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What could be more convenient than a memorable cruise through the "Venice of America" followed by lunch or dinner on beautiful Las Olas Boulevard? "It's Hard To Believe This City Started As A Trading Post..."
Our tour begins at our Downtown Fort Lauderdale dock which just happens to be a stone's throw away from the Stranahan House (Pictured Right). Built in 1901, it is the oldest surviving structure in Broward County. Once used as an overnight station and trading post by Frank and Ivey Stranahan. They are considered to be the acknowledged founders of the city as we know it today. The house has been meticulously restored to its original splendor and is open for tours daily. "Outbound To Tarpon Bend"
We continue our tour over the
Henry E. Kinney Tunnel
and outbound on the
narrow, winding New River. From the second
deck of the Carrie B, you will have an excellent view of the
Riverside Hotel.
Opened in 1936, this hotel is the
"Millionaires'...Or Billionaires' Row?" Enjoy incredible views of the most lucrative real estate in Broward County. Millionaires Row was originally a pseudonym for the Las Olas Isles neighborhood. Several waterfront houses in a row were owned by millionaires. In these modern times, there are so many millionaires in Fort Lauderdale, it's hard to define where the "row" begins and ends. The homes are spectacular and so are the pricetags. According to some of the owners, the sky is NOT the limit. "Southbound To The SE 17th Street Causeway Bridge" We
will leave the New River behind and enter the
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway or ICW heading south. The section of
shallow water (shoal) that we will pass is known to locals as "The Triangle".
This sandbar is a popular rendezvous point for smaller boats to "beach" and
for dogs and their owners to take a quick dip.
"Port Everglades: World's Finest Cruise Port"
Proceeding south through the 17th Street Causeway Bridge, we officially enter
Port Everglades.
On a busy day we will be rewarded with unparalleled views of some of largest
cruise ships in the world (Pictured Right). It's no secret this port is the Winter home of the
World's Largest Ocean Liner (Queen
Mary 2). It is a well kept secret that the Carrie B offers the best
viewing of the grand ship when she is in port. Port Everglades set the record
for the most cruise ships in port on a single day, then later broke this
record on three different occasions.
"SE 17th Street Causeway Bridge To Bahia Mar" We
get another look at the beautiful new
17th Street Causeway Bridge as we continue northbound on the ICW.
It is at this point in the tour that we point out several of Fort Lauderdale's
nicknames including: Venice of America and the Yachting
The Best Way To See Fort Lauderdale Since 1991! Go To See On The Carrie B!
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"Best Place To Entertain Out-Of-Town Guests" Downtown residents have named Carrie B. Harbor Tours as the best place to entertain out-of-town guests. This is a great sightseeing cruise that highlights the best of Fort Lauderdale's waterways. Is there a better way to entertain guests in the Venice of the Americas than on a cruise such as this? GO Riverwalk Magazine, March 2006 |
pinnacle of old world charm and elegance in Fort
Lauderdale. We continue past homes which sold in the early 1920's for $4,000
to $8,000 dollars. Today these homes in Rio
Vista and Colee Hammock sell for multi-million dollar prices. The home
pictured features a "water park" style pool with a bell tower.
Continuing
south on the ICW we
will approach a landmark property
of extreme opulence, known simply as "The White House" (Pictured
Right). The current market
value of the home is estimated at 28 Million Dollars. The owner of the home
continues to expand so that figure is certain to increase. Continuing south,
we will pass the oldest yacht club in South Florida and a home where Sonny & Cher spent several Winters (Chastity was born at Broward General Medical
Center). We continue south leaving more multi-million
dollar
mansions behind as we approach the
World Famous
Cruise
ship aficionados appreciate our in depth coverage of this fast paced industry.
We routinely host passengers from the ships you will see in the port. Want to
know more about a particular cruise? Ask the person sitting next to you, they
might have just stepped off the ship. We occasionally see visiting US Navy
ships in port as well. Since some of the visiting US Navy ships are homeported
in Norfolk, VA, the sailors see the Carrie B in both Norfolk and Fort
Lauderdale. This might explain the "deja vu" look on some of the sailors
faces. We continue our tour by heading north from Port Everglades and offering
a view of the most unspoiled beach in South Florida,
Capital Of The World.
On any given day, we pass hundreds of private yachts which contribute to the
Yachting Capital title. Some yacht owners enjoy the privilege of docking their
yacht in their backyard, which is possible in the Venice of America. The
Carrie B will offer you an unparalleled view of one of the most famous resort
marina complexes in the world, the often imitated but never duplicated
