Fort Lauderdale Real Estate On The Waterfront Series | The Attractions

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No, we’re not showing old Marlon Brando movies. We’re talking about the Fort Lauderdale real estate market’s intracoastal waterways. The Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), stretches for more than 1,000 miles from Norfolk, Virginia to the Florida Keys…but it’s the finger canals of the ICW here in South Florida that have Fort Lauderdale dubbed the “Venice of America”.

Whether you’re coasting, floating, drifting or gazing, Greater Fort Lauderdale has a unique water culture that makes every moment a pleasure. The 300 miles of inland waterways offer endless boating opportunities by gondola, yacht or sailboat. Meanwhile 23 miles pristine Blue Wave beaches make the Atlantic Ocean your playground. Dive, jet ski, fish or just relax. Or hop on an airboat and have the ride of your life through the wild and scenic Everglades.

source: Greater Fort Lauderdale Visitor And Convention Bureau

This “Fort Lauderdale Real Estate On The Waterfront Series” is going to feature all of the attractions and fun you can have on the Intracoastal Waterway here in Fort Lauderdale. We’re going to tell you about the best hotels, recreational activities, and restaurants that make life on the water the joy that it is.

In addition to the best hotels, recreational activities, and restaurants on the water we are going to feature some of the finest waterfront homes in the Fort Lauderdale real estate market. If you have not had a chance to see some of the homes on the water here in Fort Lauderdale, you will be amazed.

In this the first installment of the “Fort Lauderdale Real Estate On The Waterfront Series”, I am featuring some of the many attractions that are available on or near the waterfront in the Fort Lauderdale real estate market.

Take a look at the many fun things to experience on the water here in Fort Lauderdale!

A Admiral’s Cruise Line Fort Lauderdale (954) 536-7594 Glass bottom boat adventure. 2 1/2 hour narrated tours. See schools of fish and colorful coral reefs. Air conditioned. Beverages available, interior and exterior decks. Everyday, rain or shine. 10am, 2pm, 7pm departures. Adults $30, children $15. Reservations required.   Aloha Watersports Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale (954) 462-7245 Jet skis, wave runners, catamarans, sailboats, ocean kayaks, parasailing rides, weenie rides, segways, motorboats and speedboats.   Anne Kolb Nature Center West Lake Park, 750 Sheridan St, Hollywood (954) 926-2410 Experience this 1,500+ acre wetland mangrove forest habitat for wading birds and other native wildlife. Tidewater Tours offers educational boat tours. The Center also includes an Intracoastal fishing pier, five-story observation tower, nature, canoe and bicycle trails and environmental exhibit hall. Daily 9am-5pm.   Atlantic Coast Kayak (954) 781-0073 Email: mailto:atlanticcoastkay@bellsouth.net South Florida’s premier outfitter since 1989 – teaching basic and advanced classes, operating guided kayak tours, and uniting paddler and craft. Tours include all the finest equipment, basic paddling instruction, incredible gourmet meals, and highly trained professional guides.   Best Boat Club Rentals Fort Lauderdale (954) 779-3866 Cruise the waters, dive, snorkel or water-ski on safety equipped powerboats. Ocean access allowed.   Billie Swamp Safari Big Cypress Reservation, Fort Lauderdale (800) 949-6101, (941) 983-6101 Swamp Buggy eco-tours and airboat rides, alligator and snake show, swamp critter show, gift shop and Swamp Water Cafe. Airboat rides $15. Swamp Buggy Tours adults $25, seniors $23, children $15. Open daily 8:30am-6pm.   Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 SW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale 33302 (954) 462-0222 Fax: (954) 468-3541 State-of-the-art complex situated on the banks of the New River allows your guests to arrive by boat for a truly dramatic evening! Home to the finest Broadway productions, musicals, opera, dance and children’s shows.   Carrie B. Harbor Tours 1402 E. Las Olas Blvd., #1029, Fort Lauderdale 33301 (954) 768-9920 Fax: (954) 467-5411 See yachts and homes of the rich and famous. 1 1/2 hour cruises on the Intracoastal fully narrated. Sun deck or air-conditioned seating. Full bar service and light snacks available.June 1-October 31: 11am, 1pm, 3pm departures, closed Tues & Wed. November 1-May 31: 11am, 1pm, 3pm departures 7 days a week. Adults $16.95, under 12 $9.95.   Club Nautico Boat Rentals at Bahia Mar Resort Fort Lauderdale/NEW LOCATION: Pompano Beach (954) 779-3866, (954) 784-7868 Dive, snorkel, cruise the Intracoastal or fish for the big one off shore. Captain your own boat from 21-foot ski boats, 24 center consoles for fishing or cruising, or try our 30-foot twin engine Scarab Sport. Ocean use permitted. Fishing and skiing equipment available. Surprisingly affordable. Nice, clean boats.   Discovery Cruise Line Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale (800) 937-4477, (305) 597-0336 Sails daily to Grand Bahama Island. One-day cruise and Cruise N’ Stay Vacation Packages available, including three buffet meals onboard, pools, shows, disco, casino and more.   Dolphin Swim Fort Lauderdale (954) 525-4441 Keys Adventure Tours lets you choose from two unforgettable swim with the Dolphin Experiences. Come on in, the water’s fine and we don’t bite! Dolphins are the most gentle and intelligent mammals next to humans and even more so once you meet them! Swim with the Dolphins in an adventurous experience when you visit them in the Florida Keys.   Everglades Holiday Park – Sightseeing Tours 21940 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale (800) 226-2244, (954) 434-8111 Fax: (954) 434-4252 Journey on an airboat through the “River of Grass.” Expert fishing guide tours, fishing facilities, boat rentals and 24-hr. general store. 9am-5pm, departing every 20 minutes or less. Adults $21, children 3-11 $11.   Full Moon Kayak Co. Fort Lauderdale (954) 328-5231 A great way to get close to nature. Plan a 2 hour guided tour and enjoy the calm waters on a single or tandem kayak. Open 7 days a week. Day or night time trips. Large groups welcome. Self-guided trips and kayak classes available.   Gondola Tours 1109 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale (877) 926-2467 Authentic gondola tours for history enthusiasts and romantics alike. Imported Venetian gondolas for hire in the heart of the “Venice of America.” Tours are always private. Call for rates, hours and reservations.   Hugh Taylor Birch State Park 3109 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale (954) 564-4521 Nature trail, shaded picnic areas, beach access. In-line skating, volleyball, canoes, fishing. $4 per vehicle, $1 per pedestrians, bicyclist, passengers, under 6 free. Terramar Visitor Center open daily.   Imperial Majesty Cruise Line Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale (877) 772-4625, (954) 453-4625 Fax: (954) 453-4626 Sails out of Port Everglades every other day – year round! Offering the only 2-night cruise with a full day in Nassau/Paradise Island, Bahamas. Enjoy served-fine dining, Las Vegas style shows and casino, full spa and beauty salon, disco, midnight buffets and much more!   International Swimming Hall of Fame Museum & Aquatic Complex 1 Hall of Fame Dr, Fort Lauderdale (954) 462-6536 This swimming and diving facility is open daily for lap swimming and water aerobics and hosts national and international aquatic competitions. A museum houses over 10,000 square feet of Olympic memorabilia from over 100 nations, honoring the world’s greatest aquatic stars. Aquatic masterpieces by artisans Leroy Nieman and Daumier. Collection of sports literature dating back to the 1800s. Adults $8, seniors $6, students $4, and military and children under 12 are free.   Jungle Queen Riverboat 801 Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. (A1A), Fort Lauderdale 33316 (954) 462-5596 Fax: (954) 832-9923 Famous barbeque and shrimp dinner cruise with variety show and all-you-can-eat dinner. Departs nightly at 6pm, adults $36.95. Three hour narrated sightseeing cruises 9:30am, 1:30pm, adults $16.50, under 12 $11.75.   Lady Chateau 2301 S.E. 17th St. Cswy., Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty Six, Fort Lauderdale 33316 (954) 629-8590 Email: ladychateau@mac.com Lady Chateau offers luxury yacht charters for corporate and private events. November to May, groups 2-50 people. We are professionals in hospitality and seamanship!   Las Olas Riverfront 300 S.W. First Ave., Fort Lauderdale (954) 522-6556 A shopping, dining, and entertainment center overlooking the New River in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Boutiques, bars, restaurants, and riverfront cruises.   Museum of Discovery & Science & AutoNation IMAX Theater 401 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale (954) 467-6637 Fun setting for receptions among exhibits. From black tie to casual fun with live animal handlers and 3-D IMAX Theater.   Port Everglades Fort Lauderdale World’s cruise ship capital with 11 modern cruise terminals serving 40 ships cruising to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, Transatlantic, and daily cruises to nowhere.   River Taxi Fort Lauderdale (954) 880-7060 Email: info@rivertaxifortlauderdale.com Experienced and informative captains, convenient stops and on call service. Efficient and economical. 11 stops between Beach Place and downtown during regulary scheduled hours. Additionally on call services are available along the New River and the Intracoastal Waterway. Sun-Tue: 10am-7pm, Wed-Thur: 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat: 10am-9pm   Riverfront Cruises & Anticipation Yachts Las Olas Riverfront, Downtown, Fort Lauderdale (954) 463-3440 Cruise the calm waters of Fort Lauderdale’s magnificent inland canals in safe and comfortable luxury yachts. Daily every 2 hours from 10:30-6:30pm. Adults $17, seniors $15, under 10 $10, under 4 $3. Groups welcomed.   Sawgrass Recreation Park Highway 27, 2 miles north of I-75, Fort Lauderdale (800) 457-0788, (954) 389-0202 Narrated Everglades airboat tours, 18th century Indian village, live alligator and reptile and birds of prey exhibit, camping, boat rentals, fishing, food, beverages. Open daily 6am-6pm. Tours from 9am-5pm. Adults $19.50, children $10.   SeaEscape Cruises Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale 33306 (954) 453-2200 Fax: (954) 453-6551 Day and evening party cruises sailing from Port Everglades 14 times a week. All cruises feature buffet dining, poolside activities, live entertainment, revue, movies, karaoke, bingo and Las Vegas-style casino action. $27.95-$37.95.   Sea Experience Glassbottom Boat & Snorkeling Tours Bahia Mar Resort, 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33316 (954) 467-6000 Email: billc@seaxp.com Two trips daily, 10:15am & 2:15pm.   Ski Rixen of Quiet Waters Park 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach (954) 429-0215 Waterskiing and wakeboarding park   Stranahan House 335 SE 6th Street (corner of Las Olas Blvd.), Fort Lauderdale (954) 524-4736 Fax: (954) 525-2838 Preserved turn-of-the-century house furnished with antiques of the era. Oldest structure in Broward County. Open Wed-Sat 1-3:30pm (last tour starts at 3pm). Adults $12, seniors $11, and students $7.   Tiki Beach Watersports (954) 763-4020 Kitesurfing instruction and all rental equipment, Waverunner rentals, Ocean Kayak rentals and Hobie Cat rentals.   Tropical Sailing Catamaran Charters 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33316 (954) 579-8181 Catamaran sailing, 2 1/2-hour ocean sightseeing cruise, champagne sunset trips, dinner cruise, 1/2-day & full day private charters. Fast, comfortable, fun for all ages. 3 trips daily 10am-7pm, 365 days a year. Trips start at $30 for adults. Available for corporate & special events.   Water Taxi 1850 S.E. 17th St., Ste. 106A, Fort Lauderdale 33316 (954) 467-6677 Fax: (954) 728-8417 Email: info@watertaxi.com More than just a boat ride, a regularly scheduled transportation service provided in the Fort Lauderdale area. Service operates daily between 9am and midnight. Tickets are $13 and allow unlimited boarding from any of the 11 conveniently located stops. Check out Cruise and Dine package where passengers show their Water Taxi ticket at participating restaurants and receive a discount at one of 12 fantastic dining spots! Also available January through April South Beach Express: cruise leaves Fort Lauderdale on a 65′ catamaran, and offers a smooth, relaxing 2 ¾ hour ride to Miami’s famous South Beach. Spend four hours shopping, dining, and beach-going before boarding for the return trip back to Fort Lauderdale. Roundtrip ticket $33.00, valet parking at the Fort Lauderdale Grande. Definitely more than just a boat ride!   Windridge Yacht Charters 2950 NE 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale 33308 (954) 525-7724 Fax: (954) 568-0886 Richly decorated in the classic style of rich fabrics and elegant details; one of our three magical yachts is well suited for your most important function. Accommodate groups of 15 – 500. Â

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