Floating in Florida by Lucy Beebe Tobias
Boat tour information for the 21 amazing adventures on Florida’s hidden waters
North Florida
Chapter 1: Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
Jungle Cruise Tour
Duration: 45 minutes
Cost: $7.44 adults, call for all prices.
Park admission also required.
Location: 550 Wakulla Park Drive,
Wakulla Springs, FL
Phone: 855-632-4559
Website
https://thelodgeatwakullasprings.com/boat-tour
Good to know: Reservations required.
Wheelchair accessible boats and a manual
Wheelchair available on request
Chapter 2: Fernandina Beach
Cumberland Coastal Tour, Amelia
River Cruises, Fernandina Beach
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: Adults $30, children $24, seniors $28
Location: 1 N. Front St., Fernandina Beach, FL
Phone: 904-261-9972
https://ameliarivercruises.com
Good to know: Reservations recommended
Chapter 3: Red Boat Dolphin Odyssey
Red Boat Dolphin Odyssey &
Sightseeing Tour
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: $29, call for all costs
Phone: 904-436-3566
Location: Vilano Fishing Pier, 260 Vilano
Road, Vilano Beach, FL
Good to know: Family friendly. All ages
welcome. No pets of any kind except
registered service dogs and bring their papers.
Handicapped accessible
Chapter 4: St. Augustine Scenic Cruise
St. Augustine Scenic Cruise
Duration: 75 minutes
Cost: Adults, $24.50, seniors (60+) $21.00,
Children (4-12) $11.00
Phone: 800-542-8316
Location: 111 Avenida Menendez, St.
Augustine, FL
Good to know: Not handicapped accessible.
Central Florida
Chapter 5: Ocala
Glass Bottomed Boat Tour
Duration: 30 minutes or 90 minutes
Cost: $14 to $30 depending on tour
Plus $2 park entrance fee per person
Location: Silver Springs State Park,
5656 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL
Phone: 352-261-5840
Website: https://silversprings.com
Good to know: one boat in fleet of nine is
wheelchair accessible – Chief Potachee,
select time slot for wheelchair accessible
Chapter 6: Dunnellon
Singing River Tour, Dunnellon
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: $20 cash
Location: Dunnellon City Boat Ramp, 20750
River Drive, Dunnellon, FL
Phone: 352-804-1573
Website: https://www.singingrivertours.com
Good to know: Reservations required and
made by phone only. Handicapped accessible
Chapter 7: Winter Park
Scenic Boat Tour
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: $16 adults, $8 children (2-11)
Location: 312 E. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, FL
Phone: 407-644-4056
Website: https://www.scenicboattours.com
Good to know: First come, first served
Chapter 8: Mount Dora
Dora Canal Tour, Mount Dora
Duration: Two hours tour at 11 am and 2 pm
Cost: $35 adults (call for all price ranges)
Location: 100 North Alexander Street, Mount Dora, FL
Phone: 352-434-8040
Website: https://www.doracanaltour.com
Good to know: Reservations required.
Walkers and wheelchairs welcome. No
scooters or power wheelchairs
Chapter 9: Orange City
St. Johns River Nature Cruise
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $35.68 adults. Call for all prices.
Location: Blue Spring State Park, 2100 W.
French Ave., Orange City, FL
Phone: 833-953-2583
Website: https://bluespringadventures.com/tours/
Good to know: Park fills up quickly.
Wheelchair lift into the vessel. Mention
any accessibility needs when making a reservation
Chapter 10: DeLeon Springs
DeLeon Springs Adventures Boat Tour
Duration: 50 minutes
Cost: $19 adults. All costs on website
Location: 601 Ponce de Leon Blvd., DeLeon
Springs, FL, DeLeon Springs State Park
Phone: 855-980-2665
Website: https://deleonspringsadventures.com/tour/
Good to know: Park fees apply. Very popular destination. Arrive early
Chapter 11: Hobe Sound
Loxahatchee Queen Pontoon Boat Tour
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: $30 adults
Location: 16450 SE Federal Highway,
Hobe Sound, FL
Phone: 772-546-2771
Website: https://www.floridastateparks.org/
parks-and-trails/jonathan-dickinson-state-park
Good to know: Tour is tide dependent. Call
ahead for times (561-746-1466). Park entrance fees apply
Chapter 12: Clearwater
Sea Life Safari
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: $27.95 ages 3 and up varies by date
Location: Clearwater Marine Aquarium,
249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL
Phone: 727-441-1790
Website: https://www.cmaquarium.org
Good to know: Not wheelchair accessible
Chapter 13: Tarpon Springs
St. Nicholas Boat Line Sponge
Diving Exhibition
Duration: 40 minutes
Cost: $18 adults. Call for all prices.
Location: 693 Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs, FL
Phone: 727-942-6425
Website: https://www.stnicholasboatline.com
Good to know: Not handicapped accessible.
Hours vary. They try to be closed on Sundays. Call ahead
Chapter 14: Tampa
Tampa History Cruise
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: $30.77 adults
Location: Behind the Tampa Bay History
Center, 801 Old Water Street, Tampa, FL
Phone: 813-900-3288
Website: https://www.tampawatertaxico.com
Good to know: Not handicapped accessible
Chapter 15: Sarasota
Sea Life Encounter Eco Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $36 adult. All costs on website
Location: 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, City Island, Sarasota, FL
Phone: 941-388-4200
Website: https://www.sarasotabayexplorers.com
Good to know: Arrive 30 minutes ahead of tour
Boat leaves on time. No refunds if you are late
South Florida
Chapter 16: Naples
Naples Sightseeing Day Cruise
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: Adults $46
Location: 1146 6th Ave. South, Naples, FL
Phone: 239-263-4949
Website: https://www.purefl.com
Good to know: Free parking. Arrive no later than
30 minutes before departure time. No outside drinks or food
Chapter 17: Everglades City
Everglades National Park Adventures, Ten
Thousand Island Boat Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: from $48
Location: 929 Dupont St., Everglades City, FL
Phone: 239-330-1902
Website: https://www.evergladesnationalparkadventures.com
Good to know: handicapped accessible
Chapter 18: Fort Lauderdale
Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruise, Fort Lauderdale
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: $31.50 adults ages 13 and up
Location: 801 Seabreeze Avenue,Fort Lauderdale, Fl
Phone: 954-462-5596
Website: https://www.junglequeen.com
Good to know: two tours a day, 12 noon & 2:30 pm
Chapter 19: Miami
Island Queen Millionaires Row Cruise
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: $35 adults
Location: Bayside Marketplace – 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL
Phone: 844-664-1063
Website: https://islandqueencruises.com
Good to know: Buy ticket online, exchange for
voucher at ticket booth inside Bayside Marketplace
Chapter 20: Key Largo
Key Largo Princess Glass Bottom Boat
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: Ages 12 and up $55
Location: 99701 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL
Phone: 305-451-4655
Website: https://keylargoprincess.com
Good to know: Check-in under the name you
gave when making the reservation have ID available if asked
Lower level is handicapped accessible, second level is not
Chapter 21: Islamorada
Transparensea Glass Bottomed Boat Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: adult: $75 plus gratuity taxes and fees
Location: 77522 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL
Phone: 305-214-5277
Website: https://www.glassbottomtour.com
Good to know: Check in at least 15 minutes
before departure time. Not handicapped accessible
©2025 Lucy Beebe Tobias
©2025 Lucy Tobias