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Take the helm of a 1962 Aristocraft Funliner for a two-hour, self-drive cruise through Fort Lauderdale’s canals and the New River. This short, scenic rental delivers waterfront mansions, historic sites and small-channel navigation—ideal for experienced boaters.
Take the helm of a 1962 Aristocraft Funliner for a two-hour, self-drive cruise through Fort Lauderdale’s canals and the New River. This short, scenic rental delivers waterfront mansions, historic sites and small-channel navigation—ideal for experienced boaters.
You push off the dock and the river takes over—sunlight skitters across a varnished wooden hull while the motor hums with steady confidence. From the moment you cut through the canal, the city opens in layers: mangrove-lined channels, low-slung swing bridges, and the glint of waterfront homes daring you to slow down and look.
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Operated by Las Olas Paddle Boards, Boats & Kayaks · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
You push off the dock and the river takes over—sunlight skitters across a varnished wooden hull while the motor hums with steady confidence. From the moment you cut through the canal, the city opens in layers: mangrove-lined channels, low-slung swing bridges, and the glint of waterfront homes daring you to slow down and look.
Fort Lauderdale’s waterways were carved by the New River and widened into a transport network that made the city Florida’s maritime hub. The boat you’ll helm is a 1962 Aristocraft Funliner—antique lines with a modern 2022 motor—that connects mid-century style with reliable performance. Along the route you’ll pass Millionaires Row, the Historic Stranahan House, Las Olas Boulevard and small inlets like Tarpon Bend where the current nudges the boat’s bow.
Culture here is nautical: yacht clubs, seafood shacks and sunset-watchers set the tempo. Geology is simple—sandy flats and tidal marshes framed by seawalls—so pay attention to marked channels and posted speeds.
Practical guidance: rentals run two hours and require prior boating experience; drivers must be 21+ and many will need a Florida boater’s license (temporary 90-day online option available). The operator provides a safety refresher, life vests in adult, youth and infant sizes, fuel and suggested routes; plan for bridge clearances, local speed zones, and afternoon sea breezes that build chop.
A two-hour self-drive cruise is short but richly varied: navigate canals with care, stake out a sandbar or stop at a waterfront café, and return with a clearer sense of why Fort Lauderdale is nicknamed the "Venice of America."
Yes. The operator requires prior boating experience; the rental includes a safety refresher but assumes basic competence in handling a powerboat.
Drivers must be at least 21 years old; people born after 1987 must present a Florida boater’s license or obtain the temporary 90-day certificate online before arrival.
Fuel is included in the rental price and the company states there are no hidden fuel fees; confirm any additional charges at booking.
Pickup and return are at the operator’s dock just south of Sunrise Boulevard on NE 20th Ave (east side of the street); arrive early for check-in and orientation.
Las Olas Paddle Boards, Boats & Kayaks operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You push off the dock and the river takes over—sunlight skitters across a varnished wooden hull while the motor hums with steady confidence. From the moment you cut through the canal, the city opens in layers: mangrove-lined channels, low-slung swing bridges, and the glint of waterfront homes daring you to slow down and look.
You push off the dock and the river takes over—sunlight skitters across a varnished wooden hull while the motor hums with steady confidence. From the moment you cut through the canal, the city opens in layers: mangrove-lined channels, low-slung swing bridges, and the glint of waterfront homes daring you to slow down and look.
Fort Lauderdale’s waterways were carved by the New River and widened into a transport network that made the city Florida’s maritime hub. The boat you’ll helm is a 1962 Aristocraft Funliner—antique lines with a modern 2022 motor—that connects mid-century style with reliable performance. Along the route you’ll pass Millionaires Row, the Historic Stranahan House, Las Olas Boulevard and small inlets like Tarpon Bend where the current nudges the boat’s bow.
Culture here is nautical: yacht clubs, seafood shacks and sunset-watchers set the tempo. Geology is simple—sandy flats and tidal marshes framed by seawalls—so pay attention to marked channels and posted speeds.
Practical guidance: rentals run two hours and require prior boating experience; drivers must be 21+ and many will need a Florida boater’s license (temporary 90-day online option available). The operator provides a safety refresher, life vests in adult, youth and infant sizes, fuel and suggested routes; plan for bridge clearances, local speed zones, and afternoon sea breezes that build chop.
A two-hour self-drive cruise is short but richly varied: navigate canals with care, stake out a sandbar or stop at a waterfront café, and return with a clearer sense of why Fort Lauderdale is nicknamed the "Venice of America."