My husband and I love boat tours and exploring nature, so for our wedding anniversary, he booked us…read morea 2-hour eco tour with the amazing Captain Colin. As luck would have it, we were the only ones signed up for this tour. The St. John's River Eco tours run 7 days a week - twice per day. They're also available for private tours or if you need a captain to drive a boat while you fish, relax, focus on photography or enjoy an adult beverage or two. Food and drinks are allowed on the boat, with the exception of red wine (red wine + an all white boat = potential permanent wine stains). Captain Colin was engaging, very knowledgeable and personable- he even back up the boat a few times for my husband and I to get a better view of some wildlife! We will definitely be back!

This trip was fantastic! We got to see manatees, owls, vultures, and a whole bunch of beautiful…read morebirds that I can't remember the names of lol. My only complaint was that we couldn't go again. The captain was very knowledgeable and fun to listen to as he went over the history of the St. John's River. We went in August because we were in Florida for an expo but I wish I could do this tour in the spring when there is a lot of animal activity. If I ever go there again this will be the first thing I sign up for no matter what the season.

We rented a pontoon boat for the day. Mark is very friendly while also being very professional and…read moreforthright in dealing with his customers. We had a great day on the river. Our 5 year old granddaughter was with us and never got bored. We saw a number of alligators on the banks, and numerous herons and other wildlife. This trip was worth every penny!! Memories made! Thanks, Mark'

Absolutely the best option if you're looking to rent a boat for the day. Mark was easy to work with…read moreand very accommodating. The boats are clean and the marina is in a great spot. Definitely recommend to anyone looking to spend a day on the river.

Food delicious very nice cruise, I would do it again Plus bring new people with to enjoyread more

Amazing day!!! The entertainment was excellent and the food was delicious! There were three of us…read moreand each had a different entree. We were all very satisfied with our choices. Nice day trip especially for a celebration!!!

We booked a tour for six of us online. A couple days prior, I got a call saying there weren't…read moreenough people booked on that tour for them to actually take the boat out. They offered to rebook us on another day and time of our choosing. Well, I happened to be in the car when they called so accessing my schedule while I was on the phone, was not an easy task. The lady on the phone seemed SUPER annoyed with me the entire conversation. TWICE she asked if I would like to call her back. I'm sorry- are you THAT busy that you can't wait for two seconds while I pull up my calendar?!! I was so irritated by this lady's rude behavior that I almost said forget it. Refund us. We don't want to support you. You are being rude. However, my in laws were coming from out of town and I wanted them to experience the springs and the manatees. I had an entire week of activities planned for us so I just needed a second to check my calendar. If the lady who called was SOOOO BUSY, then why did she choose that time to call me? I will not get over this. Her customer service got the job done and we rescheduled but I will not forget how rude she was. On the day of our tour, we checked in at the little shack on the dock. Our tour guide was super funny! He was narrating our tour and making jokes. He was interacting with everyone on the boat. It was a cold day but we were able to see one large sunbathing gator and some hawks and other birds. The manatees were best seen from the shoreline walkway. We left a large tip for the tour guide and thanked him. He probably has no idea that the lady in the office is a real jerk.

Kudos to Blue Spring Adventures because the tour went out even though there were only three of us…read moreon the boat. The captain was an excellent critter spotter and very informative providing great information about the animals and the environment. We are avid birders and still managed to learn a few things from her. Despite the chilly temps in addition to a wide variety of birds we also saw several gators (large & small) and turtles. The trip was fun and educational. We would definitely do it again.

We got a great tour around the river and lakes and got to see alligators and water cows (cows…read morestanding in water) amongst other things. It was a great trip with a great guide.

Our family has taken airboat tours with numerous companies over the years, generally when we have…read morevisitors from out of state or abroad. This outfit, specifically Shawn, has the competition beat, hands down. Some tour operators distinguish themselves by being entertainers and showmen. Shawn is a good natured and knowledgeable guide that doesn't try to make himself the star of the show. He's a highly experienced boatman, knowledgeable about the local lore, the weather, the plants and wildlife, the techniques and habits of the sportsmen, and all the spots that various animal species like to hang out under different light and weather conditions. His familiarity with the unique coves and crannies of the ever changing wetland terrain is astonishing. He clearly takes it as a point of pride that he can remember and track down the animals you want to lay eyes on. He also makes the ride itself interesting and enjoyable because of his piloting skill. His lifelong love of navigating the wetlands is positively infectious. Rather than having the feeling that I've already been there and done that, I could look forward to riding with Shawn again and again.

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

Went on this airboat ride yesterday and I must say it did not disappoint. Captain Jed airboat ride…read morewas the best. Our captain was Joe. Love the tour!! He was very friendly and knowledgeable He even extended the trip. Saw manatees, turtles, birds and a small gator sunbathing. Highly recommend our Captain Joe! He also suggested many places to eat and we choose one, Brian's BBQ!! So good! Thanks again for a well spent day. Ruth and Katrina

Rusty Anchor always does a nice job entertaining their guests. We enjoyed a beautiful sunset…read morecruise recently.

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

Really worth it! This tour of lake Dora and the Dora canal is so worth i! The narrators are…read moreawesome. We saw so many wild creatures, including gators, and a multitude of birds. I took my entire family and we had an absolute blast. Nature at its finest!

Lovely tour. Great cap'n and guide. Fascinating. I highly recommend the two hour tour so that you…read morehave enough time to make it to the canal where the amazing wildlife is.

Mike and Jody are the best! They are the most down to earth, kindest couple we've met in a long…read moretime. We felt like we were with family while on our tour because they were so kind, caring and fun to be with. I surprised my husband for his birthday and he enjoyed it so much , he said it was the highlight of his day. Our kids are already planning our next trip. They said they loved Mike and Jody so much they wanted to go to the zoo with them one day. Lol. We saw Dolphins, manatees, puffer fish, an alligator, pelicans, and herons. The boat "One Love " was comfortable, very cool and provided great shade. We had great tunes playing too. It was a wonderful experience and we will not only be back but will send others. Thank you both for a wonderful experience. God bless you!

Best Dolphin Charter!!! Look no further and book with Mike. He is super cool to ride with and knows…read moreall the right spots to search for Dolphin and Manatees. We saw so many Dolphin while we were on the sandbar and sting rays too. He knows so much about the water and area and even gets in the water with you! We had a great time with him and even booked again the same evening to go back out and watch the Falcon 9 launch. That was absolutely amazing!! I highly recommend this if there is a launch when you are visiting the area. The boat is very clean, well maintained and a super smooth ride. We could have stayed out there all day with him.