Captain Dale was a great guide. Got to see a mother and her babies as well as another gator back…read morein the low tide. Very knowledgeable and was able to take us to areas where bigger boats couldn't go! Spirit of the swamp offers 6 man boats. This helps with getting into tighter areas and low water areas! It was very fun to slide around the marsh!

This was one of our best stops on the trip, by far. We toured with Captain Ryan, who was…read moreknowledgeable, friendly and skilled. Before going out, we got a comprehensive safety brief and were informed of an area to keep our belongings. As we were cruising, we wore headsets with speakers in which captain Ryan was speaking about the surrounding environment. The headset also had microphones in which we would reply to him. As we got into the swampy area, the ride was smooth and as someone who is scared of water, I felt completely safe. Captain Ryan brought us to some wonderful hidden gems such as a few alligator nests where he explained their structure in detail and answered any questions with complete answers. We got very close to alligators and baby alligators (freshly hatched the day before) and it was an amazing experience. Captain Ryan made us feel confident that we were not in danger and if we were, he would be able to handle it. As we were finishing our tour it started to pour and we switched our headset out for a water friendly version. Rather than bringing us directly back to the docking area, we sat under an overpass to prevent getting completely drenched and possibly hurt. We made it back and Captain Ryan made sure we were all safe getting off. Overall, a truly wonderful experience. More than worth the price. It was beyond what we expected in the best ways.

My husband and I were visiting from Pennsylvania, and this was our first time on an airboat. It…read moreturned out to be one of the most memorable experiences of our trip. The captain was fun, knowledgeable, and made the entire ride unforgettable--we'll definitely be talking about it for weeks. If you're in the area, I highly recommend giving it a try!

I can honestly say that visiting this place and riding an airboat were among the most enjoyable…read morethings I have done in many years. Wow! My family, friends, and I had such a great time and wish that we could have remained on the airboat much longer. This place is located at the end of a very long road. The drive to the property is very quiet and relaxing. The property itself was well-maintained, everything was clearly marked, and the venue itself was fun. There is a gift shop, a snack shop, a food trailer offering hot food, a beverage hit, clean bathrooms, gold mining, and so much more. The employees went out of their way to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable. The real reason why you would visit this place is the airboats. Each guest boards the large boats, which can seat 12-15 people at a time. To the rear of the boat sits this huge fan, which controls the boat. Each guest is required to grab a headset or ear protection, as the boats are noisy and loud, and I mean LOUD once they get going. The purpose of the boats is to have fun, of course, but the objective is to look for alligators as you speed through the swamps. During our visit, we spotted nine alligators, and the boat operator stopped so guests could see and experience them up close. The alligators are never disturbed, and they do not seem to mind being watched. Back to the airboats, these things are FAST! The boat operator will have you going so fast on the water, then pull into a complete 360-degree turn when you least expect it. The first time the boat operator sped away from the dock at the start of the tour, you were a tad nervous, similar to riding a roller coaster. After this initial nervousness, you could not get enough of this airboat and only wanted to go fast on the water. I might add that there was a group seated in front of us with a boy between 8 and 10 years old and a young tween girl, and they appeared to enjoy the airboat ride just as much as we adults. This is definitely a fun place for all ages

This is a great experience, highly recommend it. We loved the ride, the outdoors, the birds, and of…read morecourse the gators. We only saw a couple of gators, but it didn't matter. The ride, our fantastic guide, the beauty, being out on the water, such a great time. After the boat ride, they have a baby alligator you can take a photo with if you want. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Super fun time. Captain Cabe was great! Highly recommended to both us full time Floridians and…read morevisitors alike!

This museum has a coffee shop where you can find desserts and multiple chocolates. You can also be…read morepart of the tour that starts every hour. The tour is really interesting. You go through the story of chocolate, you learn about the process, you see some art with chocolate, and you taste different chocolates at the end. It is fun, the tours takes an hour and then you can purchase your favorite chocolate at the end. Highly recommended.

Such a random spot. Came for the tour and wine and chocolate tasting. The tour was interesting, the…read morecoolest part was the chocolate sculptures at the end. The tour came with chocolate samples at the end. The 100% cacao was disgusting, but fun to try it after learning the history. The wine and chocolate tasting paring was the best part. Overall, if you have an afternoon to kill, go on Groupon and get a ticket!

Wow, what a deal as a Florida resident! For $25, you get entrance to the drive-thru safari…read more(unlimited laps) and complimentary visit to the gator zoo down the road. Giraffe feeding is $5/person which is so worth it even if it takes the giraffe a split second to eat the lettuce. The full lap of the safari takes about an hour, depending on the traffic before you or animals crossing the path. You basically see all the animals listed in the pamphlet they give you at the beginning. You are able to roll down your windows but no feeding, or petting. There are plenty of patrol trucks to monitor the area. I recommend coming around noon when it's feeding time for the animals. We didn't take advantage of the shows at the zoo, but I'm sure it was spectacular. All the animals are super healthy and love being in their respective enclosures. Can't wait to come back when it's cooler outside! We didn't eat at their quick service. We bought sandwiches and ate it in our car.

We loved the safari! So many different animals! The other ones too in the park awesome!…read moreWe did the airboat also! Fantastic! Saw alligators! Great experience and beautiful day!! Not that expensive for 4 people!! Definitely do it again!

What a fantastic experience! When my husband said this was on today's agenda, I was along for the…read moreride because I knew he was stoked. However, this ended up being amazing for our whole family. We booked online, and upon arrival we were welcomed into the office to complete waivers and check in. They handed us colored wristbands and had us wait out on the deck. While waiting, we were greeted by another kind couple selling homemade lemonade and treats. The conversation was so welcoming and friendly. We then met our captain/owner, who was so much fun. One of our daughters was nervous and one was excited. He hyped up the excited one while also easing the fears of the nervous one, which meant so much to us as parents. Once we boarded the boat, he went out of his way to make everyone comfortable and explained everything thoroughly. The tour itself was incredible. He went above and beyond showing us not only the lake, but all of God's beautiful creation around it. Beyond the gators, we saw bald eagles and their nests, egrets, so many birds, fish, snails, cows, goats, and so much wildlife. We will 100% be back. Such an amazing experience and so much fun for the entire family. Highly recommend!

We enjoyed our time. Captain Tris was very friendly and showed us some of the baby gators and for…read moreour last bit of our tour we saw a big gator. Overall, we enjoyed our time there. They also sell lemonade on the premises.

Captn Dave's Tikki Cruise is a fantastic day out on The water…read more So relaxing! Pet friendly, my dogs love cruising, I've never seen them so calm and relaxed. Take your own food and drinks, sit back and enjoy the day. Fun for birthdays, celebrations or just a romantic day with your honey.

My sister-in-law and I had a wonderful time. It was just us and and Captain for a 2-hour Cruise…read morewhich was exceptional. I plan on going on a tiki Cruise again this coming summer with friends that are coming to visit. Would highly recommend Tiki cruises!

We went on this boat, the boat tour guide guy was great, and friendly.. had a great time on the…read moretour.. hope to come back soon..

We did a two-hour sunset cruise on the Chain of Lakes in Winter Haven yesterday, and it was…read moreabsolutely wonderful. The scenery alone was worth it, but what really made the experience special was Captain Sage. Her knowledge of the lakes, the area, and the wildlife was incredible, and the way she shared it made everything feel relaxed and engaging, not scripted or rushed. She has a great presence and genuinely loves what she does, which made the whole cruise even more enjoyable. I will ask for Captain Sage every single time and will definitely be back. Highly recommend this experience, especially at sunset.

Mike and Jody are the best! They are the most down to earth, kindest couple we've met in a long…read moretime. We felt like we were with family while on our tour because they were so kind, caring and fun to be with. I surprised my husband for his birthday and he enjoyed it so much , he said it was the highlight of his day. Our kids are already planning our next trip. They said they loved Mike and Jody so much they wanted to go to the zoo with them one day. Lol. We saw Dolphins, manatees, puffer fish, an alligator, pelicans, and herons. The boat "One Love " was comfortable, very cool and provided great shade. We had great tunes playing too. It was a wonderful experience and we will not only be back but will send others. Thank you both for a wonderful experience. God bless you!

Best Dolphin Charter!!! Look no further and book with Mike. He is super cool to ride with and knows…read moreall the right spots to search for Dolphin and Manatees. We saw so many Dolphin while we were on the sandbar and sting rays too. He knows so much about the water and area and even gets in the water with you! We had a great time with him and even booked again the same evening to go back out and watch the Falcon 9 launch. That was absolutely amazing!! I highly recommend this if there is a launch when you are visiting the area. The boat is very clean, well maintained and a super smooth ride. We could have stayed out there all day with him.

Amazing Experience! Perfect for Our Orlando Vacation!…read more My wife has always dreamed of seeing manatees up close, as it's something we rarely get to experience in everyday life. So while we were in Orlando, we decided to take a tour with Dolphin Family Tours. It ended up being one of the best parts of our trip! The tour was well-organized, and we got to see not only dolphins but also those gentle manatees she had been so eager to encounter. The boat was comfortable, and the Captain was super friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Amazing! We saw lots of dolphins. The captain was very knowledgeable, cared about our environment!…read moreSaw the lil gator, lots of birds, which was an added bonus. Didn't see any manatees. Overall was an amazing excursion.