Fort Lauderdale Venice of America Water Taxi All Day Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour
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The Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi All Day Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour offers a pass valid for up to 12 hours, allowing unlimited boarding at any of the 20 stops along the waterways of Fort Lauderdale, known as the Venice of America. Boats arrive every 35 to 45 minutes at each stop. The tour includes live commentary from the captain and crew, who provide information about local history, landmarks, and recommendations for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Passengers can start the tour from any stop and explore at their own pace. Key stops include Riverside Hotel and Stranahan House, where visitors can enjoy dockside dining and easy access to Las Olas Boulevard, a street with shops, restaurants, nightlife, and art galleries. At 15th Street Fisheries, guests can dine by the marina and feed tarpon fish under the dock. Hilton Marina serves as a transfer point to the Hollywood Route, which operates express boats departing from stop H1 at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, and 8pm. Other stops include Bahia Mar near Fort Lauderdale Beach, offering beachside cafes and nightlife; the Swimming Hall of Fame near beach restaurants and bars; GalleryOne Double Tree/Galleria Mall with shopping and a special Water Taxi cocktail called the ‘Taxi-tail’; Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, where visitors can kayak, paddleboard, and hike; Shooter’s Waterfront, known for seafood and live music; and Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill, featuring over 165 HDTVs and a family-friendly atmosphere. The Hollywood/Margaritaville stop connects Fort Lauderdale to Hollywood Beach’s 2.5-mile Broadwalk, lined with restaurants, bars, and beach access. The tour is wheelchair accessible with some assistance needed for boarding. Alcoholic beverages and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Riverside Hotel & Stranahan House
This stop features the historic Stranahan House and Riverside Hotel. Visitors can enjoy dining by the dock and have easy access to Las Olas Boulevard. The area also connects to the free Water Trolley, which serves 8 additional stops along the Riverwalk.
Las Olas Boulevard
Las Olas Boulevard is a central area for shopping, dining, nightlife, and art galleries. It offers a variety of fashion stores and artisanal shops, making it a popular destination for visitors.
15th Street Fisheries
Located on the waterfront, 15th Street Fisheries provides dockside dining with views of the marina. Guests can feed tarpon fish under the dock and enjoy live entertainment during their visit.
Hilton Marina & Convention Center
This stop offers modern accommodations and facilities at the Hilton Marina. It is also the transfer point for the Hollywood Route of the Water Taxi service.
Bahia Mar
Bahia Mar is located where A1A meets Fort Lauderdale Beach. This area offers beach access, cafes, shops, and nightlife along the beachfront promenade.
Swimming Hall of Fame
Near Fort Lauderdale Beach, this stop provides access to beachside restaurants and bars within walking distance. Visitors can enjoy various cuisines and drinks by the shore.
GalleryOne Double Tree/Galleria Mall
This location combines dining, shopping, and family activities. Visitors can try the exclusive Water Taxi cocktail called the ‘Taxi-tail’ and shop at the nearby Galleria Mall.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
The park offers outdoor activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, and hiking along the Coastal Hammock Trail. It is a spot for nature and adventure enthusiasts to explore land and water.
Shooter’s Waterfront
Shooter’s Waterfront features fresh seafood dining and live music with views of the water, providing a relaxing atmosphere for visitors.
Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill
This sports bar has over 165 HDTVs and offers a family-friendly environment with waterside views. Guests can watch games and enjoy food and drinks here.
Hollywood/Margaritaville
This stop connects Fort Lauderdale to Hollywood Beach via the Water Taxi. Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is located on a 2.5-mile Broadwalk with restaurants, bars, and beach access. Express boats depart from this stop at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, and 8pm.
Meeting point
Water Taxi Hollywood Express Route -- boats depart from this location at the following times ONLY: It is a 1 hour ride between Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale Stop 4 10am / 12pm / 2pm / 4pm / 6pm / 8pm / 10pm is the last departure time and the 10pm will not return to stop Margaritaville
End point
Water Taxi Hollywood Express Route -- boats depart from this location at the following times ONLY: It is a 1 hour ride between Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale Stop 4 10am / 12pm / 2pm / 4pm / 6pm / 8pm / 10pm is the last departure time and the 10pm will not return to stop Margaritaville
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Fort Lauderdale Venice of America Water Taxi All Day Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour
by Water Taxi
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$76Overview
The Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi All Day Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour offers a pass valid for up to 12 hours, allowing unlimited boarding at any of the 20 stops along the waterways of Fort Lauderdale, known as the Venice of America. Boats arrive every 35 to 45 minutes at each stop. The tour includes live commentary from the captain and crew, who provide information about local history, landmarks, and recommendations for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Passengers can start the tour from any stop and explore at their own pace. Key stops include Riverside Hotel and Stranahan House, where visitors can enjoy dockside dining and easy access to Las Olas Boulevard, a street with shops, restaurants, nightlife, and art galleries. At 15th Street Fisheries, guests can dine by the marina and feed tarpon fish under the dock. Hilton Marina serves as a transfer point to the Hollywood Route, which operates express boats departing from stop H1 at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, and 8pm. Other stops include Bahia Mar near Fort Lauderdale Beach, offering beachside cafes and nightlife; the Swimming Hall of Fame near beach restaurants and bars; GalleryOne Double Tree/Galleria Mall with shopping and a special Water Taxi cocktail called the ‘Taxi-tail’; Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, where visitors can kayak, paddleboard, and hike; Shooter’s Waterfront, known for seafood and live music; and Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill, featuring over 165 HDTVs and a family-friendly atmosphere. The Hollywood/Margaritaville stop connects Fort Lauderdale to Hollywood Beach’s 2.5-mile Broadwalk, lined with restaurants, bars, and beach access. The tour is wheelchair accessible with some assistance needed for boarding. Alcoholic beverages and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Riverside Hotel & Stranahan House
This stop features the historic Stranahan House and Riverside Hotel. Visitors can enjoy dining by the dock and have easy access to Las Olas Boulevard. The area also connects to the free Water Trolley, which serves 8 additional stops along the Riverwalk.
Las Olas Boulevard
Las Olas Boulevard is a central area for shopping, dining, nightlife, and art galleries. It offers a variety of fashion stores and artisanal shops, making it a popular destination for visitors.
15th Street Fisheries
Located on the waterfront, 15th Street Fisheries provides dockside dining with views of the marina. Guests can feed tarpon fish under the dock and enjoy live entertainment during their visit.
Hilton Marina & Convention Center
This stop offers modern accommodations and facilities at the Hilton Marina. It is also the transfer point for the Hollywood Route of the Water Taxi service.
Bahia Mar
Bahia Mar is located where A1A meets Fort Lauderdale Beach. This area offers beach access, cafes, shops, and nightlife along the beachfront promenade.
Swimming Hall of Fame
Near Fort Lauderdale Beach, this stop provides access to beachside restaurants and bars within walking distance. Visitors can enjoy various cuisines and drinks by the shore.
GalleryOne Double Tree/Galleria Mall
This location combines dining, shopping, and family activities. Visitors can try the exclusive Water Taxi cocktail called the ‘Taxi-tail’ and shop at the nearby Galleria Mall.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
The park offers outdoor activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, and hiking along the Coastal Hammock Trail. It is a spot for nature and adventure enthusiasts to explore land and water.
Shooter’s Waterfront
Shooter’s Waterfront features fresh seafood dining and live music with views of the water, providing a relaxing atmosphere for visitors.
Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill
This sports bar has over 165 HDTVs and offers a family-friendly environment with waterside views. Guests can watch games and enjoy food and drinks here.
Hollywood/Margaritaville
This stop connects Fort Lauderdale to Hollywood Beach via the Water Taxi. Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is located on a 2.5-mile Broadwalk with restaurants, bars, and beach access. Express boats depart from this stop at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, and 8pm.
Meeting point
Water Taxi Hollywood Express Route -- boats depart from this location at the following times ONLY: It is a 1 hour ride between Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale Stop 4 10am / 12pm / 2pm / 4pm / 6pm / 8pm / 10pm is the last departure time and the 10pm will not return to stop Margaritaville
End point
Water Taxi Hollywood Express Route -- boats depart from this location at the following times ONLY: It is a 1 hour ride between Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale Stop 4 10am / 12pm / 2pm / 4pm / 6pm / 8pm / 10pm is the last departure time and the 10pm will not return to stop Margaritaville
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.