderdale Beach.
- International Swimming Hall of Fame - Swimming Hall of Fame– your portal to Fort Lauderdale Beach, nestled at the Swimming Hall of Fame! Disembark from the Water Taxi to discover an array of beachside restaurants and lively bars within easy walking distance. Indulge in beachfront dining with fresh seafood, international cuisine, and delightful cocktails.
- GALLERYone - a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel - GalleryOne Double Tree/Galleria Mall– a dynamic fusion of dining, shopping, and family fun. Indulge in a Water Taxi exclusive cocktail, the ‘Taxi-tail,’ crafted just for you by GalleryONE, or experience the Galleria Mall, a shopper’s haven with stores catering to every taste.
- Hugh Taylor Birch State Park - Hugh Taylor Birch State Park– with endless options for outdoor adventures.
Explore the coastal dune lakes while kayaking, paddleboarding, and hiking along the scenic Coastal Hammock Trail. This offers an excellent opportunity for nature enthusiasts and adventure-seekers to explore the park’s beautiful surroundings while enjoying various water and land-based activities.
- Shooters Waterfront - Shooter’s Waterfront– Experience waterfront bliss with fresh seafood, live music, and picturesque views. Indulge in a seafood extravaganza and let live music serenade your dining experience. Savor a moment by the water at Stop #9 on your Water Taxi journey.
- Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill - Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill is your sports haven with 165+ HDTVs, unbeatable views, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Enjoy every game and savor winning waterside moments. Cheers to great sports, delicious food, and unforgettable moments at Stop #10!
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Margaritaville Beach Resort - Hollywood/Margaritaville– Water Taxi provides service between Fort Lauderdale and the vibrant 5 o’clock Somewhere Bar at Margaritaville, Hollywood Beach Resort. The Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is along a 2 1/2-mile Broadwalk that connects you to everything Hollywood Beach has to offer, with countless restaurants, bars, and, of course, the sun-kissed shores of Hollywood Beach itself. Boats depart from this location at the following times ONLY:
10am / 12pm / 2pm / 4pm / 6pm / 8pm
What's Included
- All-day Water Taxi Pass
- Live onboard commentary
- All-day Water Taxi Pass
- Live onboard commentary
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information
Enjoy narrated tours, explore our 20 Water Taxi Stops, and see the beauty of the Venice of America all for one ticket! Water Taxi captains and crew will tell you where the best places to shop, eat, and play are! As well as share facts about the gorgeous homes, yachts and South Florida history. Board from any of our Stops, boats arrive 35 - 45 minutes…
Enjoy narrated tours, explore our 20 Water Taxi Stops, and see the beauty of the Venice of America all for one ticket! Water Taxi captains and crew will tell you where the best places to shop, eat, and play are! As well as share facts about the gorgeous homes, yachts and South Florida history. Board from any of our Stops, boats arrive 35 - 45 minutes apart from each stop.
NOTE: Hollywood Express boats depart from stop H1 at 10am/12pm/2pm/4pm/6pm/8pm
- Wheelchair accessible (need to be able to take a few steps to be transported to and from chair)
Location
Water Taxi Stop #1
Southeast 6th Avenue
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(3684 Ratings)
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133shandrae
Apr 17, 2025
Awesome experience - We watched a tone of YouTube videos and found this, HIGHLY RECOMMEND…. Can’t remember one of the older gentleman’s name. But he did a great job had the whole boat laughing. All of them did a really good job, very knowledgeable on everything. So much fun. Captain circled around for everyone to get a good picture of the sunset. First time in Florida, great way to end the night.
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Donald_s
Mar 10, 2025
Be sure to get off at the... - Be sure to get off at the Shooter's stop for a great meal at a reasonable price. Finding parking can be tricky -- it might be best to Uber to your embarkation point.
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Susan_h
Apr 1, 2025
Water Logged on the Water Taxi - A great way to spend the day when you have a late flight following a cruise. It rained all day but they gave us free ponchos and we were still able to enjoy the views inside the cabin.
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Warren_g
Mar 25, 2025
Water Taxi - It’s a nice ride for enjoyment but it takes a LONG time TO GET TO PLACES!! Crew very nice!! Boat could have been cleaner!!
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Andrew_l
Mar 22, 2025
Where to park your car... - Where to park your car needs to be more specific. Should have said use valet at the Riverside Hotel. Parking became very difficult
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Susan
Feb 14, 2025
Two very different trips - On boat with kathy and roberto nice scenary but Kathy did no narration she only spoke to remind us of the tip jar 3 times and I only went 3 stops. The other ride I took with driver Jean and a gentleman ( can’t remember his name) was excellent he narrated the entire time.
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Jean_e
Feb 11, 2025
Wait time - If you don’t mind waiting a very long time between stops, it was great.
However we ended up only stopping twice because we waited well over 45 min for our taxi to arrive. It took up way too much of our day. The easy on and off is not true. Boats take way too long to arrive.
Crew members on both taxis were informative and fun.
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Mjhilge
Jan 17, 2025
Hit & Miss - The first driver was entertaining and educational, more than expected. But then two boats broke down. We were left at a stop to get picked up later. One boat skipped our stop, and the next was going the wrong direction, so we rode it around. Ok to try once, not going back.
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James_w
Jan 26, 2025
Not what we expected - The boat people were very pleasant. It’s just not what we expected. Our understanding was that the water taxi takes you from one destination to another. Instead the taxi takes you from one drop off to another. So not really destinations as far as like shopping or dining areas. And it’s a 45min- 1hour between stops. We finally figured out that to go from Hollywood beach to the further stop north would be over three hours each way. There’s just not much to do on the trip other than listen to the boat driver. We took an Uber back to the hotel to save time.
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Kristinasv9504zy
Jan 20, 2025
Do not buy the unlimited day pass! - I bought 2 unlimited day ride passes in the hopes to see as much as we could via the waterways in our short visit. I don’t suggest doing this- just buy as you go, in our experience we sat at multiple locations for too long/water taxis passed the stops we were at due to being at capacity multiple times ( high volumes of people riding)- we ended up only able to ride the taxi 1 time!!! It was so disappointing- I really appreciated the employee who explained that the high traffic of people impacted service and they could not guarantee who got on/when buying these kinds of passes if you could really ride them; he was the one who suggested just buy as you go. Lesson learned.
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