Take the helm of an easy-to-handle boat for a relaxed day on the water
Paddle above Rainbow River's springs and white sand in a transparent kayak
Explore Rainbow Springs by paddleboard or sit-on-top kayak with beginner instruction
Snorkel Homosassa Springs, then enjoy riverside dining
Fish and unwind on a spacious, easy-to-operate pontoon
Choose your own Rainbow River route, from spring-fed stops to a downstream float
Hunt alligators after dark from a 21-foot Carolina skiff
Paddle a clear kayak over Rainbow River’s springs, white sand, and underwater scenery
Cruise Homosassa’s springs with a captain for swimming, snorkeling and possible manatee sightings
Cast a line or settle in for a relaxed pontoon outing
Target grouper on a charter just for your party
Learn dolphin kicks and explore a Crystal River spring
Discover local wildlife on a 1.5-hour private cruise with a USCG-certified captain
Hunt for bay scallops with local Nature Coast captains
Paddle a wild river and learn about manatees in their natural habitat
Kayak or paddleboard, then swim with manatees on a guided Crystal River tour
Paddle a clear tandem kayak during Crystal River's manatee season
Snorkel Gulf waters and scoop scallops with an expert in-water guide
Paddle beneath the full moon with a guide on Hammond Lake
Relax with music and lake views aboard the Dora Queen
Charter a spacious 30-ft pontoon with restroom to spot dolphins, manatees and more along the scenic Homosassa River.
Hand-catch scallops while snorkeling, with gear and your license included
Clarity is geology, not luck: quartz sand, seagrass filtration, and how close the Gulf Stream runs. Thirteen beaches, and the trade-off each one asks of you.
Florida issues no boating license at all. What the marina checks is a safety education card, and whether you need one comes down to one date: January 1, 1988.