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Everglades: Sawgrass Park Day Time Airboat Tour & Exhibits

1. Everglades: Sawgrass Park Day Time Airboat Tour & Exhibits

Embark on a real adventure with an airboat tour of the Florida Everglades and entry to the alligator and reptile exhibit. Explore this fascinating natural wonder, hear the history of the Seminole people, and learn about the wildlife you sport from your captain. Board your airboat and glide out into the Everglades. As you cruise, listen to fascinating historical and ecological facts from your captain. Listen to tales of how the Native American Seminole people and panthers once coexisted in this lush wilderness. Keep an eye out for rare and endangered wildlife as you skim across the glassy water, through grassy rivers, and over the tropical marsh. After your airboat tour, head into the alligator and reptile exhibit. Get up close to a baby alligator and touch its unique skin and learn about these formidable predators.

From Fort Lauderdale: Day Trip to Bimini

2. From Fort Lauderdale: Day Trip to Bimini

Discover the beauty of Bimini Island in the Bahamas on this day trip from Fort Lauderdale. Step off the mainland and onto a high-speed 600-passenger, modern, comfortable vessel that will whisk you away from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini in The Bahamas in just 2 hours. Sit back and relax with a snack and let your worries slip away. Once on the island, you will have the day at leisure to explore the wonders of Bimini, choose from local authentic food, swim with dolphins, or kayaking. Available for $40, you may purchase a Day Pass to Hilton Resort World Bimini facilities onboard the vessel.

Fort Lauderdale: 4-Hour Deep Sea Drift Fishing Trip

3. Fort Lauderdale: 4-Hour Deep Sea Drift Fishing Trip

Set sail on board an 85-foot Gulfcraft fishing boat and fish off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida on a 4-hour morning, afternoon or evening fishing trip. The tour cost per person includes all rod and reel rental, bait and tackle. You will fish approximately 1 mile off the coast, where the ocean bottom drops off quickly to depths of up to 150 feet and the inside edge of the Gulfstream current provides perfect fishing conditions. On daytime trips, you will drift or anchor fish over the reefs, wrecks and rock piles of Fort Lauderdale, and fish for kingfish, tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, snapper, grouper, or whatever is biting. For added adventure, nighttime trips anchor up over a spot where the crew chum the water for snapper and grouper. Everything is included in the price; just bring along any food and drink you like. This is a fun trip for novice and experienced anglers, and the crew is there to help you 1-on-1 for the entire trip.

From Miami: Everglades Airboat Ride and Nature Walk

4. From Miami: Everglades Airboat Ride and Nature Walk

Benefit from pickup at your hotel or other location in the Greater Fort Lauderdale and Miami-Dade County area, and then travel by brand new sprinter-style vehicle to Everglades National Park. Appreciate the natural beauty of the area, and learn about its ecological importance. Join a naturalist guide on a walk in Everglades National Park and learn about the different ecosystems of the park. Walk through a tropical hardwood hammock to admire the mature trees and beautiful plants and wildlife. Then, drive to the launch site of your 1-hour airboat ride, and glide through the grasses to see wild alligators up close in their natural environment. Visit an historic Miccosukee Indian village, exclusive to the airboat company, and learn about their special customs and way of life. Head back to your hotel at the end of your exhilarating airboat tour, better acquainted with the real Florida.

From Fort Lauderdale: Bimini Island Day Trip by Ferry

5. From Fort Lauderdale: Bimini Island Day Trip by Ferry

Discover the closest point in the Bahamas to the mainland US on this exciting ferry day trip to Bimini Island from Fort Lauderdale. Spend the day sunbathing on beautiful white beaches and swimming in stunning turquoise waters. Board your ferry at Port Everglades and head out into the sea. Cruise to Bimini Island and enjoy the breeze running through your hair. When you arrive at Bimini, hop off your ferry and spend the next 6 hours exploring on your own. Take time to relax in the sun on the beach or swim in the warm water. If you prefer more adventurous activities, snorkel through a shipwreck, go parasailing, or try your hand at jet skiing (not included). Explore the island itself with a ride around the island in a golf cart and get a bite to eat or a drink in a local restaurant before returning to Florida.

Key West: Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale w/ Activity Options

6. Key West: Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale w/ Activity Options

Experience the southernmost city in the US, Key West. On this day-long adventure, you will explore the many sights, shops and restaurants in Key West, all the while soaking in the Caribbean feel of the city. Beginning bright and early, you will be picked up at "Four Points by Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport" by your professional bilingual driver. En route to Key West, you will cross 42 bridges and hop 32 islands. Upon arrival in Key West, you will be enchanted by the colourful atmosphere, street artists and outdoor cafes. This day trip is perfect for travellers who like to do their own thing. You will have approximately 6 hours, from 12:00h to 18:00h to explore all that Key West has to offer. There are plenty of interesting and entertaining things to do in Key West, including visiting the Hemingway House, taking a trolley or train tour, going on a kayaking eco-adventure or enjoying a dolphin-watching cruise. These are only a few of the many possibilities. No pre-arranged activities are set during this time, so you can have the freedom to create the day on your own. If you do only one thing in Key West, a visit to Mallroy Square is a must. It is a place where many gather for a never-planned, always unique, daily celebration. Mallory Square is located by the historic waterfront. Key West is a beautiful, historic and culturally unique place with so much to see and do that you might just have trouble making up your mind!

Fort Lauderdale: Famous Yachts and Mansions Segway Tour

7. Fort Lauderdale: Famous Yachts and Mansions Segway Tour

Discover the most affluent neighborhood at the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale by segway. This activity requires no experience, balance, or coordination, and the local partner will prepare you with all of the training procedures and skills needed to become a pro within a few minutes. As you glide on your segway, see celebrity mansions including homes owned by Miami Dolphins players, as well as multi-million dollar mega yachts. Learn more about the history of the city from your guide. Receive recommendations on where to eat and what to see during your stay. If you choose the 8-mile tour option, you'll take in the up-close views of the world-famous Port Everglades, the beautiful downtown skyline, the Intracoastal Waterways, and Fort Lauderdale Beach, in addition to the standard 4-mile tour.

From Fort Lauderdale: Freeport Bahamas Day Cruise

8. From Fort Lauderdale: Freeport Bahamas Day Cruise

Take advantage of Miami's proximity to the Bahamas and enjoy a day trip to this tropical paradise. Sunbathe on golden sandy beaches, snorkel in the crystal clear waters, or swim with the pigs. Go shopping and enjoy the resorts, then hop back on the boat and return to Florida the same day. Board your boat at Fort Lauderdale to begin your cruise to the Bahamas. Then, arrive at Freeport and begin your day. Choose to chill out on the beaches in the Lucaya district. Next, discover the many resorts with family and friends and go shopping in the many great shops nearby. Afterward, go snorkeling at Deadman's Reef, famous for coral, turtles, and colorful fish. Decide to go to Lucayan National Park to explore the underwater caves. Go kayaking in the ocean if you want, or spend your time hiking on the nature trails. Finally, return to Florida the same day.

Miami: Go City Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

9. Miami: Go City Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

The Miami Explorer Pass offers a selection of many must-see South Florida attractions, museums, and tours to enjoy at a single, low prepaid price. Save as much as 50% compared to buying separate attraction tickets. Simply show your QR-coded pass on your phone (or print it at home) at any attraction or tour for immediate entry. Choose to visit the Seaquarium or hop on a Big Bus Miami tour for the day. You might choose an Everglades Tour from Miami or a South Beach Duck Tour. Plus, there are many more possibilities to choose from in Miami, Key West, and Fort Lauderdale. Activities, attractions, and tours included with the Miami Explorer Pass (choice of 2, 3, 4, or 5): • Hop-on Hop-off Big Bus Miami: 1-Day All Loops Tour • Miami Seaquarium • Duck Tours South Beach • Lion Country Safari • Island Queen Millionaire's Row Sightseeing Cruise • Thriller Miami Speedboat Adventures • Everglades Alligator Farm and Airboat • The Official Art Deco Walking Tour • Zoo Miami • Fort Lauderdale Glass Bottom Boat and Snorkeling Option • Gator Park Airboat Tour • Big Bus Miami: Night Tour • Wynwood Outer Walls Audio-Guided Tour • Sawgrass Recreation Park Everglades Airboat Adventures • Key Largo Glass Bottom Boat Cruise • Conch Tour Train • Island Safari Bike Rental • ARTECHOUSE Miami • Sunset Watersports Key West Snorkel Dip and Sip • Sunset Watersports Key West 2-Hour Kayak Rental • Sunset Watersports Paddle Board Rental • Salsa Night! Lessons, Mojitos, Music & Dancing • Key West Aquarium • Truman Little White House • Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum • Superblue Miami • Paradox Museum Miami • Reef Snorkel Sunrise • Bike and Roll 4-Hour Bike Rental • Miami Beach Highlights Bike Tour • Miami Beach Full-Day Bike Rental or 2-Hour e-Bike Rental Attractions and tours are subject to change. Check your included digital guide for an up-to-date attraction line-up including opening times and instructions on how to access each attraction with your pass before you go.

Hollywood, FL: 4-Hour Drift Fishing Excursion

10. Hollywood, FL: 4-Hour Drift Fishing Excursion

On our drift fishing trips (8:30AM-12:30PM / 1:30PM-5:30PM) we load the boat with top-of-the-line tackle, bait (squid, ballyhoo, sardines) and head 1-2 miles offshore anywhere from 70-150 ft of water on the reefs. Once lines hit the water, expect to catch: Snapper, Group, Trigger Fish, Grunts, Amberjacks, King Mackerel. If you're lucky enough, you might even hook a Sailfish. Fishing in Fort Lauderdale is seasonal, every 2 3 months a different set of fish species migrates to our waters. For a small fee, we provide all gear including fishing rods, bait, tackle, ice, captain and a mate. We are able to clean your catch and bag it with ice at the end of the trip. Recently-upgraded and beautiful 65 Drift Boat, the Lois Ann, with the latest electronics and gear to give you the best chance to catch fish. You wont find a better boat for comfort and fishability! Fully-Air Conditioned Cabin with clean bathroom on board. All Ages and Experience levels We are kid-friendly! No Experience Needed. Friendly and Professional Crew, you won't find a crew who enjoys fishing more than ours. We love to show off our tips and tricks.

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Fantastic airboat ride through the Everglades! Daniel was an amazing guide - he knew all of the best places to see alligators (we saw 8-10 of them up close), and he was knowledgeable in answering our many questions about the Everglades. I went with my husband and adult children - we all loved it and would highly recommend it!

Worked great! Enjoyed our Big Bus tour, especially our stop in Little Havana for lunch! Highly recommend Old’s Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina. Also, the Millionaire’s Row Sightseeing Cruise was fun for the whole family.

It was a lot of fun and we got to see great views and learn interesting facts about the area. I think Shantelle was our guide? Her name definitely begins with "S." She was great.

this is my 2nd ride in 4 months. i enjoyed both and gets better based on the diversity of the guide.

Beautiful gardens and great tram ride. Loved all the free peacocks roaming about.