Don't forget to bring your wallet. You're going to need it!! At 150 per hour, 20 per launch and a…read moreforklift operator that has his out for a gratuity.

Avoid this vendor at all costs if you are considering renting a pontoon boat for the day. We…read morereserved a 22' pontoon boat approximately two months in advance for eight of us to enjoy a day on the water. The marina told me at the time that their boats will safely transport 10 people and have 100hp motors on them. I was pleased with the price and the deal (initially) on the phone. We arrived on March 29th, 2018 with 10 people (I decided to take my two grandkids with the original eight passengers). The pontoon boat they gave us was heavily damaged (see pics), only had a 50hp Honda motor on it (nowhere near enough horsepower to push a 22' pontoon boat carrying 10 people with coolers and gear), had no VHF radio (clear violation of US Coast Guard regulations), had no working 12 volt power to at least recharge a cell phone with a cigarette lighter adapter, had no anchor or working swim ladder, and upon firing up of the engine exhibited an incredibly loud whine from the prop bearing (to which the mechanic told me was normal noise for a Honda outboard). I've been captaining boats for 25+ years and I always take responsibility for passengers onboard my boats or any boat I rent. I complained about the condition of the boat and asked if we be assigned to a working vessel. The marina's reply was "no, but you are more than willing to call other marinas and try to rent their boat." I was shocked at Riverhaven's complete disregard for their customers' safety and their "couldn't care less" attitude. My passengers decided that we'd give the boat a try after driving 1.5 hours to Homosassa to try and have a relaxing day. We launched the boat and didn't get more than a quarter mile away before I noticed that the fuel gauge dropped from full to empty. I immediately turned the pontoon boat around and headed back to the marina figuring they just forgot to fill up the gas tank. Their response was "that gas gauge hasn't worked in years...but there is enough gas in it to get you where you want to go." I was fuming at this point, but tried to make the best of the day. The boat was extremely slow trying to push 10 people (max speed of 9 knots) with a 50hp motor but it lasted all day. Upon returning the boat there is a spot on the Homosassa River where spectators eat lunch at several locations. I was more than happy to display the Riverhaven logo as I slowly maneuvered the boat through the no wake zone with the engine whining so loudly that no one in their right mind could enjoy their lunch. I wanted everyone to know which marina NOT to rent from. We will NEVER rent from this marina again and we've informed the US Coast Guard of the numerous violations that the marina overlooks.

Rode out on the Trike to see Sarasota Slim and the River Monsters play on a beautiful Sunday…read moreafternoon, our first visit to this cool venue on the Riverfront. We ordered a blackened fish (flounder) basket with fries and coleslaw and they had draught beer too. The fish was done right, the fries were extra crispy, and the coleslaw was crunchy. The live music was great, a casual and cool place with plenty of parking, and a seemingly popular biker destination. Prices were very reasonable, domestic draught beer $3.25, and the fish basket $12.00. We're definitely coming back.

It's outdoor dining near the water. The ambience is good if you're worried about being hot, don't…read morego there. You order at the bar your food comes from a food truck. It was OK food but not knock your socks off. Compared to other seafood places that are close by if you're wanting spectacular seafood, don't go there. it is good but not spectacular

Deb did a lot of research to find a place that is reasonably priced and on the water. She scored…read morebig time here. It has a very 'old Florida' vibe with direct access to the river with lots of amenities to use on it. However there were a few items that were advertised but not available but it did not really bother us. Check in was quick and efficient. We were given our own spot. NOTE: use the supplied cone to hold your spot when you leave or else someone will take your spot. The Monkey bar was pretty popular and parking is scarce when it gets crowded. We had an upstairs room with a great view of the river. 2 rooms with lots of space and full size appliances. TVs in both rooms, satellite and WIFI was great! Fastest WIFI I have seen in a secluded place like this. Shower had good pressure and lots of hot water. The shower had the weird faucet 'switch' to get the shower going. Seems to be something they like in these parts. Just pull down on the end of the faucet to close it and start the shower. The resort is in walking distance to many bars and restaurants. We went to the Monkey bar every night just to chill in the open by the water. There is a water taxi to take you over to Crumps if you want. We didn't use it but it was available. We did use the pontoon boats that were available to guests for a fee. $100 for 4 hours was not bad at all. However we got rained on and were only out 2 so they guy working at the desk let us have it for free! Great customer care here! Overall our stay was great. If you have a boat this place is perfect as a launch point to explore the river. A very relaxing get away very close to both nature and nightlife. We will be back.

The pizza was terrible old food must have bad coolers made me very sick the beer was hot and sour…read morematt the man you're not don't know nothing the bar manager does not know nothing kin to the family hair all over his face all in her drinks all in our food full of hair and sour beer hot is horrible don't eat there make you very sick

Had a drink at The Shed and watching boaters come in to shuck their scallops. The music was a bit…read moreloud so we sat on the tables a bit further ways from the band. Quick service but not alot of seating.

A pleasant place to watch the sun going down, to watch the locals having fun and the wildlife. We…read moreenjoyed our time there.

My friends and I have been using River Adventure Tours over 5 years now for our annual scalloping…read moreadventure! A day out on the water with this outfitter has always been super fun regardless of the number of scallops caught. My group has gone out with a few different captains, all of which have been knowledgeable & safe. The booking process is pretty easy. I always book online - you can even sign the waiver through their website so there is no paperwork to take care of when you arrive at the dock. The boats are comfortable for the short ride out to the scalloping site and we always bring along a well stocked cooler of drinks and snacks to enjoy during our trip. All the snorkel equipment needed to dive for scallops is included in the tour. In general, the equipment is nice and well maintained. The conditions have been a little different every year I have gone - sometimes we catch a lot, sometimes a little. The captain has always dived with us to help search for scallops and moves to new locations as necessary. Cleaning the scallops after returning to the docks has always been easy - sometimes there is a group of high school students who will clean them for you for a fee. If they aren't around, there is a station to clean them yourself, and the captain has always been around to help / walk us through the best process. We will be back again!

Came to Homosassa just to visit and check it out. Found this place online, called and booked my…read morepaddle board. When I arrived it just a lil shed you check in at- the worker that helped me was, she was amazing! More than a worker a line of hot spots along the water information center! Yes this girl had all the details to guide me safely on the water as well as back to the shop at the end of my tour! I have already told people to book here and go on the Homosassa river- serious beautiful experience! Thank you! Best 420 Day ever!!!

We went with friends to the Gulf of Mexico in their boat rental. Everything was fine at departure…read moreand return. Smooth operation .

Our 2 boat rentals were transferred from River Safari marina to Homosassa springs marina. They…read morehonored our river safari price with no hesitation. They even credited our fee we were charged for boaters insurance thru river safari with no hesitation. Dillon was in charge of us on both days and did a spectacular job getting us checked onto the boat. His interpersonal and communication skills are top notch! The sea grass was terrible and did cause a lot of cavitation but they can't control the grass! A bigger motor would have been the only thing that could have made it even better! Our boat engine began to fail on our way back in so I called the marina to let them know. The engine shut off about 30 mins later because it was overheating so I called the marina back. They sent the boss to save us! Mark hooked up our pontoon to his pontoon and towed us back to the marina! He even gave us a credit on our bill for the minor inconvenience we incurred. Thank you Dillon, Mark, and Christine for being so kind to us!

Best way to see Homosassa!! thanks to this awesome #womanownedbusiness #motherdaughtercompany…read more (btw owners name is Pamela too!) They rent golf carts (and more) daily!! Sassa Style Rentals Thank You for a great view of your lil town! Well now our lil town!! started off flat tire- what a day- even dodging the rain - but this rental saved my weekend!! I traveled around and found more ol florida life and back roads than I ever would of driving. Plus it's great going to all the restaurants with cart parking :) Enjoy my ventures (full video can't upload so there's some screen shots-- vid on Instagram) When in town support these woman!!

From the owner: Come have fun with Sassa Style Rentals! Golf carts, pontoon boats, paddle boards and kayak rentals…read more Fresh smoothies, rated #1 in Homosassa, FL.

Garrett was a blast! We are just coming into the warm season and most manatees are back in the…read moregulf, he still got us to 7 manatees, 2 gators, and we caught a dolphin in kings bay towards the end. He gave us plenty of time to look for things to come up out of the water which was great for my 2 year old. Boat was shaded and was enjoyable even with a small child. Other tours wouldn't let me book because she was under 3- we brought our own lifevest but they did also have some on board that were her size.

Thank you Piper and Wade (best guide and captain combo ever!) for an experience my wife and I will…read morenever forget! Amazing! We learned so much and got to go face to face with a big old male. Piper's encouragement and direction kept us calm when things got exciting! Would recommend to everyone who loves nature. Also the office staff were gracious and made great recommendation for lunch at a local deli. 100% glad we chose these guys.

Super friendly staff. Excellent location for this event park. Live music and plenty of activities…read moreto do. We love that it's located on the river and close to Crumps Landing

We had a great time at this campground. Sure, the spaces can be a bit small, but overall the staff…read morewas great and they have a lot to offer here. The year-rounders were downright friendly and welcoming. I can certainly recommend.

Went with my 91 year old Father and we Loved it!!! Very informative, got to see Monkey Island up…read moreclose, got to see Bird Island close up with all the Blue Heron, huge houses that you can only get to by boat and a trip to Manatee Pub for a quick beer. Overall great experience and very inexpensive, only $25.

June 4, 2025. Had our friends visit from out of town and Captain Joe and Captain Michael of Island…read moreGirl Cruises gave an excellent tour of the Homosassa River. We visited Monkey Island and saw their new digs! The kids especially enjoyed their antics. Saw great blue herons, a few osprey nests, cormorants, Anhinga, turtles and manatee. We highly recommend this boat tour. Since we are locals, we do take this enjoyable cruise at least 3x's a year always learning something new. Educational info shared including the history of the river and environmental status. Thanks again for your hospitality gents! See you soon.