Fort Lauderdale: Sea Rocket Cruise & Intracoastal Tour

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Duration1h

GroupUp to 100

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Waterfront mansions, city skyline and beach views from the water

You’ll ride the Sea Rocket through Fort Lauderdale’s waterways with a local captain, spotting waterfront mansions, yachts, city skyline views, and maybe even an iguana or two. Feel the breeze as you pass Port Everglades and Las Olas—this isn’t just sightseeing; it’s seeing how locals live by the water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal Sightseeing

Board Sea Rocket sightseeing cruise
View Fort Lauderdale Beach
Cruise past Las Olas Riverfront
See downtown Fort Lauderdale waterfront
Pass by bustling port with ships
Enjoy views of luxurious waterfront estates
Observe impressive yachts and iconic bridges
Take in vibrant city skyline

The Experience

Ever wondered what it’s like to glide past those wild Fort Lauderdale mansions you see in magazines? I didn’t think much of it until we hopped onto the Sea Rocket one afternoon. The captain—Mark, who grew up around here—pointed out which house belonged to a singer (I forget who, but someone famous) while a pelican just floated by looking totally unimpressed. There was this salty tang in the air that stuck to my skin, mixed with sunscreen and something floral from the gardens along Las Olas. I kept trying to guess which yacht was bigger than our apartment building. Spoiler: most of them.

The best bit for me was drifting up the New River. It’s quieter than you’d expect, even with all those boats passing by. Mark told us about how Fort Lauderdale used to be mostly swamp and how the river shaped everything here. He had this way of talking that made you want to listen—even when he went off on a tangent about iguanas sunbathing on docks (we actually spotted one). The city skyline looked different from the water, kind of softer somehow, with all these reflections dancing around.

We cruised past Port Everglades too—giant cruise ships stacked up like toy blocks, people waving from balconies. I liked that we didn’t rush; just sat back while the guide pointed out little things you’d never notice driving by. I tried to take a photo of the beach as we passed but honestly, it’s hard to capture how wide and bright it feels out there. Maybe next time I’ll just put my phone away and watch.

What’s included

Your ticket grants you admission onto the Sea Rocket for either an intracoastal sightseeing cruise or speed boat ride around Fort Lauderdale’s New River, Port Everglades, Las Olas mansions and beaches—with narration from your local guide included in every trip. No add-ons or hidden fees; fuel surcharge is already covered so you can just show up and enjoy.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sea Rocket Ocean City (Downtown)