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Riverfront Gondola Tours

• 1200 E Las Oas Blvd, dockside at the Himmarshee Canal Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
• (954) 616-7699

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The only authentic venetian gondola in florida, do something different.

Prepare yourself to be charmed with the most memorable gondola rides on the canals in Fort Lauderdale – the Venice of America. We are available for all occasions: engagements, proposals, romantic rides, weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, etc. We have been operating in Fort Lauderdale for 15 years and offer a variety of options.

Families with children welcome!

The Gondola Ride Sit back and relax and see some of the most luxurious homes and gardens in Fort Lauderdale from a prospective that you can only appreciate on the water at the cozy speed of a gondola. Enjoy a real inspiring experience.

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Our ride is 75 minutes long. The gondolier is in rear and you have your own private cabin in center, we play music on the ride and have a cocktail table next to you. We provide ice, glasses, and plates so you can bring wine, champagne, soda etc. and finger foods to have on your ride.

There is also a message in a bottle set with a silky rose. Your own romantic message is inserted into the bottle, and the gondolier will find it “along the way in the river.” This is a very impressive way to express your feelings or to “pop the question.” This service is an extra fee.

If you have any special requests for a certain event or if you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call at 800-277-1390 or 954-727-8870 or request a reservation online .

We also offer gift certificates for Mother’s Day, Christmas, Birthdays, Engagements and other special events.

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Open Air Gondola Is Ready To Ride Outside Hard Rock Stadium

January 31, 2020 / 12:53 PM EST / CBS Miami

MIAMI GARDENS (CBSMiami) – Super Bowl 54 fans will be flying high at Hard Rock Stadium Sunday thanks to the new gondola ride built outside of the stadium.

Dolphins President and CEO Tom Garfinkel, legendary Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino and a couple of other friends took a test run on the gondola Friday.

The inaugural ride. SkyView at @HardRockStadium has arrived! ???? @budlight Seltzer ???? @TomGarfinkel @DanMarino @DaveGrutman pic.twitter.com/upsCZDax9I — Hard Rock Stadium (@HardRockStadium) January 31, 2020

There are 12 cabins, which hold six people and the ride lasts about 20 minutes.

The gondola is not a transportation vehicle, but a fan experience novelty, allowing guests to enjoy a bird's eye view of the stadium and surrounding areas including the downtown Miami skyline in the distance.

Garfinkel even tweeted out a video of the 'maiden voyage' from inside the cabin, which includes a glass floor, cup holders, solar powered cabin LED lights and sustainable wood benches.

Views from the maiden voyage of the @budlight seltzer Skyview @HardRockStadium @SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/NKtiO58ksB — Tom Garfinkel (@TomGarfinkel) January 31, 2020

The open-air cabin ride extends 1,625 feet.

This is the first Pulsed gondolas at any stadium in North America. Pulsed gondolas are fixed-grip CPT systems with cabins grouped together in "pulses" rather than being spaced evenly along the cable. The entire line slows down or stops completely in stations to allow passengers to embark and disembark.

The price of each ride is not known yet.

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The Skyview Gondola provides breathtaking views over the Miami Open campus. Learn more about gondola schedule and ride times on our Activities page.

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Las Olas Gondola

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“ Furthermore Captain Martha has been so nice with us and her experience made our trip quiet and enjoyable. ” in 22 reviews

“ Rave reviews for a wonderful experience on the Las Olas Gondala ride though the " Venice of Florida" waterways. ” in 6 reviews

“ I proposed to my girlfriend right on the spot and Matt was able to take a picture to capture the moment. ” in 4 reviews

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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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Prepare yourself to be charmed by the one and only Venetian Gondola experience in the "Venice of America", Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. We specialize in private romantic tours, anniversaries, weddings, proposals, birthdays, holidays, or just for fun and something different to do. We LOVE to surprise and will plan your gondola ride specifically designed for your special event. Do not be fooled by other boats calling themselves gondolas! …

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Is there a bathroom on the gondola?

Hi Bob, There is no restroom on the gondola, since the gondola cabin is 10’ x5’. We recommend to use the restroom before you board the vessel !

Can you bring your own bottle of champagne or do you have to purchase it there?

Ciao Jessica : You can bring your own bottle as we do not sell alcohol. We provide water , glasses, ice and provide a very unique experience. Please call us 800-277-1390 to get availability. Hope to see you soon !

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Gondola is my favorite boat ride. This Las Olas Gondola experience is my second favorite after Venice Italy. Do all your homework before you go so you are not wasting precious vacation time. The sights are beautiful and being on the water is refreshing in the heat. I'm definitely recommending.

Jan 26, 2024

Thank you so much for the 5 * review Marianne ! It was a pleasure having you on the gondola to enjoy the sights along the New River ! We think it is a great experience and refreshing as well ! Come back to see us again !!!

Yes, a real gondola! These tours are fun, interesting and lets you see some of the most lavish estates on the water. So much money in Ft Lauderdale! So many exquisite estates! Our gondolier Carmello was fun! No, didn't sing but had music playing. Bring your own drink, sit back and enjoy the romance!

Mar 14, 2023

Thanks for the great review and pics Shelly ! Carmelo definitely has a good time and enjoys each and every one of his customers ! I’m surprised he didn’t sing his favorite song for you …Baby Shark …lol … you said it right , bring a drink , sit back and enjoy the romance ! There’s always plenty to see on the river !! Come back to see us again !

I booked a cruise to surprise my girlfriend for our Christmas vacation in Miami, but our flight was canceled and we weren't able to make it down. I was able to cancel (48 hours in advance) and get a full refund, thankfully. I was nervous about losing my money, but someone contacted me ON Christmas Day, which was above and beyond to me (and totally unnecessary, due to it being a holiday and they were closed). I appreciated everything from the booking, making a time, payment, and customer service. I definitely will be booking the next time I find myself in Miami/Fort Lauderdale.

Jan 15, 2023

Thank you the great review Jessica. We do try to provide excellent customer service and it wasn’t your fault the flight was cancelled so we were glad to give you the full refund . We want everyone to have an enjoy experience no matter what the circumstances are. Hope to see you in the future. We will give you the “Repeat Customer” Discount. We wish you and your family a Happy and Healthy New Year !

Such a nice time for mine and my boyfriends anniversary! Martha was so sweet and professional, and made sure we had the best time! It was so relaxing and romantic, highly recommend for an anniversary or even a double date! We got to see all the mansions up close on Las Olas, and the views were amazing! Very unique experience and something different to from all the regular boat rides.

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Oct 22, 2023

Thank you for the great 5* review Bayleigh ! It's always a pleasure to share the experience with our customers, and to help celebrate your anniversary. I enjoyed every minute of it. You two are so cute and I wish you a lifetime of happiness. Hope to see you again in December for the Christmas Lights !

If you are thinking about booking a sailing do it. The experience was amazing. The vibe was really romantic, from the music, "candles", and views. The gondola was spacious, clean, and smooth. It is also covered, so if it rains you will be fine. I booked the 8:30 sailing, which was 150 for a hour and a half. If you park in the garage listed on the email, it will be five dollars. And is located really close to gondola location(less than a five min walk). Our captain Carmelo was great. I loved his personality, jokes, and attention to detail. He made the experience very comfortable and safe. If I book again I would request he. Overall, I'll give this company five stars. Really made date night with my partner feel special!!

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May 22, 2022

Thank you for the great 5* review Jazzmina. So glad your enjoyed your gondola adventure with Carmelo. He truly has a good time with everyone. Our number one goal is to make people happy and feel safe ! All of your comments are greatly appreciated ! We look forward to seeing you again !

This is definitely a memorable experience! I had had this bookmarked for ages, hoping to do it one day. I just didn't know if and when I would. Imagine my surprise then when I was told that I would be accompanying three others a few days before Christmas on a gondola ride to see the sunset. I was floored. For once I wasn't the planner. I was just the attaché and it felt so lovely. Everything was taken care of and I didn't have to lift a finger. We showed up early, even got to speak to gondolier Martha who didn't happen to be our gondolier but was super nice. Eventually our gondolier came. His name was Carmelo and he was simply the best. The entire ride was around an hour and a half give or take. We managed to seamlessly get around, partaking in the beautiful views with those huge mansions. The inside of the gondola was clean and cute. You could drink wine, bring some food as well, but we didn't as we had dinner plans that evening. That and honestly I think none of us thought about it. It didn't matter though. We got to chat away and enjoy the breeze as we rowed on by. I thought this was very relaxing and romantic. I can see why people book this for proposals or even anniversaries. I enjoyed talking to Carmelo when I could, seeing as I was between two conversations. I was in speaking French mode, and aside from me, one in our party also spoke English (consequently who booked everything), so my brain was all over the place. I don't think it mattered much though. We felt comfortable and respected for our differences, which is something I wish every person in this world cared about to make others feel. Everyone in our group loved this. We felt it was worth the cost and more so what it represented to us - time together in a unique setting. Definitely would like to do this again, especially considering that at the end of the ride, they gave us a few $25 off coupons. How's that for some kind of wonderful?

Jan 7, 2022

Thank you for the 5* review Marilu. It was nice to meet you and I know Carmelo showed you a good time. I’m so glad you enjoyed your gondola adventure ! It truly is one of a kind experience. We love to show our customers mansions and yachts on the New River. Although we see it everyday it is always something different going on that makes us enjoy it as much as you do !We look forward to seeing you again !!

Started off our ride a bit stressful as we struggled with parking and couldn't get a hold of our captain right away but it ended up being all good once we finally got it figured out. Matt was very friendly and a pleasant captain the whole ride. Very beautiful night and cute music too.

Apr 14, 2023

Thank you for your 5* review Dana ! Sometimes the traffic and parking is a bit stressful but I’m glad you had a wonderful time Your photos are great … thanks for sharing !!

I am so happy my boyfriend decided to book this gondola tour with Carmelo in Las Olas. He was absolutely amazing! He was so friendly and personable, and made this surprise even more amazing by giving us a bottle of champagne. He made sure to let us view the beauty of Las Olas at night as well. It was such a romantic night. I highly recommend this gondola tour!

Posing in front of the gondola!

May 8, 2022

Thank you for the 5 * review Ibis. So glad you and your boyfriend enjoyed your gondola adventure. Believe it or not Carmelo enjoys it as much as you did ! Come back to see us again !

Carmelo was a great gondolier. Great music and a beautiful ride. Thanks for a wonderful evening.

Thank you for the 5* review Jan. We’re so glad you enjoyed your evening on the gondola with Carmelo. Hope you won your softball tournament !! Come visit us again !

So romantic- loved it! Hubby surprised me with this romantic gondola ride for our anniversary night! Probably THE most thoughtful anniversary activity he planned out. I'm a wedding planner and so obviously my planning standards are high! He arranged it all and packed up a cooler with champagne, shrimp cocktail, sushi, dessert, etc for us to enjoy during our boat tour- which I loved!! I always enjoy being on the water but being able To daydream with my hubby while passing by $20million dollar homes as our gondolier played very romantic music and I enjoyed the treats he put together for us was so unexpected and completely unforgettable. A great opportunity to make it your own! Our gondolier Matt was super nice by the way - definite recommend him! Will definitely recommend!

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Sep 8, 2020

Thank you for the 5* review Nikki !! So glad you enjoyed your anniversary gondola cruise ! Your hubby did a great job in planning and keeping the surprise ! You two look amazing !! Matt enjoys making your time on the gondola a romantic and memorable one, and we are lucky to have him ! Happy 4th Anniversary and hope to see you again in the future ! P.S. Christmas Time is a great time to see the holiday lights at the mansions and get in the spirit !

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