The entire family will enjoy touring the beautiful waters of the Anclote River and the Gulf of Mexico. You will be looking for dolphins, manatees, birds, the Anclote lighthouse and other historical sites. Our Beach Excursion Cruise lets you disembark and look for shells on the island. Visit us in the heart of the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. This is the trip you don't want to miss on your visit to Tarpon Springs.
We take you on an exciting narrated dolphin cruise down the beautiful waters of the Anclote River to the Gulf of Mexico. You'll be looking for dolphins, manatees, birds, the Anclote lighthouse and other historical sites. Our beach excursion allows you to disembark on the Anclote Island to stroll the beach and look for shells. We offer snacks, margaritas, sangria, and soft drinks.
To add to your comfort also have restrooms on-board. We have the largest and safest sightseeing boat at the Sponge Docks. Our large 45' fiberglass catamaran rides high in the water providing the most comfortable ride and you won't get all wet!
We take you on an exciting narrated dolphin cruise down the beautiful waters of the Anclote River to the Gulf of Mexico. You'll be looking for dolphins, manatees, birds, the Anclote lighthouse and other historical sites. Our beach excursion allows you to disembark on the Anclote Island to stroll the beach and look for shells. We offer snacks, margaritas, sangria, and soft drinks.
To add to your comfort also have restrooms on-board. We have the largest and safest sightseeing boat at the Sponge Docks. Our large 45' fiberglass catamaran rides high in the water providing the most comfortable ride and you won't get all wet!
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The first settlers in the area now known as Tarpon Springs were A.W. Ormond and his daughter, Mary.
They arrived in 1876.
They built a cabin near Spring Bayou.
J.C. Boyer, an adventurer from Nassau, sailed into the Bayou.
He and Mary Ormond were soon married.
One year after the arrival of the Ormonds, George Inness, an American landscape artist, discovered the beauty in the Bayou.
He and his son, George, Jr., painted the scenes found in the area.
In 1880, Hamilton Disston, a wealthy saw manufacture, bought four million acres of the central west coast of Florida from the Governor for 25 cents an acre.
They arrived in 1876.
They built a cabin near Spring Bayou.
J.C. Boyer, an adventurer from Nassau, sailed into the Bayou.
He and Mary Ormond were soon married.
One year after the arrival of the Ormonds, George Inness, an American landscape artist, discovered the beauty in the Bayou.
He and his son, George, Jr., painted the scenes found in the area.
In 1880, Hamilton Disston, a wealthy saw manufacture, bought four million acres of the central west coast of Florida from the Governor for 25 cents an acre.
Anclote Key State Park is a chain of islands located in the Gulf of Mexico at the mouth of the Anclote River.
It consists of Anclote Key, Three Rookers Island, and the North Sandbar.
Anclote Key is 440-acre nature preserve.
Three Rooker is a bird sanctuary.
Please leave these areas as you found them.
Take your trash with you and help us preserve these water wonderlands for future generations.
The historic lighthouse was erected on Anclote Key as an aid to navigation in 1886.
After falling into disrepair, The Friends of Anclote Key State Park and Lighthouse group recommissioned the lighthouse in 1995.
It consists of Anclote Key, Three Rookers Island, and the North Sandbar.
Anclote Key is 440-acre nature preserve.
Three Rooker is a bird sanctuary.
Please leave these areas as you found them.
Take your trash with you and help us preserve these water wonderlands for future generations.
The historic lighthouse was erected on Anclote Key as an aid to navigation in 1886.
After falling into disrepair, The Friends of Anclote Key State Park and Lighthouse group recommissioned the lighthouse in 1995.
Join us for the ultimate Sunset Dolphin Cruise.
Experience Florida's natural beauty while learning about Tarpon Springs' rich cultural history.
Our captain has been navigating these waters for over 30 years and will be narrating the tour.
Cruise with us out to the Gulf of Mexico to the Anclote State Preserve.
BRING YOUR CAMERA! as there will be many photo opportunities.
You will see some of Florida's rare wildlife, such as: the American Oystercatcher, Bald Eagle and Piping Plover.
We look for Dolphin, Manatee, and Sea turtles; See the historic Lighthouse built in 1887 and still operational.
Experience Florida's natural beauty while learning about Tarpon Springs' rich cultural history.
Our captain has been navigating these waters for over 30 years and will be narrating the tour.
Cruise with us out to the Gulf of Mexico to the Anclote State Preserve.
BRING YOUR CAMERA! as there will be many photo opportunities.
You will see some of Florida's rare wildlife, such as: the American Oystercatcher, Bald Eagle and Piping Plover.
We look for Dolphin, Manatee, and Sea turtles; See the historic Lighthouse built in 1887 and still operational.
Join Spongeorama Cruise Lines for the ultimate Tarpon Springs Dolphin Cruise.
Experience Florida's natural beauty while learning about Tarpon Springs' rich cultural history.
Our captain has been navigating these waters for over 30 years and will be narrating the tour.
Cruise with us out to the Gulf of Mexico and the Anclote State Preserve.
Join us as we travel down the Anclote River and out to the Gulf of Mexico in search of dolphins, manatees, and other wildlife.
Enjoy viewing the Historic Anclote Lighthouse, and other Tarpon Springs historic sites, as well as some of the best views that nature has to offer.
Experience Florida's natural beauty while learning about Tarpon Springs' rich cultural history.
Our captain has been navigating these waters for over 30 years and will be narrating the tour.
Cruise with us out to the Gulf of Mexico and the Anclote State Preserve.
Join us as we travel down the Anclote River and out to the Gulf of Mexico in search of dolphins, manatees, and other wildlife.
Enjoy viewing the Historic Anclote Lighthouse, and other Tarpon Springs historic sites, as well as some of the best views that nature has to offer.
Daily Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise Reservations are available at Spongeorama Sponge Factory.
Space is VERY limited, each dolphin cruise only boards 49 passengers.
PLEASE READ: Departure times vary due to weather and season.
For your convenience try to make reservations one day in advance so you will know the current departure times.
If you make reservations and wish to cancel you must contact us two hours prior to your scheduled cruise.
Limited Seating~ Reservations Suggested Space is VERY limited, each cruise only boards 49 passengers.
Space is VERY limited, each dolphin cruise only boards 49 passengers.
PLEASE READ: Departure times vary due to weather and season.
For your convenience try to make reservations one day in advance so you will know the current departure times.
If you make reservations and wish to cancel you must contact us two hours prior to your scheduled cruise.
Limited Seating~ Reservations Suggested Space is VERY limited, each cruise only boards 49 passengers.
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