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Board a 690 Marquis for a private two-hour cruise through Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway. Glide past mansions, mega yachts, and Port Everglades while enjoying on-board amenities and a customizable route.
Board a 690 Marquis for a private two-hour cruise through Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway. Glide past mansions, mega yachts, and Port Everglades while enjoying on-board amenities and a customizable route.
You step onto teak behind the Boathouse restaurant and the city exhales — a corridor of water that leads away from traffic and into bright, moving light. The 690 Marquis hums to life and the Intracoastal Waterway nudges you past palm-fringed mansions, mega yachts, and the stacked hulls of Port Everglades; the Atlantic waits on the horizon like a wide, restless neighbor.
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Operated by Coastal Yacht Tours · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
You step onto teak behind the Boathouse restaurant and the city exhales — a corridor of water that leads away from traffic and into bright, moving light. The 690 Marquis hums to life and the Intracoastal Waterway nudges you past palm-fringed mansions, mega yachts, and the stacked hulls of Port Everglades; the Atlantic waits on the horizon like a wide, restless neighbor.
Fort Lauderdale earned the nickname "Venice of America" after a century of canal expansion and coastal development that transformed tidal marshes into waterfront boulevards and private isles. Geologically the coast is a classic Florida barrier-island system: sandy Atlantic beaches, a protected Intracoastal channel, and shallow seagrass flats that draw dolphins and manatees close to shore. The local boating culture centers on restaurants, marinas, and an easygoing etiquette — captains respect no-wake zones and wildlife buffers.
On a two-hour private charter aboard a 690 Marquis you’ll see Las Olas Isles’ Millionaire’s Row, cruise past cruise liners at Port Everglades, and skim by mangrove edges where herons watch like phosphorescent sentries. Expect comfortable amenities on board: restroom, bottled water, snacks, and space for up to 20 guests.
Practical guidance: plan for 120 minutes, arrive 15 minutes early at the dock behind the Boathouse, and choose a late-afternoon slot for cooler air and a guaranteed golden hour. Bring layered sun protection, secure valuables in a dry bag, and check local marine forecasts — captains will cancel for unsafe weather. For families, note infants must sit on laps and service animals are permitted.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; boarding requires steady balance but no special conditioning.
Boarding is behind the Boathouse restaurant; public parking is available nearby and arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
The 690 Marquis can accommodate up to 20 guests for a private charter.
Bottled water, snacks, and soda are included; you may bring additional food or arrange special catering with advance notice.
All sales are final; the operator will cancel and refund for unsafe weather conditions, so check forecasts before booking.
Fort Lauderdale’s canal network expanded in the early 20th century, earning its ‘Venice of America’ nickname and shaping a culture centered on boating and waterfront leisure.
Respect no-wake zones and marked seagrass protection areas; wildlife buffers protect manatees and nesting shorebirds and reduce erosion from wake damage.
Coastal Yacht Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step onto teak behind the Boathouse restaurant and the city exhales — a corridor of water that leads away from traffic and into bright, moving light. The 690 Marquis hums to life and the Intracoastal Waterway nudges you past palm-fringed mansions, mega yachts, and the stacked hulls of Port Everglades; the Atlantic waits on the horizon like a wide, restless neighbor.
You step onto teak behind the Boathouse restaurant and the city exhales — a corridor of water that leads away from traffic and into bright, moving light. The 690 Marquis hums to life and the Intracoastal Waterway nudges you past palm-fringed mansions, mega yachts, and the stacked hulls of Port Everglades; the Atlantic waits on the horizon like a wide, restless neighbor.
Fort Lauderdale earned the nickname "Venice of America" after a century of canal expansion and coastal development that transformed tidal marshes into waterfront boulevards and private isles. Geologically the coast is a classic Florida barrier-island system: sandy Atlantic beaches, a protected Intracoastal channel, and shallow seagrass flats that draw dolphins and manatees close to shore. The local boating culture centers on restaurants, marinas, and an easygoing etiquette — captains respect no-wake zones and wildlife buffers.
On a two-hour private charter aboard a 690 Marquis you’ll see Las Olas Isles’ Millionaire’s Row, cruise past cruise liners at Port Everglades, and skim by mangrove edges where herons watch like phosphorescent sentries. Expect comfortable amenities on board: restroom, bottled water, snacks, and space for up to 20 guests.
Practical guidance: plan for 120 minutes, arrive 15 minutes early at the dock behind the Boathouse, and choose a late-afternoon slot for cooler air and a guaranteed golden hour. Bring layered sun protection, secure valuables in a dry bag, and check local marine forecasts — captains will cancel for unsafe weather. For families, note infants must sit on laps and service animals are permitted.