Seabob Reef Tour Fort Lauderdale — 90-Minute Guided Snorkel Adventure

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

1–1.5 hours

Fitness Level

Accessible to most fitness levels; no strong swimming required but be comfortable in waist‑deep water.

Overview

Ride a Seabob along Fort Lauderdale’s nearshore reef for 90 minutes of guided snorkeling without heavy scuba gear. This small-group tour combines steady machine propulsion with close-up marine encounters suitable for non-swimmers and seasoned snorkelers alike.

Seabob Reef Tour Fort Lauderdale — 90-Minute Guided Snorkel Adventure

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

The ocean in front of the Pelican Grand isn’t anonymous blue; it’s a shallow stage where coral heads rise like outposts and fish streak through columns of sun. On a wind-pulled morning the water sits flat and glassy, the Seabob’s hull whispering as guides walk machines into waist-deep surf. You clip a safety harness to the device, feel the buoyant tug as it floats, and for the next 90 minutes the machine becomes both vehicle and flotation — part jet ski, part mask-and-fins, part small craft that invites you to ride the reef line.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Use reef‑safe sunscreen

Apply a mineral-based, reef-safe sunscreen before arrival to protect coral and cut glare for underwater photos.

Take motion sickness meds if prone

Wind and short boat transits can be bumpy—take Dramamine or similar before you meet if you get seasick.

Wear a long-sleeve rash guard

A lightweight long-sleeve reduces sun exposure and prevents friction from the Seabob pilot belt.

Bring a waterproof camera or mount

Phones will get wet; a GoPro or housing lets you capture the reef from the Seabob’s surface-to-submerged angles.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Green and loggerhead sea turtles
Parrotfish and Sergeant Major schooling fish

History

Fort Lauderdale’s offshore reefs lie on ancient carbonate terraces; 20th‑century beach development increased visitation while sparking later local conservation efforts.

Conservation

Stick to reef‑safe sunscreen, avoid touching coral, and follow guides’ instructions—these reefs are shallow and vulnerable to trampling and heat stress.