Super experience. The Owner/Captain Martha is very knowledgeable and hospitable and she does a great job guiding the tour while navigating the very cool Gondola. We have been on this several times through the years. Very special experience and convenient for parking and a short scenic walk. read more

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This was one of the best experiences I've had! Came with my besties celebrating my birthday! I've been wanting to do this for a very long time. Found out this is an authentic Italian Gondola brought over from Italy. Met Captain Martha & the gondolier- Gianni. We are going to do this again real soon! I'll let my pics speak for themselves!!! Absolutely the best Birthday I've ever had! read more

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Fantastic date night! Our captain Mario struck a perfect balance of giving us space and keeping us entertained (while occasionally playing some beautiful songs on trumpet). Highly recommend the sunset tour. read more

If you are thinking about booking a sailing do it. The experience was amazing. The vibe was really romantic, from the music, "candles", and views. The gondola was spacious, clean, and smooth. It is also covered, so if it rains you will be fine. I booked the 8:30 sailing, which was 150 for a hour and a half. If you park in the garage listed on the email, it will be five dollars. And is located really close to gondola location(less than a five min walk). Our captain Carmelo was great. I loved his personality, jokes, and attention to detail. He made the experience very comfortable and safe. If I book again I would request he. Overall, I'll give this company five stars. Really made date night with my partner feel special!! read more

Las Olas Gondola - Red lights inside the gondola - Boat Charters Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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This is definitely a memorable experience! I had had this bookmarked for ages, hoping to do it one day. I just didn't know if and when I would. Imagine my surprise then when I was told that I would be accompanying three others a few days before Christmas on a gondola ride to see the sunset. I was floored. For once I wasn't the planner. I was just the attaché and it felt so lovely. Everything was taken care of and I didn't have to lift a finger. We showed up early, even got to speak to gondolier Martha who didn't happen to be our gondolier but was super nice. Eventually our gondolier came. His name was Carmelo and he was simply the best. The entire ride was around an hour and a half give or take. We managed to seamlessly get around, partaking in the beautiful views with those huge mansions. The inside of the gondola was clean and cute. You could drink wine, bring some food as well, but we didn't as we had dinner plans that evening. That and honestly I think none of us thought about it. It didn't matter though. We got to chat away and enjoy the breeze as we rowed on by. I thought this was very relaxing and romantic. I can see why people book this for proposals or even anniversaries. I enjoyed talking to Carmelo when I could, seeing as I was between two conversations. I was in speaking French mode, and aside from me, one in our party also spoke English (consequently who booked everything), so my brain was all over the place. I don't think it mattered much though. We felt comfortable and respected for our differences, which is something I wish every person in this world cared about to make others feel. Everyone in our group loved this. We felt it was worth the cost and more so what it represented to us - time together in a unique setting. Definitely would like to do this again, especially considering that at the end of the ride, they gave us a few $25 off coupons. How's that for some kind of wonderful? read more

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Yes, a real gondola! These tours are fun, interesting and lets you see some of the most lavish estates on the water. So much money in Ft Lauderdale! So many exquisite estates! Our gondolier Carmello was fun! No, didn't sing but had music playing. Bring your own drink, sit back and enjoy the romance! read more

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Gondola is my favorite boat ride. This Las Olas Gondola experience is my second favorite after Venice Italy. Do all your homework before you go so you are not wasting precious vacation time. The sights are beautiful and being on the water is refreshing in the heat. I'm definitely recommending. read more

Absolutely loved our time out on the water. first of Martha got me a reservation last minute for my wife and I 12 wedding anniversary and Carmelo was amazing as well it was everything and more romantic and entertaining would highly recommend anyone that a couple to go and experience this read more

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I booked a cruise to surprise my girlfriend for our Christmas vacation in Miami, but our flight was canceled and we weren't able to make it down. I was able to cancel (48 hours in advance) and get a full refund, thankfully. I was nervous about losing my money, but someone contacted me ON Christmas Day, which was above and beyond to me (and totally unnecessary, due to it being a holiday and they were closed). I appreciated everything from the booking, making a time, payment, and customer service. I definitely will be booking the next time I find myself in Miami/Fort Lauderdale. read more

We all had a fabulous time celebrating my 49th birthday with friends. Carmello was very friendly and accommodating. The boat was very comfortable and the ride very relaxing. I highly recommend this. read more

Such a nice time for mine and my boyfriends anniversary! Martha was so sweet and professional, and made sure we had the best time! It was so relaxing and romantic, highly recommend for an anniversary or even a double date! We got to see all the mansions up close on Las Olas, and the views were amazing! Very unique experience and something different to from all the regular boat rides. read more

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Started off our ride a bit stressful as we struggled with parking and couldn't get a hold of our captain right away but it ended up being all good once we finally got it figured out. Matt was very friendly and a pleasant captain the whole ride. Very beautiful night and cute music too. read more

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Great Trip , Very Relaxing , Boats and Mansions galore .Good staff and friendly folks in Fort L

So romantic- loved it! Hubby surprised me with this romantic gondola ride for our anniversary night! Probably THE most thoughtful anniversary activity he planned out. I'm a wedding planner and so obviously my planning standards are high! He arranged it all and packed up a cooler with champagne, shrimp cocktail, sushi, dessert, etc for us to enjoy during our boat tour- which I loved!! I always enjoy being on the water but being able To daydream with my hubby while passing by $20million dollar homes as our gondolier played very romantic music and I enjoyed the treats he put together for us was so unexpected and completely unforgettable. A great opportunity to make it your own! Our gondolier Matt was super nice by the way - definite recommend him! Will definitely recommend! read more

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Whaaaat! Gondolas in Florida...well, it makes a lot of sense, since Fort Lauderdale is considered the " Venice" of America...and Shoooooot, this experience was nothing less than beautiful, romantic, heartwarming and straight up Amazing!!!! Tha Yelp Daddy was so filled with joy that he stumbled upon this classy way to cruise through the city. Martha (your gondolier) is wonderful...filled with life, a love for the art of bringing a creative experience to south Florida. She is wise, funnny, fun and extremely knowledgeable of all the surroundings. The Gondola is great-it felt safe and secure, it was really spacious and comfortable on the inside. Martha sets the mood with music and journey is a nice lengthy amount of time. The price is great for this type of experience in south Florida! The service is excellent! and the accommodations are sweet!!! Tha Yelp Daddy had such an AWESOME experience!!!!! Tha Yelp Daddy not only approves this gondola experience BUT recommends this type of service to all those who like to think outside of the box when it comes to romance!!!! **Note: This company and its service is EXCELLENT for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, proposals and surprises of all kinds...Bros!!!!-think about this company for Valentines Day!!! A Must Try!!! So, check it, I cruised in the evening when it was a cool breeze off the water...which added to ambiance of the mood! Listen!!!! this is a MUST Experience and try!!!! Tha Yelp Daddy will be a regular customer, Here!!! Amazing job!!! Yelp Daddy Approved!!!! read more

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Las Olas Gondola and our Gondolier Captain Carmelo made our 40th Anniversary very memorable. Las Olas Gondola and Martha were very easy to work with and communicated with us right up until our set sail time. Captain Carmelo ensured were had the very best view of a spectacular sunset. read more

I am so happy my boyfriend decided to book this gondola tour with Carmelo in Las Olas. He was absolutely amazing! He was so friendly and personable, and made this surprise even more amazing by giving us a bottle of champagne. He made sure to let us view the beauty of Las Olas at night as well. It was such a romantic night. I highly recommend this gondola tour! read more

Las Olas Gondola - Posing in front of the gondola! - Boat Charters Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Carmelo was a great gondolier. Great music and a beautiful ride. Thanks for a wonderful evening. read more

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My wife and I had an amazing time on the sunset cruise. Captain Matt provided an outstanding sailing experience. The Gondola itself was quite fun, drawing many envious looks from people along the waterway. The views were spectacular, including a gorgeous sunset. We look forward to another cruise soon! read more

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We had a smooth ride. The New River Scenery is amazing. The dock is across the river from the Historic Downtowner restaurant, convenient location for tourists. read more

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So much fun!! The great service started with an immediate response to my email and continued throughout the entire process. The step-by-step directions to the location were so very helpful and appreciated. The gondola captain was funny and informative. It was a terrific tour of a beautiful area. I highly recommend this attraction! read more

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This was a nice and intimate ride sightseeing beautiful homes and architecture on the water. Our captain was knowledgeable on the homes owner and always had a piece of info to share. He was a funny guy and you can tell he is passionate about boating. Even through we encountered a heavy rain shower, he drove with a smile on his face. The gondola has a roof and plastic zipper windows so we were nice and dry on the inside- I felt bad! read more

My wife surprised me with a sunset cruise for our 33rd anniversary. Carmelo was our Gondolier Du Jour and made sure we had everything we needed to be comfortable on the voyage. We had brought along a bottle of bubbly to sip on while sailing and Carmelo provided all the ice and glassware for us to enjoy it. You can tell he really loves his job and is adept at reading his passengers to provide a customized experience for each trip. So many of these excursions provide a dusty overused script that the guide sticks to no matter the situation. Not Carmelo. After sitting and getting to know us for a few minutes he launched the Gondola and provided a personal experience that made us feel like he was an old friend showing us the sights. If you have the opportunity to sail with Carmelo make sure you wish him a "Happy Birthday!" no matter what day it is. He'll know what you mean and so will everyone around him. read more

Such a beautiful and memorable experience! I'm beyond grateful for the experience and the role that Las Olas Gondolas played in our proposal. Captain Pinky was beyond helpful and friendly and made our night even more special. This is far from a regular boat ride, the ambiance, sights, and experience from the moment you arrive is unforgettable! If I could give Captain Pinky 30 stars, I would!! read more

Awesome! Excellent! Romantic! Informative! What more can I say about this organization and the gondola ride itself. Martha was the perfect captain and she informed us of some interesting and incredible facts about a few of the houses along the river. My wife really enjoyed it and when we she saw the "Message in a Bottle", she almost cried. Everything about this experience was absoutely fantastic and I recommend this ride to anyone looking for not only something to do on a special occasion, but also just to get away from it all. Well done! read more

My husband surprised me with a completely different and romantic plan. The gondola was an experience that surpassed our expectations. We were provided with silverware and plates for a romantic picnic and ice for the champagne as we toured a gorgeous view. TITO was our amazing guide to this romatic and novel experience; he tuned some romantic music and chipped in when we asked about the view and prices of such upscale real estate. For any woman this is a very sweet and thoughtful idea. If you plan to be extra naughty book at night. However, a slow sunset gondola with a breathtaking view was exactly what we wanted. Thank you TITO! read more

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Highly recommend using them if you want a romantic time with your significant other! For the price - I thought this was a great deal. I proposed to my girlfriend on this ride and they helped me plan it perfectly with their "message in a bottle" package. During our ride, the Captain suddenly "hit" something and whenever he used the net to get the object out of the water, it was the message in a bottle with a message that I was able to write. I proposed to my girlfriend right on the spot and Matt was able to take a picture to capture the moment. Thank you so much for helping me with my proposal and making it romantic for the both of us. read more

Did this for our anniversary. Martha is amazing and extremely knowledgeable About everything in the area. We were treated five star the entire time. I utilize the service of Romance on The Go. They surprise my wife with her favorite wine, meat and cheese platter, and roses. Overall a terrific experience. read more

Las Olas Gondola - Wine, meat and cheese, roses. - Boat Charters Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

At booking, I was told Captain Martha would be our guide. When we got there we were greeted by an odd looking Captain Martha. After introductions we had a great time with Captain Charlie! We let him know we were celebrating anything special and only wanted sime different to do. He had us laughing the entire trip. we had a great time! Thanks Charlie & Martha! read more

Delightful experience, it was funny and romantic. At night is surely something different and the atmosphere was wonderful. Furthermore Captain Martha has been so nice with us and her experience made our trip quiet and enjoyable. Thank you very much I think we will do it again earlier so we can see it differently with the sunlight. 5 star well deserved for you. read more

Great experience!!! Parking garage just 5 minute walk.

Lived in S. Florida all my life and who knew we had gondola rides? Also, who knew Ft Lauderdale was considered "The Venice of America"...? Even so, after learning such new things i was really surprised by the experience. Tito, our "gondolier," took as many photos of us as we wanted before we left. Same after the ride. Very accommodating! My wife brought a bottle of wine, cheese and cupcakes to have during our 1 hr 15 min stroll up the inter-coastal. Our original reservation was rained out, so we didn't get to do the sunset ride but our make-up, late night ride around 9pm was perfect. Calm water. Private setting in the gondola. Tito played some soft classical love songs... Want to thank my wife for the new experience. It really is amazing that after 10 years together and on my 33rd birthday, I can till be surprised. read more

This was a great find. Reasonably priced for 2 hours it was 200$. They let me bring our dinner and champagne. They also did a message in the bottle for me so I could propose. Everything worked out perfect, including her saying "yes." I highly recommend. It was a perfect night. Tito did a fantastic job. Only thing I longed for was to play my own playlist from my iPhone...... read more

Tito was our gondolier and I can't explain how blown away my fiancee and I are. He contacted me an hour early to confirm my appointment which was awesome. However the lengths he went to to ensure that my proposal was flawless was amazing. It was simply perfect and a special experience that we will never forget. Highly recommend. The ride is enchanting and much more cozy than the taxi tours. read more

I came across this special boat ride online. This gondola tour was the perfect way to celebrate an anniversary evening with my boyfriend. He "found the message in a bottle" and enjoyed the Italian cruise. Captain Martha was extreme personable and informative about the area. She truly loves her job and made the experience better. I recommend this intimate experience as a way to celebrate an occasion or prepare for Italy! read more

Las Olas Gondola - Gorgeous sunset gondola ride - Boat Charters Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

We had a nice relaxing river ride on the gondola. Martha was very knowledgeable about many of the beautiful homes we saw on the tour. They also allow you to bring food and beverages on board, So feel free to pack some snacks/finger foods. We didn't bring wine, but it would have been a nice touch. We had smooth sailing and a great breeze. Over all a very enjoyable ride. read more

Excellent service! Captain Martha was kind enough to pick us up since our GPS put us at a slightly different location. We had a great gondola ride and I'm looking forward to another trip in the near future....hint for my husband!! I've been recommending to my coworkers all day. read more

Second trip with Captain Brian.... was better than our first trip. Highly recommended!

I took my wife on a gondola ride for our 10 yr anniversary. We had a beautiful hour and half sunset cruise up and down the Ft. Lauderdale inter-coastal . It was so romantic and relaxing.Captain Martha the boat captain was such a awesome lady and very accommodating.I highly recommend this experience for everyone in love! It a coolest gondola boat too! A slow romantic ride with someone you love, it doesn't get any better! The Ft.Lauderdale inter-coastal is the Venice of U.S.A. Beautiful homes and killer foliage up and down.As far as I'm concern the star rating isn't high enough, this experience is 10 stars! p.s. I recommend a bottle of champagne or a nice wine for your ride. Thank you Los Olas gondola and Captain Martha and owner Micheal ! You guys ROCK!!! read more

Great time! My husband surprised me with a Gondola ride for Valentine's day and it was perfect. We had our own personal tour of the beautiful waterfront homes and sites along the intracoastal waterway. The Gondola itself was adorable and we even had Italian love songs playing for us as background music. Our tour guides name was Martha and she was very nice and accommodating. She took pictures of us beforehand and told us interesting details about some of the houses and sites we saw along the way. We had a great time and will definitely be back! read more