VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Largest in Fort Lauderdale 115' Room to freely move around!
The Carrie B sightseeing paddlewheel tour boat is owned and operated by Harbor Tours, Inc. We have been providing scenic sightseeing boat tours and private charters since 1959. As a third-generation family-owned and operated business we have delighted guests in Fort Lauderdale for over 30 years!
Let the Carrie B show you Fort Lauderdale at its best! Any day of the week, rain or shine, our staff is ready to serve you as you tour the beautiful waters of the New River and the Intracoastal Waterway.
See Yachts and Homes of the Rich and Famous and ships from around the world in Port Everglades. Stroll around the Sun Deck, seating outside under a canopy or enjoy air conditioned comfort on the main deck. Entertaining and Informative Live Narration. Full bar service with light snacks available.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Carrie B Cruises
Join us for a 1.5 hour fully narrated sightseeing cruises of Fort Lauderdale’s yachts and homes of the rich and famous traveling on the New River, the Intracoastal Waterway, and Port Everglades.
Stranahan House
Our tour begins at our Downtown Fort Lauderdale dock which just happens to be a stone's throw away from the Stranahan House
What‘s Included
Cruise
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Available for purchase through our full-service bar onboard
Options
Sightseeing Cruise
Tour departs at 11:00am 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM
Reviews
1,997 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Comfortable ride,...
Burton L,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Comfortable ride, interesting narration, and a great way to see Fort Lauderdale from the water. Everyone enjoyed the experience. All this at a good price.
Really Fun Tour
Departure213940,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I had a really fun tour of the Fort Lauderdale waterways on the Carrie B. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and funny. And the boat ride was very smooth. I would love to take this tour again. Highly recommend.
Nice day on the water.
Evelyn M,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The narrator was very personable. The music played on the trip was appropriate for a day on the water. The houses were beautiful. It was very relaxing. It was a lovely day.
Highly recommend this tour!
Robin M,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Johnie was a great tour guide and the tour itself was very scenic and nice. It was fun to hear the history of Ft Lauderdale and see the yachts and homes. The boat was clean and well stocked and The music was perfect.
Interesting tour. Well...
Jay M,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Interesting tour. Well done, well operated, quality vessel. Very good experience. That’s all I have to say.
Boating on the intercoastal
Rita S,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed seeing all the beautiful homes and being on the water on a gorgeous sunny day. Commentator was interesting and informative
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Regina P,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy and fun way to see Fort Lauderdale. Boat was clean and safe. We were a family of 5 had a nice time.
Mixed messages.
Gautam V,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I have a special needs son and he was getting hesitant on getting on the boat. The person there said they would give us a refund so we didn’t get on the boat. However, after the boat left, the other person refused to give the refund and said we could come back another day instead.
Great time!
A4397MLkathyt,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time, lots of fun and a great guide!!!
The tour is narrated live...
Debbie A,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour is narrated live and included many interesting facts. The 90 minute tour duration was perfect.
From US$32.00
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