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Boat Cruises

Let us take your family out on the Homosassa River to enjoy a scenic and fun time on the water!

Enjoy a more personable and uncommercialized experience on a clean and comfortable pontoon boat. With small groups of up to 6 people max, there is plenty of room to spread out and relax.

We offer a variety of daily boat cruises and event tours on the Homosassa River so you can experience the area's diversity of wildlife, habitats and heritage along the Nature Coast of Florida.

Every cruise is different and unique! Be ready for a one of a kind boat cruise exploring the Real Florida!

Homosassa River Adventure

Kayak Tours, Boat Cruises, Scalloping, Wildlife Tours, Manatee Encounters, Sunset Cruises, Homosassa River, Florida Gulf Coast, Outdoor Adventures, Scenic Boat Rides, Primitive Kayak Tours, Manatee Encounters, Scalloping Charters, Sunset Dolphin Cruises, Full Moon Tours, Local Group Outings, Real Florida Experience, Homosassa, Florida

$65 Per Person ~ Person Min.

Depart: 10:00am ~ 3 Hours

Location: Homosassa River, Florida

See the Diversity of the Homosassa River! From The Freshwater Springs To The Saltwater Of The Gulf Of Mexico! You See It All On This Adventure! Lots of wildlife!

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Sunset Dolphin Cruise

$65 Per Person ~ 2 Hours

Depart: 1 Hour Before Sunset

Location: Homosassa River, Fl.

See a beautiful sunset overlooking the barrier islands and estuaries of The Gulf Of Mexico. We often see lots of wildlife and dolphins playing on the boat ride out!

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Gulf Discovery Cruise

$50 Per Person ~ Min. 2 People

Depart: 10:00am ~ 2 Hours

Location: Homosassa River, Fl.

Cruise Down River To See And Learn About The Estuaries, Barrier Islands And Marine Life Of The Gulf of Mexico!

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Monkey Island & Springs Cruise

$40 Per Person ~ 2 Person Min.

Depart: 10:00am ~ 1.5 Hours

Location: Homosassa River, FL.

A scenic educational cruise to the springs to see wildlife and a photogenic moment as we go around Monkey Island!

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Full Moon Twilight Cruise

$65 Per Person ~ Min. 2 People

Depart: Monthly / Time Varies ~ 2 Hours

Location: Homosassa River, Fl.

Enjoy the morning swimming with the manatees!

Bring home memories of a manatee kiss on this magical once in a lifetime experience! Zip up your wetsuit and let's go!

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Manatee Observation Boat Cruise

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$40 Per Person ~ Min. 2 People

Depart: 9:00am ~ 1.5 Hours

Location: Homosassa River, Fl.

We get you up close to see manatees in the wild and tell you all about their natural behaviors and why they depend on our beautiful rivers and springs to survive!

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Upcoming River Cruise Adventures :

Planned To Give You The Best Chance To Encounter Wildlife Based On The Seasons & Availability.

Multiple Dates
Sat, Mar 29
New Moon Astronomy Tour
RSVP
Mar 29, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Chassahowitzka River, 8600 W Miss Maggie Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448, USA
Experience the darkest skies of the month during the New Moon! Paddle with us along serene, starlit waterways, see lots of constellations with the naked eye and learn about all about what goes on in the night sky!
Multiple Dates
Wed, Apr 09
Seven Sister Springs Splash and Paddle
RSVP
Apr 09, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Chassahowitzka River, 8600 W Miss Maggie Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448, USA
Take a quick paddle to Snapper Hole, observing wildlife along the way. Come back and lets splash and swim at the springs!
Multiple Dates
Fri, Apr 11
Full Moon Group Paddle
RSVP
Apr 11, 2025, 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Homosassa, Florida, 8600 W Miss Maggie Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448, USA
take in the beauty of a scenic sunset, followed by the full moon rising over the palm trees!
Multiple Dates
Sat, Apr 12
Full Moon Paddle
RSVP
Apr 12, 2025, 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM
Homosassa, Florida, 8600 W Miss Maggie Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448, USA
Take in a scenic sunset, then watch the Full Moon rise above the palms!
Mon, Apr 14
Waccasassa River Group Paddle
RSVP
Apr 14, 2025, 9:00 AM
Inglis, SE County Rd 326, Inglis, FL 34449, USA
This undeveloped and ultra-primitive river is full of history, and home to some of largest and oldest trees left on the Nature Coast.
Wed, Apr 23
Hog Island Group Paddle
RSVP
Apr 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Withlacoochee State Forest, 9274 Co Rd 635, Bushnell, FL 33513, USA
Paddle through a winding forest of bald cypress trees showing off the true essence of wild Florida.
Multiple Dates
Tue, May 06
Meteor Shower Kayaking Astronomy Tour
RSVP
May 06, 2025, 6:45 PM – 9:00 PM
Chassahowitzka River , 8600 W Miss Maggie Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448, USA
Spot Shooting Stars, and learn to identify Constellations and Planets in the night sky. You can see so much with the naked eye thanks to the very minimal light pollution on this river.
Multiple Dates
Wed, May 07
Waccasassa River Group Paddle
RSVP
May 07, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Inglis, SE County Rd 326, Inglis, FL 34449, USA
This undeveloped and ultra-primitive river is full of history, and home to some of largest and oldest trees left on the Nature Coast.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Jun 04
Hog Island Group Paddle
RSVP
Jun 04, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Withlacoochee State Forest, 9274 Co Rd 635, Bushnell, FL 33513, USA
Paddle through a winding forest of bald cypress trees showing off the true essence of wild Florida.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Aug 13
Pirates Cove Group Paddle
RSVP
Aug 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Crystal River, 398 N Pirate Point, Crystal River, FL 34429, USA
This paddle will take us on the Gulf where we'll explore the coastal marsh and barrier islands of St. Martins Aquatic Refuge.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Sep 17
Mason Creek Group Paddle
RSVP
Sep 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Homosassa Springs, Homosassa, FL 34448, USA
This is a neat paddle that runs behind the residential areas of the Homosassa River. These winding tributaries are the primary reason for the major success within the commercial fishing community of Homosassa.
Fri, Sep 19
Hidden Springs Group Paddle
RSVP
Sep 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Chassahowitzka River, 8600 W Miss Maggie Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448, USA
This adventure will take us to the hidden spring known as "the Crack" we'll spot a variety of wildlife along the way!
Multiple Dates
Thu, Oct 23
Hidden Springs Group Paddle
RSVP
Oct 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Chassahowitzka River, 8600 W Miss Maggie Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448, USA
This adventure will take us to the hidden spring known as "the Crack" we'll spot a variety of wildlife along the way!
Multiple Dates
Mon, Nov 03
Goldendale
RSVP
Nov 03, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Dunnellon, 12196 S Williams St, Dunnellon, FL 34432, USA
This paddle starts off on Withlacoochee River and takes us to the backwaters of Lake Rousseau. This is an important rookery for migrating birds, and a great place to see Fall colors.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Dec 03
Manatee Observation Group Paddle
RSVP
Dec 03, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Chassahowitzka River, 8600 W Miss Maggie Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448, USA
Manatee Season has arrived in Homosassa! Come see the Manatees, they're so curious!

Welcome Aboard " River Life "

Our vessel '' River Life " holds up to 6 passengers.

River Life is a custom built catamaran boat designed with comfortable seating, deck space, bimini shade and equipment for all our activities.

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If you have more than 6 people we would be happy to partner with affiliate boat captains to make it happen! We can customize any experience to suit your preferences and needs.

To set up custom outings and or large groups. Please Call: 352-422-1122

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