Florida Boat tours

Southern Star

Cruising the pristine waters of the world's most beautiful beaches.

The Destin area is a natural habitat for dolphins,
seabirds, and a variety of marine life.

Southern Star embarks on a fun-filled two hour cruise in search of the coastal bottlenose dolphin. You will experience the beauty and grace of these incredible marine mammals up close and personal.

Our cruise begins with a narrated tour of Destin Harbor. We then exit the harbor and proceed down to the pass and the Gulf of Mexico.

Watch the dolphins swim alongside the boat, having almost as much fun as you will.

Capt. Steve will enlighten your imagination with an education and knowledge of the dolphins.

Music, snack bar, gifts, restrooms, air conditioned, and kids can steer! Inquire about our special rates for private parties and weddings.

Sunshine River Tours is an ecotourism guide service located in Homosassa, Florida.

Sunshine River Tours invites you to come Swim with the Manatees in the Crystal River and the Homosassa River along the Nature Coast of West Central Florida. Manatees abound in our 72 degree (year around) spring fed waters. Let these gentle creatures get close to you and they may roll over and allow you to scratch their belly.

In addition to Manatee swim and snorkel tours we offer Airboat Rides, Scalloping Trips, and Dive Instruction. You will be thrilled by the glory of Florida nature at it's finest. The Nature Coast is a birdwatcher's and aquatic paradise. Many reasonably priced accommodations as well as restaurants, are available near our location.

Key West Island Adventure Tours - Wild Dolphin Encounter - Snorkeling

Captain Seaweed Charters offers custom charters for snorkeling trips, fishing, and dolphin encounters.

Our Island Eco Tour is our most popular trip! Encounter dolphins in their natural habitat, wild and free. This trip has everything! Visit the dolphins, see the wildlife and snorkel amongst the treasures of Key West waters.

Island Eco Tours start with an exploration of the uninhabited mangrove islands, teeming with wildlife and the natural history of the Florida Keys. The larger islands have idyllic picturesque sandy beaches.

Next: Your encounter with wild dolphins! As we approach the dolphins’ playground, they may come to the boat and ride the bow waves! Watch as they leap from the water in playful wonderment. You may see mothers teaching the babies to perfect their acrobatic skills.

Later, explore the coral heads and other habitats of the backcountry, with it's shallow and calm waters. Snorkel amongst the tropical fish, sea turtles, spotted and southern rays. As a Padi Dive Master, I will give you instruction and assistance as needed. Your tropical lunch will be served as you exit the water. And, of course, all snorkel gear is provided.

Located at the Beach Side of West Bay Bridge on Highway 79
5 miles from Panama City Beach, Florida.

Imagine yourself traveling thru the Everglades at high speed through marshes and swamps viewing wildlife and sea life as you glide through areas that have little or no water. Never before in this area has this type of wilderness adventure been available to the public.

We are open 9 AM 'til dark 7 days a week during Springbreak and Summer. Call for off season schedule.

We even have night trips (minimum 4). The night trip is very exciting because the gators come out and you experience that "unknown" feeling every time you round another bend.

Our boat is USCG Approved and is environmentally safe because there is no propeller in the water to disturb natural habitats of wildlife, fish or grasses.

Speedy Johnson's Airboat Rides

Our small 6 passenger airboats are able to take you from the mangrove jungles of the Everglades to the beautiful expanses of the grassland prairies. Only on these unique boats can you effortlessly travel through both eco-systems on the same tour.

This is an adventure that should not be missed on your trip to Florida. We will take you into an area that cannot be found anywhere else, and let you see first hand why people from all over the world come to visit this natural wonder.

Young or old, the PIRATE CRUISE has something for everyone. Cruise away into the fantasy world of swashbucklers and pirates aboard THE PIRATES RANSOM.

Our journey cruises within cannon range of Captain Memo's deserted island, along Florida's intercoastal waterway, out into the Gulf of Mexico along Clearwater Beach.

The frequent sightings of playful dolphins just adds to the excitement of a PIRATE CRUISE.

Quench your your thirst with our complimentary soft drinks, beer & wine. The heartier pirates may belly up to our bar and purchase their favorite libation. Light snacks are also available for a nominal charge.

Island Boat Lines - Water Taxi and Eco-Tours

Eco-tours cruise through the heart of the Indian River Lagoon and estuary allowing passengers to observe Brady and George Islands, rookery islands famous for birding. The cruise returns through Cocoa Beach Thousand Islands which is abundant with herds of manatees, flocks of birds and playful dolphins

Daily tours depart from Cocoa Beach and Merritt Island Area, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Featured Tours include: Early Birding Tour, Nature Lovers and Parade of Homes, Mid-Day Get-A-Way, Sunset Cruise AL-A-Carte, and for an additional fee - Sunset Cruise and Dinner.

Island Boat Lines can also arrange special event tours and private charters for weddings, corporate outings, school field trips, birthday parties, and private birding tours.

We offer day trips off Key West and LIVEABOARDS in the Lower Florida Keys, Marquesas Keys and the remote DRY TORTUGAS, 65 miles west of Key West.

We have a full crew to customize your trip and maximize your ability to bring home fish and lobster.

The 60' motor yacht is equipped with 4 separate staterooms, A/C, T/V, on board air compressors, NITROX and everything to make your trip enjoyable. We can accommodate up to 11 on this vessel and have a smaller vessel to handle smaller groups up to 6.

We offer all-inclusive day trips off Key West with choices of scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, kayaking and island hoping. We also specialize in our all-inclusive LIVEABOARDS in the Lower Keys, Marquesas Keys and Dry Tortugas.

These trips are all customized on board our 60' motor yacht "Playmate" complete with a full crew to serve all your needs. The vessel is equipped with 4 separate staterooms, A/C, T/V, on board air compressor, NITROX and all the necessary things to make your trip enjoyable. We can accommodate up to 30 on a day trip and up to 11 on a liveaboard.

Lazy River Cruises

The tours are on the Withlacoochee river and Rainbow Springs river. The Withlacoochee is one of the cleanest most undeveloped rivers left in Florida. The Rainbow springs is the third largest spring in Florida and the 8th largest in the world.

On the tours there are many species of birds, turtles, otters, deer, wild turkey, and of course most peoples favorite are the ALLIGATORS!

The beautiful scenery on these rivers are like going back in time and seeing it as the Indians seen it 100 years ago. On the guided tours you can learn about the wildlife and the history of the rivers. These tours are done on large, comfortable, covered, pontoon boats. Captain Mike is a U.S.C.G. licensed operator, and a certified eco/tour guide.