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The boats worth getting on.
The 15 boat tours in the usa travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where each one takes you, how long you are on the water, who runs the boat, and what a seat on deck costs.
See Niagara Falls from the American side with a close-to-the-water gorge walk, Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, and big viewpoints.
Most Popular“Great way to see the falls in one day. Vic- tour guide was very knowledgeable. The activities on this tour were beautiful and lots of fun.”
Ride from the French Quarter to Honey Island Swamp on a small boat, spot gators and birds, and learn Cajun culture by water.
“Xander was excellent! Definitely seems like it’s best to go when it’s a bit warmer (it’s ~40° here this week) but we saw a bit gator and a bunch of adorable raccoons!”
Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi all-day pass: hop on/off at 20 stops from 10am–10pm with live narration, Las Olas to Hollywood Beach.
“Great views. The commentary was great on some boats and basically none on the next. Not comfortable to sit for the full time. Get off and enjoy the sites”
Niagara Falls Canadian side tour with Skylon Tower views plus Maid of the Mist boat ride or Journey Behind the Falls option.
“The Maid of the Mist boat tour is outstanding! Our tour guide gave us excellent advice, go to lower, back of boat as we approached Falls!!! Less crowded, tremendous view. Great trip!”
Oak Alley or Destrehan plus a private Manchac Swamp boat ride from New Orleans, with guided history and serious wildlife spotting.
“Very varied trip. Journey to the Oak Valley Plantation was interesting and we had plenty of time exploring when we were there. The swamp tour was also very good. We saw several alligators, raccoons and wild boars.”
Private 2-hour Miami night boat ride with Bluetooth music and a cooler with ice. City skyline, Star Island, Bayside, and more.
“This boat experience was absolutely unforgettable! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized. The boat was clean, spacious, and very comfortable, with great music and an amazing vibe. Our captain Walter was very nice and professional”
See Honey Island Swamp wildlife on a quiet open-air boat from Slidell, with Cajun stories and a boat-only village.
“Very informative. Saw lots of gators, hogs, and wildlife. Dustin was very knowledgeable and kept the tour entertaining.”
See manatees and Florida wildlife on a covered Naples boat tour from Port of the Islands Marina, with polarized gear and expert narration.
“Amazing time! Becky was wonderful! Highly recommend! Saw a variety of animals. Becky was very knowledgeable”
Cruise Biscayne Bay for Miami skyline views and celebrity-home sights with live bilingual narration, plus snacks and drinks aboard for $28.
“I have a mixed review about this excursion. I enjoyed the boat ride for itself for the most part and it was interesting to see some of the beautiful homes and the yachts and even the cruise part was interesting to me. But personally the time and money that it's spent just to get to…”
All-inclusive Niagara Falls USA tour with hotel pickup, Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, observation views, and quick photo stops.
“Make sure you sit at front so you can hear the driver. We didn’t hear the driver and we missed seeing an area. We had to drive ourselves the next day to see it. Other than that, it’s really convenient and the driver was really outgoing”
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas plus a Venetian Grand Canal gondola ride. Self-paced wax museum, flexible gondola timing, great value.
“Great value for your money. Wax museum was stunning. Gondola ride was relaxing and we had a superb singer!”
Monterey Bay whale and dolphin cruise from Old Fisherman’s Wharf. Spot gray whales, orcas, humpbacks, seals, turtles, and dolphins.
“The ships, captain, Tinker, got us to the exact location, where they know the whales will be. And the day ever show up! So close to the boat, slapping their fans breaching out of the water … it was wonderful. The Guide, Kevin was informative and entertaining. Wonderful value for the money, I would highly…”
90-minute Chicago River architecture boat tour with live narration, covered and open-air seating, and skyline highlights from Wrigley to Navy Pier.
“Amazing tour, handicap accessible, small business owned, Hillary was so knowledgeable and made the trip a great experience! Thanks for a memorable time!”
A 1-hour Honolulu glass-bottom boat from Kewalo Basin. See honu turtles, dolphins, reefs, and a shipwreck, while staying dry.
“It was really nice, tour guide was great! We saw some dolphins & a sea turtle. The glass bottom was nice to have, but only saw a few fishis. Would recommend the tour though :-)”
Glide through Louisiana’s cypress swamps on a guided pontoon boat with wildlife spotting, live commentary, and convenient New Orleans pickup.
“Great experience of alligators and wildlife on the water. Tour guide was awesome and funny. Very informative”
Every coast worth sailing, harbour by harbour.
