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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

Sun 10 Nov

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Starting at $30.00

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Sun 10 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)

Jayne A

Aug 2011

Great cruise....just long enough....very informative

jasonofnati

Jul 2011

Despite their website stating "rain or shine" Carrie B crew stayed home. Went down to ride the Carrie B one rainy Thursday afternoon. Waited at the dock with two other couples. No sign telling us there was no cruise that day. Finally, called their booking agent, Zerve, who told us they weren't going out until the next day. Glad we didn't buy advance tickets from our concierge.

Response from Host

Jul 2011

Hello, Jasonofnati. I believe the Thursday in question was 7 July 2011. I want to offer my most sincere apologies to you for not being able to enjoy a nice cruise in the warm Florida sunshine. True, we do run cruises rain or shine, however we were under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for most of the day. As an operator of a U.S. Coast Guard inspected Passenger Vessel, the safety of all our guests is of paramount importance to me and my crew. When we are under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, we issue a "Do Not Sail" order. Since the weather was absolutely dreadful the entire day, we had no passengers and no walk ups for our 11am trip. We had no passengers and no walk ups for our 1pm trip. Since we are a business, we did cut our losses and sent our operations crew home at 1:15pm (restaurants and bars cut staff also). The owner and a member of our maintenance staff stayed on the boat until 5:00pm. It's a shame that you simply didn't knock on the window or on the side of the boat, the owner would have come outside and issued some passes if you decided to return on a day with decent weather. It's also a shame that you didn't book with your concierge, as they always confirm availability before selling tickets. We hope that despite the horrible weather, that you still enjoyed your day in Fort Lauderdale. The weather is usually nicer.

OnTraveler_8

Jul 2011

Our family of four (2 adults, kids aged 12 and 14) thoroughly enjoyed this 90 minute boat cruise. We boarded about a half hour early and each had a drink and snack at the on board bar. The bar prices were quite reasonable. The boat was clean and had an enclosed air conditioned lower deck, an open canopy covered upper deck, and washrooms. On the afternoon of our cruise, there was a nice breeze and most people sat topside. The running commentary from the bridge was very informative. The captain's knowledge of local mansions and ships was quite extensive and made for an interesting trip. They take each party's picture upon boarding which then then sell in a picture and keychain combo at the end of the cruise for $10. Overall, I thought this cruise represented good value for the money. I'd recommend it to anyone who hasn't tried it.