Island Wind Tours

Took the my parents to Tarpon Springs for the weekend as recommended by a friend who grew up there…read more We decided to take the cruise, hoping to see some dolphins & collect some shells at Aneclote Key. Our guide Rick & Capt Sam gave us really good information. But Rick gave us history lesson about the town & about the environment. That was really great information! The Aneclote Key beach was really nice. I wish we could've stayed longer. I really enjoyed our tour. I recommend this tour if you happen to visit Tarpon Springs. Bring & put on sun block.

This was a wonderful informative, one hour dolphin cruise…read more For $12 we got a wonderful ride on a pontoon style boat, with a tour guide that was so knowledgeable of the area, I learned a lot about the natives and the Greeks. I highly recommend this one hour tour on the river. You won't get seasick as the weather is calm. Beverages are served. It's a cash type bar. Between useful information wonderful music was played Please leave your tour guide and Caption a tip upon leaving the boat. They earned their keep.

Anclote keys preserve state park

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St. Nicholas Boat Line

4.6

(29 reviews)

0.0 mi

The best sponge diving tour in Tarpon Springs! The boat tour of the river was scenic and very…read moreinformative. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our time on the boat and I cannot recommend St. Nicholas Boat Lines enough. We even got a tour bonus by seeing dolphins

Took the boat ride to hear about the original sponge divers of Tarpon Springs. The information…read moreprovided was very informative and interesting. Seeing the dive suit and equipment gave a very unique perspective. It was reasonably priced.

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Tiki Tavern Nautica

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Sean was amazing and so intuitive to our needs..i see myself going on a private boat ride once a…read moremonth for mental health needs. the boat ride was relaxing, soothing and i got to listen to my own music. beautiful, wonderful and so much soothing for the soul

We had a great time and saw lots of dolphins. Best boat charter around! Plenty of ice and room in…read morethe cooler for our drinks and snacks. We took the 4 hour tour and loved exploring the islands and sand bars. The captain was great and he knew a lot about the history of the area. Wish we could do this every weekend!

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Rock and Reef Charters

0.2 mi

Fantastic family boat trip! The kids loved the slide! The boat was beautiful and immaculate, the…read morecaptain made sure we had everything we needed for a great day on the water and exploring the islands. Can't wait to go back again!

From the owner: Looking for a tropical island adventure? Rock and Reef Charters is a Family Owned and Operated…read morebusiness that offers amazing private trips aboard the Aqua Dragon Slide Boat to Anclote Key and Three Rooker Island! Enjoy boating with family or friends as you cruise along the Anclote River to the sandy island beaches! Our trips are great for all occasions - birthdays, graduations, bachelor & bachelorette parties, anniversaries, showers, work meetings and more! We offer a variety of half day and full day options! We also offer River Cruises for those looking to stay on the boat! During an island trip you will have access to the water slide, beach, swimming and shelling. You are welcome to bring additional gear for your trip such as snorkels to explore more under water! On many of our trips we have encountered dolphin, starfish, and sometimes manatee! We will stop to admire these creatures when appropriate and safe for the sea life. These wildlife sightings are not guaranteed but do happen often. Whether you are looking for a vacation activity or a getaway from everyday life, you are sure to have a good time!

Nice ride back to the docks

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Spongeorama Cruise Lines

4.0

(21 reviews)

I've been on a boat tour before but this one takes the cake and I'm a Floridian…read more We brought our in-laws on a whim to go out on this tour and the two guys who ran it were fantastic. Great bar service on the boat and the shelling was awesome. My in-laws were SO pleased! Not to mention we had dolphins that swam right up to the boat. It was a great time - I would recommend this for a cute date night, out of towers or just someone to do on a weekend. Will be bringing family out on this tour again!

We bought our tickets on line and on the day of the trip, we got a phone call from the Lady who's…read morerunning things, ro let us know to come into the shop and check in. Once we were checked in, we got a seat near the window and watched the scenery on our way out. So many luxurious homes! There is a bar on the boat, so we got waters and enjoyed ourselves. They made sure everyone was safe and secure. We had 40 minutes on the shoreline to take photos and collect shells. All in all a 5 star experience

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River Wild Kayaking

(17 reviews)

0.2 mi

We recently took the evening river trip....dolphins, shark, Manatee, luminous jellyfish and lots of…read morebirds with some bats mixed in...OH MY! Julie was an exceptional guide for the evening, and a truly knowledgeable naturalist. We saw so much wildlife and learned lots. We recommend this tour!

Our guide was Julie and she is THE best when it comes to local wildlife. She is so passionate about…read morethe ecosystem. We learned a lot about manatees, pelicans, the businesses in the area, the boats, etc. My husband and I had a great kayak adventure and I can't say enough about how much fun we had!

A pelican taking off in front of me!

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Kayaking on water following Alby, our guide

Island Adventure Dolphin Cruise

4.3

(6 reviews)

Took a nice ride and saw many dolphins and seabirds. We stopped at a little island for those…read morewanting to collect shells or take a stroll on the beach. We took friends and my Pugs, we all enjoyed the ride. The staff was attentive and friendly as well.

So my family and I were on vacation and we loved going on this adventure! Thanks so much for an…read moreamazing time! Dolphins, sea shells and a smooth cruise made for some great memories!

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Florida Eco-Adventures

4.4

(7 reviews)

20.7 mi

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...

Maggie loved jumping from one boat to the other!

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River Wild Kayaking

(17 reviews)

0.2 mi

We recently took the evening river trip....dolphins, shark, Manatee, luminous jellyfish and lots of…read morebirds with some bats mixed in...OH MY! Julie was an exceptional guide for the evening, and a truly knowledgeable naturalist. We saw so much wildlife and learned lots. We recommend this tour!

Our guide was Julie and she is THE best when it comes to local wildlife. She is so passionate about…read morethe ecosystem. We learned a lot about manatees, pelicans, the businesses in the area, the boats, etc. My husband and I had a great kayak adventure and I can't say enough about how much fun we had!

A pelican taking off in front of me!

Starting out

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Kayaking on water following Alby, our guide

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