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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

Sat 09 Nov

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Starting at $30.00

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Sat 09 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)

Peanutheadbg

Jun 2009

Just got back from a wonderful weekend in Fort Lauderdale. We decided to take the Carrie B Cruise since it was ranked so highly on TripAdivsor. I thought it was just okay. The captain was very knowledgeable but it was at times hard to hear him over the loud crowd on the top deck. The boat itself was just okay- basic plastic chairs on the top- nothing fancy, but I guess you get what you pay for. All in all, it was nice to be on the water and see the absolutely gorgeous homes! Also, the buy one get one coupon deal is only "in season"- they don't run that promo year round.

Response from Host

Jun 2009

Thank you for taking time to review our attraction, we appreciate the feedback. I see that you enjoyed your visit to Fort Lauderdale, and we hope you return soon. Naturally, we want our guests to be as comfortable as possible for their tour, however, we are also a USCG certified passenger vessel and must comply by their rules. The chairs you mentioned are manufactured by Virco, the largest commercial seating manufacturer in the US. The US Coast Guard requires those chairs to "gang" or connect together. We also chose chairs that do not "cook" in the hot Florida sun, so you will not burn yourself when you sit in them. You must not have noticed the very nicely padded banquet style Virco chairs under our canopy, but those "cook" in the sun so we keep them under shade. Our lower deck features "bistro style" wicker chairs for maximum comfort. With 3 types of chairs available, we do offer great seating versatility, but I know we can't please all the people, all the time, and for that I apologize for your discomfort.

JRDH

Nov 2008

We boarded the Carrie B for a 3pm. cruise. There weren't many other people on board. I don't know what is normal, but it seemed like a light day for them. This was one of the best experiences we've had in Fort Lauderdale. The captain, who was the tour guide, was terrific. He was very knowledgeable and quite funny as well. We got to see several of the nice river front homes in the Fort Lauderdale area as well as see the large cruise ships docked at Port Everglades. Their website has a coupon for $2 off. Highly Recommended!!!!!

pakole

Nov 2008

The tour was time spent well. I got see Fort Lauderdale from the waterway. This is my first seeing it that way after 25 years of living in Fort Lauderdale. The information provided by the tour guide was extensive and engaging. I do recommend others to take this tour whither there are a resident or a traveler.