Riverfront Sightseeing Cruises — Local services in Fort Lauderdale

First impression, I approach the stand to buy a ticket and get info, and the female working was on a personal phone call and I waited patiently for 5 minutes, in the sun, while she finished her phone call. Finally she helped me and I bought 2 tickets. She told me the boat would be leaving at 1pm. The boat we were supposed to be on was already at the dock at noon. That was bad impression number 1. 1pm came and the boat started pulling away without anyone. I asked about that and was told that the water was not working and that they had to fill up on the other dock. Even if that's true then why didn't they fill the boat BEFORE the scheduled time? We all waited and watched as the operators sit around until it was time to leave, then they realize there is no water? We all had to wait an extra 30 minuets in the sun. I complained about that and we were all given a soft drink coupon for one soft drink. That was bad impression number 2. We finally board the boat and the crew was not rude, but the only interaction I had was with the server in the bar next to the captain / boat pilot. They made me uncomfortable because they were in a rush, they were busy and didn't want to be bothered. What we also didn't realize was the type of tour we were going on. It was just a water tour of other peoples houses and boats. Not our thing at all, who cares about someone else's money? I don't care about how much someone paid for there huge home they never live in. If we had known it was that kind of tour we wouldn't have gone. We thought it was going to include geography or nature or sea life, even plants and trees would have been interesting. I would go out of my way to NOT recommend this tour to...

Great Tour. The sights are terrific —- and the captain who narrates the tour is very knowledgable, humorous and enjoyable. Unfortunately the audio system is long overdue to be replaced and is staticky and we could barely make out what he was saying, though it was clear that he was the right man for the job! His jokes were a plus. The seating was cheap plastic seats on the top deck, not exactly what we expected, but it’s better to stand anyway so that you can see everything. If for nothing else, the seats should be replaced to make things feel fresher. The boat is pretty rundown, but you don’t need much more to get the job done. Good tour!

Stay away from the restroom. Period!

Staff was very nice and helpful and there was a young fellow taking photographs and he did a nice job with our photos.

Beware that it’s hard to find because of nearby construction and the boat does not leave on the hour though you may hear that it does. Also, If they tell you it’s near Briney’s pub as a landmark, make sure to google “Briney’s Riverfront” so U dont end up at the wrong one. We took the afternoon tour. It leaves at 1 and 3pm and is a 90 minute tour.

Overall, a fun experience. Not a luxury...

Fun activity to discover the Fort Lauderdale canals.

Finding the place is a little complicated. Get there in advance since Google Maps doesn't pinpoint the location of the stand properly. It's hidden behind a construction site and you need to park your car in a indoor car park that seems to be under construction.

The boat is clean and nice. It's split in two levels with the top floor split between a shaded and unshaded area. It's the best place to have a good view of the canals. There is a lower floor that is enclosed with a bar that sells alcohol and ice cream for the younger ones. My daughter got a free ice cream with her ticket. This lower floor is air conditioned, wheel charr accessible and there is a clean bathroom.

The tour was good with great insights about who lives where. We get to go through the canals and the port of Fort Lauderdale. Commentary was fun but geared towards older people with a lot of history of where "older" celebrities live. The tour takes over 1 and a half hours.

Before boarding they take a picture of you and your group and you can buy a souvenir picture. If you look online, you can...