things to do in Sanford, FL

Take the helm for your own time on the water

Take the helm and set your own pace on the water

Take the helm of a 115-horsepower pontoon

Take the helm of a Harris pontoon

Keep your hands on the fishing, not the paddling

Share a relaxed paddle with local route guidance before you launch

Take the paddle into your own hands with a stable, beginner-friendly kayak

Find your balance on a stable board, with room to cruise or work out

Enjoy your own boat without handling the helm

Enjoy your boat while a professional captain takes the helm

Gather for wood-smoked BBQ, lakeside dining, and outdoor games

Savor fresh-from-the-smoker BBQ hosted by Chef Alfred Mann

Interactive pirate theater with a three-course dinner

Explore an oak-shaded pumpkin patch with farm animals, rides and room to play

Clear-kayak sunset paddle with seasonal bioluminescence

Paddle in tandem on a 90-minute morning kayak tour

Rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard with half-day, full-day, or overnight options

Paddle calm Florida waters to witness glowing dinoflagellates or comb jellies with experienced guides

Paddle Florida’s bioluminescent waters in a clear kayak

Kayak Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge at sunset, then paddle into bioluminescence

Paddle at sunset and look for bioluminescence on the Indian River Lagoon

Paddle the Indian River Lagoon and watch comb jellies glow

Build your own cheese and charcuterie board with guided pairing and arranging tips

Paddle, swim and snorkel Alexander Springs with beginner-friendly guidance