Nature Coast Eco Tours - Connecting People with Nature off the Beaten Path!
Up Coming Events:
Multiple DatesWed, Jul 30Spot 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 DatesFri, Aug 08Sunset, moonrise, and a boat full of good vibes 🌅 Leave the week behind and hop aboard! 🌕
Multiple DatesFri, Aug 08There is nothing quite like watching the Sunset, followed by the Full Moon rising over the palms. Unforgettable experience you don't wanna miss!
Multiple DatesMon, Aug 18Paddle through a winding forest of bald cypress trees showing off the true essence of wild Florida.
Multiple DatesFri, Aug 22Experience 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!
Wed, Aug 27Spot dolphins, turtles, and more on this coastal paddle at the Big Bend Aquatic Marsh Preserve in Crystal River
Multiple DatesFri, Sep 05relaxing scenic sunset paddle on the last primitive river in Homosassa - no residential views here!
Mon, Sep 15This paddle highlights the transition through winding sawgrass tidal creeks, down a cypress swamp river then to the coastal waters and islands at the mouth of the Withlacoochee River!
Multiple DatesSun, Sep 21Start your day with a scenic sunrise paddle. Early birds get the worm (and sees the most wildlife) feel and experience the shift from dawn to sunrise!- Wed, Sep 24Paddle through a winding forest of bald cypress trees showing off the true essence of wild Florida.
- Mon, Oct 13Spot dolphins, turtles, and more on this coastal paddle at the Big Bend Aquatic Marsh Preserve in Crystal River
- Wed, Oct 22This paddle highlights the transition through winding sawgrass tidal creeks, down a cypress swamp river then to the coastal waters and islands at the mouth of the Withlacoochee River!
Mon, Nov 10This 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.
Multiple DatesWed, Nov 19This 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.- Mon, Dec 08This 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.
Wed, Dec 17This paddle will take us on the Gulf where we'll explore the coastal marsh and barrier islands of St. Martins Aquatic Refuge.
Mon, Jan 12Manatee Season has arrived in Homosassa! Come see the Manatees, they're so curious!- Wed, Jan 21Paddle through a winding forest of bald cypress trees showing off the true essence of wild Florida.
EVENTS
We host a variety of unique and adventurous event tours throughout the year.
Exclusively planned with creativity and local knowledge of the area, sea and sky. These one of a kind event tours can only take place during specific times of the year due to seasonal changes and environmental happenings!
Let's get outdoors and see what's going on this month!
We are likely to have something fun coming up whether your a Florida resident or visiting for a short time. There's something for everyone!
$25 Gulf of Mexico Discovery Cruise
Thu, Jan 04
|Homosassa Springs Marina
Estuaries Day! Adventure Cruise To See Dolphins, Mangroves, Shorebirds and the Barrier Islands of Florida's Nature Coast!!! $25 every Thursday!!!
Time & Location
Jan 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Homosassa Springs Marina, 10806 W Halls River Rd, Homosassa, FL 34448, USA
About the event
We cruise around the famous Monkey Island and tell you all about the history of what makes Homosassa such a unique place to visit!
Then we cruise all the way down river where it meets the Gulf of Mexico to see the estuary, barrier islands, mangroves, various marine life, shore birds and very possibly dolphins and manatees!
This scenic cruise is very diverse and educational! You will know why we are called the Nature Coast after this experience!!!
$50 Per Person
2 Hour Scenic Cruise
Departs: Noon