Top Fort Lauderdale Outdoor Activities - page 2

Get more out of your time in Florida, and take advantage of the proximity to The Bahamas with this hassle-free round-trip ferry service. The boat has plenty of seating areas, restrooms, and air-conditioning to ensure a comfortable journey, as well as an onboard snack bar. Once you’ve arrived at Bimini Island, enjoy free time to do whatever you wish—explore world class beaches, eat, shop, or take part in watersports.

Set sail for adventure on this interactive Pirate Adventure Cruise along Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway. Help find the hidden treasure, learn to talk and dress like a pirate with face painting and temporary tattoos and fend off the attacks of rival pirates with onboard water cannons. Kids receive a pirate certificate and a bag of loot to take home. This tour is great for birthday parties, group field trips, or just to have an entertaining experience on the high seas.

Spend your day trolling for big game fish on a shared fishing charter from Fort Lauderdale. Secure your spot to avoid the expense of paying for a private boat and meet other anglers. Head out to the Atlantic in search of mahi-mahi, tuna, sailfish, game sharks, and many more. At the end of your tour, your crew can clean up your catch for you to enjoy your next meal.

Experience the beauty of southern Florida’s coast aboard your own helicopter on this private tour. Depart from Fort Lauderdale and cruise over Port Everglades, several beaches, and Miami over the course of the tour. Catch glimpses of key landmarks and keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, sharks, manatees, and other wildlife while you fly.

Discover the wildlife of the Everglades with a private air boat tour in The Swamp Monster. Meet your guide for a private excursion through the alligator-lined waterways of the Everglades in a small air boat. Explore Florida beyond the beaches with this outdoor adventure. Learn about the animals and ecosystem of the Everglades during the tour.

We are the first jetcar rental company in America and this jetcar is the first 4-seater jetcar in the USA, so be ready for a lot of attention. After experiencing this new activity, travelers can be sure to have a smile on their faces. Kids enjoy riding the jetcars and will not want to leave. Our jetcars can also provide you with the safest and stress-free time to spend with your family or friends. No need to think of other things, just enjoy and relax while driving and taking pictures of the beautiful sceneries along the sea.

See parts of Everglades National Park you wouldn’t be able to access on your own on this airboat tour at night at Sawgrass Recreation Park. This exciting airboat ride is a great way to experience the unique subtropical ecosystem of the Everglades at night. Skim across the grassy water at speeds up to 40 miles per hour (64 kph) while keeping an eye out for alligators, fish, turtles, and birds.

The bright shoreline of the Sunshine State may draw you to Fort Lauderdale, but it’s the sights under the moonlight that’ll convince you to stay. Discover how the city shines bright even at night during this unique paddle boarding experience. Ride through the New River channel and gaze at the sparkling lights of downtown. Glow sticks on each paddle board fill the water with color during this relaxed journey through the city’s waterways.

Discover a locals-only snorkeling gem in South Florida on a relaxed, guided snorkeling adventure. After a warm welcome and safety briefing, enjoy an easy swim to vibrant nearshore reefs made up of artificial structures and soft corals, home to diverse marine life including tropical fish, rays, sea turtles, and more. With high-quality equipment, attentive guidance, and plenty of time to explore at your own pace, this experience is ideal for both first-time and confident snorkelers. Unwind afterward by the sea with light refreshments and take home a photo to remember your salty adventure.

Kayaking is a great way to explore South Florida’s many waterways. Pre-book your rental to guarantee your kayak and then head out on the river. As you paddle, see fancy mansions and yachts that belong to Millionaire Row jutted up against mangrove forests. Observe wildlife that inhabits the area and enjoy the ability to explore the area at your own pace.

This boat trip is a great way to see island views, discover great beach bars, and relax in the water. No need to worry about pricey onboard bars—instead, feel free to bring your own food and drinks as there are coolers on the boat. Stay energized with music, great vibes, and plenty of inflatables to hop into the water with. During the tour, pass by extravagant yachts, mansions, Port Everglades, and the affluent Las Olas Boulevard area.

For those who want to go deep-sea fishing but don’t want to charter a boat, secure your spot on this small-group excursion. Board your boat with a handful of people and head out onto the Atlantic Ocean to troll for sailfish, wahoo, mahi-mahi, tuna, and more. This trip is ideal for solo travelers or smaller groups who want to meet other fishing enthusiasts.

Make the most of your time in Miami and see incredible aerial views that most locals haven’t even seen on this private helicopter tour. Pass by Florida’s Hollywood area, Sunny Isles Beach, Fort Lauderdale’s beach and downtown area, Haulover Inlet and South Beach. Highlights include soaring over the luxurious celebrity homes of Star Island, seeing downtown Miami’s iconic landmarks from above and looking out for marine life in the ocean.

Learn how to surf in Fort Lauderdale at a family-run surf school that has over 40 years of surfing experience. Instead of worrying about keeping up with a group, guarantee the undivided attention of your instructor with a private surfing lesson. Everything you need—such as a surfboard, surfboard leash, and surfing rash guard—are provided, so all you need to do is show up and have fun.

Get a unique perspective on Miami from the air. This private helicopter tour is exclusively for your party and provides a front-row seat to many of the city's most-notable landmarks, from the Guitar at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood to the white sands and turquoise waters of Sunny Isles Beach.

KIDS RIDE FREE ON THE BACK! ⚡️ Jump on one of only TWO EZ Raider tours in the entire U.S. and experience the coolest ATV-style adventure in Fort Lauderdale! Ride your own all-electric EZ Raider—originally designed for military raids—on a thrilling 90-minute cruise through Las Olas Boulevard and along the New River, passing mega-yachts, waterfront mansions, palm-lined streets, and the best sights in the “Venice of America.” Built for adventure. Easy to ride. Impossible to forget. - Ride powerful electric machines while touring Fort Lauderdale - Discover the scenic Riverwalk and the vibrant Las Olas district - Learn about the city's history and culture from expert guides - Enjoy unique views of luxury yachts and waterfront mansions

With this intracoastal cruise, you can access incredible views that many travelers miss out on. Pass by beautiful beaches, city landmarks, and the busy port of Fort Lauderdale—with guide narration throughout to make sure you don’t miss any key photo opportunities. The timing of the tour also means you can watch an incredible sunset from the boat.

One-of-a-kind 30-minute thrill ride that blends adrenaline with scenery—and one of only 2 EZ Raider tours in the U.S. Cruise from lively city streets to quiet waterfront neighborhoods, gliding past luxury yachts, canals, and multi-million-dollar mansions. Easy to ride and smooth, it’s perfect for kids and families, with a rear seat for little riders. Stand or sit as you explore Fort Lauderdale from a perspective you can’t get on any other tour.

If you’ve got an appetite for some delicious South Florida food, then this walking food tour in Hollywood is sure to satiate your hunger. Sample the best bites that this historic district has to offer as you follow the scents of fresh food to multiple locally-owned restaurants. This tour includes tapas-style small samples of food and bottled water at each location without having to wait in line for a table.

Whether you’re headed for a weekend in South Beach or catching a cruise ship to the Bahamas, this private 1-way transfer will take you from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to your hotel in Miami or the Port of Miami. Sit back and relax as this transfer service navigates the congested South Florida roads and gets you to your destination with comfort and convenience.

Florida's Everglades take on a different feel at night, which most visitors don’t get the chance to experience. This nighttime airboat tour at Sawgrass Recreation Park shows you the Everglades after dark with your own captain. Skim across the grassy water while looking for alligators, fish, turtles, and wading birds. This tour includes daytime entrance to Sawgrass Recreation Park and admission to the Reptile and Glades exhibits.

Escape to 60 acres of tropical paradise with this admission ticket to Flamingo Gardens Botanical Garden and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary. The gardens boast more than 3,000 species of rare and exotic, tropical, subtropical and native plants. The arboretum has some of the largest trees in the entire state of Florida. And the wildlife sanctuary is home to native-Florida animals like alligators, bobcats, otters, eagles, panthers, peacocks and, of course, the famous flamingos.

Enjoy a day on and under the water in this 3-in-1 Ft. Lauderdale guided ocean adventure. Everything is set up for you, all you need to do is choose a kayak or paddleboard. First, you’ll paddle to Hollywood’s new underwater sculpture garden. Then, you’ll get to snorkel there and explore the artificial reefs and colorful fish before heading to relax on a beach with music, fresh fruit, and drinks.

Escape to the wilderness of Florida's Everglades on this guided, full-day adventure from Fort Lauderdale. This exciting small-group tour includes an airboat ride through Everglades National Park, a drive through Big Cypress National Preserve, a nature walk through a cypress forest, and a scenic boat ride through Everglades National Park in search of a variety of wildlife.