Harken back to yesteryear on a fun Fort Lauderdale sightseeing cruise aboard the Carrie B paddlewheeler. Sail past the "yachts and homes of the rich and famous" along the New River and Intracoastal Waterway in Port Everglades. Spend time on the open sun deck or sit outside under a canopy or in air-conditioned comfort on the main deck. The captain narrates the tour. Full bar service and light snacks are available to purchase.

Board the Carrie B paddlewheeler for a Fort Lauderdale sightseeing cruise
Morning, early afternoon, and late afternoon departures available
Sail the New River and Intracoastal Waterway in Port Everglades
Visit the full bar as your captain narrates the tour

What's Included

Cruise

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Snacks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Carrie B Cruises
440 N New River Dr E, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA
Please note due to current road closures, we recommend parking at the garage located behind the Cheesecake Factory restaurant located on SE 6th avenue. We are one block away behind the Lobster Bar restaurant on SE 5th Avenue.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Carrie B Cruises

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stranahan House (Pass By)

Riverside Hotel Fort Lauderdale (Pass By)

Colee Hammock Park (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:Are there restroooms onboard the Fort Lauderdale Daily Sightseeing Cruise - On the Venice of America?

A:Yes, there are restroom facilities on the upper level of the Carrie B.

Feb 2021

Q:Are food/drinks available onboard during the Fort Lauderdale Daily Sightseeing Cruise - On the Venice of America?

A:Yes - You will board the Carrie B and find yourself in the main cabin – an enclosed, spacious, air-conditioned space with ample seating and a full-service bar.

Feb 2021

Q:Is the Fort Lauderdale Daily Sightseeing Cruise - On the Venice of America wheelchair accessible?

A:The lower deck of the Carrie B is wheelchair accessible.

Feb 2021

Q:Is there parking available near the departure point for the Ft. Lauderdale Daily Sightseeing Cruise On the Venice of America?

A:Yes, we recommend parking in the garage located behind the Cheesecake Factory restaurant located on SE 6th avenue. Note: There may be a parking fee.

Feb 2021

Q:Is the outside seating shaded on the Fort Lauderdale Daily Sightseeing Cruise - On the Venice of America?

A:Yes - You may choose seating in the relaxing warmth of the Florida sun or underneath the canopy for shade.

Feb 2021

Q:Do you have any place to store luggage during the Fort Lauderdale Daily Sightseeing Cruise - On the Venice of America?

A:Yes - We offer the convenience of storing your luggage on board while you enjoy the sights & attractions.

Feb 2021

Q:Can I use a mobile ticket for the Fort Lauderdale Daily Sightseeing Cruise - On the Venice of America?

A:Yes - you may show the ticket on your phone upon arrival.

Feb 2021

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Featured review

Kunal_M

Loved the narrated tour with our pleasant and comical tour guide. There were a lot of interesting facts to learn about, as well as great views of all the homes, yachts, cruises, beaches, and shorelines.

Reviews

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No stress. Nice outing

Norman_F, Apr 2024

The staff assisted us with getting on the cruise on time. The narration was very complete and clearly spoken.

Very nice tour. Boat is...

Thomasn_G, Apr 2024

Very nice tour. Boat is clean and nice. The tour was interesting and the perfect amount of time. Nice location and easy to find.

Very good experience ...

Mirzet_K, Apr 2024

Very good experience definitely will recommend this to anyone to book .Seing all this nice houses and history of this place it's pleasant to explore.

Great time by all !

Lisa_S, Apr 2024

Beautiful water & nice people & knowledgeable about Ft. Lauderdale & all the mansions thank you we got great pics too !

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Lisa, Thank you so much for your great review of your cruise with us! Thank you so much for joining us! Please come back soon! Take care!

Great experience seeing Fort Lauderdale from the intercoastal.

Jean_B, Apr 2024

I loved it and will do it again. So relaxing and informative. Just the right amount of time too. Liked being able to move around the boat too.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi Jean! Thanks for sharing your experience on board Carrie B Cruises! Glad you enjoyed being able to move around where you like! So happy you were on board with us!! Thank you!! Come back soon! Take care.

Amazing!

Sarita_B, Apr 2024

Homes on Millionaires row. The narrator. The whole experience. We enjoyed the entire trip. 5+ stars!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you Sarita! We are so happy you enjoyed your cruise with us!! Come back soon! Take Care!

Lots of fun!

Victoria_W, Apr 2024

Got there just in time for boarding, make sure to get there early to find your parking and to get a shaded seat. The staff were great and the tour was beautiful! Great views and a knowledgeable, funny narration of our route. Make sure to bring a hat and extra sunscreen!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Victoria, Enjoyed having you with us!! Thank you for the great review! Come back soon! take care!

Wonderful tour, wish I had taken it sooner

Joan_W, Apr 2024

I've been coming to Ft Lauderdale for many years but this is the first time I took the Carrie B Cruise. What a delight! Well organized, the tour leader was a wealth of information on every site along the intracoastal. Don't hesitate to try it, I'm confident that you'll be pleased.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Joan, Thank you sooo much for trying the Carrie B Cruises!! Now you are a part of the family! come on back now ya hear! Thank you so much and take care!!

Great experience!

nortelochka, Apr 2024

Great experience! Very well organized. We missed our scheduled date but were allowed to do the tour next day and even offered to get full refund, if we do not want to do the tour anymore.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so much for your great review! So happy you enjoyed your cruise with us! And yes never a problem switching to another time! Please take care and come back to see us soon!!

Loving Fort Lauderdale

PM_B, Apr 2024

Most memorable was the great scenery, (homes, yachts, waterways) and the info provided by our guide. I missed his name but he was great and funny.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so much for your kind thoughts and sharing your experience!! Thank for cruising with us, so glad you had a wonderful time!! Come back soon!

Outstanding,

Carmin_N, Apr 2024

The entire trip was an amazing experience! Loved the air conditioned area and snack bar. The tour guide was excellent!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

So happy you enjoyed your cruise with us on Carrie B Cruises!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! Come back to see us soon!!

Great trip

Jluterek25_L, Apr 2024

Most friendliest people running this operation. We had a great time and will be back sometime in the future 😄

Response from Host, Apr 2024

So happy you had a great time on board the Carrie B Cruises! Yes, please come back soon! Take Care, Thank you!!

Fun, Relaxing and so Enjoyable!

Lester_C, Apr 2024

My husband and I just felt like getting out on the water and relaxing. It had been many years since we were on the Carrie B and thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The staff was wonderful and the food and drinks were great! Can't wait to go again!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Lester, we can't wait for you to come back and join us! Thank you so much for your kind thoughts!! Take care!

Perfect Ft. Lauderdale Boat Tour

Lindsey_C, Apr 2024

I went on this tour last year in Fort Lauderdale on my own and thoroughly enjoyed it. When I returned this year with my mom, I suggested we go on this tour and she loved it as well! We could clearly hear the narrator and he was very educated on the history and sights around Ft. Lauderdale. I like that the tour send off was right off of Las Olas too. My mom and I had lunch on Las Olas, did the tour, then explored the area some more afterwards. Definitely a must do!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Lindsey, thank you for taking the time to review your trip on board the Carrie B! Really happy you had a wonderful time with us! Come back soon! Take Care!

Great little tour!

Nicole_S, Mar 2024

Beautiful tour along the bays. Was a great way to spend time with family. Would be a good outing even in the rain. We saw a few dolphins unexpectedly ! Light snacks and adult beverages available too.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Glad you got to see some dolphins! Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Come back soon! Take care!!

AWESOME!

Scott_M, Mar 2024

Was well narrated. Beautiful day. Fun to see how the wealthy folks live! Would definitely go again! Thanks for a great afternoon!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Hey Scott thank you so much for cruising with us! So happy you had a great time on Carrie B Cruises! Come back soon!

Worth it

Amanda_W, Mar 2024

Great experience exploring Ft Lauderdale’s water front homes and yachts. The tour guide was well spoken and knowledgeable.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Amanda thank you so much for sharing your experience! Thank you so much for cruising with us!

Boat cruise

Gregory_E, Mar 2024

Very informative and relaxing trip. Lots of beautiful boats ans homes to see. Got to see two cruise ships departing and one in dock. Booked online but you can buy at the dock cheaper. No reservations required.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

We agree! Seeing the cruise ships leaving Port Everglades is awesome! Thank you so much for cruising with us! So happy you enjoyed your time on board with us! Come back soon! Take Care.

Fantastic

Stephanie_C, Mar 2024

Great boat trip! Very informative and relaxing!! We had a great time and had some good drinks! We sat in the back at the top so we could be in the sun and could hear very well!!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

We are so happy that you enjoyed your cruise with us!! Thanks for the great review of your experience! Take care.. come back soon!

I took this tour with my...

Sherry_L, Mar 2024

I took this tour with my daughter in November and loved it. I brought 9 family members on 3/20. I was very disappointed in the narrator for this trip. He didn’t do nearly the tour of the person we had in November. Disappointed.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Hi Sherry... I'm so sorry you were unhappy with your narrator that day... Please let me try to make this up to you... e-mail me personally please captdavedonovan@gmailcom Thank you so much.. have a wonderful day!

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