What a wonderful evening! We did the sunset cruise to celebrate my 50th birthday, and it was one of…read morethe highlights of our girls weekend in Mount Dora. The captain and crew were welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable, making the experience both relaxing and enjoyable. The boat was comfortable, the scenery was beautiful, and watching the sun set over Lake Dora was absolutely breathtaking. We loved learning a little about the area while simply sitting back and taking it all in. If you're visiting Mount Dora or celebrating a special occasion, I highly recommend adding this cruise to your itinerary. It's peaceful, beautiful, and a perfect way to end the day. We made wonderful memories and would absolutely do it again!

We had a really fun time on this water cruise today! Our captain Felix was really fun and…read moreknowledgeable about the lakes and areas in Mount Dora! He took us through the most beautiful canal, Dora Canal, it was once of a lifetime adventure! We went to The Fish Camp for lunch and it was delicious! I would highly recommend taking this little three hour cruise with this company!

We had a great time on the boat tour of Lake Dora and the Dora Canal. Captain John and 1st mate…read moreErin did a wonder job of narrating the tour and the things we saw. Would definitely recommend and look forward to doing this tour again in the future! Thank you!

What an amazing tour...so two, two hour tours are usually offered daily 10am and 2pm. The boats…read moreleave from Lakeside Inn, and there is plenty of parking in beautiful downtown Mount Dora. Premier Boats tours will give you a clean boat, even with a bathroom. You will learn about a few homes and take the majestic journey through the Dora Canal, seeing so much wildlife. You will see birds, turtles and if you are lucky an alligator. The boat is very comfortable and you will be talking about your tour for a long while. If you are lucky you will get Donna as your narrator! A must do and a great value!

We had a wonderful day with Catboat Adventures! It rained all day right up until it was time to go,…read morebut that didn't stop us from having an absolutely great time. Captain O was fantastic! He showed us a great time on the lake and introduced us to a beautiful piece of natural Florida that you don't often get to see on the Dora Canal. It was a unique experience and a great way to enjoy the area. Ask for Captain O and get ready for a great day! We highly recommend Catboat Adventures!

This was an absolute adventure! As someone who is not usually into water activities, I wasn't quite…read moresure what to expect, but this turned out to be such an enjoyable experience. The weather, our tour guide, and the beautiful views along Lake Dora and the Dora Canal all came together perfectly. This was our first time doing anything like this. My sister was the one operating the boat. It took us a few minutes to get comfortable with the steering and speed controls, but once we got the hang of it, it was fairly easy to navigate. The full-throttle speed felt a little too fast for us, so we decided to take it slower and enjoy the ride at our own pace. The tour guide and rest of the group were very understanding and kindly waited for us to catch up with them. Overall, it was a fun and unique way to experience Lake Dora and the beautiful Dora Canal. If you're looking for something a little adventurous but are hesitant because you don't have much boating experience, I would definitely recommend giving this a try.

5 stars. My wife and…read moreI celebrated our 17th anniversary on the Dora Queen and it was exactly the kind of evening we wanted. The paddlewheel boat on Lake Dora is comfortable, the upper deck has a great view, and the staff made it feel personal without hovering. They even put a "Welcome Kerr Aboard" tag on our charcuterie board, which was a fun surprise. We sat outside with a bottle of wine, watched the water, and didn't have to rush anything. The weather looked stormy, but the cruise still went and the covered deck kept it easy. Nice mix of indoor lounge seating and open air if you want both. Easy to book, friendly crew, and a memorable way to spend an anniversary. We'd do it again.

Definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Mount Dora/Tavares. The new owners could not have…read moremade this trip any more perfect for me. From the second, I got on the boat until I got off the boat two hours later I was beyond well taken care of. The live music was engaging and the perfect compliment to the boat ride itself and just being on the water. The charcuterie board was yummy and completely worth the $25 it cost. I would 100% recommend doing the sunset cruise to anyone looking to enjoy their time Tavares on the lake.

Great business in a perfect location to begin exploring the Eustis/Dora/Harris chain of lakes…read more Their equipment is modern & well-kept, and they give you very through instruction on how to both have some fun AND stay safe and out of trouble on the water. Plenty of waverunners and pontoon boats to get everyone of the water regardless of ability or fitness! Check them out, you'll have a blast.

Rented jet ski last year and after a breakdown on the water and a local boater was able to tow me…read moreback in, was promised a free rental to which I came back to redeem and was told that was never agreed upon. Look on Facebook marketplace for jet ski rentals in this area they are more trustworthy.

I am new to the area and Florida freshwater fishing. I stopped twice recently. The staff is…read morefriendly and patient, determining our needs, and making recommendations. Pricing seems fair. Although the shop is small, it seems to have everything needed for local fishing.

I must saw that this was a very nice experience. This store has everything in it! It's very tight…read morein here and parking was hard to come by. But that is just a sign. Bait, troiling motors, rods. They have it! The workers where helpful and nice to us. It did not feel like we were being rushed even though it was 5:25 and they close at 6:00. Sits on a one way street. Be careful getting in and coming back out of this parking lot.

Paul and his staff are super knowledgeable and very fair. You can trust them to be honest and…read morediligent!

Took my boat to Paul's boat repair and they did an awesome job. Couldn't be happier with the job…read morethey did. And would definitely recommend and be a repeat customer. And very reasonable pricing.

I reserve two single kayaks a week before I wanted to try this place. Emails and directions are…read morevery clear. When I arrived staff was helpful and guiding me along the way so that I could see otters. It was a very quick process to get in the water, but it did get crowded toward midday and on the way back in. I would highly recommend clothes that can get wet, bringing snacks and water and a hat or sunglasses. A dry bag if you have it but if you want one, they do sell them where you check in.

This is one of the most beautiful places in Florida! Highly recommend visiting at least once. Being…read morelocal, I've visited a number of times. A few things knock the stars down: - The amount of rules/ regulations is a downside. There are more than any other river we've visited in Florida. It's nerve wracking to make sure you're following every new rule. - Launching and landing at the dock is stressful. It feels rushed and disorganized. - The bathroom situation is DIRE. They have a few porta potties but they're pretty gross. - I've found some of the staff intimidating/ borderline rude. There are a lot of newbies to kayaking/ paddleboarding so patience is a virtue at busy times! It's a hard paddle up stream and coming back it can be easy to lose control around the corners. There are a few spots to be cautious of other paddlers. With that said, it's really stunning. They keep the area very clean and there are a lot of spots to pull off to the side to enjoy the view. I've never done a guided tour, but I've heard they're really well done!

The grounds and facility were exceptionally clean and well maintained so there wasn't even a need…read moreto question the maintenance of the actual airboats. Our guide was Capt.Kyle, he was knowledge, experienced and highly respectful of the surrounding nature. This is a must-do for anyone wanting to experience the real Florida. Being a native Floridian who was raised with airboats and swamp buggies, I can attest that this brought back great childhood memories and I can't wait for my grandkids to come and experience the adventure as well.

We had family fly into town with small grandkids and we all decided to do the airboat ride on a…read moreMonday morning. Out boat captain, Sam, was knowledgeable and full of information and lore of the lake and habitat. He has very good eye to spot sleeping and sunning alligators throughout the full hour of our trip, also giving us exciting sped and spins in the airboat and through the creeks and springs of the lake and adjoining passages. Holding the alligator was another highlight for most of our group. The three year old gator was three feet long and fairly calm. All around great local thing to do.