For more than three decades, Carrie B Cruises has been the go-to way to experience Fort Lauderdale’s famed waterways. Their 115-foot riverboat—the largest sightseeing vessel in town—invites guests to drift past mansions, super-yac...
Fort Lauderdale's waterways are the real star here, and this cruise does a solid job of showing them off. The guides, including standouts like EJ and KJ, consistently earn praise for blending genuinely funny commentary with real local knowledge about the stunning homes and intracoastal scenery along the route. Reviewers from near and far, including folks flying in specifically for this experience, tend to leave impressed. The boat itself is well-kept, family-friendly, and practically set up with restrooms, refreshments, and both air-conditioned lower-deck seating and open upper-deck views. One couple even made it their wedding venue and keeps coming back annually, which says a lot. The experience runs smoothly enough that it appeals to a wide range of ages and travel styles. For anyone wanting a relaxed, scenic, and entertaining way to take in Fort Lauderdale from the water, this one is hard to skip.
Stepped off a cruise and needed to find something fun until evening flight. What a fun way to spend a few hours! Crew was friendly and very entertaining. Learned about the beautiful mansions and stories about the owners. Highly recommend booking a river cruise on the Carrie B when in or near Ft. Lauderdale!
Lynn Becraft
September 15, 2026
Stepped off a cruise and needed to find something fun until evening flight. What a fun way to spend a few hours! Crew was friendly and very entertaining. Learned about the beautiful mansions and stories about the owners. Highly recommend booking a river cruise on the Carrie B when in or near Ft. Lauderdale!
Lynn Becraft
September 15, 2026