Local Directory
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Island Girl Cruises
Crystal RiverNarrated 2-hour pontoon boat tours on the Homosassa River led by a USCG-licensed captain, visiting Monkey Island, local springs, and wildlife viewing points.
Lake Dora Boat Tours
Mount DoraCruise the interconnected Harris Chain of Lakes on a guided boat tour departing from Mount Dora's historic lakefront. Sunset cruises offer golden-hour views of one of Florida's most scenic inland lake systems.
Lake Sumter Landing Boat Tour
The VillagesScenic boat tours departing from Lake Sumter Landing, offering a relaxing ride on the lake with views of The Villages waterfront. A fun way to see the area from the water.
Premier Boat Tours
Mount DoraNarrated pontoon tours from the Lakeside Inn through the Dora Canal and Harris Chain of Lakes. Bald eagles, herons, alligators, and turtles in a setting that feels like Old Florida untouched. One of the best ways to experience the area from the water.
Premier Boat Tours
TavaresGuided pontoon boat tours through the Dora Canal and Harris Chain of Lakes, showcasing Florida wildlife including alligators and ancient cypress trees.
Rusty Anchor Mount Dora
Mount DoraPontoon boat tour company on Lake Dora run by a 4th-generation native Floridian, offering 2-hour Dora Canal wildlife tours, sunset cruises, and lunch/dinner cruises aboard covered, USCG-inspected vessels.
Silver Springs State Park Glass Bottom Boat Tours
OcalaThe original glass-bottom boat experience, running since the 1870s. Thirty-minute tours depart every 15-20 minutes, with extended 90-minute deep tours at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Book ahead — they sell out.