Intracoastal Waterway
Intracoastal Waterway
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Navigate the canals that have earned Fort Lauderdale its nickname, "Venice of America."
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Foashizzle
Fort Lauderdale, FL89 contributions
Feb 2022
It is a great place to watch the world go by either on a boat or on the shore. There are tons of events from the Yacht show to the Boat Parade. There are bars and restaurants that you can access by boat or drive to so you can watch the baots.
Written 13 February 2022
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KestasKS
Vilnius, Lithuania3 734 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
We rented a motor boat with a captain. This was really cool. Beautiful ride they mangroves on the canals, saw lots of birds, some iguanas. Marinas were beautiful, packed with nice boats. Downtown was nice, it was cool to see to people on the promenades, pick nicking in the parla etc. A different way to see the city.
Written 6 January 2020
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Adam
Fort Lauderdale, FL2 138 contributions
Dec 2020 • Friends
When the rest of the US is in a cold freeze it is clearly a time to head to South Florida. The Intracoastal Waterway is part of that party fun to be included in the tour. Off with the skinny jeans and into the perfect swimsuit, drink in hand and let the coastal breezes blow you.
Written 10 December 2020
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nkdp
Arlington, VA1 545 contributions
Jan 2020
The Intercoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale (down to Hollywood) is a nice way to see the towns from a different view. There are magnificent mansions and houses, as well as restaurants and bars. I'd recommend using the water taxi and doing it during the day, then again at night, coming back from dinner, as the houses/mansions have wonderful lighting.
Written 2 February 2020
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Dave B
Morris, Minnesota, United States2 contributions
Feb 2023
Water taxi was very informative and had a great time getting off and eating/drinking.
My wife and I also went parasailing, with So Flo parasailing. They were great!
Favorite place to eat while we were there was Coconuts! Fantastic food! Rocco’s Tacos was very good also!
My wife and I also went parasailing, with So Flo parasailing. They were great!
Favorite place to eat while we were there was Coconuts! Fantastic food! Rocco’s Tacos was very good also!
Written 1 April 2023
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Gracie_mas
Chandler, AZ115 contributions
Sept 2021 • Couples
What a fun way to see Fr. Lauderdale's finest homes on rhe waterways. 3 hours from start to finish if you don't exit the boat, longer if you stop at any of the featured stops. Ryan was a great tour guide!
Written 24 September 2021
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19 421 contributions
Jan 2020
There are many tiny but long isles in a lagoon between Ft. Lauderdale beach and it's downtown mainland. Those isles host very rich and lavish houses, most of them with terrific yachts docked on the waterway side.
There are many ways to see them. The cheapest way is to drive along Las Olas and to enter the isles. Water taxi tours are better, but they have scheduled itineraries and routes. The best but most expensive is to rent a private boat.
Whatever you do, it will be a feast for your eyes making you think you're in a movie.
There are many ways to see them. The cheapest way is to drive along Las Olas and to enter the isles. Water taxi tours are better, but they have scheduled itineraries and routes. The best but most expensive is to rent a private boat.
Whatever you do, it will be a feast for your eyes making you think you're in a movie.
Written 14 February 2020
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Barry Schwartz, M.D.
Palm City, FL25 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Several different ways to see, fun to rent a boat and do your own trip. Beautiful homes always new ones being done. Lots of opportunities to find good restaurants from burgers at le Tub to upscale meals. An enjoyable trip
Written 10 February 2020
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stOOOge
Independence, KS572 contributions
Jan 2020
We took the water taxi and ran up and down the Intracostal. Amazing how it runs in and out here and there and ultimately to the sea itself. Beautiful hours all around it. Gorgeous boats of every description and size. Fun afternoon cruising on it.
Written 28 January 2020
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SharonB231
Toledo, OH1 212 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Cruise past mansions and yachts. You can take a boat tour or rent a boat and go on your own. Highly recommend the Jungle Queen tour that points out mansions and who owns them. Most mansions here belong to business people unlike Star Island for movie stars and athletes. A great way to see the area.
Written 15 February 2020
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Hi I have a luxury agent here from maui and want to take him on a boat ride to see the mansions in the intercostal of Fort Lauderdale, I forget which boat I did to se that. I DO NOT WANT JUNGLE QUEEN OR A PARTY BOAT, just a nice mellow tour boat is great. it is for TODAY!!
Thank you so much1 Lori
Written 26 April 2023
There are water taxi’s running all the time during the day.
There are many spots to get on.
Don’t remember the price, but I don’t think it was much.
Written 27 April 2023
Down for the Fort Lauderdale boat show, looking to go to the sandbar party (possibly rent a boat)any information would be greatly appreciated....
Written 17 October 2019
Sorry not sure I have not rented a boat before
Written 20 October 2019
I would like to know if it's possible to drive a boat from Fort Pierce to Port Everglade.
If so where can I find a map.
Written 15 August 2019
Yes you can. Im not sure where you get your map, maybe check with your local marina.
Written 30 September 2019
We are staying at the Hilton and we wondering how long it took to get to the last stop. I believe the stop has the Bokampers restaurant.
Written 14 August 2018
It should take around 1 hour or so.
Written 15 August 2018
What's the difference between water taxi & intracostal waterway?
Written 18 August 2017
The inter coastal is a series of water canals that traverse Fort Lauderdale and go all the way south to Hollywood. The water taxi is a company, like a land taxi, that operates on the intercostal with various pickup points. They also offer information on the various waterway homes that are some of the most expensive homes in America. Go after 5:00 pm and its $15 per person. I suggest taking in downtown Lauderdale for dinner and see the homes during the day and lit up at night. The taxi has discount arrangements with various restaurants on Los Olas.
Written 18 August 2017
barsonkaren
Cleveland, Ohio
What is the best way ( quickest and cheapest) to get to the waterways from Ft. Lauderdale airport?
Written 27 July 2017
take cab from airport north on A1A to las olas ride will take 7 minutes if driver is worth his weight he can show you at least 5 drop off points for waterways
Written 28 July 2017
We have a 5 hour layover at the airport. Thinking we can get lunch on the water. Any suggestions for a restaurant? Looking to hire an Uber..
Written 17 February 2017
Yes... you can Uber to Coconuts! it's a great restaurant right on the intracoastal and 1 block from the ocean. There's also dockside seating. It has an Oyster Bar attached to it. we go there by boat. They have 1/2 off bottles of wine on Mondays and Tuesdays. Its located at 429 Seabreeze Blvd, Ft Lauderdale. there are also a row of restaurants on the beach a few blocks away from there.
Written 18 February 2017
la narracion es solo en ingles o puede escucharse en español tambien
Written 25 September 2016
Nuestra experiencia fue solo en inglés. Suerte
Written 26 September 2016
Hi How do I find boat/ferry time to go from Miami to Fort Lauderdale using the ICW?
Written 22 April 2016
Hi there! I'm not exactly sure on this one. I think the Water Taxi does Ft. Lauderdale area and then you can transfer to do the Hollywood area (which is south of Ft. Lauderdale). It's really a pretty ride and lots of fun. But I don't think there's one that goes from Hollywood to Miami. You may have to start in Hollywood or Ft. Lauderdale - but it's a worthwhile trip! The other option is for you to rent your own small private boat - lots of places in the Miami Beach area for this. And then you can explore the Inter-coastal how and where you want. Enjoy!
Written 25 April 2016
Where would you recommend we rent a small motor boat from to go on the Intercoastal waterway?
We are staying in Pompano beach but could drive anywhere.
Thanks!
Written 26 March 2016
I have my own boat so never had to rent one but based on reviews, it appears as though YOLO Boat Rentals would be a good bet. This won't let me post a link so just go to:
Yoloboatrentals and then dot c O m
And check it out
Written 26 March 2016
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