Top 10 Water Activities to Enjoy in Greater Fort Lauderdale

Image: Fort Lauderdale is a water lover's paradise.

by Greater Fort Lauderdale
Last updated:: 9:00 PM ET, Wed July 24, 2024

Fort Lauderdale is a water lover's paradise, offering a diverse array of aquatic adventures for visitors of all ages. Here are 10 must-try water activities to make your summer visit unforgettable:

1. Full Moon Kayak Tour: Experience the magic of paddling under the moonlight at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. This unique adventure combines nature and nighttime serenity for an unforgettable experience.

2. Flyboarding: Take to the skies with Aqua Flight and try flyboarding. This exhilarating activity lets you soar above the water using water jet propulsion, giving you a superhero-like experience.

3. Beach Scuba Diving and Snorkeling: Explore living coral reefs teeming with colorful fish right off the beaches of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea or Hollywood Beach. It's one of the few places in the continental U.S. where you can dive from the shore!

4. SEABOB Underwater Adventure: For a unique experience, try "jet skiing" underwater with a SEABOB from Beach Ventures. This handheld propulsion device allows you to glide effortlessly beneath the waves.

5. Everglades Airboat Ride: Take an thrilling airboat tour at Sawgrass Recreation Park in Weston. Spot exotic wildlife like alligators, Florida panthers, and various bird species in their natural habitat.

6. Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP): Explore Fort Lauderdale's extensive waterways on a SUP. For an extra challenge, try SUP yoga to combine fitness with your aquatic adventure.

7. Surfing: Catch some waves or take surfing lessons with local instructors. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced surfer, Fort Lauderdale's beaches offer great conditions to ride the waves.

8. Flowrider Surf Machine: Visit the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort to test your skills on the Flowrider Surf and Bodyboard Machine. It's a safe and fun way to experience the thrill of surfing without the ocean.

9. Cable Water-Skiing: Head to Ski Rixen USA in Deerfield Beach for water-skiing or wakeboarding on one of the nation's first cable water-skiing parks. It's a great way to enjoy these sports without a boat.

10. "Wreck Trek" Scuba Diving: For experienced divers, take on the Fort Lauderdale "Wreck Trek." Explore three fascinating shipwrecks - the Merci Jesus, Jay Scutti, and Tracey - all in one dive!

Fort Lauderdale's waters are calling! Which of these exciting activities will you try first on your summer visit?

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