Historical Wildlife Boat Tour

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Instant confirmationGood for groupsDuration 1 HourSuitable for childrenShared ExperienceRequires valid passport or drivers license

Discover the beauty of the Chain of Lakes on a relaxing Historical Wildlife Boat Tour. Cruise through scenic lakes and picturesque canals while learning about the area's fascinating history from a knowledgeable local guide. Keep watch for native wildlife including alligators, otters, turtles, bald eagles, herons, pelicans, and more. This one-hour experience is perfect for families, nature lovers, and travelers with limited time. The Historical Wildlife Boat Tour offers an easy and memorable way to experience Florida's natural beauty.

Step aboard your Historical Wildlife Boat Tour and settle in for a relaxing journey through some of the most beautiful lakes in the Chain of Lakes. As your local guide navigates peaceful waterways and charming canals, you'll hear fascinating stories about the area's history, local landmarks, and how these lakes became such an important part of the community.

As you cruise across three to four interconnected lakes, you'll pass elegant lakeside homes, lush shorelines, and quiet natural habitats. Every turn offers new scenery, making this a peaceful sightseeing experience suitable for guests of all ages.

Professional Local Guide
Boat cruise

Sunglasses
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Camera
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Water bottle

Follow all captain and guide safety instructions.
Children should be accompanied by an adult.
Guests should arrive before their scheduled departure time.

📍Harborside restaurant, White haven, FL.

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Estimated rates:
Adults: $29.26 USD
Children: $12.84 USD
Seniors: $26.75 USD
Infants 0-3 : Free

There will be a 100% refund for any tour that is cancelled by The Living Water Boat Cruises due to inclement weather. We do go out in cooler weather and provide blankets. Customers who cancel with less than 48 hours notice will be charged a $50.00 cancellation fee per our policy. ALL NO SHOWS WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL COST OF CRUISE. If cancellation is necessary with less than 48hrs notice (due to sickness or unforeseen circumstance) a digital gift card will be issued towards a future tour IF the primary guests calls to notify us prior to arrival. If a call is not made; those guests would be considered "No-Shows" and would not be eligible for a gift card. If a gift card is issued, it will cover the cost of individuals tickets, will never expire, will be transferrable and can be used toward any tour in the future.

This experience runs rain or shine. In the event of severe weather conditions that may impact safety, the activity may be rescheduled or canceled with a full refund or alternative arrangements provided.

Meet The Owners

The Living Water Boat Cruises is a family owned and operated business based in Winter Haven Florida. The Owner Rue Denton was born and raised in Winter Haven and grew up swimming, boating and tubing on these very lakes. He has a Bachelors Degree from University of Florida in Public Relations with a minor in History. His passion is people, history and sharing his extensive knowledge of this incredible resource, tucked away here in central Florida. When he was young he worked at the beautiful Cypress Gardens (Now known as Legoland), as a tour guide operator on the Botanical Gardens boat cruise in the 1980s. He has also personally trained and handpicked all of our local guides. His wife Sharlene Denton was born and raised in Cape Cod Massachusetts and has lived in Florida for more than 30 years. They live and work in Winter Haven with their three children. This business is the vision of Rue Denton who wanted to share the experience and beauty of our unique "chain of lakes" and provide an affordable experience for all to enjoy the rich history and abundant wildlife! Rue and his wife have strived to provide an exceptional experience from start to finish and have received the Certificate of Excellence and Best of the Best awards from Tripadvisor for consistently receiving a five star rating since they opened in 2017.

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