Fort Lauderdale - Ft Lauderdale Guide to the city - located in Broward County, Florida.

East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale

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Fort Lauderdale has over 300 miles of navigable waterways. It also hosts some of the largest cruise ships in the world and many major cruise itineries start from our city.

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Annual event every November attracting visitors to fort Lauderdale from all over the world.
OceanFest Ocean Fest Dive and Adventure Sports Expo. 200 dive and adventure sports related exhibits along the boach just south of Las Olas Boulevard. Annal event every spring.

Fort Lauderdale waterways tours
Jungle Queen
Carrie B
Riverfront Cruises
Musette
Water Taxi Water bus service.
Tropical Sailing The Spirit of Fort Lauderdale catamaran tours
In Miami:
Biscayne National Park Glass bottom boat tours of Biscayne Bay's undeveloped keys.
Island Queen Cruises Miami Beach's Millionaires Row and more...

Everglades and reef attractions
Billie Swamp Safari Everglades tours by the Seminole Indian Tribe.
Everglades Holiday Park
Loxohatchee Everglades Airboat Tours

Sport and Fishing Charters

A1A Sportfishing
Action Sports Fishing
Fish Lauderdale
Flamingo Deep Sea Fishing
Foxsea Charters
Goodfellas Charters
Miss Bonita
Monster Fishing
New Latitude
Reaper
Sandbo B Fishing
Taco Hooked Up
The Fishin' Fool
Top Shot Fishing
Ultimate Sports Fishing

Diving and scuba
"Greater Fort Lauderdale is not only home to 23 miles of golden sand beaches but also to an array of dive sites and marine life. From Deerfield Beach in the north to Hallandale Beach in the south, a unique natural three-tiered reef system begins in 20 feet of water just 100 yards from shore at its closest point. And more than 75 artificial reefs have been placed on the ocean's floor over the past 20 years as magnets for fish and reef life. Beginning in depths of 30 feet, there are more than 100 dive sites with permanent mooring buoys to reduce anchor damage" -SUNNY.ORG

American Dream Dive Charters
Dive Fort Lauderdale Greater Fort Lauderdale Dive Association - includes wreck and reef locations
Divers Cove full service dive shop.
Dixie Divers of Deerfield Beach Retail store, diving instruction. diving events and charter boats
The Seahorse Mike Haplin's 38' Delta scuba dive boat
Sea Experience scuba and snorkel along the Fort Lauderdale Twin Ledges. All equipment included for adults and children. Glassbottom boat.
Funky Fish Kids Day Teaching children about the ocean
Force E South Florida - Fort Lauderdale Dive Center

Swim schools and facilities
Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex
located a block south of Las Olas Boulevard - our local facility. Website
501 Seabreeze Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone: 954-828-4580
Fax: 954-468-1582
City of Fort Lauderdale pool facilities located at Bass Park, Croissant Park, Joseph C Cater Park, Boulevard, Lauderdale Manors Park , Riverland Park and Sunrise Middle School.
Fort Lauderdale Aquatics
Jack Nelson Swim School - teaching Fort Lauderdale's childen to swim.
International Swimming Hall of Fame shrine based at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex.

Parties, Corporate and private charters
Anticipation
Aquatic Center of Pier 66
Captain's Yacht Charters
Lady Lucille
Presidential Yacht Charters
Seatrek Charters
Sundream Yacht Charters
Water Fantaseas
Windridge Yacht Charters

Boat Rentals
Club Nautico Powerboat and cruiser rentals 21' - 28'
15th St Boat Company Rent by the hour, daily or weekly

City
City of Fort Lauderdale public marina facilities on Las Olas and the Intercoatal Waterway

City of Fort Lauderdale Marine Facilities and docks
Main Office New River:
2 South New River Dr. East
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 828-5423 or
(800) FLT DOCK
Monitor VHF Ch 9 & 16
Office Hours: Daily, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Local Marine and Navigation links
Outdoor Navigator online and downloadable charts - Use zipcode 33301
Fort Lauderdale Boating Comprehensive guide to visiting Fort Lauderdale by boat
Fort Lauderdale Marine Directory
Lauderdale Marina
Marine Industries Association of South Florida
Sail Miami dockage listings
Riverfront Marina
Waterfront News South Florida's nautical newspaper
Waterfront News Broward County Resources Comprehensive list includes national, state and local contacts; fuel, boat ramps, dockage and bridge information.
Lauderdale Yacht Club

Sailing Schools
Blue Water Sailing School Basic sailing, bareboat chartering, coastal navigation and offshore passagemaking.
Maritime Professional Training - Masters, mates and engineers
Oceanmasters
Seaschool
Yachtmaster

Cruises and Bahamas Links
Cherokee Yacht Classic shallowdraft 65ft yacht.
Discovery Cruises Bahamas cruise ferry
Imperial Majesty Two night vacation cruise to Nassau / Paradise Island
Seascape Casino and party cruises from Port Everglades

Companies operating cruise ships out of Port Everglades:
Carnival Cruise Lines
Celebrity Cruises
Costa Cruises
Crystal Cruises
Cunard Line
Discovery Cruises
Holland America Line
Imperial Majesty Cruise Line
Mediterranean Shipping Cruises
Orient Lines
Princess Cruises
Radisson Seven Seas
Regal Cruises
Royal Caribbean International
Royal Olympic Cruises
Seabourn Cruise Line
SeaEscape
Silversea Cruises
Windstar Cruises

And the Port of Miami is homeport to:
Carnival Cruise Lines
Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean International
Oceania Cruises
Windjammer Barefoot Cruises

How to get to Las Olas Boulevard:

From I-95:

Take the Broward Boulevard exit east to SE 3rd Avenue.

Make a right (south) onto SE 3rd Ave. and proceed to 2nd light. (Las Olas Blvd)
Make a left (east) onto Las Olas Blvd.

From US1:

Take Broward Boulevard west to SE 3rd Ave.

Turn left on SE 3rd and continue south to Las Olas Blvd (2nd light)

Turn left (east) onto Las Olas Blvd.