Departing From the Blackwater Inn Astor, Florida toll free 866-349-0674 |
This is a great Florida River Cruise! Learn about the History and wildlife of Astor and The St. Johns River Depart from historic Astor for a leisure boat tour to the many tributaries of the St. Johns River. Where you will experience exotic plant and wildlife steeped in history dating back to ancient Indian and Spanish civilizations. On your St. Johns River eco tour you will experience wildlife, alligators, bald eagles, manatees, and plant life, air plants, ferns large cypress trees and much more. Learn the history of the River from the Indians to the European and American settlers. The role the river played in the Seminole Indian Wars and the civil war. Being close to Orlando allows for a day trip back into an area where it is Old Florida at it’s best. Or stay overnight in a camp cabin or motel (see accommodations under links) and enjoy an extended tour of the river (see tours & rates). If you are staying in Astor at one of the river resorts use our water taxi to take you to a riverside restaurant for diner and a sunset cruise. Only one hour from The Villages and one hour from Orlando |
SCENIC BOAT TOURS ON THE ST. JOHNS RIVER - OLE FLORIDA ECO TOURS 55716 FRONT STREET ASTOR, FLORIDA |
Eustis 35 min., Tavares 45 min., Mount Dora 45 min., Ocala, 35 min. Deland 25 min. Serving the following Counties: Lake, Volusia, Sumter, Marion, Orange |
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Sesonal Tours CLICK HERE FOR INFO Summer Schedule (June - September) Wednesday & Friday Departing 10:30 and 2:30 Sunday Departs at 1:00 pm only Check in 1/2 hour prior to departure |