Captain Felix and Guide Mr Run were great. Sharing fun and interesting information. We saw baby…read moregators, a big Mama gator laying nearby, lots of birds and a few turtles! Also got to wave at some "canal" locals. It was the 2 hr canal tour and was a great deal. We also were able to bring our leashed Pomeranian Daisy May

It was a beautiful day for a boat ride. Our party of 4 chose 1230 on a Tuesday aboard the Rusty…read moreAnchor 18 seater. Our Captain Shawn and Guide Ran were all about safety and making sure we were well informed. The host checked us in about 1215 and we boarded along with 2 other couples. Lake Dora is the second smallest of 6 lakes in Mt Dora named after being one of the highest points in Florida at just less than 190 feet above sea level. Very interesting commentary and history. The lake is expansive but the best part was a mile long absolutely beautiful canal at times resembling the Amazon. We saw foliage, alligators, otters and birds along the way. Enjoy!

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.

CatBoat Adventure Tours should be on everyone's bucket list!…read more We booked this tour a couple of weeks in advance and had plenty of days and times to choose from, but it ended up being sold out. Our guide was amazing and provided a lot of information about the Mount Dora area. My husband had a blast operating the boat. They go very fast, but drive smooth. Nobody in our group wore a life vest, but they do offer them if you're interested. This was an amazing time and we're already thinking of when to come back.

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!

Captain Jonathan in first mate Kenneth.(I hope I I have the name correct) did a fantastic job! They…read morewere very entertaining and very informative! I would highly recommend this tour. It's a must if you're visiting Mount Dora. You get the history from the water aspect.

Had some family in town and they requested a boat ride so hey why not an airboat right. Capt Jed…read morewas fun & made the trip enjoyable. There wasn't too many creatures out this time of year but the scenery was great. Would love to come back first of the year

Friendly and fun! Saw lots of gators and soaked up the sun. Great activity to do while pregnant.read more

Such a fun and unique experience! Got to watch the sunset while cruising around looking for gators…read more Kids loved having the chance to 'drive' and play Captain. Definitely recommend the sunset cruise

Captain Roger was great! Dee was very helpful when we had to change our reservation at the last…read moreminute. We had an amazing time! It was overcast and windy, so we decided not to head to the Sandbar but cruised the edge of the lake instead. We still had so much fun! Thanks for the great time! We'll be back!

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.

Our pilot Jake was amazing. We had such a great time. Absolutely beautiful and thought maybe the…read morebiggest alligator I've ever seen. A great way to explore Florida from a different view but also just do something unique and fun. So glad that we tried it out.

Warning : you should not use this company. I callled and…read morelet them know that I would be arriving in Florida for four days and asked would this be adequate time to complete the five hours of flight training. I was assured by The female at the desk that this would be no problem. I arrived on time each day and prepared for flight training. I received 2.9 hours of training and then I was informed they had pre-booked charters and would not be able to accommodate me the rest of those hours. I spoke with the lady at the front desk about this situation and we agreed that I would be billed only for the hours received. I received a partial refund and then within two hours the refund was taken back out of my account and I received a text message from the company that stated the owner didn't feel comfortable giving me a partial refund. This company was fully aware of my situation and did not honor their word. This company took my money under false pretenses, and payment was made for services NOT RENDERED!!!! I immediately called my credit card company and explain the situation and started a dispute. Anyone looking to get there sea plane ratings I would advise from my experience do not use this company. They are not a reputable company and they lack honesty and integrity. Next day I went to Jack Brown's seaplane base in winter haven Florida I was amazed and I found the staff was amazing and most of all had integrity. After two hours of flight time the Cfi was ready to sign me off, but we could not get a DPE that day and I was flying out the next morning. I found Jack Brown's Sea Plane base to be everything that you could ever ask for in a company for Sea Plane operation. I will be going back to Jack Brown's to fly again in the future highly recommend Jack Brown.

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was cold day with little activity but the…read moreguide was thorough and knew all the right spots.

Amazing Experience! Perfect for Our Orlando Vacation!…read more My wife has always dreamed of seeing manatees up close, as it's something we rarely get to experience in everyday life. So while we were in Orlando, we decided to take a tour with Dolphin Family Tours. It ended up being one of the best parts of our trip! The tour was well-organized, and we got to see not only dolphins but also those gentle manatees she had been so eager to encounter. The boat was comfortable, and the Captain was super friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Colleen was great! She is an awesome guide & added to the historian's information. Took all of…read moreour pictures & was so sweet. I surprised my wife for Valentine's Day & she was given a beautiful red rose. This was a very informative tour. Mt. Dora is the cutest little town. So many restaurants, shops & history to explore. I highly recommend this tour. Reading other reviews & now I want to go back for Halloween & Christmas!

Wonderfully fun ride for Halloween. The carriage was decorated for the season with spooky scary…read moreHalloween flare, with Halloween music playing and an eerie but fun nighttime tour through historic Mount Dora. A lot of fun and highly recommended for any seasonal celebration or non-seasonless celebration and thank you Colleen to our wonderful driver. Highly recommended.