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
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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191yeseniat
May 16, 2025
Bueno Ride - Randy did a magnificent tour. We saw many animals elongated birds aver fish ♥️🙏😇 was very excellent the boat ride is very comfortable good weather Randy is very magnificent super nice person i love ✌️
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Backpacker239868
May 13, 2025
Awesome and relaxing tour! - Sage was our tour guide and captain and did a excellent A+ job! Definitely recommend doing this boat tour! Didn't expect to see as big or as many alligators and other wild life as we did. Also got to see the historical places like the Florida pool and the former water ski HQ resort in the world which is now Legoland. Don't forget to bring a hat or sunscreen if it's a bright day. Definitely recommend this tour!
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Laurasy9350ut
May 13, 2025
A++++ - Sage was an amazing tour guide - we had a great time! Very knowledgeable and friendly. She pointed out lots of gators and wildlife.
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Gail
Apr 30, 2025
You will love the ride - Randy was ready, the boat was clean and spacious. We learned several new things. The weather was perfect. Totally enjoyable
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Climber482410
Apr 29, 2025
Winter Haven Lakes Boat Tour - Wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly! Great to be outside on the water in Florida! Comfortable pontoon boat. Wear your sunscreen!
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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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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).