Discover why the Chain of Lakes in Winter Haven attracted movie stars to the area before the first theme parks were built. This narrated pontoon boat tour cruises you through the Chain of Lakes to some historic sites. Along with a history lesson of the area, you might see birds, otters, alligators, and other animals in their natural habitat. You’ll also have the choice to stop at one of five different restaurants on the water.
Cruise through the Chain of Lakes with a guide narrating the trip
Learn about the history of Winter Haven and view historic sites
Spot native wildlife on and in the water
Option to stop at a local restaurant like Harborside or Tanners
Sample Menu
Starter
Gator Bites
Enjoy farm raised Alligator tail.
What's Included
Private transportation
Personal Floatation Devices.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Briscoe's Ride Center Inc.
1395 S Lake Roy Dr South, Winter Haven, FL 33884, USA
Please contact your captain on departure day.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews
4.5
13 reviews
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
This experience did not disappoint. I was lucky enough to secure a booking at 10am on Monday 3/6 and ended up being the only passengers aboard. We chose the perfect day to get out on the chain of lakes. Captain Dave was the best guide. Very talented and knowledgeable individual. He has a keen eye for camouflaged birds and low lying alligators. He allowed us to listen to our own music and even put us on to some new tunes that matched our interests. We had an opportunity to eat with him and his girlfriend at Twisted Prop Bar and Grille. His recommendation for The Philly Cheesesteak was the right move. We ended up back at the departure sight at 2PM on the dot. His time management and passion for customer service is top tier. We will definitely be back with a group in the near future.
Great boat trip
Theryl_N, Mar 2023
Dave and Michelle gave us a wonderful tour of the lakes , we had a great time! Highly recommend, a fun time.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
And couldn’t have been better weather!! See you next time!!