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

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: 1 day learn more
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 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!
  • 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
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available to purchase aboard most of our boats! Double Deckers have full bars, Mid-Size Water Taxi’s have beer, wine, soda & water!
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 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.

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Maladebordoporai
Jun 10, 2024
Super convenient - FORT LAUDERDALE - Excellent way to get to know the surroundings of the city, which is full of canals. There are several very convenient stops that can take you to the beach, shopping and restaurants.
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482malcolmr
Jan 19, 2024
Billionaire’ row from the water - If you have visited the Everglades and don’t want to shop then this is a wonderful way to see billionaire’s row. Do go to stop one as well. We hopped off and back on several times.
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Sightseer66684593745
Jan 3, 2024
Great Concept - Pretty amazing concept it saved us time and money great operator and comfortable. This water taxi made it really easy to get to different points of interest,
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F8866zudavem
Mar 9, 2024
Question - Question; Is alcohol sold on the water taxis ? Are passengers allowed to bring their own alcohol onto the water taxi ? Thank you
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Sageraven
Feb 20, 2024
Make sure you don't plan around water taxi schedule. - Great service first couple of days. Last day we tried to take another last tour. Taxi ignored us completely at the Whistle Stop by the Westin and continued without stopping. We were hoping to finish trip with a water taxi ride before heading to airport. Previous day we had to disembark a ship and change, adding 30 minutes to trip that were unplanned.
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Tonia
Feb 9, 2024
Don’t take the water taxi!! It’s a scam!! - We boarded the taxi a stop 7. Paid our $80 for 2 all day pass. 1st boat no problem. Second boat to Hollywood beach no problem. 3rd boat from Hollywood beach very crowded and many turned away but we got on. At stop 4 when we were trying to catch the next taxi we waited an hour and 3 boats pulled in but no room for the customers. This is a rip off!! Buyer beware!! We ended up ubering back to hotel.
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Debiznp
Mar 12, 2024
Don’t do it!! - We ended up being stranded on stop 2 for an hour and 40 minutes! The tracking website was useless. I called their water taxi office after an hour and was told a double decker taxi would be there in 10 minutes. Then that taxi promptly went past shouting another taxi was on its way. Sure enough-another 30 minutes later we were picked up. Their website didn’t tell you there was free parking at stop 10-so with all the delays we paid $30 for parking. Totally not worth the frustrations!!
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Renee
Feb 24, 2024
Don’t waste your money! - It’s $40 for an all day pass from Hollywood Beach. We had a nice boat ride to Ft Lauderdale. However returning home was a nightmare! We went to stop 6 and waited about 15 minutes for a boat. The first boat was full so we waited half an hour for the next boat. The next boat was full. By this time we had 23 people waiting for a boat. We called the phone number and were told they would send a big boat for all of us. We waited another half hour. When the boat arrived we were told they couldn’t dock because the tide was out. Some people decided to Uber. We had a baby with us and no car seat so that wasn’t an option. By this time we missed the 7:00 boat back to Ft. Lauderdale. So we took a boat one stop north to catch a boat going south. We finally got to stop 4 to catch the 9:00 boat back to Hollywood Beach. The 9:00 boat finally left at 9:27. It took us 5 hours to get from Ft. Lauderdale Beach to Hollywood Beach! The company says they are sorry when people have a bad experience, but this seems to be an on going problem!
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Rose
Feb 20, 2024
Board of Health issues - The tour itself is not bad however. the boat needs work and the board of health should inspect them…the bathroom was out of order and you basically had to get off to go or wait until your scheduled stop. One of The crew actually ran at the doubletree hotel to the bathroom but the passengers were out of luck. Management needs to work on the boats Paying $40 per person and not having a fully operational boat is just WRONG!!!
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Nazf2024
Jan 3, 2024
Waste of time and money - a true gamble - Don't waste your time or money with this company. The boats don't show up on time. If you call the phone number, they'll tell you a boat will be there in 15 minutes, but it won't show up. If you like gambling, I'm sure there's a sportsbook app or casino that will gladly take your money. And you'll at least have a chance of winning. Taking this service is only a losing proposition. Full of false promises and a lot of wasted vacation time for couples and families. We waited over 80 minutes for a boat, and the boat that came said they were full and couldn't take us.
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