Top Fort Lauderdale Outdoor Activities

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.

Escape to Everglades Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale for a 1-Hour Narrated Airboat Tour . This adventure 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 alligators, wading birds and an abundance of flora and fauna in their natural habitats.

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.

This Fort Lauderdale half-day trip is an excellent introduction to deep sea fishing. Cruise past the mansions on "Millionaire’s Row" on the way to the first line-in spot, then get ready to reel. Mates are on hand at all times to offer tips and help with baiting. Back at the marina, they’ll also clean your fish and offer suggestions of local restaurants that will prepare your catch.

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.

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.

Set sail for adventure on this exciting, interactive Pirate Adventure Cruise along Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway. This spirited 1-hour excursion is fun for the whole family. Help find the hidden treasure, learn to talk and dress like a pirate with face painting and temporary tattoos and fend off the attacks of rival pirates with onboard water cannons. Kids receive a pirate certificate and bag of loot to take home. This tour is great for birthday parties, group field trips or just a day of fun on the high seas.

A half-day fishing trip in Fort Lauderdale s a great way to get out on the water, admire coastal views, and reel in a few favorites like grouper, trigger fish, and snapper. This tour is geared toward beginner fishers and includes the instruction and equipment you need to make your first catch. Plus, fish cleaning is included so you can cook up your catch when you get home.

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 is provided and a hotel pickup and drop-off are included at select Fort Lauderdale area locations.

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.

Cast your line and catch your next meal on a half-day fishing trip from Fort Lauderdale. Offered in the morning, afternoon, and evening, the 4-hour excursion can suit any schedule. Use a provided pole to reel in grouper, porgies, snapper, and more. Bait, tackle, and all other equipment is at your disposal. Your catch is cleaned by the crew, ready to be cooked at home or prepared by a nearby restaurant.

We will offer you a unique experience from the moment you arrive until the end, not only because of the tour but because of our detailed oriented personalized customer service. This guided tour will allow you to appreciate part of this beautiful city from a different perspective, from the buildings, mansions, and constructions, to the variety of wild-ocean life. The boats, cruises, and cargo ships can be seen all at once around the Ft. Lauderdale Port Everglades. If it’s your lucky day, which we know it will be, you can see dolphins, sharks, turtles, rays, manatees and more, while we are flying over the ocean, near the shoreline. You will be amazed at how closed these species can get to you when you are having fun at the beach. In general, flying in a helicopter generates different emotions, from facing your fears, to experiencing a high sense of amaze, gratitude, and happiness.

We put together shared charters every day for our 6 person max big game charters. Fish the Fort Lauderdale waters for sailfish, mahi, wahoo and more on a half day deep sea fishing expedition. One thing that sets us apart from our competitors is our awesome crew. We pride ourselves on having the best crew in south Florida. Charismatic, knowledgeable, professional and most importantly fun to fish with, you will love our crew. Family owned and operated for over 25 years, we love our jobs, our customers, and taking people out for a fun filled fishing adventure every day.

Afraid of heights? Experience the thrill of skydiving without jumping out of a plane at iFly Fort Lauderdale. Open from 9am to 10pm, begin your adrenaline fueled adventure at a time that works for you. No experience is necessary and after a small-group training session, you’re ready for your two solo sessions inside the wind tunnel.  Feel confident with the guidance of an instructor for both 60-section sessions.

Cruise along the coast of Fort Lauderdale aboard your own private 40-foot (12-meter) sailboat on this personalized excursion, ideal for couples or travelers celebrating a special occasion. Opt to cruise down the historic Fort Lauderdale New River or sail in the Atlantic Ocean, and customize your itinerary according to personal preference, choosing from activities such as sightseeing, swimming, snorkeling, or fishing.

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.

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.

Perfect for those who want to squeeze a lot of sightseeing into a limited amount of time. A fully narrated 90-minute cruise along the New River through Fort Lauderdale will let you soak up such sights as the lavish homes and mega yachts along Millionaire's Row.

The best way to see Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood! Hop on & hop off at any of the15 stops all day for one low price.  Enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s restaurants, bars, beaches and shopping while traveling by the magnificent mansions and yachts of the rich and famous. Experience Hollywood by hopping on the Margaritaville Express, that travels through Port Everglades and brings you directly to the 5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar at the Margaritaville Resort. Hollywood offers one of the top beaches in the country and there is plenty to see and do along the world famous Broadwalk.

You can take ride on the Swamp Monster through the everglades. You will get to see the wildlife, experience the great wonders of the everglades.

Go for an immersive airboat ride through Everglades National Park—and leave the transit and logistics to someone else—on this half-day tour from Fort Lauderdale. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and meet your driver at your hotel. Then, head for the Everglades: upon arrival, transfer to your boat and zip along the waterways, soaking up the unique scenery and looking out for alligators and wildlife as you go.

Exploring Fort Lauderdale by Segway is a great way to roll around the city—there’s no need to walk in the heat as you head to top locations. Unlike other Segway tours, this Segway service offers rentals by the hour (or even by the week) for you to use on your own, in addition to traditional guided Segway tours of Hugh Taylor Birch Park and Fort Lauderdale by night.

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.

Enjoy big game fishing off the Florida coast with a half-day small-group tour that costs much less than a similar private charter. Go trolling, live bait fishing, and wreck fishing in search of target species like tuna, bonita, amberjack, white marlin, sailfish, and more. For parties of one to three people, sharing the boat allows you to save money with the same itinerary as a private charter.