What to do and see in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FL): The Best Kayaking & Canoeing

October 21, 2021 Major Galusha

Fort Lauderdale’s canals and charm have earned it the nickname “The Venice of America.” The beaches offer 23 miles of golden sand, lively with the spirited antics of happy vacationers. Sail the blue-green waters on a chartered catamaran, or dive beneath the surface to meet-and-greet the local sea life. Shopping and dining al fresco on Las Olas Boulevard is one of Fort Lauderdale’s greatest pleasures, thanks to adorable shops and prime people-watching.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale

1. Sunrise Paddleboards

Excellent
91%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 365 reviews

Sunrise Paddleboards

We offer Rentals, Lessons, and Tours for Stand Up Paddle Boards, Snorkeling, Jet skis, and Kayaks. We are located on the middle river so you can launch right out our back door. Plus we offer the assistance of a dock manager to help you get on and off the water.

2. Fun Center Fort Lauderdale

Excellent
95%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1,070 reviews

Fun Center Fort Lauderdale

Looking for something to do and tired of the pool or the beach? Come to the Fun Center and try something fun and exciting: * Waverunner rentals and intracoastal tours * Segway rentals and tours * Scooter and Scoot Coupe rentals * Kayaks and Paddleboard rentals * Golf Cart rentals * Boat rentals and tours

3. Riverwalk Activities

Excellent
92%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 182 reviews

Riverwalk Activities

Riverwalk Activities is a your fun in the sun headquarters along the Riverwalk in Downtown Fort Lauderdale! Rent kayaks or paddleboards and explore the New River. You can also rent a bike to ride over to Fort Lauderdale Beach along Las Olas or explore the amazing neighborhoods. Walk ups are welcome! Riverwalk Activities offers awesome bicycles tours. Check out our Classic Bike tour, Beach bike tour or our Parks and Hidden Gems tour. A guide will take you around Fort Lauderdale and teach you about Fort Lauderdale's history and local secrets

4. Las Olas Paddle Boards, Bikes & Kayaks

Excellent
93%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 97 reviews

Las Olas Paddle Boards, Bikes & Kayaks

Las Olas Paddle Boards, Bikes & Kayaks offers rentals, tours and sales at our retail store just steps from our dock on the Middle River in beautiful Victoria Park, Fort Lauderdale. Guests rent Paddle Boards, Kayaks, Electric Mountain/Beach Cruiser Bikes or Mini-Powerboats to explore the unique mix of urban and tropical landscapes. You have a choice of paddle board types including the XL Ride - BIG enough for 8 people. Guests may stop in and rent, join a scheduled group tours or take a rental to your favorite surfing beach.

5. Paddle Lodge

Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

Paddle Lodge

Waterway tours, boat rides, shuttle service and sunset cruises throughout South Florida. We are the local provider of mothership service for kayak, paddleboard SUP and other forms of human powered watercraft. We can take you, your gear and your watercraft to remote locations. This allows more range to your outings and provides a place to hold your essentials or rest while on the water. We can arrange fishing trips based off our vessel. We will act as your guide and supply boat, providing an easy way home after traveling far from your day's starting point. Our Beachcat 26 is set up to carry a maximum of 6 passengers. Your personal captain will operate the boat for you. We can help arrange kayak, paddle board SUP rentals if needed. In the the future we will hold paddle scavenger hunts, shore lunch trips, sandbar rendezvous, sunset celebrations, fishing tournaments, paddle poker runs, SUP Yoga and more! Trips start at 2 hours. We also offer sightseeing tours for those who want to cruise onboard and enjoy all that South Florida has to offer on the water.

6. Fuddled Frog Tours

Excellent
92%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 25 reviews

Fuddled Frog Tours

Fuddled frog Tours offers adventure and party tours for open-minded travelers and locals. Services include paddle board and kayak rentals/tours, party bus pub crawls, brewery crawls, camping trips, events, and more.

7. BouYah Watersports - Marriott Harbor Beach

Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 27 reviews

BouYah Watersports - Marriott Harbor Beach

We offer water sports for all ages with top quality equipment, an impeccable safety record, along with a service-oriented & safety-certified staff. Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa invites guests to embrace beachfront living in style.

8. Blue Moon Outdoor Adventures

Excellent
98%
Good
1%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 100 reviews

Blue Moon Outdoor Adventures

If you’re looking for an exciting, hands-on, educational experience on the water in Fort Lauderdale, Blue Moon Outdoor Adventures is the crew for you. Our passionate, fun-loving team provides interactive kayak tours to locals and vacationers alike. From our renowned Full Moon Kayak tours to our eco- adventures and training opportunities, we offer an experience for everyone. There is absolutely nothing we love more than sharing the wonders and magic of our beautiful home with others -- we can’t wait to have you experience adventure with us!

9. Shared Adventure

Shared Adventure

Whether you’re aboard for a single-day, a weekend getaway, or longer, you’ll delight in the experiences Shared Adventure offers. Come aboard this beautiful 51 foot catamaran and enjoy a unique charter with your gracious live-aboard captain and host as you explore Southern Florida and the Bahamas.

10. Iakov Fomin

Iakov Fomin

I spent the last 10 years exploring the greater area of Fort Lauderdale; from kayaking major intracoastals, hiking some of the most bizarre trails, to camping in places where dangerous animals like the notorious American Alligator & the Black Rat Snake reside. I am paracanoe certified by the International Canoe Federation and I have been kayaking & going on rafts since I can remember myself. Strong passion for sharing my love for Ft. Lauderdale - the culture, city life, and surrounding nature.

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.