Marine Adventures in Orlando, FL
Have a real adventure during your next vacation and swim with the endangered manatees or observe playful dolphins in their natural habitat. There are three incredible options that each give you a unique views of these fascinating creatures that you won’t want to miss on your next vacation.
Florida Manatees Adventure Tour
An all you can eat breakfast starts out your tour experience to give you energy for the fun and excitement ahead of you. After breakfast, a team of manatee experts will take you on a guided tour of Crystal River. Your tour is also narrated so you will learn fascinating facts about the manatees as you travel. When you reach the area where the manatees live, you will be given snorkeling gear and allowed to explore the area and watch the manatees with the assistance of certified Dive Masters. A picnic style lunch as well as an airboat tour will complete your exciting manatee adventure experience.
Your tour begins in Homosassa State Park which is home to the endangered manatees you will be seeing. At the park, you will be taken to Crystal River where you will take a relaxing cruise up to the area where the manatees live. A tour guide will tell you about manatees and your destination during your cruise, so you will be prepared to explore when you reach your snorkeling area. You will have plenty of time to watch the manatees swim and play right in front of you. This unique experience is something you will remember for years to come.
Take the time to experience the glorious Gulf of Mexico on this tour where you will see the playful dolphins. Nothing could be better than seeing these lovely creatures in their natural habitat. It will be quite a treat to watch them swim and play in freedom in the Gulf. A picnic lunch is part of the fun planned for you during the tour, so you can come hungry. After lunch, it’s time for more exploration and more views of the incredible Gulf of Mexico and dolphins.
Enjoy Life on the Water in the Orlando, FL Area
Summer is upon us, and for many people that means one thing: It’s time to get in the water! Instead of exploring the familiar lakes of your own hometown, why not let Orlando, Florida accommodate you with these options for fun on the water?
The Swim with the Dolphins tour provides you with a look into the lives of these fascinatingly intelligent creatures. Feel free to interact with these animals as they perform remarkable feats to your delight. For additional insight into marine life, look into the Swim Where the Manatees Live tour that allows you to swim in the extraordinary Crystal River as you get an up close look at manatees. Both tours will provide you and your family with an educational experience you won’t soon forget.
For more everlasting memories, take a journey through the Everglades on the Boggy Creek Airboat Private Tour. Along the way, you will be placed into the natural habitat of all the wildlife in the area. And with the smaller size of the airboat, which can accommodate about six to eight people, you will be able to maneuver your way closer to the animal life than you could ever get on a larger boat.
If the leisurely boat ride through the Southern Florida water isn’t enough, the Sea Screamer Speedboat really offers a change of pace. After starting a slow, educational tour around Clearwater Beach, you will be thrust forward at tremendous speeds as you fly through the waves en route to adventure. You will surely enjoy the wind in your hair and the sun on your face as you catch a ride on the largest speedboat in the world.
Enjoy Exciting Wild Animal Encounters on Your Orlando Vacation
Disney World has long been recognized for its animated Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck and Sea World its legendary killer whale Shamu, but while theme park animals have long been a part of Orlando’s identity, few travelers may be aware that encounters with wild animals are also a popular option on your Orlando vacation. If you want authentic face to face time with some of Florida’s real live creatures, the Orlando area has plenty of opportunities to satisfy your wishes. From gentle manatees, to playful dolphins and mysterious alligators, Florida’s waters will bring you up close and personal to some of nature’s most intriguing wild creatures.
Few animals are as compelling as the docile Florida Manatee. Your family will love the chance to interact with these alluring denizens of Florida’s waters, on a swim where the manatees live. This unique opportunity begins in Homosassa State Park, where a boat ride up the Crystal River will deliver you to the underwater home of the endangered manatees. From there you will don snorkel gear and jump into the water to share the underwater world with the manatees as they glide gracefully through the water. This interactive experience is sure to be a highlight of your Orlando vacation.
Another animal that captures our hearts is the dolphin. For an intimate visit with wild dolphins, the Dolphin Encounter Tour takes you into the Gulf of Mexico for close encounters of the underwater kind. Watch dolphins swim and surface in their natural environment as you enjoy these gorgeous creatures in the open waters of the Gulf. You are sure to enjoy these curious and intelligent marine mammals while exploring their ocean home.
Finally, for a more sinister wildlife encounter, try the one hour Night Airboat Tour in alligator populated swamplands. Glide through the night on a boat with a lighted miner’s hat guiding the way as you peer into the shadows for the telltale glowing eyes of American alligators in their native habitat. Listen for the ominous bellowing of bull alligators and watch for these reptilian giants as they cruise about in the swampy waters. Sorry, no swimming on this encounter, but you can enjoy viewing the menacing looking gators and other nocturnal wildlife from the airboat on this mysterious foray into the dark swamp.
From the waters of a moonlit swamp to the depths of the Gulf of Mexico, you can encounter Florida’s wild animals on three tours designed with the nature lover in mind. Away from the crowds that throng to Orlando’s theme parks, you can find a slice of nature in every direction as you enjoy wildlife encounter tours in the Orlando area. Make your reservations and come have a wild time in Orlando, Florida!
