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Are you planning on basking in the Florida sun on a boat during your Fort
Lauderdale car rental trip? If so, You'll want to make sure you have planned
your vacation in adVance, as there is lots to do and see when boating in Fort
Lauderdale. This page helps guide you through some of the things you will want
to keep in mind when travelling during your Fort Lauderdale car rental trip
towards the open waters.
Planning Ahead
Before heading out on the water you should plan ahead a few days ahead of
time. Start listening for the National Weather Service extended 5-day outlooks
on the radio, TV and internet The outlooks give general information to help you
decide whether or not to continue making plans.
Before Setting Out
Once you know what the weather has in store when you are visiting, be sure to
take note of small boat cautionary statements or Small Craft Advisories. The
Advisories and Warnings alert mariners to higher winds and waves either
occurring now or forecast to occur up to 24 hours from now. Advisories and
Warnings for conditions expected later give mariners time to take action to
protect life and property. You don't want to be taken off guard while on the
water.
Boat Maintenance
If you are planning on renting a boat along with a Fort Lauderdale car
rental, or have one of your own you plan on taking with you, you will want to
ensure that all maintenance has been done before use. If this is the first time
taking your boat out for the season, then check for cleanliness, especially the
bilge, or the area where water collects. The most important reasons to keep your
bilge clean are: to prevent growth of bacteria; eliminate foul odors and prevent
rust and corrosion of equipment that lies in the bilge.
Ready to Go
Once you have taken care of weather and maintenance issues, you are ready to
hit the water! Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding area offer great lakes,
rivers Lauderdale car rentals adventures and canals for the boater to explore.
Check out some of the following waters during your Fort: Lake Trafford; Lake
Istokpoga; Lake Alfred; Lake Talquin.
Boating Tours
If you are not looking to go boating yourself, there are many tours in and
around Florida that allow you to enjoy the open waters! Here are a few tours you
can check out:
The Carrie B. Harbor Tour:
You don't have to drive far in your Fort Lauderdale car rental to check out
the Carrie B. Harbor Tour as it is right in Fort Lauderdale! Cruise up and down
the New River and Intracoastal Waterway during the 11/2-hour ride. You will get
to see yachts, cruise ships and Navy ships at Port Everglades, and some great
views of the mansions along the New River in Broward County.
Glass-bottom Boat Tour
Glass-bottom Boat tours are also found throughout South Florida. Experiencing
this tour will let you explore the shallow coral reef aboard a glass-bottom
boat. You can go along for just the ride or go snorkeling.
Riverfront Cruises:
Riverfront Cruises also cruise the New River and Intracoastal Waterway.
Riverfront Cruises depart from Las Olas Riverfront
Jungle Queen
The Jungle Queen riverboat is an entertaining sightseeing cruise that takes
you past Millionaire's Row up the New River and continuing west through Fort
Lauderdale to a private "island" west of Interstate 95, including old-fashioned
alligator wrestling on the stopover.
Water Taxi
If you want a fun alternative to driving your Fort Lauderdale car rental hop
in a water taxi for a choose-your-own cruise and a fun day hopping from
Riverfront to the Las Olas shopping district, to various destinations along the
Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale!
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