Intracoastal Waterway

The Intracoastal Waterway sees various activities in the Fort Lauderdale area of Florida. The Intracoastal Waterway stretches over 3,000 miles along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the United States. The waterway is in some ways the main street of Fort Lauderdale as much of the city can be seen from parts of it and is often referred to as the Venice of America.

One of the best ways to see the sights from the waterway is by taking a river cruise or using one of the water taxis that operate along here. For example the Carrie B takes passengers along the Intracoastal Waterway and offers narrated tours as the boat passes the celebrity homes of Millionaire Row and their magnificent yachts. Water taxis depart from various piers with timetables providing passengers with departure times for their convenience.

Visitors taking a boating vacation along the waterway can also drop anchor at destinations such as Key West, Miami, St Augustine, Palm Beach and Amelia Island. Many hotels can be found here including the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Grande and Hyatt Pier 66. There are also numerous eateries located along the waterfront such as Charley's Crab, which has the largest waterfront patio in Fort Lauderdale.