Nature Coast Eco Tours - Connecting People with Nature off the Beaten Path!
Up Coming Events:
Multiple DatesMon, May 12There 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, May 12take in the beauty of a scenic sunset, followed by the full moon rising over the palm trees!
Wed, May 14get off the beaten path and explore this primitive tributary teeming with wildlife and blooming native flowers
Multiple DatesWed, Jun 04Paddle through a winding forest of bald cypress trees showing off the true essence of wild Florida.
Multiple DatesSun, Jun 08Sunset, moonrise, and a boat full of good vibes 🌅 Leave the week behind and hop aboard! 🌕
Wed, Jun 11This undeveloped and ultra-primitive river is full of history, and home to some of largest and oldest trees left on the Nature Coast.
Wed, Jun 18This 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 DatesFri, Jun 20Start 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, Jun 258,000+ acre conservation area along Withlacoochee River. Paddle through a springfed creek canopied with cypress trees.
Multiple DatesFri, Jun 27Experience 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 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 22relaxing scenic sunset paddle on the last primitive river in Homosassa - no residential views here!
Mon, Sep 15Spot dolphins, turtles, and more on this coastal paddle at the Big Bend Aquatic Marsh Preserve in Crystal River
Wed, Sep 17This paddle will take us on the Gulf where we'll explore the coastal marsh and barrier islands of St. Martins Aquatic Refuge.
Multiple DatesWed, Sep 24This 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.- Mon, Oct 06This 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!
Wed, Oct 08get off the beaten path and explore this primitive tributary teeming with wildlife and blooming native flowers- Mon, Nov 108,000+ acre conservation area along Withlacoochee River. Paddle through a springfed creek canopied with cypress trees.
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!
Gulf of Mexico Discovery Cruise
Thu, Nov 16
|Homosassa Springs Marina
Estuaries Day! Adventure Cruise To See Dolphins, Mangroves, Shorebirds and the Barrier Islands of Florida's Nature Coast!!! Thursdays.
Time & Location
Nov 16, 2023, 12:00 PM – 2:00 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
You will receive an email confirmation with all the details upon booking online.
Boat Departs from:
Homosassa Springs Marina
10806 W Halls River Rd,
Homosassa, Florida 34448