Fort Lauderdale Vacations

With the beautiful shoreline and Atlantic Ocean, obviously, boating is a large part of life in Fort Lauderdale. In this city, the residents call boating, the yachting capital of the world. People vacationing in Fort Lauderdale have many different options for getting out on the water. First, there is the choice between the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, with both being special in a unique way.

Second, there are fishing boats, speedboats, dinner cruises, or overnight luxury cruises. Whatever your preference, you will have your choice of many quality services. If you want to rent a boat, Bill's Sunrise Watersports is a great option. In addition to several different types of boats, you can also enjoy spending some fun time on jet skis. WaveRunners rents 13-foot cigarette boats with a two-hour minimum at $75 and one hour and 15 minute parasailing flights. These run $65 and for a tandem flight, $120.

If you prefer something a little less strenuous, the Jungle Queen is a Mississippi River-style steamboat. Being one of Fort Lauderdale's most popular attractions, you will enjoy an incredible cruise down the New River. This cruise provides an amazing all-you-can-eat dinner and sightseeing tours that last for three full hours. Dinner cruises leave the Bahia Mar Yacht Center at 7:00 p.m. every night for a $29 charge to adults and only $15 for kids. Sightseeing cruises leave at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and run $13.75 for adults and $8.75 for kids unless under age 10, where they are free.

If you want to spice up your choice of cruises, Discovery Cruise Lines provides a fun-filled gambling casino where you can enjoy games of blackjack, poker, and slots.

There are daily cruises that take you to the Bahamas. These cruises include gambling and food and run between five and six hours.

This time includes a three-hour stop in the Bahamas where you can enjoy some shopping. You will be catered to with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you want to enjoy cocktails, there is an additional cost.

The Sea Escape is another wonderful casino cruise that leaves port 13 times each week. With no real destination, these cruises float the ocean from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and then again from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. During the cruise, you will enjoy a wonderful buffet meal and full casino games. Since these are five and one half hour cruises, for an additional $20, you can rent a cabin to rest or have some privacy. These boating options are all reasonably priced and are guaranteed to provide you and your family with a real thrill on your vacation.