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Carrie B Venice of America Fort Lauderdale Sightseeing Tours

Overview

The Carrie B sightseeing paddlewheel tour boat is owned and operated by Harbor Tours, Inc. We have been providing scenic sightseeing boat tours and private charters since 1959. As a third-generation family-owned and operated business, we have plied the waters of Hampton Roads’ Norfolk Harbor, Virginia and the waterways of Fort Lauderdale, FL for generations of guests. Today we are pleased to offer a full-time presence in both locations.

Let the Carrie B show you Fort Lauderdale at its best! Any day of the week,rain or shine,our staff is ready to serve you as you tour the beautiful waters of the New River and the Intracoastal Waterway.

See Yachts and Homes of the Rich and Famous and ships from around the world in Port Everglades. Stroll around the Sun Deck, seating outside under a canopy or enjoy air conditioned comfort on the main deck. Entertaining and Informative Live Narration from your Captain. Full bar service with light snacks available.

City: Fort Lauderdale

Fri 15 Nov

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Starting at $30.00

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Fri 15 Nov

Starting at $30.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Cruise

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Lower capacity on boat

What To Expect

Carrie B Cruises

Join us for a 1.5 hour fully narrated sightseeing cruises of Fort Lauderdale’s yachts and homes of the rich and famous traveling on the New River, the Intracoastal Waterway, and Port Everglades.

Stranahan House

Our tour begins at our Downtown Fort Lauderdale dock which just happens to be a stone's throw away from the Stranahan House

Colee Hammock Park

We continue past homes which sold in the early 1920's for only $4,000 to $8,000 dollars. Today these homes in Rio Vista and Colee Hammock sell for multi-million dollar prices. We continue past Colee Hammock Park and head out to the widest section of the New River.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (945)

Papa11

Dec 2011

We took the Carrie B. on it's cruise through the canal and inland waterway area just off of Las Olas Blvd. Our weather was perfect. The guide very informative and often funny as he described the history and ownership of the gorgeous mansions lining the shore. These are the homes of people who have so much money that they can't spend nearly all of it in a lifetime of luxury spending. The boat itself is a paddle stern wheeler and has a snack and drink bar on the enclosed lower deck. It's a relaxing and nice 90 minutes for the relatively inexpensive price of $23 for adults and $13 for kids.

Family_Guy

Dec 2011

Cruised the Carrie B in December 2011. It was good and interesting but I don't think it lived up to the other reviews I read on this site. I was interested in what the river / waterway is , is it natural?, is it man made?, boating rules on the river? , history of the city etc. Instead it was a look into rich people's backyards with comments about how expensive everything is, what famous person purchased what, Who is suing who, etc. That turned me off a bit. I think they are giving most people what they want, but not me. I did however enjoy my time and I like looking at the various boats and houses, just not the silly gossip.

AmyinVail

Dec 2011

I'm not one for excursions or groups of people and really hunted around for a 2 hour excursion to do after our cruise while we ate up time until our flight. I found the least cheesy looking "vessel" I could find and booked it. I was hesitant when I saw it...lots of chairs, thougtht it was going to be a let down. But, it was awesome! The narrator was entertaining, but not in the typical "grating" way....the whole staff was just really nice! We even bought the photo afterward...which is a first for this family! Our teen and our 9 year old loved it! Here's a tip - go up to the top deck....walk all the way forward. There is a bench in front of the "bridge" for the best spot in the house! But, be warned, you will get sun. I would definitely go again. If you're picky like me - don't let this one fool you - it's fun!