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Up Coming Events:

  • Full Moon Paddle
    Full Moon Paddle
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Mar 14
    Take in a scenic sunset, then watch the Full Moon rise above the palms!
  • Bennett Creek Group Paddle
    Bennett Creek Group Paddle
    Wed, Mar 19
    This paddle highlights the transition through winding sawgrass tidal creeks, down a cypress swamp river then to the coastal waters and islands at the mouth of the Withlacoochee River!
  • New Moon Astronomy Tour
    New Moon Astronomy Tour
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Mar 29
    Experience the darkest skies of the month during the New Moon! Paddle with us along serene, starlit waterways, see lots of constellations with the naked eye and learn about all about what goes on in the night sky!
  • Seven Sister Springs Splash and Paddle
    Seven Sister Springs Splash and Paddle
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Apr 09
    Take a quick paddle to Snapper Hole, observing wildlife along the way. Come back and lets splash and swim at the springs!
  • Full Moon Group Paddle
    Full Moon Group Paddle
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Apr 11
    take in the beauty of a scenic sunset, followed by the full moon rising over the palm trees!
  • Waccasassa River Group Paddle
    Waccasassa River Group Paddle
    Mon, Apr 14
    This undeveloped and ultra-primitive river is full of history, and home to some of largest and oldest trees left on the Nature Coast.
  • Hog Island Group Paddle
    Hog Island Group Paddle
    Wed, Apr 23
    Paddle through a winding forest of bald cypress trees showing off the true essence of wild Florida.
  • Meteor Shower Kayaking Astronomy Tour
    Meteor Shower Kayaking Astronomy Tour
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, May 06
    Spot Shooting Stars, and learn to identify Constellations and Planets in the night sky. You can see so much with the naked eye thanks to the very minimal light pollution on this river.
  • Waccasassa River Group Paddle
    Waccasassa River Group Paddle
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, May 07
    This undeveloped and ultra-primitive river is full of history, and home to some of largest and oldest trees left on the Nature Coast.
  • Hog Island Group Paddle
    Hog Island Group Paddle
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 04
    Paddle through a winding forest of bald cypress trees showing off the true essence of wild Florida.
  • Pirates Cove Group Paddle
    Pirates Cove Group Paddle
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Aug 13
    This paddle will take us on the Gulf where we'll explore the coastal marsh and barrier islands of St. Martins Aquatic Refuge.
  • Mason Creek Group Paddle
    Mason Creek Group Paddle
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Sep 17
    This is a neat paddle that runs behind the residential areas of the Homosassa River. These winding tributaries are the primary reason for the major success within the commercial fishing community of Homosassa.
  • Hidden Springs Group Paddle
    Hidden Springs Group Paddle
    Fri, Sep 19
    This adventure will take us to the hidden spring known as "the Crack" we'll spot a variety of wildlife along the way!
  • Hidden Springs Group Paddle
    Hidden Springs Group Paddle
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Oct 23
    This adventure will take us to the hidden spring known as "the Crack" we'll spot a variety of wildlife along the way!
  • Goldendale
    Goldendale
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Nov 03
    This paddle starts off on Withlacoochee River and takes us to the backwaters of Lake Rousseau. This is an important rookery for migrating birds, and a great place to see Fall colors.
  • Manatee Observation Group Paddle
    Manatee Observation Group Paddle
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Dec 03
    Manatee Season has arrived in Homosassa! Come see the Manatees, they're so curious!

EVENTS

We host a variety of unique and adventurous event tours throughout the year.

Exclusively planned with creativity and local knowledge of the area, sea and sky. These one of a kind event tours can only take place during specific times of the year due to seasonal changes and environmental happenings! 

Let's get outdoors and see what's going on this month!

We are likely to have something fun coming up whether your a Florida resident or visiting for a short time.  There's something for everyone!

Gulf of Mexico Discovery Cruise

Thu, Feb 15

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Homosassa Springs Marina

Estuaries Day! Adventure Cruise To See Dolphins, Mangroves, Shorebirds and the Barrier Islands of Florida's Nature Coast!!! Thursdays.

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Gulf of Mexico Discovery Cruise
Gulf of Mexico Discovery Cruise

Time & Location

Feb 15, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Homosassa Springs Marina, 10806 W Halls River Rd, Homosassa, FL 34448, USA

About the event

We cruise around the famous Monkey Island and tell you all about the history of what makes Homosassa such a unique place to visit!

Then we cruise all the way down river where it meets the Gulf of Mexico to see the estuary, barrier islands, mangroves, various marine life, shore birds and very possibly dolphins and manatees!

​This scenic cruise is very diverse and educational! You will know why we are called the Nature Coast after this experience!!!

$50 Per Person

2 Hour Scenic Cruise

Departs: Noon

You will receive an email confirmation with all the details upon booking online.

Boat Departs from:

Homosassa Springs Marina

10806 W Halls River Rd,

Homosassa, Florida 34448

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