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1.5 Hour Guided Historical Wildlife Tour of The Famous Chain of Lakes in Florida

1.5 Hour Guided Historical Wildlife Tour of The Famous Chain of Lakes in Florida

Overview

Take an award winning tour of the Chain of Lakes in Winter Haven! Awarded the Certificate of Excellency & Travelers Choice awards every year since 2018. Experience true southern hospitality as you explore real Florida aboard a brand new Pontoon boat with a local guide with over 40 years experience. Your guide will take you on adventure like no other through the incredible beauty and rich history of 5 to 6 historical lakes of the famous Chain of Lakes . You will be able to capture amazing photos of the abundant wildlife and lush tropical landscaping that line the shores of this rich resource. You can expect to see alligators, otters, blue heron, turtles, osprey, anhingas and much more! You will also learn about the history of Cypress Gardens and take a nostalgic look at the famous Florida pool as you glide by and peek into a moment in history where the southern bells once stood on the famous Cypress Gardens bridge.This tour is perfect for history buffs and nature enthusiasts alike!

City: Orlando

Mon 09 Jun

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Starting at $26.50

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Mon 09 Jun

Starting at $26.50

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What's Included

Bottled water

We provide bottled water. Guests are welcome to bing anything they woud like to eat or drink.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We can accomodate one non-transferrable wheelchair guest per tour. Pick up location would change to the boat launch next door to restaurant for wheelchair access

What To Expect

Chain of Lakes Park

We will cruise by the famous Chain of Lakes Park where the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians once held their spring training.

Cypress Gardens

Take a tour past the historic Cypress Gardens and famous Florida shaped pool from the movie "Easy to Love" with Esther Williams. You will get the history and catch a glimpse of what remains from the water side.

Winter Haven

You will explore Winter Haven Florida's famous Chain of Lakes. Home to over 50 lakes with over 24 connected and known as the Water Ski capital of the world! You will even visit the lakes where Elvis Presley, Johnny Carson and many more have skied!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (107)

X5209DWlynnh

Mar 2025

This was a fun relaxing trip. Worth the money. Randy was a great tour guide with lots of information about the wild life of the area.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Wow! Thanks so much Lynn H for your excellent review and kind words about our company. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your cruise with Captain Randy. He said you guys were awesome and he thoroughly enjoyed the fellowship. You guys were blessed to see so much wildlife. Our guest satisfaction is paramount to us and the success of our company, we cannot do what we love without your support, and for that we are eternally grateful. Please keep in touch, you will receive a 15% discount because you are now officially frequent floaters, on any tours going forward, and your third tour you get one free ticket. We look forward to having you on board again soon. Thanks again and God bless! Rue and Sharlene Denton, Owners 😎🚤⚓️🐊

JoniM856

Mar 2025

Captain David did a great job filling us in on the history of the bridges and beautiful homes we saw on the Lakes. The pontoon boat was really comfortable as we cruised past the former Cypress Gardens. We saw a nice variety of birds and their nests, along with the resident alligator. The Captain offered bottled water which was appreciated on this hot sunny perfect boating day.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Dear Joni M, Thanks so much for your excellent review and kind words about our company. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your cruise out on the “Famous Chain of Lakes.” The captain David said you guys were awesome and he thoroughly enjoyed the fellowship. You guys were blessed to see so much wildlife. Our guest satisfaction is paramount to us and the success of our company, we cannot do what we love without your support, and for that we are eternally grateful. Please keep in touch, you will receive a 15% discount because you are frequent floaters, on any tours going forward, and your third tour you get one free ticket. We look forward to having you on board again soon. Thanks again and God bless! Rue and Sharlene Denton, Owners 😎🚤⚓️🐊

Trek56088375931

Mar 2025

It was a cold morning for an outing on the water. But, Captain "D"s warm personality and the blankets that he provided made the experience very comfortable, enjoyable, entertaining, and informative.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Dear Trek, Thank you so much for cruising with us and sharing your enjoyable experience with us and fellow travelers on Trip Advisor. This is Rue, Captain Darrell said he throughly enjoyed sharing this beautiful resource with such an awesome family. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your historic nature cruise aboard our new boat. We feel truly grateful and blessed to have you on board. Our Guests satisfaction is paramount to us and the success of our company as we strive to deliver an exceptional experience for our wonderful families on the lakes. Thank you for trusting our company to get you out into the “Great Outdoors,” in a safe and fun environment. We are passionate about the lakes and love and appreciate our Guests so much for your support and giving us the unique privilege and opportunity to do what we love, and for that we are eternally grateful. Please keep in touch and we hope to see you again soon and share more Lakes with y’all in the future. May God Bless you and your family! Rue and Sharlene Denton, Owners 😎💦🚤⚓️