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

Take an award-winning tour of Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes! Honored with the Certificate of Excellence and Travelers’ Choice awards every year since 2018. Experience genuine southern hospitality as you explore authentic Florida on a brand-new pontoon boat with a local guide boasting over 40 years of experience. Your guide will lead you on a unique…

Location
Harborside
7th Street Southwest
Your tour will depart from the dock at Harborside restaurant. Please proceed to the dock. The captain will be waiting for you. DO NOT check in with the hostess in the restaurant as he/she will not have any information about your tour. Restrooms do not open until 11:30am so please plan accordingly.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Dawn
Apr 18, 2025
Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale. - Captain David was our tour guide. We enjoyed it so much that we booked a 2 hr tour for today. Thank you so much for this incredible experience.
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Mariaws8961wg
Apr 18, 2025
Relaxing time on the lakes - If you are looking for a relaxing & affordable way to spend some family time together, then add this to your list. This cruise is great for all ages and you will see an abundance of wildlife. Randy was our captain and was knowledgeable on the area's wildlife and history. Grab some sunscreen, a hat and just sit back and relax.
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Lobsterbacks
Apr 1, 2025
One hour tour of cypress lined lakes. Just prepare for sun and heat cuz the boat had no shade. - Nice afternoon cruise. Hot on April 1 so water and hats are a must! Had beers at the harbor side beforehand and then dinner afterwards
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Pathfinder772205
Mar 24, 2025
Excellent - OMG!!! It was great !! Definitely an experience that you have to add to your list if you visit Winter Haven . Our tourist guide, Sahe, she made a great job showing us the wildlife and she was far and beyond explaining all my son’s concerns lol. Excellent and super recommended
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816arlenep
Mar 22, 2025
Excellent!! - This was a really good tour. Sage our tour guide and boat captain was knowledgeable helpful and kind. The teens enjoyed it and so did we. Saw some blue herons, ospreys many other birds and a couple of alligators. The only suggestion is be sure to book the 2 hour tour so you have more time and can visit more of the lakes. And of course sunscreen and wear a hat! Well worth it!! Highly recommend!
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Cynthia
Mar 21, 2025
Book this. You won’t regret it! - This was a fabulous experience. Captain Randy was outstanding. And an expert in spotting gators and turtles. Highly recommend
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X5209dwlynnh
Mar 21, 2025
Relaxing beautiful ride - This was a fun relaxing trip. Worth the money. Randy was a great tour guide with lots of information about the wild life of the area.
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Jonim856
Mar 19, 2025
Perfect way to spend a hot sunny day. - Captain David did a great job filling us in on the history of the bridges and beautiful homes we saw on the Lakes. The pontoon boat was really comfortable as we cruised past the former Cypress Gardens. We saw a nice variety of birds and their nests, along with the resident alligator. The Captain offered bottled water which was appreciated on this hot sunny perfect boating day.
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Trek56088375931
Mar 19, 2025
A worthwhile experience - It was a cold morning for an outing on the water. But, Captain "D"s warm personality and the blankets that he provided made the experience very comfortable, enjoyable, entertaining, and informative.
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Granenaid
Mar 29, 2025
Nice day on the lake - It was a nice trek on the pontoon through some of the lakes in the chain of lakes. We found out some of the history of Winter Haven. Not the best tour of taken but not the worst. Lots of bird life, no alligators today.
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From $26
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).