We went on the holiday lights cruise last month, on the "Christmas Ship." It's their regular big…read morepaddle wheel boat, all decorated and lit up for Christmas. So cute! We had a great time. Of course, the view was spectacular, eastbound down the river to the Intracoastal and then northbound before we turned around again at Lake Santa Barbara and headed back. The cruise was about two full hours long, which was just right. By that time, we were ready to disembark. The crew members were all very friendly and smiley, from the ticketing agents, to the deckhands, to the bartender, to the narrator (of the sights and homes). We had nice Christmas music the whole way. At the end, as we were getting close to the dock, we had a surprise visit from Santa. There were a few little kids on the boat who really loved that. Even all the "big kids" loved it! We have lived in Fort Lauderdale for over 30 years (and my childhood originally), so we are not tourists. But locals and tourists alike love these river cruises. There's always something new to see, and it's so special to get out in your own hometown along the water and remember why it's such a special city. There is some street parking in the streets and neighborhoods surrounding the boat, but depending on the time of year, it can get hard to find a spot, for example, during holiday holidays and weekends. Directly adjacent to the Carrie B is the Riverside Hotel, whose parking garage, while reserved for valet on the lower floors, has metered parking using Pay by Phone on the upper floors. Just park and take the elevator down, and you are just a block away from the boat. It is very well lit and seems safe at night. If you go in the evening, especially when it's not summer, I recommend bringing a windbreaker or sweater. It can get chilly in the breeze on the upper deck after dark. (Downstairs inside is probably air conditioned, not sure.) There is a full cash bar and some snacks. I suggest arriving early to secure a good spot on the boat. We arrived 40 minutes early and had plenty of seats to choose from. The upstairs deck is divided into a shaded portion in the front half and unshaded in the back half, your preference. The lower deck is inside with tables along tall windows and air-conditioned, I believe. Many people get up and walk around during the cruise (so if you feel like you got a less optimal seat, don't worry). The bathrooms are large, modern, and very clean. I wish I could comment on accessibility features, but I don't know. Perhaps that's elsewhere in the reviews but surely on their website.

I enjoyed my trip on the 4th of July with Drew and the rest of the crew on the Carrie B. My ticket…read morewas super easy to book and I received multiple email reminders before my trip. I arrived 30 minutes beforehand (recommended) and made my way over to purchase a lemonade and then head up to the top deck for a prime spot before departure. Although our trip was plagued with quite a bit of rain, I had fun. If you write a review of the experience before you return to dock, you get a free commemorative cup! Whoo hoo! This is a lovely way to spend the afternoon in Fort Lauderdale, me hearties! Come "sea" for yourself.

Captain Pat, Logan and Vail on the double decker and Sean and crew on Pop Pop were absolutely…read moreamazing! This was our first experience and they were so friendly, accommodating and helpful. Loved learning about all of the sights along the way also. We can't wait to bring our family back next time!

fabulous experience, the captain and guy gave us a great pointers of what we were watching and they…read morehave a courteous, polite, friendly. This might be the best value in Fort La

We booked a Mother's Day intercoastal tour with Riverfront Gondola Tours for my wife and daughter…read moreand had an awesome experience. It ended up being one of the highlights of our weekend. Alex was our captain and was great the entire trip. Super friendly, easy to talk to, and did a nice job pointing out houses, yachts, and different spots along the water without overdoing it. The whole ride was relaxing and never felt rushed. If you're looking for something different to do in Fort Lauderdale that's actually worth it, I'd definitely recommend them.

This was such a fun experience. The captain was lots of fun, great sense of humor and the food from…read moreCasa sensei was great. We even spotted a shark while out on the water. would highly recommend and will definitely be back.

I can't say enough about Captain Jack. He really made us feel at home on his boat and had all kinds…read moreof interesting information about the homes and boats along the canals of Fort Lauderdale. Seeing the city from the water was much more interesting than we anticipated. We will definitely be cruising with him again.

I am appreciative of the captain waiting for our late group to come but then he seemed to make up…read morefor lost time by going too fast. The boat was very crowded with not enough seats for everyone and people were falling all over the place. The water was very choppy and not a good time for beginner snorkelers to be out there. You had to swim very far away from the boat to see anything and my group was too scared for that so we didn't see anything in the water. I ended up with a big bruise on my calf from trying to climb the ladder out of the water with flippers on. They should have warned us about that, to take them off first.

Top notch!!! All the way, excellent service! Expert mariners knowledgeable of the area which is…read morewhat you want. Great way to get a nice relaxing afternoon experience on the waters of Ft. Lauderdale. They offer a customized excursion. Relax, sleep, fish, snorkel, swim, hangout on the boat or floaty. These guys are great! Booking up to 6 people. The yacht is nice!! 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, nice living space with a TV. They provide really nice snacks, cold water. Bluetooth speakers to stream your own music. I highly recommend this for anyone for a fun and relaxing experience. Your cruise to and from the ocean you'll see how the crazy rich live, seeing all the multi million dollar houses and boats. Contact Giovanni you will not be disappointed

From the owner: Take a day off with a luxury yacht rental. Tour the historic city of Fort Lauderdale and take in…read morethe sights of the extravagant homes found along Millionaires Row. Whether planning a bachelorette party at the sandbar or a relaxing day in the sun, Flamingo Yacht Charters offers a multitude of boats for rent and endless options to build your perfect outing. Take a tubing adventure, snorkel the reefs, sip cocktails in the Atlantic, or enjoy a leisure dinner cruise. Feel comfortable with our vetted industry professionals and enjoy your day on the water without any compromises.

What a week - we've had the trip of a lifetime with My Yacht Experience!! Captain Mark's yacht…read moremade a smooth crossing from Ft. Lauderdale to Bimini, Bahamas in 3 hours and we've been living the island dream!!! We feel like this is our own private yacht. Captain Mark and his crew took us fishing and snorkeling at multiple locations around the north and south islands of Bimini as well as adjacent uninhabited islands. We were in the water with friendly stingrays, sharks and turtles. We saw sunken ships and the Bimini Road which is part of the legend of Atlantis! We will always treasure the memories and photos from this trip!! Best yacht charter ever!!

We were informed of this yacht by some friends that had cruised with captain Mark. Awesome…read moreexperience from beginning to end! We had decided to call at the last minute for a day outing when family came in to town unexpectedly. Mark and Nancy were extremely helpful and accommodating with such short notice. Their boat is well maintained and spotless. There was not a moment that went by that they weren't making sure we were comfortable and enjoying our cruise. We couldn't be any happier with our experience and wouldn't hesitate to charter with them again! Thanks again Mark and Nancy!!

This Tiki Boat Tour is exceptional!! From the driver down to the actual boat it self, you can not…read moremiss this! We rented it from 11-2 on a Friday and it was perfect. We drove around for a bit and then parked at a sand bar to swim! We brought our own alcohol but the driver had waters, a speaker and a cooler for us! Ralph was our captain and it wouldn't have been the same without him! Request him if you can! Highly highly recommend for a bachelorette party or just to go with a fun group of friends.

Excellent time! Captain Ralph was a fantastic tour guide who went above and beyond, sharing his…read moreknowledge with us along the way & made sure we always had a full beverage! Ton of fun, highly recommend!

Frank, Tina & Mervette made my family feel like royalty, from start to finish. It was a perfect…read morevenue for my brother's 60th bday celebration.

Amazing experience with my family, Captain and crew are very nice, highly recommend this yacht if…read moreany one is looking to charter one out of Ft Lauderdale, a huge plus for us was there location being right on the New river in Downtown.