Things to do in Fort Lauderdale
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Fort Lauderdale: Kayak Mangrove Tour with Local GuideYou’ll paddle through Fort Lauderdale’s hidden mangroves with a local guide who knows every twist and turn. Expect calm waters, secret green tunnels, friendly faces along Wilton Manors, and plenty of time to soak up the quiet side of the city. It’s equal parts exercise and escape—perfect if you want to see what locals love most.
Fort Lauderdale Deep Sea Fishing Charter & Sailfish CatchYou arrive at Fort Lauderdale Beach, board a 31-foot fishing boat with a licensed captain, and spend the day casting for Sailfish, Wahoo, and deep-sea species in the Atlantic. All rods, reels, tackle, licenses, and safety equipment are provided; you bring nothing but yourself. The boat travels the historic New River and Intracoastal Waterway before heading into open water, and returns to the same marina location when your charter ends.Is it for me?Book this if you want to fish the Atlantic without arranging your own boat, licenses, or gear — the captain handles the navigation and technique, leaving you to focus on the catch.
Fort Lauderdale: Mangrove Kayak & SUP Wildlife TourYou paddle a kayak or SUP board through Fort Lauderdale's mangrove channels and Island City canals with a guide who knows where to find dolphins, manatees, and wading birds. The route stays on the water around the protected preserve, so wildlife stays undisturbed and you see more. Includes equipment, life jacket, guide, and a rinse-off shower when you're done.Is it for me?Book this if you want to paddle through working mangrove habitat and actually see dolphins or manatees without arranging your own boat or guide — the route and timing are built around where wildlife congregates, not around a fixed schedule.
Fort Lauderdale: Private Party Bus & Mercedes Sprinter RentalYou get a 14-passenger luxury Mercedes Sprinter with a professional driver, leather seating, wood floors, WiFi, smart TV, and a premium sound system. The vehicle handles airport transfers, port runs, group tours, or point-to-point service across South Florida. Pricing starts at $295 for three-hour packages; contact the company directly for custom routes and hourly rates.Is it for me?Book this if you're moving a group of up to 14 people and want to skip the coordination of multiple vehicles, parking, and navigation — the fixed price and professional driver take all three off your hands.
Fort Lauderdale: Electric Bike Food & Culture Tour with Local TipsYou’ll glide through tree-lined streets and lively boulevards on an electric bike tour in Fort Lauderdale with a local guide sharing stories and food tips along the way. Expect riverside views, historic homes, exclusive recommendations for restaurants and bars, plus special offers to use after your ride. It’s relaxed but full of surprises—like discovering your new favorite café before lunch even hits.
Fort Lauderdale Airport to Port of Miami: Private Sprinter TransferYou get a driver waiting at arrivals with your name on a sign, a 30-minute ride to Port of Miami in a private vehicle with WiFi and water, and no parking or fare surprises. Ideal if you're catching a cruise and want to arrive on time without the stress of navigating an unfamiliar city or arranging ground transport yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you're catching a cruise and want to skip the rental car counter, the GPS hunt, and the stress of finding the port on your own—the fixed pickup time and included parking mean you know exactly what you're paying and when you'll arrive.
Fort Lauderdale Snorkeling: Reefs & Marine LifeSnorkel the nearshore reefs off Fort Lauderdale with a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese, starting with a safety briefing and practice session in shallow water before swimming out to artificial structures and soft corals. High-quality equipment including snorkeling life vests, sanitized masks and fins are provided; you can stay in the water up to two and a half hours and return to shore whenever you're ready. After the adventure, relax at a shaded seaside spot with complimentary fresh fruit, snacks and drinks, plus an instant photo to take home. Children are welcome from age 5.Is it for me?The pace is relaxed and the water entry is gradual—you practice in the shallows before swimming out—so this works for first-timers who want guidance and confident snorkelers who want to move at their own speed without a rigid schedule.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Reef Snorkel: Shipwreck Trails & Sea LifeThis snorkel activity takes you from the white sands of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea directly into the ocean to explore Jean Cousteau's Shipwreck Snorkel Trail—the world's 2nd most-visited reef—where a professional guide leads you through 8–16 feet of water past concrete cannons, anchors and ballast piles replicating a historic shipwreck. You'll encounter large sea turtles, nurse sharks, manta rays, parrotfish, tarpon, eels, octopus and dozens of other tropical species. The 90-minute outing includes all snorkeling equipment and instruction; you must be able to swim and have at least moderate fitness.Is it for me?Book the standard time slot if you want to snorkel at your own pace with a guide who knows the wreck and the fish; choose the Earlybird option if you prefer an earlier departure and want the reef before the afternoon crowds arrive.
Fort Lauderdale: Luxury Sprinter Limo Transfer & Group TransportYou board a 14-seat luxury Sprinter with WiFi, premium sound, and Smart TV already running. The driver is uniformed and licensed, the vehicle insured across Florida counties. Hotel pickup and bottled water are included. You get dropped at your destination without arranging a second vehicle or splitting the group.Is it for me?Book this if your group needs to move together without splitting into multiple vehicles or arranging separate rides — the 14-seat capacity and fixed pricing remove the coordination work, and the onboard WiFi and outlets mean you can work or charge devices during the transfer.
Miami helicopter tour: South Beach to Golden BeachA 40-minute helicopter tour of Miami that departs from a local airfield and flies over South Beach, Hollywood Beach, Golden Beach, Fisher Island, Hard Rock Stadium, Oleta River State Park and the Port of Miami, with a live guide speaking English or Spanish. The flight accommodates up to 3 passengers per trip, with a minimum of 2 required to operate. All fees, taxes and the guide are included.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon and want to see Miami's scale and layout from the air without spending a full day on it. Small groups of 2 or 3 mean you're not packed in with strangers, and the 40-minute flight fits between other plans.
Fort Lauderdale Airport to Cruise Port: Premium TransferYou get a named driver meeting you at arrivals, a clean vehicle with complimentary water and device charging, and a fixed price that doesn't change based on traffic or demand. Specialized car seats are available for children when you book them in advance. The driver takes you directly to the cruise port on schedule, which means you can relax instead of managing transport logistics on departure day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid the taxi line and rideshare wait at Fort Lauderdale airport on departure day — a fixed price and a named driver mean you can confirm your port arrival time before you even land.
Miami: Wynwood Walls & Little Havana Small Group TourYou're picked up at your hotel in a luxury sprinter van and driven through Wynwood, South Beach, Downtown, Brickell, Coconut Grove, and Little Havana over four hours. You walk the Wynwood Walls for 30 minutes, spend another 30 minutes in Little Havana visiting Domino Park and a cigar lounge, stop for skyline photos at Virginia Key, and pass Vizcaya Museum, the Pérez Art Museum, and the Kaseya Center. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a local guide, Cuban coffee, water, and snacks are included.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see multiple Miami neighborhoods in one morning without arranging your own transport or timing — the guide handles the route and the history, leaving you to just show up at your hotel door.
Fort Lauderdale Kayak and SUP Tour: Mangrove Wildlife PaddlingA guided kayak and paddleboard activity in Fort Lauderdale's mangrove ecosystem where you paddle through calm waterways, spot wildlife including manatees (in season), manta rays, turtles, iguanas and native birds, and learn about local flora and fauna from a live guide. Groups stay small—up to eight guests—and include fresh fruit, non-alcoholic drinks, sunscreen and a complimentary instant photo at the end. Children are welcome from age 5; infants sit on an adult's lap at no extra cost.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Fort Lauderdale without a car—the launch point is walkable from public transit, and groups stay under eight so your guide can answer questions about the wildlife you spot.
Fort Lauderdale: Paddle Board Rental & Lesson Las Olas CanalsYou get a 1.5-hour paddle board session on Fort Lauderdale's calm Las Olas Canals with a beginner lesson, full equipment, and views of waterfront mansions. The flat water and light traffic mean you'll likely be standing and paddling within minutes, not hours. Book if you want to try paddle boarding without the learning curve or the gear investment.Is it for me?Book this if you want to try paddle boarding without owning gear or spending a full day learning — the flat water and short lesson mean you're actually paddling, not just floating, within the first session.
Fort Lauderdale Kayaking & Paddleboarding Bonnet House WetlandsKayak or paddleboard through the saltwater wetlands bordering Bonnet House in Fort Lauderdale, a protected ecosystem of mangrove trees and shallow channels where Great Blue Herons, manatees and rare Great White Herons live. The paddle is guided and lasts about two hours; afterward you walk the grounds and gardens of the 1920 Bonnet House Museum on your own, with access to the Shell Museum, Orchid House and art galleries. Life jacket and board are included; you choose between a single kayak, double kayak or stand-up paddleboard at checkout.Is it for me?Book the single kayak or paddleboard if you want to paddle independently; choose the double kayak if you're paddling with a partner and want to share the effort. The 8:30am start means you finish the paddle by mid-morning and have time to walk the full grounds before closing, so the day holds together without rushing either part.
Boat Rental with Captain Fort Lauderdale 4-Hour Sandbar CruiseYou get a private 24ft boat with a captain for four hours, anchored at Fort Lauderdale's sandbar with the city skyline behind you. Water, ice, two coolers, and floating devices are included; bring your own drinks if you want them. The captain navigates while you decide how to spend the time — swimming, floating, or just sitting on the boat. Groups up to eight people.Is it for me?Book this if you want a boat day without arranging your own captain or worrying about navigation — the captain handles the driving, and the fixed four-hour window means you're not overcommitting to the water.
Snorkeling in Key West from Fort Lauderdale: 50-foot catamaranSnorkel a 50-foot catamaran in Key West, departing from Fort Lauderdale with round-trip double-decker bus transport. The day includes 3 hours on the water with professional instruction and equipment, complimentary margaritas, beer and wine after snorkeling, and a full return journey—15 hours total from pickup to drop-off. Weather can affect whether snorkeling operates; if conditions are unsafe, the snorkel portion is refunded.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling with a group of at least 4 people—the double-decker bus transport and 50-foot catamaran are shared experiences that work best with others, and the 3-hour snorkel window gives you real time to explore the reefs without rushing.
Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk: Self-Guided Audio Walking TourYou download an audio guide to your phone, then explore Fort Lauderdale's Riverwalk on your own schedule, with GPS navigation and automatic commentary at 20+ stops including the Stranahan House, NSU Art Museum, and historic downtown buildings. No group, no fixed time, no data needed once downloaded—you keep the tour forever and can return to finish it anytime.Is it for me?This works well if you want to explore Fort Lauderdale's Riverwalk and downtown on your own schedule without a group or a fixed departure time. The GPS and automatic audio mean you don't need to figure out where to go or when to listen—just walk and let the tour guide you.
Snorkeling Fort Lauderdale: Jean Cousteau's Shipwreck TrailSnorkel Fort Lauderdale's Jean Cousteau Shipwreck Trail, a guided reef activity in shallow water 8 to 16 feet deep where you navigate past concrete cannons, a large anchor and a ballast pile replicating a historic wreck. The trail is one of three reef systems in the area and hosts sea turtles, rays, sharks, parrotfish, eels and lobster. Equipment — mask, snorkel, fins and life jacket — is included; the guide leads in English and the activity runs 90 minutes. Children from age 13 are welcome, and you must be able to swim.Is it for me?Book this if you can swim and want to explore a deliberately built reef system in shallow, manageable water — the 8 to 16 foot depth means you're never far from the surface, and the guide handles the route so you focus on the fish and the wreck structures below.
Private Snorkeling Lessons: Expert Training in Clear WatersPrivate snorkeling lessons combine expert instruction, full equipment rental and a guided tour of shallow Atlantic waters near shore. A certified instructor teaches proper breathing, body position and technique over 2.5 hours, then leads you through the water to observe fish, sea stars, sea horses and octopuses in their natural habitat. Children from age 4 are welcome; wetsuits are provided as standard.Is it for me?The 2.5-hour session leaves your afternoon or morning free for other activities, and the private format means the instructor focuses on your individual progress rather than managing a group. Book this if you want to learn proper snorkeling technique from someone who corrects the habits swimmers bring to the water, rather than a group lesson where the pace suits the slowest person.
