Intracoastal Waterway Fort Lauderdale Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Fort Lauderdale Segway Tour

• 90-Minute Snorkel & Seabob Underwater Guided Reef Tour in Fort Lauderdale

• 4-Hour Fort Lauderdale Sailing Charter

• Seven Isles of Fort Lauderdale Kayak Tour

It’s free to visit Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway, which you can see from parks, bridges, and promenades. A range of affordable tours are also available, offering great views and opportunities to get on the water; kayaking tours are upwards of US$89, while shared yacht tours start at US$59.

Yes, the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale is definitely worth visiting. Views of luxury waterfront homes and the scenic coastline are some of the draws, and many travelers opt for tours on the water, as well as underwater experiences. Popular options include snorkeling adventures led by guides who take you to reefs with abundant marine life, as well as sailing trips and fishing tours.

Per one customer who booked the 90-Minute Snorkel & Seabob Underwater Guided Reef Tour in Fort Lauderdale, "Chris was a wonderful guide and we had a great time. The water was very clear so we could easily see the reefs and any marine life. I recommend this trip."

The Intracoastal Waterway, also called the IWC, is a 3,000 mile (4,800 kilometer) waterway on the Gulf and Atlantic coasts of Florida. Part of it runs through Fort Lauderdale via rivers, bays, and sounds, connecting the inland waterways of the city with the Atlantic Ocean.

Fort Lauderdale has been called the “Venice of America” because of its abundance of waterways, and city boat tours cruise through the Intracoastal Waterway (IWC) and inland passages. The IWC also offers opportunities for boating, kayaking, and wildlife viewing, and there are plenty of options for waterside dining, as well.

Yes, there are dozens of opportunities for taking boat tours on the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale. Some options include narrated sightseeing tours, city history tours, fishing tours, and wildlife viewing tours. These all can be booked directly through the provider online or in-person, or on third-party websites.

Yes, if you don’t want to go on a guided tour or chartered boat with a captain, you can rent a watercraft to explore the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale. Boats are popular for fishing or ocean-going. Kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards also are available.

One of the most popular animals to look for when enjoying the Intracoastal Waterway is the Florida manatee, which in the winter tends to congregate in warm, shallower waters. Sea turtles, seabirds, alligators, snakes, osprey, and even the occasional shark are found in Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway.

One of the best dining spots on the Intracoastal is where Ocean Boulevard meets Oakland Park Boulevard. There you’ll find options, including Mastro’s Ocean Club, a fine dining steakhouse and celebrity magnet. For more laid-back vibes, check out Shooters Waterfront, which often hosts live music, or Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Intracoastal Waterway. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Fort Lauderdale:

• Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale

• Historic Stranahan House Museum

• Fort Lauderdale Beachfront

• Las Olas Boulevard

• Las Olas Beach

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Fort Lauderdale.