Fort Lauderdale Sightseeing Cruise

The Millionaire's Row sightseeing cruise is $45 per person and includes complimentary beer, wine, and soda — which works out to better value than most Fort Lauderdale boat tours where drinks are extra. The Sunset & Mansion Holiday Lights Cruise runs $35, the Water Taxi all-day pass is $38, the Island Time party cruise is $55, and a private yacht cruise starts at $399. All bookings on this site include free cancellation up to 24 hours before sailing.

The Millionaire's Row cruise runs 75 minutes — long enough to see the New River, Port Everglades cruise port, and the full Millionaire's Row stretch along the Las Olas Isles, but short enough that kids don't lose interest. The sunset cruise is the same length. Longer options (Island Time party cruise, full-day water taxi passes) range from 2 hours to all day. Boarding opens 20 minutes before departure at the Riverfront Cruises dock on Sebastian Street.

Millionaire's Row is the informal name for the mile-long stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway running through the Las Olas Isles — one of the densest concentrations of oceanfront estates in the United States. Waterfront mansions line both sides of the channel, almost all with private docks and superyachts tied up outside. On the cruise, the captain identifies notable homes, celebrity residences, and the biggest yachts of the week as you pass within 30 feet of the seawall.

Fort Lauderdale is nicknamed the Venice of America because it has more than 300 miles of navigable inland waterways — more canals than Venice, Italy. The city was built around the New River and Intracoastal Waterway in the early 1900s, with residential canals cut through the barrier-island neighborhoods so that nearly every home in the core of the city has water access. The Riverfront Cruises dock — where this sightseeing cruise departs — is at the heart of this original Venice of America.

Your $45 ticket includes the 75-minute cruise itself, complimentary beer, wine, and soda from the onboard bar, narration throughout by a Coast Guard-licensed captain, and covered and open-air seating on the boat. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before sailing is also included. Food is not included but you're welcome to bring snacks. Tipping the crew is appreciated but not required.

Yes — complimentary beer, wine, and soda are included on the Millionaire's Row sightseeing cruise. There's an onboard bar, and you can help yourself throughout the 75-minute cruise. This is unusual for Fort Lauderdale boat tours at this price point — most competitors charge extra for drinks. Hard liquor and premium cocktails are not included. Bottled water is also available.

Yes — 407 verified guests have rated it 4.3/5, and reviewers consistently highlight three things: the captain's narration (by Coast Guard-licensed captains who know local history), the included drinks (genuinely free-flowing, not a token beer), and seeing superyacht row from the water — which you simply cannot do from anywhere on land. At $45 for 75 minutes with drinks, it's one of the best-value sightseeing activities in South Florida.

Year-round conditions are good on the Intracoastal — it's a protected inland waterway, so open-ocean chop doesn't apply. October through April is the most pleasant with temperatures of 70–82°F and lower humidity. Afternoon sailings around 3–4 PM catch the best light on the mansions and are the most popular slot. Sunset cruises are extraordinary in winter when the sun sets over the downtown skyline. Summer afternoons get hot; morning cruises are cooler. Free cancellation lets you book ahead and adjust.

Yes — the 75-minute cruise goes out to Port Everglades, the third-busiest cruise port in the world. You'll pass the cruise ship terminals and often see multiple Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Princess ships in port on any given day. It's a striking scale change after the residential Intracoastal — the cruise ships dwarf everything. The boat doesn't board or disembark at Port Everglades; it turns back and returns to the Riverfront dock.

Dinner cruises are offered by separate operators — Jungle Queen Riverboat does a dinner-and-show format, and various yacht charter companies offer private dinner options. The Millionaire's Row cruise featured on this site is a daytime sightseeing cruise with complimentary drinks but no meal. If you want food and a show, look at Jungle Queen; if you want to see the mansions and the port with drinks included, the Millionaire's Row cruise is the better choice — and significantly cheaper.

Yes — the boat has covered seating and the 75-minute runtime works well for kids. Children of all ages are welcome with no age minimum. The narration is family-friendly, covering the history of the Venice of America, the mansions, and boat-building, and the superyacht spotting keeps kids engaged. Drinks include beer and wine kept behind the bar; children are served sodas on request. A higher-energy family option is the Water Taxi all-day pass, which lets you hop on and off at shops, beaches, and restaurants.

The boarding location is Riverfront Cruises at 2900 Sebastian St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 — on the New River just east of downtown. From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), it's a 15-minute Uber ride ($20–25). From the Port Everglades cruise terminals, it's 10 minutes by car. From most Las Olas and downtown hotels, it's walkable (8–15 minutes). Metered parking is available nearby but not directly at the dock — allow extra time. Check in 20 minutes before your sailing time.