Fort Lauderdale to Islamorada Day Trip

Islamorada Day Trip with Boat Cruise and Lunch from Fort Lauderdale

This full-day guided tour departs from Fort Lauderdale, visiting Islamorada in the Upper Florida Keys, suitable for wildlife and nature enthusiasts.

Highlights

• Bayside boat cruise to spot manatees, dolphins, and other wildlife around mangrove islands
• Oceanside lunch at a restaurant with scenic mangrove and water views
• Comfortable passenger van transportation with USB outlets and narrated tour
• Free time at a marina for shopping, drinks, and wildlife observation

Description

Explore Islamorada with a one-hour backcountry boat cruise around mangrove forests and waterfront homes. The boat tour offers opportunities to see dolphins, sea turtles, manatees, birds, fish, lizards, and crocodiles from the water.

Take a guided nature walk along a 1,300-foot boardwalk on Lower Matecumbe Key, featuring shallow sand flats perfect for wading. This trail winds through mangroves with ocean views and offers a chance to experience local coastal habitats at your own pace.

Enjoy an oceanside lunch at a restaurant overlooking mangroves, open water, docks, and boating activity. The diverse menu accommodates a range of tastes with local and classic dishes.

After lunch, spend 45 minutes at a lively marina where you can watch tarpon feeding, grab a cocktail or local beer, and shop for handcrafted souvenirs.

The tour includes pickup at Vacation Village in Weston at 8:00 am and returns to Fort Lauderdale between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Bottled water is provided throughout the day.

Includes

• Roundtrip transportation with hotel pickups
• Passenger van equipped with USB outlets
• Naturalist-guided narration
• Bottled water
• One-hour boat cruise around mangroves
• Lunch with multiple menu options:
  • Conch fritters
  • Chicken quesadilla
  • Fried calamari
  • Mahi fingers
  • Philly cheesesteak egg roll
  • California roll
  • Spicy tuna roll
  • Grouper sandwich
  • Buffalo shrimp po’ boy
  • Mahi-mahi tacos
  • Steak sandwich
  • Classic ½ lb burger
  • Tuna salad pita
  • Chicken sandwich
  • Paella
  • Seafood pasta
  • Chicken Alfredo pasta
  • Chicken lo mein
  • Shrimp skewer salad
  • Chicken Caesar salad
  • Coral reef salad
  • Hummus with veggies
  • Jasmine rice with veggies
• 45 minutes free time at a bayside marina

Excludes

• Alcoholic beverages
• Restroom facilities on van
• Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Booking Tips

Wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection. Early booking is recommended to secure your spot. For the best experience, bring a camera and light clothing suited for outdoor activities and varying weather conditions.