Looking for a scenice Orlando boat tour? The myriad of lakes and rivers that can be found throughout the Central Florida area provide the perfect ingredients for a fun-filled Orlando boat tour or cruise. In addition, Walt Disney World® Resort offers boat tours, as well as boat rentals, paddle boat rentals, kayak rentals, sailboat rentals and canoe rentals. Below are several boat tour operators in and around the Orlando area. For information on Orlando airboat rides, visit www.orlando-florida.net/airboatrides.
RIVERSHIP ROMANCE
433 North Palmetto Avenue, Sanford, Florida
1-800-423-7401 Rivership Romance provides scenic and relaxing cruises along the historic St. Johns River aboard a 98-foot, climate-controlled ship. Casual lunch cruises and more formal dinner cruises with live entertainment are available. Rivership Romance is based in Sanford, which lies approximately 20 minutes North of downtown Orlando.
SCENIC BOAT TOUR 312 East Morse Boulevard, Winter Park, Florida 407-644-4056 Take a fascinating one-hour boat trip through the beautiful lakes and canals of Winter Park. Tours embark every hour on the hour daily (except Christmas day) from 10 AM to 4 PM.
SCENIC LAKE TOURS
Toho Marina, Big Lake Tohopekaliga, St. Cloud, Florida 1-800-244-9105
Fishing Charters Inc. offers one-hour-long Scenic/Eco Tours, as well as Gator Tours and Fishing Charters. View a variety of wildlife, including eagles and alligators.
ST. JOHNS RIVER CRUISES 2100 West French Avenue, Orange City, Florida
407-330-1612 Enjoy a scenic cruise along the beautiful St. Johns River courtesy of St. Johns River Cruises.
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