Chain of Lakes Tour: Explore Winter Haven's Beauty

Explore Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes on a pontoon boat. Capture wildlife photos, learn local history, and enjoy true southern hospitality.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chain of Lakes Park - We will cruise by the famous Chain of Lakes Park where the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians once held their spring training.
  • Cypress Gardens - Take a tour past the historic Cypress Gardens and famous Florida shaped pool from the movie “Easy to Love” with Esther Williams. You will get the history and catch a glimpse…
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Guests can bring their own food and drinks
Additional Information

Join an award-winning tour of the Chain of Lakes in Winter Haven! This tour has proudly received the Certificate of Excellence and Travelers’ Choice awards annually since 2018. Experience genuine southern hospitality as you explore the authentic Florida landscape aboard a pontoon boat, guided by a local expert with over 40 years of experience. Embark on…

Location
Harborside
7th Street Southwest
ALL GUESTS MUST ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TIME. Please meet the captain at The Living Water Cruises sign at dock 15 MIN PRIOR to departure time. BOATS DO NOT WAIT. Restrooms do not open until 11:30am; please plan accordingly. Lunch or dinner reservations are available upon request.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Slowlaneh
Feb 22, 2026
Excellent - We had a lovely trip with Bryce. He was a pleasant guide and helpful to us old ladies.
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Coastal42134169126
Feb 22, 2026
Great Tour and Very Informative - We have visited this area for decades but this was our first time taking this boat tour!!!! Wow!!! My sisters and cousin had the most fun and learned so much about the area!! Bryce was so knowledgeable of the area and made sure we all had a great time!!!! #AskforBryce
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Lavinia
Feb 21, 2026
One hour cruise - Captain ‘D’ provided an excellent trip for the one hour cruise. We saw a lot and absolutely enjoyed the tour. He added humor and jokes along the way. He showed us photos of Dick Pope, Legoland, different shots of the pool in the movie ‘Easy to love’, etc. it was enjoyable, fun and entertaining. Weather was perfect. Boat was comfortable. Highly recommended!
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Jeanette_w
Feb 19, 2026
Great, fun experience - Captain Darrel was great, very knowledgeable, fun, friendly. the boat was clean and well maintained. We saw several bird species I've never seen before, 4 alligators and got a great history of the area. Cruised past several sites that were used in Hollywood movies, the former Cypress Gardens, now Legoland.
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Janet_c
Feb 17, 2026
Bryce was fabulous! Very... - Bryce was fabulous! Very knowledgeable of area. He did a great job. Answered all my grandkids questions. Loved him.
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402judyn
Feb 13, 2026
Highly Recommend! - Had a wonderful boat tour with Sage on the South Chain! Very knowledgeable about the habitat and a great personaliry! Truly a memorable experience!
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606pamf
Feb 12, 2026
So Interesting with much wildlife. - It was a beautiful day for a 1 hour boat tour. Our captain/tour guide, Sage, was great. She pointed out many different birds and told us about them. We saw nests and flocks. She took extra time to show us alligators and turtles. Cypress Gardens now Legoland was so beautiful. We'll will be going back for a longer tour.
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Gina
Feb 4, 2026
Fun and relaxing boat tour of the lakes - Our boat tour was led by Bryce a nice and knowledgeable young man. He was very accommodating. The tour was just the right amount of time and information. It was relaxing and peaceful. The boat was comfortable and easy to get in and out for older folks. We enjoyed our one hour tour immensely!
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Timld7477qe
Feb 4, 2026
A perfect day on the lake - My wife and I had an exclusive boat tour of 4 lakes with Captain "D" (Darrell). Captain D was very personable and incredibly knowledgeable. The day was perfect and no breeze at all. Lots of beautiful birds, alligators and other wildlife. He talked about the wealth of history in the area and all of the amazing people who lived there. We found that a number of television series and movies were filmed in the area as well. What a great time!!!!!
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Lisa_s
Jan 21, 2026
Great water opportunity! - The boat captain was incredibly nice and very informative. The pontoon was very comfortable to ride on and a great way to slowly enjoy the beautiful nature scenery as well as the houses in the area. We all had a wonderful time and would absolutely do it again.
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From $28
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).