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 - Enjoy a cruise past the renowned Chain of Lakes Park, once the spring training grounds for the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians.
  • Cypress Gardens - Embark on a tour of the historic Cypress Gardens and the iconic Florida-shaped pool featured in the movie “Easy to Love” with Esther Williams. Discover its history and…
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 been honored with the Certificate of Excellence and Travelers’ Choice awards annually since 2018. Experience genuine southern hospitality as you explore the authentic Florida aboard a pontoon boat, guided by a local expert with over 40 years of experience. Embark on a unique…

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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Odyssey13229176947
May 14, 2026
Great wildlife tour experience! - One hour tour was such a great experience. Captain was so pleasant and extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife in the area. He seemed as excited as we were with every discovery. The boat was clean and Captain was very aware of our safety and comfort. Would definitely go again and recommend this tour!
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Lydia_s
Apr 24, 2026
Wonderful trip - Wonderful tour. We learned so much about the area and its history. Plus we saw birds alligators and otters. Wonderful guide!
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Williamcv2993gy
Apr 19, 2026
Friendly Captain with great knowledge of the area - Bryce did a great job showing us the area and pointing out so much information and wildlife we would have missed without a guide. He helped my 5 year old granddaughter feel comfortable on the ride and even near an alligator.
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Pamela_d
Apr 17, 2026
Chain of Lakes - Beautiful and relaxing tour. We were able to see many different birds and wildlife. Our tour captain was very friendly, patient and informative and I would highly recommend Captain Bryce!
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Frequentflier793682
Apr 10, 2026
Very enjoyable - Great experience. Learned a lot about the orange industry and how the lakes were used to ship them. Guide made sure we saw plenty of wildlife and let my grandson drive the boat!
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Gina_t
Apr 7, 2026
Highly recommended - Fun, informative and relaxing! Our Captain (Bryce, I believe) was great! He was very knowledgeable and had great interaction with the group. It was obvious he loves his job! When booking, I didn’t see there was a 2 hour tour offered so we only did the 1 hour but would absolutely recommend 2 hours!!
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Ivonne_b
Apr 3, 2026
Great experience! - If you can't make it to the Everglades, or it's just too expensive, that's the best alternative. We have seen more crocodiles and turtles, great bird diversity, a lot has been said about the area. We had a lot of fun, just put cream on, we got burned....😎🙈
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Curtisw506
Mar 24, 2026
Highly recommend - Our guide, Roe, was on time, extremely knowledgeable and a 5 star wildlife guru. We were a party of 4 on a tour of 8. Plenty of room, nice boat, neat and clean. Highly recommend this tour.
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Dream57242005736
Apr 17, 2026
Don't sit by the motor - It was so nice to see the wildlife. The only problem was since we were seated in the back next to the motor, we could not hear anything that was said and missed a lot of information. We let the person know but we still couldn't understand what was said.
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Molly_s
Mar 12, 2026
We had Sage as a captain,... - We had Sage as a captain, and she was great! She was very knowledgeable about her environment, friendly, and helpful! Would do 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).