I've paddled the Emerald Cut a few times now. Initially I didn't like the idea of paying to launch…read moremy own paddleboard. However, it's only $10 now that I have my own life jacket (saving me additional cost of $5 to use one of theirs, as required). Well worth the low cost for some soul-enriching, communing with nature. I have never made a reservation. I normally arrive around 10:30, most recently on a Friday. Parked for free on Baptist Camp Rd. Just a bit of a walk from there with my inflated paddleboard, but I don't mind the extra exercise. You can unload your stuff closer, if preferable. There are port-a-potties available. You can count on there being a line in the check-in office. Various recreation supplies are available there for purchase. The process moves reasonably enough. A reservation will guarantee your entrance, however, and possibly aide quicker personal info collection. I always plan to do the Emerald Cut in roughly 3 hours round-trip, allowing myself several stops to enjoy the surroundings. You do run into (quite literally at times) novice paddlers along the way, which can be a bit tricky, yet not a real nuisance for me. In general, there's friendliness along the waterway. Slighty rowdy, party vibes in some spots, but also opportunities for solace and zen in various nooks. Encountering wildlife, fragrant elderberry, and other captivating flora along this stretch is always gratifying. It's a popular recreation destination for good reason.

This is one of the most beautiful places in Florida! Highly recommend visiting at least once. Being…read morelocal, I've visited a number of times. A few things knock the stars down: - The amount of rules/ regulations is a downside. There are more than any other river we've visited in Florida. It's nerve wracking to make sure you're following every new rule. - Launching and landing at the dock is stressful. It feels rushed and disorganized. - The bathroom situation is DIRE. They have a few porta potties but they're pretty gross. - I've found some of the staff intimidating/ borderline rude. There are a lot of newbies to kayaking/ paddleboarding so patience is a virtue at busy times! It's a hard paddle up stream and coming back it can be easy to lose control around the corners. There are a few spots to be cautious of other paddlers. With that said, it's really stunning. They keep the area very clean and there are a lot of spots to pull off to the side to enjoy the view. I've never done a guided tour, but I've heard they're really well done!

My mom absolutely LOVED this! We brought her for her birthday and she had the best time!…read more Firstly, I recommend getting there with plenty of time to park and check-in. The tours are on a first come, first serve basis and leave every hour on the hour. One of the canals was closed for construction when we went but it was truly still so lovely. Our tour guide provided so much history and information! Pro-Tip: SUNSCREEN, handheld fans and water. The boats are not covered and it can get very hot. They do not allow umbrellas for cover. This tour has been around for a while and I can't believe this was my first time taking one. I absolutely had the best time. Looking forward to bringing more visitors to do something so very central Florida! It's grand!

Besides a private boat, there is no better way to explore the beautiful lakes and canals of Winter…read morePark! Here is what you need to know: - Time Investment: One Hour (In my opinion, the perfect amount of time) - Investment: $20 for adults, $10 for children. Truly a deal and enjoyable for all ages. - What you will see/learn: If you like history, nature, or just getting a really good tan you will not be disappointed. The true highlight was getting all the tea about the beautiful houses that line the canal and their owners. - Tips: Bring water, sunscreen, and a good hat. If you are hard of hearing, sit near the front. There is a bathroom right before you purchase the tickets and a small covered seated area if you come early. The ride is very gentle and my four year old took a nice little nap as soon as the motor started running. It can get really hot so I recommend booking an early or late afternoon tour if you are sensitive to the sun. We all had lots of fun.

Wonderful people and sharing knowledge about the environment and interesting facts not in media or…read moresocial posts. Will do another trip with Venture Outdoors.

We had an amazing experience kayaking from King's Landing. We booked a 3 hour eco-adventure tour…read morewith James from Venture Outdoors. I highly recommend this tour. James was extremely helpful and professional. He contacted us the day before with detailed instructions for accessing the park. On the day of the trip, he truly catered the experience to provide us with exactly what we were looking for (ie: enjoying nature and avoiding crowds). He was informative, personable, entertaining, and very, very patient. My kayaking skills needed some work, and he was a wonderful coach. We will definitely contact Venture Outdoors for future adventures, and we will definitely ask for James (aka. Jimi) again. - - Jennifer McHenry

One of my favorite experiences in Central Florida!…read more I really recommend that for everybody! I have never done something like this in my life and it was such an amazing experience ! Specially doing that at sunset time ! The view was fantastic ! There is a guide that comes with you the whole time! And the experience to drive by yourself is amazing! Must be 18 years or older with a valid drivers license to drive. Passengers must be at least 5 years old and accompanied by an adult. It lasts between 90/120 minutes.

What a wonderful day! Grace was our tour guide! There was a group of 8 of us. We all ventured out…read moreinto the lake and enjoyed the day on the boats. They are comfortable, and awesome for a day on the lake. Grace took us around to different canals and the lakes in Clermont. She was informative and very knowledgeable about the area. She was awesome! We will be back for sure to do it again or to buy one of the boats.

My husband went out flight boarding and we had lots of fun. The instructor did an awesome job, en…read morethey were very nice and involved with our situation, bringing a new born, so they made the trip back to the shore to prevent the little one to be out there to long. Nothing but good about this company. Just a few free tips to make this trip even more wonderful: - tell people in advance every extra person you bring on board will cost you 10 dollar extra per person. - it is to far from the shore to make pictures or filming, so going on the boat is a "must". - the helmed with instruction should not be an extra, but should be included in the price. It feels a bit weird when the price keeps adding up. - have people go straight to the harbor to fill out their liability form, instead of going to the office first. Beside all of that we had lots of fun, and knowing all of this we will not hesitate to visit this company again.

ABSOLUTE BLAST!! I apologize for not knowing the gentleman's…read morename, but he is a fun, kind and fantastic teacher! My husband and children all participated and by listening to the easy and precise instructions, each were able to flyboard! There are videos available a few days after your appointment. I can't wait to see ours! Reasonably priced, good company, lots of fun. From the moment everyone came ashore, we started discussing our next visit. Perfect addition to your vacation experience or for a local (like we are), great way to spend your day off. Two thumbs up! Check out our pics!! Note: I wasn't able to get my camera functioning in time to catch my husband's high flying, but my oldest son's photo will give you an idea of what is possible for a first timer - THANK YOU ORLANDO FLY SPORTS!!

This is a hidden gem in Orlando. A nice sized lake that you can rent powered and non-powered water…read moretoys. They have standup paddleboard jet surf pontoons, wakeboarding, skis, People running the place is very friendly, dating and knowledgeable about the local area. A great place to spend the day.

One of The BEST Adventures of 2021 ,…read more If your anywhere near central Florida Make Sure you Go JetSurfing ! Casey was our instructor and a super Crew Took Pictures, Gave My Friend and I Super Instructions , Supporting our concerns and Questions. After a few falls into the lake I understand and was riding with ease . They also have Paddleboards , kayaks , a big boat for wake surfing ‍, Air B N B accommodations And 2- Giant Parrots as Mascots

Took my Level 1 freediving/spearfishing cert with Ryan at Savage Diving -- excellent experience. He…read moregot my static breath hold up to 2:47 and had me diving to 58ft by the end of the weekend. You can tell he's genuinely passionate about freediving and teaching it. Already booking my daughter's certification with him next. Highly recommend.

Ryan and Captain JJ put together a fantastic spearfishing excursion. The trip was well-organized,…read moresafe, fun and we landed two coolers full of fish. Absolutely recommend.

We went on the Real Manatee Adventure in March. It was cooler out, low 60's and rainy. It was a…read moreperfect day. We were getting in the water so the rain wasn't a worry. It actually broke while walking to the boat and in the water. The water was 72 degrees and not bad. I stayed in the water the full time with no issues. The kids were in and out. They had hot cocoa on the boat. We saw quite a few manatee and enjoyed watching the swimming and hearing them much the sea grass underwater. It was so peaceful. We really enjoyed ourselves and the guides were great! The kids asked to do it again! I take that as a major win. They are 12 and 8 years. Lunch was yummy. The state park had great animals and we enjoyed walking around. The airboat is such a great experience and feels like no other boat. You must do this tour! Thank you Real Florida Adventures! You guys Rock!!

I planned a solo trip to Orlando and wasn't sure what to do. After doing some research, I found…read moreReal Florida Adventures with a list of some fun excursions to do through them. I spent three days doing activities and went to the Kennedy Space Center, Sea Screamer & Clearwater Beach Day Trip and the Manatee Snorkelling at Crystal River. I had Ricky and Gary as my tour guides, they were friendly and knowledgeable and did a great job with delegating the trips. I was by myself for the Kennedy Space Center and Ricky was my own personal guide that day. I was pleasantly surprised they didn't cancel the trip because I was the only person so props to them on that. My favorite trip highlights included seeing the dolphins playing at Clearwater and the wild airboat ride on the Withlacoochee River and seeing some gators. Plus snorkeling with manatees. I would definitely recommend!