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Carrie B?

Does anyone have any information on when the Carrie B will be back in action? Their website just says temporarily closed. Thanks!

Good question. Here’s what I found about the status of the Carrie B in Fort Lauderdale — plus what to watch for and how to check back in.

Current Status

  • The Carrie B Cruises website now notes: “We are back from the Shipyard!!! finishing work to do… open date within 7–10 days.”
  • The “The Carrie B Difference” page says the ship is “scheduled for launch at the shipyard this Friday,” indicating that maintenance or repairs are wrapping up.
  • For the holiday season, Carrie B plans to resume its Christmas / holiday-lights river cruises.
  • The parking & directions page on the Carrie B site also repeats the “currently in the shipyard… Coming Back Soon!!” message, with “TBA” for a firm return date.

Why It Was Closed / What’s Been Going On

  • The Carrie B was in the shipyard for maintenance / repairs.
  • There was a notable incident in November 2023: the vessel broke free from its dock during a storm and bumped into other boats, which likely contributed to the need for repairs.

Points of Caution / Things to Check

  • Although the website gives a “7–10 days” window, this is a projection; things could change depending on final maintenance work or inspections.
  • There’s not yet a *specific calendar date* for full service resumption — no published schedule for tours has clearly re-activated on all platforms, so you may want to double-check before planning a cruise.
  • When calling or booking, it’s a good idea to mention that you saw the “shipyard / coming back soon” note, and ask to confirm whether the particular 11am / 1pm / 3pm sightseeing cruises are indeed running again. Their ticket page still lists those times.
  • Parking directions remain the same — the dock is at 440 N New River Drive East, and guests are advised to arrive early.

Bottom Line

Yes — the Carrie B is expected to return to service very soon, according to its own website. The company indicates that maintenance is nearly finished, and they are preparing to relaunch their sightseeing and holiday cruises. However, they haven’t nailed down a publicly confirmed “fully back” date yet, so if you want to cruise soon, call (954-768-9920) or check their site just before you go to make sure boats are running.

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