Gondolas West

801 SeaBreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

1-800-979-3370

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Ranked #2 of 43 tours in Fort Lauderdale

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Owner description: Gondolas Wests' M/V eCHO is a nearly silent 22' electric boat that cruises the back canals and rivers of beautiful Ft. Lauderdale. With a commitment...... more » Owner description: Gondolas Wests' M/V eCHO is a nearly silent 22' electric boat that cruises the back canals and rivers of beautiful Ft. Lauderdale. With a commitment to green energy, our tours are focused more on nature over noise. Come with us to see the wildlife that south Florida is famous for... Manatees, Great Blue Herons, Egrets and Osprey are only a few of the characters we will see on this unique cruise through the "Venice of America"

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Westman423

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

1 review

“Do NOT leave Ft Lauderdale without going on Chris' trip”

Reviewed May 12, 2012

We arrived about 30 minutes early and Chris was already waiting on us. We left right away. He was so accommodating buy making sure our drinks were kept full. He even fluffed a pillow to put behind one of the passengers back! The service was not something you see in south Florida. Our slow cruise through the canals on a... More

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Thanks Westman!! That's just what I wanted to bring to S. Florida is a little bit better service and attention to the small details that make a day on the water just a little nicer...we want to be like the Ritz-Carlton on the water as far as service goes and getting feedback like that from you is such a great... More

Timdnml

The Old Dominion

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11 reviews

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9 helpful votes

“Top notch”

Reviewed May 11, 2012

Chris met us right on time. The boat was looked brand new, clean, and quiet. Chris was pleasant, affable, flexible, accommodating. He cruised through the canals, pointed out some nice (mega-million dollar) shacks, taught us about some of the local wildlife (every day's a school day!). He offered us sodas and water (we were welcome to bring our own adult... More

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Thanks so much for your nice review...you don't know how much that means to me to hear that you enjoyed your trip...I hope my high-school guidance Councillor reads this..he thought I should be a rodeo clown.. More

cornhusker1341

North Platte, Nebraska

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“very relaxing”

Reviewed May 7, 2012

WE took a tour with Chris 4-24-12. It was so quiet and relaxing and a great way to see the the homes and yachts. I highly recommend this to everyone including those with small children. Thanks again Chris More

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Hey Ricky...thanks for the great review...I love to learn from the locals here as well and for that reason there is never a dull day..I really want people to respect the enormous amount of time and effort taken to build these canals, waterways and the Intracoastal waterway..At the time is was one of the biggest land moving en devours undertaken... More

Ricky L

Pembroke Pines, Florida

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Clean, accomodating, and fun”

Reviewed May 1, 2012

I didn't know what to expect when the family booked a small boat to take us through the beautiful waterways of Fort Lauderdale. This was as close to a perfect experience as it gets. The boat was extremely clean, spacious, and so quiet you would not believe it. Chris was incredibly accommodating offering us drinks, plates, or whatever else we... More

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LAH28

San Antonio, Texas

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41 reviews

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10 helpful votes

“EXCELLENT”

Reviewed April 21, 2012

What an enjoyable and relaxing morning with fantastic weather. Add to that Chris (owner/navigator) was punctual, pleasant and easy to spend time with. The boat is very clean, comfy and quiet and he provides water and soft drinks. Leisurely ride with beautiful sites to see. Even saw some Iguanas:) So add this to your "don't want to miss" list. We... More

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You're welcome and thank you for coming out with me. It was nice meeting you and I hope you are able to come back to south Florida again soon...Sincerely, Chris More

peter124393

Scarborough, Maine

1 review

“A Relaxing Electric Boat Ride Along Millionaires Row”

Reviewed April 18, 2012

The Gondolas West was a nice, leisurely ride along the inland waterway while viewing the lavish houses of Millionaires Row. Chris, the captain was very relaxed and informal. He informed us not only about the various sites along the route but also about his interesting experiences in Hawaii and in the Caribbean which contributed to the overall enjoyment of the... More

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Hey Peter...thanks for the kind words...It was great to meet the both of you...I'm sorry if I was a bit crabby in the morning, but thanks for putting up with me..I'm sorry I can';t remember the name of your significant other at the moment, but I hope you two enjoy your time on the water on your pretty runabout in... More

dmill0918

new jersey

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34 reviews

Reviews in 13 cities

12 helpful votes

“great relaxing trip”

Reviewed April 17, 2012

If you want a relaxing, quiet, yet informative intercoastal tour, take this one ! My sister and I had the good fortune of touring the canals with Chris one day last week. His boat is small ( seats 6 ) and comfortable. Because of the boat's small size, we were able to navigate the small canals and see lots of... More

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How about a shout out to NJ teachers!!! Thanks to the both of you for coming out with me last week..Great to meet the both of you as well...I hope that you were influenced by my buying you two a cocktail at the bar...Hope you enjoyed your sunset sail too, but I'm sure you did...come back and I'll take you... More

stefaye

chicago

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7 reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

10 helpful votes

“A lovely way to enjoy an evening”

Reviewed April 1, 2012

A wonderful few hours to spend on the water... Relaxing with new friends and a few drinks. Chris was a great host, and the other couple that joined us... Well, we all had a blast. Add some vino. A little rum...P-A-R-T-Y. A spectacular way to grab great photo shots of the amazing Florida sunsets. It's a relaxing, fun way to... More

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Kolbb

1 review

1 helpful vote

“Treat Yourself”

Reviewed March 25, 2012

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There is nothing better than a boat ride and this experience was the best! The boat is pristine and the service was perfect! A quiet cruise with lovely scenery made this an experience we want to do again Thanks Chris Suzanne and Keith More

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Thanks Suzanne and Keith...I'm really happy you enjoyed the trip...I hope to see the two of you the next time you are in the South Florida area and it was as nice to meet you both...thanks for your nice review..Chris More

Paul N

Antioch, Illinois, United States

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4 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

2 helpful votes

“a wonderfun leisure ride thru the channels”

Reviewed March 23, 2012

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What a wonderful afternoon cruise thru the local channels guided by Capt. Chris. A slow meander on the water with music in the background sipping soft drinks and fresh fruit for about 2 hours. Gentle breezes blowing about. The boat is beautiful sparkling clean and very confortable. Time seemed to stand still from the normal fast paced world. Whatever you... More

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Hey Paul...you are in the wrong line of work...you should be a writer...thanks for the nice words...if you find an un-attended computer anywhere, keep sending in reviews like that! I'm going to hold you to your word of coming back out with me the next time you are in S. Fla..Chris More