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Riverfront Cruises

300 S.W. 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
800 499-2248
Ranked #11 of 43 tours in Fort Lauderdale
4.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Boat Tours
Description: This tour will take you past the estates of the rich and famous, and you'll hear a lot of interesting gossip along the way.
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Georgia
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

I snagged a Groupon coupon for this great tour, but I would have paid full price. Riverfront Cruises was easy to find, and we parked in a parking garage for a nominal fee. Our picture was taken when we boarded, but we were not pressed to buy this picture. The presentation of the photo in a frame was very impressive,... More

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FloridaYachtCharter, General Manager at Riverfront Cruises, responded to this review
19 April 2012

Hello CrazyforPCB: We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your cruise with us. We are very proud of our tour and are always happy to hear from our guests. We do hope to see you onboard again soon. Thank you for taking the time to post your review. Best Regards, Eileen W General Manager More

El Dorado Hills, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Very well narrated cruise giving us details of the homes and yachts which were jaw dropping sights.

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FloridaYachtCharter, General Manager at Riverfront Cruises, responded to this review
4 April 2012

Hello Gena: Thank you for choosing to cruise with us and fpr your review. We are very proud of our "Venice of America" tour and we are delighted that you enjoyed your cruise. We hope to see you onboard again soon. Best Regards, Eileen White General Manager More

Miami, FL
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Do you want to drool over Wayne Huizenga's home and Steven Spielberg's and Judge Judy's yachts while enjoying a short trip through the lovely canals of Ft Lauderdale FL? My son was ion break from the Air Force Academy and we wanted to do something "touristy" but not too time consuming. I found a Groupon for this cruise and off... More

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FloridaYachtCharter, General Manager at Riverfront Cruises, responded to this review
4 April 2012

Hi Trish: Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and we are very pleased that you and your son enjoyed the cruise. I have to agree the homes and mega-yachts are spectacular! Our best wishes to your son in the Air Force Academy and we hope to see both of you onboard again in the future. Best Regards,... More

Aventura, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012
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I had a very unfortunate experience with this cruise company for a private charter. I had paid extra for the boat to be moved closer to the parking area as I had several guests who were unable to walk to where the private charter yachts are. When we arrived at the dock the boat was not there and we waited... More

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FloridaYachtCharter, General Manager at Riverfront Cruises, responded to this review
2 March 2012

Dear Elaine: Thank you for booking your charter with us. I am disappointed to hear that you were not completely satisfied with your charter. We strive to provide excellent service to our guests. I do want to clarify one point. You did ask us to book dockage for your charter at the Las Olas Riverfront which is approximately 50 yards... More

Lansing, Michigan
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

We saw lots of interesting sites. The Skipper was very interesting and well informed. The boat is comfortable and there is a bar, bathroom and snack bar, none of which we used but it is nice to know they are there. You can sit inside or out. We saw the homes and ships of many wealthy and successful people and... More

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FloridaYachtCharter, General Manager at Riverfront Cruises, responded to this review
18 April 2012

Hi Lawflake: Thank you for your positive feedback. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your cruise with us. We look forward to seeing you onboard again soon! Best Regards, Eileen W General Manager More

Tom's River, NJ
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011
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A friend who visited Florida last year referred us to this cruise. We went with two other couples and we all had a great time. The man at the ticket booth was friendly and very helpful. The cruise was about 90 minutes long and very entertaining. The captain has a very dry sense of humor and he had us laughing... More

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FloridaYachtCharter, General Manager at Riverfront Cruises, responded to this review
18 April 2012

Hi NJ Retired: We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the cruise. We look forward to seeing you again next December for our Holiday Lights Cruise. We also participate in Fort Lauderdale's annual WInterfest Boat Parade which features over 100 boats and yachts. If you like, please contact us for ticket information. Thank you again! Eileen W. General Manager More

Wilmington, DE
Top Contributor
66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

THis cruise takes about 1.5 hours and is worth the money. It takes you through the intercoastal and to the cruise port. The captain explains the houses, other yachts and some of the local gossip. I enjoyed the trip and can highly recommend this excursion while in Fort Lauderdale

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East Berlin, Pennsylvania
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

The tour was short but good. Saw alot of homes and yachts. Free beverages during the tour.

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Rutherford, New Jersey
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011

the cruises is ok you just ride around looking at famous homes of has beens there is nothing to learn on this tourist trap,but the booze is the right price.this boat is good for going for a ride and having a drink

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Memphis, TN
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
194 helpful votes 194 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2009
1
person found this review helpful

My husband, 3 year old and I did this tour and really enjoyed it. It was not too crowded. There is an upstairs area with plastic chairs, which was full. There is also a downstairs (main floor) area with AC. You can sit at the front or back of the boat outside, too. Our 3 year old enjoyed it and... More

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