Scenic Cruise
Take the Manatee Seeker Scenic Cruise on the beautiful St. Johns River in Central Florida to view and photograph Florida's wildlife up close and in their natural environment.
On a typical cruise you may see any and all of the following:
Manatee, Alligators, Bald Eagles, Osprey, Hawks, Wading Birds (Egrets, Herons, Ibis, Limkin), Gallinules (Common and Purple), snakes, turtles, raccoons, otters, deer, Long Nose Gar, Largemouth Bass, Peacocks, Cranes, and Swallow Tailed Kites.
The Manatee Seeker is a Coast Guard inspected and approved aluminum pontoon boat carrying 34 passengers. It is covered, enclosable for inclement weather, and has a restroom aboard.
The normal 2 hour cruise times are 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. This vessel may be held for charter for full or half day trips at special discounted rates. These cruises are fully narrated and we cruise at a leisurely pace in the back-water areas where wildlife is most abundant.
Take I-4 Exit #118B, go west through historic DeLand to the St. Johns River (approximately 7 miles). Turn left to Shady Oak Restaurant. Ample parking. 2984 Old New York Ave., DeLand FL.
All safety equipment is on board. Reservations requested. Prices are $22.00 for adults and $20.00 for seniors (over 65), $16.00 for children 11 and under. Multi-child discounts and group discounts available.
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