From Tampa, it took an hour and 30 minutes to get to the river. We first wanted to take a swim in…read morethe swimming area so we went there first before it got really crazy. The area is a bit small and there isn't really a lot of sun spots for you to chill at. It is cool to experience once but I think if you tube, you still will be able to get a swim in because parts of the river are pretty deep. After the swim area, we headed to the tubing section. It is a 15 minute drive from the main park entrance. The fee was 54 for two people that had an annual pass. Highly recommend bringing a small cooler with snacks and drinks and an extra tube for it. It took us about 2 hours to float back to our car and the river is very calm and relaxing. I've floated a river in San Antonio but wasn't as nice as Rainbow springs. Very clean and the water is sooo clear. Overall, really enjoyed our day visit to this state park!

I almost lost my life at Rainbow River, and I feel like I need to share this for anyone considering…read moretubing there. I came expecting a peaceful, relaxing experience because that's what you see in the pictures and reviews. Instead, I ended up in one of the scariest moments of my life. I fell out of my tube and got stuck in deep mud. My water shoe was literally sucked into the mud, and I couldn't push myself up from the bottom. I couldn't get back on my tube because my legs were stuck, and I had already gone underwater and was coughing. What made it even worse was that my daughter, who cannot swim, had drifted away and I couldn't see her. I truly thought I might drown and that something could happen to my daughter. I was panicking, crying, and shaking. By the grace of God, I saw the only boat nearby and flagged them down. They went back and picked up me and my daughter too. I will never forget the people who helped us. I truly believe they prevented a tragedy that day. Another important thing to mention is that this happened toward the evening on a weekday, and there were almost no people left on the river. We were some of the last people out there. I got incredibly lucky that there happened to be a boat nearby because otherwise, I don't know what would have happened to me or my daughter. What upsets me the most is that there was no real safety briefing or warning about the risks. We were given tubes and sent off. No one explained the currents, deep areas, muddy bottoms, or what to do in an emergency. No one recommended life jackets to us, even though not everyone in our group could swim. Please understand that there are no lifeguards. Depending on the time of day, you may find yourself with very few people around to help in an emergency. If I hadn't been able to flag down that boat, this story could have ended very differently. I later learned that other people have had similar frightening experiences here, and I understand why. Please, if you decide to go: * Wear a life jacket, especially if you are not a strong swimmer. * Do not assume the water is shallow because it's a spring. * Do not bring children or adults who cannot swim without extra precautions. * Understand that there are no lifeguards and you are responsible for your own safety. This experience was so traumatic for me that I still have flashbacks and cannot imagine ever returning. A beautiful place can still be dangerous, and I wish I had known that before I went. Please stay safe.

Had a great day with Lane. The weather was cold and windy as can be. But he found some calm water…read moreand we went to work on cleaning up my form, my tumbles and even got up backwards for the the first time without shoe skis. We did everything without falling! Would of like my wife to join us but he understood. So she just spotted. She says she definitely in for it next time.

Lane Bowers is the ultimate instructor for teaching someone to bare foot water ski. He was…read morepreviously part of the US National Team. His location is in Winter Haven, Florida. The water conditions are pristine in that area and the climate is always warm to moderate. His teaching techniques are superior; he is able to break down a portion of what you are trying to learn into the steps leading to it. Safety is paramount in his considerations for his students. Lane is also entertaining and as videos and equipment to enhance and further your knowledge in barefoot waterskiing. I have taken lessons from him at least four times and every time is a unique and wonderful experience.

My son is a huge Legoland fan (and so am I) and we've been here a few times. We haven't made it to…read morethe waterpark until recently as it is often closed. It was fun to try it and it's definitely a nice change from the park on a hot day. My son loved some of the crazy slides. There is a lazy river and lots of Lego water stations the kids can play with. That being said, there are a few downsides: the location is not ideal. It's all the way at the end of the park so you have to walk through Legoland and back when you go. What makes this even more tedious is that there are no towels provided so you have to get all that stuff yourself through the park. The chairs were a bit run down. Only one food booth with limited options and they weren't accommodating at all when I accidentally ordered the wrong fountain drink. I doubt I will come back. The hotel pool is more fun.

Always such a great time here for the kids. Love that the rides are the size of the kids and my six…read moreyear old is able to ride 90 percent of the rides without a problem. Water park was amazing for such a hot day with so many areas. Love that they had the water play area where the kids used legos to build their boat and then race them down the water flow. Water playground area had a lot to do and many slides which made it extra fun. Would definitely return on another hot summer day.

We did the guided tour on the Chassa river and the guide was so accommodating and cool. Me and my…read morefriend booked same day and it ended up just being the 3 of us. We were iffy about having a guide but the experience would not have been the same without him. We would've had no idea where to go on that river. He took us to the cracks you can swim through on both ends, explored to see animals, and told fun stories. We could tell he loves doing this, he had just as much fun as we did :)

Went to Silver River today with Mac of Florida Eco-Adventures! Had an excellent day... good…read morekayaking, good people, good conversation, and saw lot of Florida Flora and Fauna! M ac is very easy to work with... and he takes good care of his kayakers! Highly recommended for anyone that want to get out and enjoy a wonderful day on the water...

True professionals. The captain and coach got me up on a wakeskate first pull. My son got…read morepointers on how to get controlled air wakeboarding. Then we both wakesurfed and the captain put us in the pocket so we could throw the rope and surf. Thumbs up to the Global surf crew. The equipment was top notch. 4 wakeboards,a wakeskate and 4 wakesurf boards on the boat to make sure we had what we needed to be successful. The Moomba was a powerhouse too!

From the owner: Global Boarding has been creating the Water Sports scene for over 17 years on Long Island, NY…read more Established in 2001 & originally based in Sag Harbor we now have 4 locations. We are a "5 Star" Water Sports company with over 75 years of combined coaching & professional careers. Teaching all levels, from beginner to pro. Our Crew are USCG Licensed Captains with professional backgrounds in Wakeboarding, Waterskiing, Wakesurfing, Wakeskating, Surfing & are still having a blast! Global Boarding Water Sports We offer Water Sports Sessions, Lunch and Dinner Charters and our super fun Kids Camp. So come join us and immerse yourself in a "Day of Adventure. Anna Maria Island is the latest venture for Global Boarding Water Sports. Team Global are excited to bring our flavor of the Hamptons to Florida and enjoy the dynamic atmosphere of AMI. We are very passionate and love our work! "It's a Lifestyle"

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, easy entry point for a day on the river. Great time…read morekayaking with the manatees!

MANATEES ARE MAGICAL! We saw well over 30+ manatees on our late January kayaking outing. We rented…read morea 2-seater top kayak (comes w paddles and life vests). And from the staff to the dock hands, to the quality of the vessel and cleanliness of the shop: 10/10. A guide handed us a laminated map (nice touch) and told us where to head for manatee sightings. And even pointed us to a cove that homes a lot of turtles and alligators. We saw it all! They have volunteers overseeing the 3 sisters springs, to help monitor the safety of the manatees (and scold ignorant people lol). Great time! If you're unsure, let me assure you.. just book.

The weather was great, the trip to Caladesi Island was perfect, we saw dolphins along with some…read morebeautiful birds. The snacks and fresh burgers under the shelter on the island was a great start to a very nice day. The water was too cold for a swim, but the walk along the shore was nice. Dolphins came into the Caladesi docks and swam around the piers. The Skipper Ryan and his wife were the perfect host. We are looking for to return visit soon.

We had so much fun!! So glad we chose Clearwake Watersports while we were in town. Jordan and Ryan…read morewere awesome - super accommodating, patient with our little crew, and as eager as we were for us to enjoy the ride! They both took the time to show us the ropes and my hubby and 12 year old were up on the water wakesurfing almost instantly. Excellent all-around and can't wait to come back for a repeat!

This past week was my second time using this company and I'll always be a return customer. Captain…read moreWill was super knowledgeable of the area and an open book about his experience as well as made us feel comfortable in his hands out on the water. Thanks so much

They were great both times that we used them. We were hoping to learn how to wake board, but that…read moredidn't happen unfortunately. We never were able to stand up (since learned with someone who was a good teacher). He will do whatever watersports you want, we did tubing and wake boarding. But if you want to learn how to do these, I'd go somewhere else.