Ft. Lauderdale: The Venice Of America
Ft. Lauderdale is known as the Venice of America. It is 28 miles north of Miami, Florida. Like Venice, Ft. Lauderdale is a town laced with water. There are 300 miles of intra-coastal waterways. But these are not the place for a gentle ride in a gondola. You’d be mown down in no time by a multi-million-dollar superyacht. Did you know that Ft. Lauderdale is the mega yacht capital of the world?
While cruising, you’ll see eye-popping mansions along Millionaire’s Row, the mega-yachts of the rich and famous and private islands. I spent more than 10 hours one day cruising along the intercoastal waterway and New River and my entire experience was amazing!
There are many ways to explore the canals of Intercoastal waterways. You can take a sightseeing tour from the Jungle Queen Riverboat, or sail a pirate ship with Bluefoot Pirate Family Adventures or go for hop-on and hop-off Water Taxi tours. All these tours are conducted by Coast Guard Licensed Captain describing the sights, the famous Millionaire’s Row which stretches from Tarpon Bend all the way out to the Intracoastal Waterway. As you look around, you will see multi-million dollar homes lining the river banks. Your Captain will tell you about the celebrities, CEO’s, millionaires and billionaires who own these magnificent properties. Breathtaking views will be yours to see along the tour of the New River, the Intracoastal Waterway, and Port Everglades. But, if you’ve got a millionaire friend to take you for a joyride on his yacht, I bet, you’ll have the time of your life!
My travel tip is – Be camera ready and click the pictures of beautiful yachts and sailboats, gorgeous waterfront mansions, the “Miami Vice” house, and towering cruise ships. But don’t forget to get yourself clicked while cruising as you’d like to preserve those memories forever!
Check out the video to get the perfect Floridian vibes of Ft. Lauderdale: The Venice of America!
Do share your experiences if you’ve been to Ft. Lauderdale in the comments below? If not, what do you think about this destination?
Happy traveling!
Ana
Sheri
July 22, 2016Fort Lauderdale is so much fun and beautiful. We flew from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, and then drove form there to Miami and I had the very best time. Your pictures are lovely.
View CommentBlair Villanueva
July 22, 2016I can picture myself enjoying the cool sea breeze while drinking my mixed fruit juice, and enjoying a conversation with my hot yacht captain, hahaah perfect!
View Commentthatguywithstories
July 22, 2016Never knew that Fort Lauderdale is the Venice of the United States! Thanks a bunch for your post. Now, I guess I will have to work super hard to own a mansion there!
View CommentChocolate Mama Loves Vanilla
July 22, 2016You made Fort Lauderdale look incredible!! What a vacation! I will save this post for when I go to florida, because Now I must see this! 😀
View CommentTiina A
July 21, 2016Oh, what a fantastic trip! I have made a cruise trip threre but it was really long time ago, probably about 20 years ago. You can see so many amazing houses, which you can’t see from the streets. Thanks for sharing, Ana 🙂
View CommentIvelisse Estes
July 21, 2016Ahh omg you need to take me with you next time! These pics are gorgeous!
Love,
Ivelisse | CarnationDreams.com
View CommentThe Walking Map
July 21, 2016I never knew that Ft. Lauderdale was the mega-yacht capital of the world or about the 300 miles of intra-coastal waterways!
View CommentAmi Bhat
July 21, 2016I did not know about Lauderdale being the Venice of America. Though it looks like a Venice for the rich and famous. Nice pictures and a lovely post. Cheers
View CommentKay
July 21, 2016Love the photos! I’ve never been to Ft. Lauderdale but would love to visit someday.
View CommentKay
July 21, 2016Love the photos! I’ve never been to Ft. Lauderdale but would love to be there someday!
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