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St Augustine True Crime Pub Crawl: 5 Unsolved MurdersYou walk five St. Augustine crime scenes across different centuries—from an 1785 unsolved murder to a 1990s killing that shattered the city's sense of safety—with a drink at each stop and a guide who knows the details nobody talks about. The tour is fully wheelchair accessible, takes you through the oldest neighborhoods in America, and leaves you understanding why some cases stay cold and some cities keep their darkest secrets close.Is it for me?This is for people who want to understand St. Augustine's hidden history—not the postcard version—and don't mind walking through the city's oldest streets at night while holding a drink and sitting with unsolved questions.
Orlando Everglades: 1 Hour Airboat Tour & Wildlife SightingYou’ll feel the rush as your airboat skims across Florida’s Everglades near Orlando, spotting alligators and listening to local tales from your captain. Enjoy close-up views of wildlife, stadium seating for photos, and live commentary throughout your one hour adventure—ending with that lingering sense of wild quiet you didn’t expect.
Everglades Airboat Tour Florida: Small Boat & Wildlife with CaptainYou ride a small, comfortable airboat piloted by a naturalist captain who stops to show you alligators, crocodiles, birds, and other Everglades wildlife. The tour includes water, headsets, and life vests for all ages. You're not packed in with crowds, and the captain knows where to find the animals instead of just driving a set route.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Everglades wildlife without the logistics of finding your own boat or guide — the small group size and captain's knowledge of where animals actually are is what makes the difference between spotting something and just riding through.
Crystal River: Three Sisters Springs Kayak & Swim Eco-TourYou’ll kayak through Crystal River’s winding waterways with a local guide, then swim right inside Three Sisters Springs where manatees sometimes drift by. All gear is included — kayak, snorkel, life vest — so you can focus on floating in wild blue water or spotting turtles sunning themselves nearby. It’s equal parts adventure and quiet pause; that memory lingers long after you dry off.
Miami Mangrove SUP & Kayak Tour with Sandspur Island StopYou’ll paddle through Miami’s mangroves by kayak or SUP with a friendly local guide, glide quietly to Sandspur Island (aka Raccoon Island), snack on fresh fruit right on your board, and soak up peaceful moments surrounded by nature. Expect laughter, maybe a splash or two—and that rare kind of calm that stays with you long after you’re back on shore.
Everglades: Kayak Safari Mangrove Tunnels & Wildlife TourYou’ll paddle through winding mangrove tunnels in the Everglades with a biologist guide, spotting alligators and rare birds up close from your stable kayak. Snacks and bottled water are included along with dry bags for your stuff. Expect small group vibes, local stories, and moments of real quiet you won’t forget.
St. Augustine: Nights of Lights Holiday Boat Cruise & Bridge of LionsYou’ll float through St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights by boat, catching city views from under the Bridge of Lions and past Castillo de San Marcos—with local stories, carols, and time to just breathe in the river air. Bring your favorite drink and someone you love (dogs count). It’s a holiday memory that’ll stick around longer than you think.
St Augustine: Boat & Golf Cart Tour with Historic LandmarksYou’ll see St Augustine from both water and land: cruise Matanzas Harbor past Castillo de San Marcos and Mission Nombre de Dios, then ride a golf cart through historic streets like Aviles and past Flagler College. With stories from your local guide and time to soak up details most visitors miss, this day trip leaves you feeling like you’ve touched every layer of the city.
Miami: Everglades Airboat, Bay Cruise & Open-Top BusYou board an airboat in the Everglades at sunrise, spot alligators and native birds, then see rescued reptiles up close. After that comes a 90-minute cruise across Biscayne Bay past celebrity homes and the Miami skyline with a full bar. The day ends on an open-top bus rolling through South Beach's Art Deco streets and Little Havana. Roundtrip transport from Miami is included, and you can split the tours across different days if you prefer.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Everglades, the bay, and the city in one package without arranging separate transport and tickets — the fixed itinerary and included roundtrip to the park is what makes three very different Miami experiences fit into your schedule.
Florida Keys: Scuba Diving Reefs & Christ of the AbyssYou’ll board a dive boat in Key Largo with other certified divers and set out for two different reef sites chosen by your captain—maybe French Reef or even Dry Rocks with its underwater Christ statue. Expect close-up moments with marine life, calm guidance from local divemasters, and time to just float quietly above living coral before heading back salty and happy.
Bioluminescent Kayak Tour Cocoa Beach: Thousand Islands glowA bioluminescent kayak tour in the Thousand Islands near Cocoa Beach, Florida, where you paddle through waters that glow with living dinoflagellates—one of only six places on Earth where this happens year-round. The tour runs seasonally from July through mid-October, with the strongest glow during new moon nights; kayak, paddle and lifejacket are included. Book at least 24 hours ahead, and bring water to stay hydrated during the two-hour paddle.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free evening or afternoon between July and mid-October and want to see a natural phenomenon most people never witness—the glow happens nowhere else on Earth this reliably, and new moon nights make it visible enough to remember.
Fort Lauderdale: Private Everglades Airboat Tour 1.5 HoursYou’ll ride with a local captain through the Everglades’ river of grass on a private airboat tour from Fort Lauderdale. Feel the wind, spot wildlife up close, hear real stories from your guide, and bring your own snacks or drinks along for the ride. The quiet moments out there might surprise you.
Key West Sunset Cruise: BYOB Tiki Bar Boat for Up to 6A 2-hour sunset cruise on a custom tiki bar boat in Key West harbor for up to 6 guests, where you bring your own alcohol and snacks while a USCG-certified captain points out landmarks, wildlife and the famous sunset. The boat departs 75 minutes before sunset and includes ice, cups, a blender, a walk-in bathroom and a live edge tiki bar under a thatch roof.Is it for me?Small groups and couples looking to celebrate the Key West sunset without the crowds on shore — the boat holds up to 6, so it stays intimate, and you control the drinks and the music.
Palm Beach: Catamaran Cruise with Music & Intracoastal ViewsYou’ll board a 50-foot catamaran in Palm Beach for an open-air cruise along the Intracoastal Waterway—passing mega yachts, historic landmarks like Kennedy’s bunker and Flagler Museum, all while music plays and your local guide shares stories. Enjoy sunshine or shade as you relax with drinks (pre-order available), friendly company, and smooth sailing that leaves you smiling long after you dock.
Miami: Full-Day City Tour with Art, Food & VIP PickupYou’ll feel like you’re riding shotgun with a local friend on this Miami city tour: sipping Cuban coffee in Little Havana, tracing Wynwood’s wild murals, drifting through Coconut Grove’s leafy streets and catching Biscayne Bay breezes—all with stories you won’t find online.
Weeki Wachee Clear Kayak Tour: Spot Manatees in FloridaA guided clear kayak tour on Florida's Weeki Wachee River during manatee season (November 14–March 31) where you paddle for about two hours in a tandem kayak with full visibility of the water below, hoping to spot manatees in their winter habitat. The tour includes safety equipment, basic paddle instruction, and a guide certified by Save the Manatees Club. Children from age 3 are welcome, and you stay in the kayak throughout; the paddle is moderate to challenging depending on current and wind conditions typical of the cooler months.Is it for me?Book this tour for a morning or afternoon during manatee season if you want to see Florida's most beloved marine mammal in its natural winter habitat without arranging your own boat or guide—the clear kayak and certified instruction handle the visibility and the knowledge, so you focus on paddling and spotting.
Panama City Beach: Dolphin Cruise & Shell Island TourYou board a comfortable boat, cruise past St. Andrew State Park where dolphins hunt in shallow water, then head to Shell Island to spot sea turtles and get closer views. Local captains navigate the best spots while you sit back—there's a restroom onboard and the seating is designed so you can actually see. The whole trip is paced for families, with nothing strenuous and no surprises except the dolphins themselves.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see dolphins without arranging transport or worrying about timing—the boat leaves on schedule and the captains know where to find them. Expect a half-day on the water with some sun exposure, which is exactly what makes spotting wildlife possible.
Key West Ghost Hunting Tour: Fort East Martello & Robert DollVIP Robert the Doll After Dark is a two-hour ghost-hunting tour in Key West's Fort East Martello Museum, where you spend the first hour guided through the haunted Civil War fort and meet the infamous Robert the Doll, then hunt ghosts solo for an hour with K-2 meters, spirit boxes, dowsing rods and trigger objects in the after-hours Yellow Fever hospital wing. The tour is led by a live English-speaking guide and takes place in low-light conditions; visibly intoxicated guests are not admitted.Is it for me?Walk the dark halls of Fort East Martello with authentic ghost-hunting equipment and meet Robert, Key West's infamous haunted doll—the only ghost tour on the island where you actively engage spirits instead of just observing.
Crystal River: Manatee Swim Tour & Springs with In-Water GuideYou'll spend three hours in a heated, semi-private boat with a maximum of six guests, swimming passively alongside manatees in their natural springs habitat. An in-water guide stays with your group, all gear and hot beverages are included, and you'll receive complimentary photos of the experience. Tours require a minimum of two guests to operate.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see manatees in their natural habitat without the logistics of finding them yourself — the guide knows where they gather, the boat handles the route, and you just show up ready to float.
Orlando: LED Night Kayak & Paddleboard Tour Lake IvanhoeYou’ll paddle glowing clear kayaks or SUPs across Lake Ivanhoe with city lights behind you and colorful LEDs lighting up everything below. Local guides help you get started (even if you’re new), snap photos for you, and provide all your gear plus a dry bag for your stuff. It’s part adventure, part chill night out — you might end up seeing Orlando in a whole new way.
Destinations
- Boca Raton›
- Cape Canaveral›
- Clearwater›
- Cocoa Beach›
- Crystal River›
- Daytona Beach›
- Destin›
- Everglades National Park›
- Fort Lauderdale›
- Fort Myers›
- Gainesville›
- Islamorada›
- Jacksonville›
- Key Largo›
- Key West›
- Miami›
- Naples, Florida›
- Orlando›
- Panama City Beach›
- Pensacola›
- Sarasota›
- St Augustine›
- St Petersburg›
- Tallahassee›
- Tampa›
- Vero Beach›
- West Palm Beach›
