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Intracoastal Waterway

Fort Lauderdale, FL (Central Beach)
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Type: Bodies of Water, Beaches
Activities: Sailing
Description: Navigate the canals that have earned Fort Lauderdale its nickname, "Venice of America."
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Lompoc, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

The intracoastal was beautiful and relaxing. Lots to do and see. The water taxi is a great way to get around and there's shopping and plenty of places to eat

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Playa del Carmen
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

the many canals of Lauderdale make this city famous and the intracoastal "ditch" is a great way to enjoy it. One of my favs ist he WATER TAXI...what a great way to bar hope up and down the beachfront area...fun time.

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Canton, Massachusetts
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Fortunately my cousin has a nice Searay to cruise and see all the beautiful homes and sites along the intracoastal. We usually stop along at a restaurant or two, Bahia Cabana, or Shooters, and grab appetizers and cocktail happy hours. You can also do the same with the Water Taxi's that stop at same places, and you can get off... More

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Prestwick, United Kingdom
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30 reviews 30 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

As we actually used it from LBS to downtown Ft L it was great value. The scenic views from the boats are great and the "crews" are informative and fun.

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

Wonderful journey with a very good guide. The houses were absolutely stunning along the waterfront. We got off the boat at Las Olas Boulevard, where we viewed the shops and stopped for lunch.

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Cooper City, Florida
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36 reviews 36 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Pick up a water taxi at Bahia Mar (just off Fort Lauderdale beach, south of the intersection of Las Olas and U.S. 1) and for $20, you can ride all day! Go north for a 20-minute ride past multi-million dollar homes and yachts and you can stop at the Galleria, and upscale mall. At the end of the north taxi... More

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Cherokee, North Carolina
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

The best way to view the intracoastal waterway and on out into the Port Everglades docks to see the cruise ships. Narrated, air-conditioned on bottom deck and drinks while you tour the waterway.

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Fort Collins, Colorado
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59 reviews 59 reviews
13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

One nd haalf hour tour and 45 min of narration. Most of the narration centered around the great weather in Fort Lauderdale and how to avoid payin sales tax on a yacht purchased. Then they ask for a tip.

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Sacramento, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Lots of things to do in a small watercraft, including restaurants and bars, and if you are feeling adventurous, head on out to the ocean!

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Reading, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Great area if you like to see expensive yachts and million dollar homes. Many tourist opportunities available. Nice way to spend a sunny afternoon (especially for us older folks). Take the tour and then hop on the water taxi to go back and stop at the restaurant of your choice. Prices vary depending on the length of your trip.

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