Top Fort Lauderdale Nature and Wildlife

Escape to the wilderness of Florida's Everglades on this guided, full-day adventure from Fort Lauderdale. This exciting small-group tour includes an airboat ride through Everglades National Park, a drive through Big Cypress National Preserve, a nature walk through a cypress forest, and a scenic boat ride through the 10,000 islands of Everglades National Park in search of a variety of wildlife. Lunch (with alligator appetizers) is provided and a hotel pickup and drop-off are included at select Fort Lauderdale area locations.

Make sure you tick off the most important highlights of the Everglades with an experienced guide in the lead. Race through the River of Grass listening to in-depth commentary on the local environment and wildlife.

Enjoy some time on the water with this 4-Hour Half Day Sailing Charter located in Fort Lauderdale. Your sail is entirely customizable, and travelers have the option to use their time docked or sailing out to sea. Once on the water, sit back and relax or jump in for a quick swim or make use of the provided snorkeling equipment. Your boat will have everything needed to spend time on the water: shaded seating areas, Bluetooth music player, a place to keep all your refrigerated food (you're welcome to bring your own food & beverages), a fresh water shower after swimming in the ocean, snorkeling and other water activity equipment, and an experienced boat Captain. Perhaps you want to take a turn at the wheel to sail the boat? The Captain would be happy to offer some instructions so you can have this new experience. Cruise by the mega mansions of the city's millionaires, luxurious yachts, spectacular cruise ships, and playful dolphins; manatees; turtles; or porpoises swimming by.

You will walk thru a working garden community garden like none other. You will see garden and farming systems unlike any other. We will visit as butterfly garden, and have access the world greatest pollinator, with a personal look inside a working beehive

Escape to the Florida Everglades for this airboat adventure and wildlife encounter at Sawgrass Recreation Park. This exciting airboat ride is a great way to experience the unique subtropical ecosystem of the Everglades. Skim across the grassy water at speeds up to 40 miles per hour while looking for wildlife like alligators, fish, turtles, and wading birds. This guided tour includes entrance to Sawgrass Recreation Park and an admission ticket to the animal exhibit and a guided airboat tour.

Travel deep into Everglades National Park on this private airboat tour and wildlife encounter at Sawgrass Recreation Park. Experience the unique subtropical ecosystem of the Everglades on your own airboat, going deeper into the Everglades than on the typical public ride. Skim across the grassy water at speeds up to 40 miles per hour while looking for alligators, fish, turtles, and wading birds. This tour includes entrance to Sawgrass Recreation Park and admission to the Reptile, Glades, and Exotic Wildlife exhibits.

Our most popular tour in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s Venetian Isles. You will see a combination of mansions, mega yachts, sail boats, marine & bird life and hidden little secrets on this paddle trip. This is rated as an easy leisure paddle while soaking up the sunshine.

Our Everglades Safari Tour is conducted by a real tour guide with over 10 years of Miami experience. Personal contact is very important to us, which is why our tours are offered in small to medium-sized tour groups so that every question can be answered. We look forward to seeing you. Your Banana Joe team

Experience Florida's Everglades at night on this airboat tour at Sawgrass Recreation Park. Get to know the unique subtropical ecosystem of the Everglades in a private setting with your own captain. Skim across the grassy water at speeds up to 40 miles (64 kilometers) per hour while looking for alligators, fish, turtles, and wading birds. This tour includes daytime entrance to Sawgrass Recreation Park and admission to the Reptile, Glades, and Exotic Wildlife exhibits.

Explore Everglades National Park on this airboat tour at night at Sawgrass Recreation Park. This exciting airboat ride is a great way to experience the unique subtropical ecosystem of the Everglades at night. Skim across the grassy water at speeds up to 40 miles per hour (64 kph) while keeping your eyes peeled for alligators, fish, turtles, and wading birds. This tour includes daytime entrance to Sawgrass Recreation Park and admission to the Reptile, Glades, and Exotic Wildlife exhibits.

Escape to 60 acres of tropical paradise with this admission ticket to Flamingo Gardens Botanical Garden and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary. The gardens boast more than 3,000 species of rare and exotic, tropical, subtropical and native plants. The arboretum has some of the largest trees in the entire state of Florida. And the wildlife sanctuary is home to native-Florida animals like alligators, bobcats, otters, eagles, bears, panthers, peacocks and, of course, the famous flamingos.

Our guides are certified Advanced Master Naturalists and South Florida natives who have been paddling most of their lives and guiding tours for over 10 years. Our groups are small or private usually 6 guests or less providing a personal experience. Smaller groups also increase chances of observing a vartiety of wildlife from a closer distance.

Enjoy an exciting Florida Everglades airboat adventure on this tour from Fort Lauderdale to Everglades Park. Your expert guide will navigate you through wetlands and natural habitat. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

A perfect way to end the day relaxing on the Atlantic ocean taking in the breathtaking views with Fort Lauderdale Charters Cast Away the Day Sunset Cruise. This evening cruise calls for sun dresses, flowered shirts, sandals , cold beer and chilled wine. Take advantage of one of Florida’s finest highlights upon our comfortable catamaran as you cruise past cruise ships and “Millionaires Row” to view the mega mansions of the rich and famous. Stop traffic as the 17th Street causeway bridge opens for us on the way out to the Atlantic Ocean. Sails up, sea breezes and salt air increase everyone’s taste for fun. Relaxing music and breaking waves provide a tropical rhythm. Look back at the land as the sun slips away casting fiery hues of orange and red.

Go fishing in the Everglades with a local guide on this excursion. After boarding a bass boat, cruise to the best location in the area, handpicked by your guide. Once there, learn the proper skills and use the provided equipment to attempt to catch some fish. The boats have coolers on board and have plenty of space to bring your own lunch.

Cruise the intracoastal waterways of Fort Lauderdale without noise or fumes in one of our Duffy eco-friendly electric boats. Tour on your own, or hire our captain to drive you around and give you an entertaining, informative Tour. Ecoboats provides a unique way to celebrate special occasions, gather with friends, visit dockside restaurants and bars, or watch the sunset. Our boats can accommodate up to 10 adults, have a full canopy rooftop, window enclosures, and a CD player with an aux cord. So don’t forget to bring along your favorite playlist! We offer 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6-hour rental options. Perfect experience for Private Groups up to 10 passengers. We strive to make this planet a better place by protecting Florida’s wildlife and the environment with our Duffy boats. We look forward to having you on board! We strive to make this planet a better place by protecting Florida’s wildlife and the environment with our Duffy boats. We look forward to having you on board!

This private sport fishing tour lets you and up to six of your closest friends or family members enjoy a day out on the ocean. Guides who are super knowledgeable about shark fishing come along to help you reel in the primary catch—sharks weighing up to 1,000 pounds—and you might catch other species like mahi-mahi, tuna, and sailfish, too. This tour includes all equipment, so you just need to show up.

Enjoy some time on the water with this 8-Hour Full Day Sailing Charter located in Fort Lauderdale. Your sail is entirely customizable, and travelers have the option to use their time docked or sailing out to sea. Once on the water, sit back and relax or jump in for a quick swim or make use of the provided snorkeling equipment. Your boat will have everything needed to spend time on the water: shaded seating areas, Bluetooth music player, a place to keep all your refrigerated food (you're welcome to bring your own food & beverages), a fresh water shower after swimming in the ocean, snorkeling and other water activity equipment, and an experienced boat Captain. Perhaps you want to take a turn at the wheel to sail the boat? The Captain would be happy to offer some instructions so you can have this new experience. Cruise by the mega mansions of the city's millionaires, luxurious yachts, spectacular cruise ships, and playful dolphins; manatees; turtles; or porpoises swimming by.

This is hands-down the most fun you can have on the water. Our day in Ft Lauderdale consists of a state park beach session, tour of the yachts and mansions, and anchor at the sandbar for a swim in 2-4ft of water. There are many good bars and restaurants along the waterway that we can stop at for drinks and food, guests are also welcome to bring any drinks and food they like onboard. These private boats max out at 12ppl/boat and come with a cooler, 1/2 shade, and bluetooth music. Your US Coast Guard licensed Captain will keep the fun going as you tour the best parts of the city on this 4-hour tour.

Boat tours only travel where they’ve already planned to go, which means you can sometimes miss out on certain areas. Opt for this Fort Lauderdale Electric Boat Rental and explore at your own pace, or opt for having a Captain on board who can provide an informative Narrated Tour for your group. Plus, this rental provides a private atmosphere for up to 12 people and offers multiple rental options.

Whether you’re brand new to fishing or looking to sharpen your skills, this Fort Lauderdale fishing charter helps you reel in a catch. Sail down the backwaters of Pompano Beach along with a licensed captain who leads you to the best spots around for snapper, mackerel, snook, and more—all using provided equipment.

This popular tour includes everything Everglades National Park has to offer. Choose between a tour with convenient pick-up or drive yourself to the Everglades. Explore the Everglades by airboat where you will see gators and other creatures in their natural habitat. Explore the gift and coffee shop with restrooms.

Capture the wild spirit of the Florida Everglades with this excursion from Miami. Zoom over the 'River of Grass' on an open-air, flat-bottomed vessel while your guide talks about the complex swamp ecosystem. Wander the farm's jungle trails and see gators in their natural habitat. Round-trip transportation from Miami hotels is included if option is selected.

Get ready for fun in the sun on this day trip off the coast of Key West. Ride across 42 islands from Miami to Key West, then explore this island city in any number of ways during your free time. See where Ernest Hemingway used to live or visit the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum. Take a hop-on hop-off trolley tour, see the sites from the famous Conch Tour Train, or take an optional snorkeling tour. Relax, feel the warm sea breeze and enjoy the day. Miami hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Explore the Everglades National Park with a naturalist guide, including an airboat ride and a nature walk, on this half-day tour. Learn about the area ecosystems and view alligators and local birdlife. On the smaller air boat, travel way out far from land and become immersed in the culture and remote beauty of the Native way of life, including a stop to a Native tree island village or two. A narrated scenic drive led by the master naturalist and round-trip transportation from your hotel or the port in Ft. Lauderdale or Miami included.

Explore the real Everglades with a master naturalist on this full-day adventure. Enjoy a Ten Thousand Islands boat tour to spot birds, manatees, and dolphins; and a master-naturalist-led dry nature hike in Big Cypress National Preserve. Also included are a 1-hour airboat ride far from land into the River of Grass; a visit to a Native tree island village only accessible via boat; time at a historical trading post, and lunch.

The Go Miami™ Pass is an all-inclusive pass offering the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility when visiting Miami and South Beach. Choose 1-, 2-, 3-, or 5-day passes and save up to 55 percent versus paying at the gate—like a trip to the Key West Day Trip or an Everglades airboat ride, just to name a few. Each pass is good for two weeks from first use. Access on your mobile device or print and go. It’s that simple to experience some of Miami’s best attractions. Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two year from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 30 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.

The Go Miami Explorer Pass is the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility when visiting Miami, Key West, Fort Lauderdale, and other locations. Choose three, four, or five popular attractions/activities and save up to 53 percent compared to buying individual tickets. Enjoy fun activities like a duck tour of South Beach, Conch Train tour, or an Everglades airboat ride—just to name a few. Each pass is good for 60 days from first use. Simply save your pass on your mobile device and go—no voucher redemption required! It’s that simple to experience some of South Florida’s best attractions. Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two years from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 60 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.