About Sunrise Paddleboards
Sunrise Paddleboards has been putting paddlers on Fort Lauderdale's waterways since 2010, operating from two launch points — a main shop on North Federal Highway and a waterfront location on North Birch Road near the beach. The fleet covers stand-up paddleboards, single and tandem kayaks, and pedal-driven water bikes, all USCG-approved and matched to riders by certified guides.
The tour menu is unusually deep for a paddle outfit, with more than fifteen options ranging from mellow Intracoastal eco-tours past mansions and megayachts to reef snorkeling paddles and moonlit night excursions. Guided e-bike tours extend the operation onto land, tracing the beachfront and the historic neighborhoods along the New River. Straight rentals are available for experienced paddlers who would rather explore the mangrove-lined canals at their own pace, and lessons get first-timers stable and moving within a single session.
The company's standing as the top U.S. dealer for the world's largest paddleboard manufacturer says something about volume, but the real draw is local knowledge: guides know which canals hold manatees in winter, where the iguanas sun themselves, and how to time a paddle so the afternoon sea breeze pushes you home. It is a well-run gateway to the quieter side of the Venice of America.
