RIVER VENTURES MANATEE TOUR Embark on your journey with a Coast Guard Certified Master Captain who will be your in water chaperon, educator and photographer. Your tour will run three hours from start to finish and everything you will need is included for one price. You will begin at our full-service tour facility, where you will be educated about the animals in a classroom type setting and receive tips for your snorkel tour to make the most of your day. You will be taught the in’s and out’s of ‘passive interaction’ as this ensures that the animals enjoy the experience as much as we do! You will then be suited up and transported to the dock, where a Coast Guard certified covered pontoon will be waiting for you. This rich estuary will amaze…..birds, fish and wildlife abound! Submerge yourself in the manatee’s world! Finish your adventure by viewing your Captain’s photos back at our facility and be sure to visit our one-of-a-kind gift shop! Our well-informed staff will direct to other local attractions, restaurants and answer of your questions before you are on your way.
We guarantee that after you meet our friendly gentle-giants you will never be the same! You will never forget your adventures here in Crystal River, and chances are - we will see you again!
Features, Pickleball Court, Basketball Court, Fitness equipment, Shelters, Shuffleboard, Tennis courts, Trails
2641 Michael Place, Dunedin, Florida, United States
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Home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Clearwater Beach, Florida, United States
A touristy town west of Tampa with an array of seafood restaurants and resorts. It's a fine place to swim in warm water and lie on the beautiful -- and public -- famed white sand beaches.
St. Pete Beach, Florida, United States
Passe-a-Grille Beach
Drive past this huge pink Art Deco master piece right beside the blue Gulf waters.
Circus master John Ringling Museum of Art is home to some spectacular European masterpieces collected by Ringling as well as a contemporary installation by light artist James Turrell. Visitors can tour the estate, which encompasses his mansion, art collection and a circus exhibit.
Nature center, trail, picnic tables. Lemon Bay Park is a 210-acre nature-based park located in Englewood with 1.7 miles of shoreline on the beautiful Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve. Enjoy a part of natural Florida and learn about the environment in a great place to meet and socialize. Natural habitats of the park include a black mangrove forest, a mangrove fringe along the shoreline, and pine and scrubby flatwoods. Within the park are nature trails with interpretive signage, a butterfly garden, a canoe/kayak launch, and a beautiful building with a large veranda. Educational classes, guided nature and bird walks and a variety of other nature-based programs are offered throughout the year. Enjoy the serenity of Lemon Bay, whether it is in the morning to enjoy the sweet songs of the early birds, or late evening to observe the glorious sunsets over Manasota Key.
Offers the finest "shelling" on America
Edison and Ford were neighbors on the beach front here which are open for tours. We can see both estates on one combined ticket. Includes the magnificently landscaped grounds on the water, Edisons Botanic Research Lab and the joint Estates Museum.
Naples, Florida, United States
Just to sit on the beautiful white sand beach, stroll the 1888 pier or take in downtown's swanky shops and restaurants and just relax.
go to the boardwalk just past Ochopee, H.P. Williams Roadside Park which offers restrooms, picnic tables and a safe boardwalk for viewing wildlife. Alligators, fish, turtles and birds abound along this boardwalk during the dry season.
Here we can rent bikes and take a 15 loop ride out to the Observation Tower and back. Alligators, a variety of birds, turtles and snakes can be seen. The loop takes 2-3 hours for $20 each bike.
Home to the Miami Dolphins football
A lavish 32-room villa built 1914-1916 as a winter residence, the name meaning "elevated place." Surrounding the central courtyard are rooms resplendent with statuary, furniture, paintings, tapestries, carpets and decorative objects. Italian gardens replete with formal plantingsm statuary and water fountains. Tour gardens and select areas of first floor only, $18 each.
Snorkel the reef, wreck, or bay! This half-day guided trip ventures out across Biscayne Bay on a 28′ to 31′ powerboat with a maximum of 6 passengers.
Your captain chooses the 2 Biscayne snorkeling sites daily based on weather and sea conditions to ensure safety and an optimal snorkeling experience. Please let him or her know your preference of where you would like to visit.
Each trip visits one of the following sites: In the open ocean, we snorkel around patch coral reef which is full of color and diversity. There are hundreds of species of fish and many interesting sea features to discover. On a bayside snorkel near the mangroves, which are home to many species of juvenile sea life and fish, you see soft corals and sea sponges. Shipwreck sites can vary from a small collection of coral-encrusted ballast stones to the mangled metal structures of modern ships.
The Institute and park staff explain why coral reefs, mangroves, grasses, and hardbottom habitats are all vital to the health of the local ecosystems.
Our boats are rigged with shade, but there are also additional areas where you can relax in the sun. We have drinking water available, please bring a refillable container to minimize trash. In an open boat, we recommend bringing a light jacket and towels as temperatures on the water can be cooler especially after being in the water. Please don’t bring anything on the boat that can’t get wet!
Participation Requirements: This Biscayne National Park snorkeling program is designed for active adults and children over eight who are good swimmers (private trips open to all ages). Open ocean water depth can vary from 7-20 feet. Swimming in the ocean, you may encounter currents and swells which require the ability to swim and float confidently. Inflatable snorkeling vests are required, optional life jackets and pool noodles are available on the boat upon request.
Location and Store Hours: This trip begins and ends at Biscayne National Park headquarters at Convoy Point and is located at 9700 SW 328th Street, Sir Lancelot Jones Way, Homestead, FL 33033. Upon arrival, please check in at our store next to the Dante Fascell Visitor Center. The store is open from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. seven days a week during high season (December-April) and 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. during the slower season (April-November). The Dante Fascell Visitor Center is open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Biscayne National Park hours are 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The Crumbo Limbo Trail is a short nature trail. Also, look for Paurotes Pond and Eco Pond.