Water Taxi Tour: Explore 20 Stops in Venice of America

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…
What's Included
  • All-day Water Taxi Pass
  • Live onboard commentary
What's Not Included
  • 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…

Location
5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar and Grill
North Ocean Drive
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Bex0316
Sep 3, 2025
Dave & Rita rocked the water! - We absolutely loved this experience and chance to explore Fort Lauderdale on the water! Dave & Rita were so knowledgeable and entertaining- they gave insight into the homes, history and recommendations on local hot spots and shops. We wish we would have allowed more time to hop back on and do more stops. This is a must-do when visiting the area!
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Rachaelh485
Aug 12, 2025
Absolutely Outstanding Experience! - From the moment we stepped aboard the Water Taxi for our boat tour, we knew we were in for something special — but Captain David and Deckmate Tommy completely exceeded every expectation! The customer service was impeccable from start to finish: warm, welcoming, and genuinely focused on making sure every passenger had a great time. Our captain wasn’t just a skilled driver (seriously, the ride was so smooth it felt like gliding on glass) — they were also incredibly knowledgeable about each area we passed. Every stop came with fascinating facts, local insights, and just the right touch of humor to keep us smiling the entire trip. It’s rare to find a team that can balance professionalism and fun so perfectly, but they nailed it. We felt safe, relaxed, and completely taken care of the entire time. Their reliability and attention to detail made the whole experience stress-free and unforgettable. If you’re looking for the perfect way to explore the area by water, this is it — worth every single penny and then some! Thank you to the Water Taxi team for giving us a memory we’ll be talking about for years to come. We can’t wait to book again!
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708sadied
Aug 12, 2025
Tommy, David, and Johno amazing customer service - We had such a fun time exploring Fort Lauderdale! Tommy, David, and Johno treated us well and told us about all the greatest places to visit!!
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Kimberlycm2199ov
Jul 1, 2025
Fun Time with great crew - Heather on the Fiesta was so great! Friendly and knowledgeable! Also Captain Patrick and Wayne took over the Fiesta on our way back to Hollywood Beach, we had so much fun with them!!
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I1004vkbobr
May 15, 2025
What to do with time to spare - Other than a hiccup trying to reserve 2 seats on-line on their website, the day was perfectly non complicated. We had no agenda other than to burn up a few hours until our night flight home. The weather was perfect, the views were beautiful, and the crew was entertaining. We got off for lunch after a round trip and made our way back afterwards. No sweat, no complications, just a very relaxing day on the water.
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O8701tgkarlw
May 6, 2025
Fantastic - The Yellow taxi company are fantastic. We got on and cruised the amazing harbour listening to a light hearted naration about the area. Staff are very helpful and friendly, ensuring you are aware what stop is coming up and telling you about the area around that stop so you can decide to hop off or stay on. Good value for money and I would do it again
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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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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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Sherryse6363jd
May 7, 2025
Very rude captain - I was treated very very rudely. I think the captains name was either Greg or Mark and his nephew. I had one beer that I brought I went up and asked what kind of drinks they have and they told me I was under the impression that we were allowed to bring our own drinks and other people had brought their own drinks. I went to open my second beer and he yelled back at me and told me I wasn’t allowed to have my own drink so I walked up and asked how much a can of beer was the captain swung around in his chair and got up in my face and said we already told you once you seem drunk and we should probably put you off the boat. I said I’ve only had one beer. I am not drunk and he said yeah I doubt that he embarrass me in front of everyone. I have never been talked that way by a man in my life, they continue to stand up there and talk about me, and they even told the next captain that I had brought my own drinks on board and that I was drunk, I went ahead and bought a drink. I was so embarrassed. I almost started crying. The next captain and his crew member were very nice to me. They said they get complaints about these guys all the time and that they should’ve never talk to me that way. I don’t remember him giving me a price.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).