Tour Details

Have you always wanted to see a manatee, swim in a spring, or stay on a houseboat? Experience a unique, real Florida adventure! We’ve organized 3 days of fun and relaxation, exploring the greatest gems in Central Florida. Cruising the beautiful St. Johns River on the Silver Glen houseboat, you’ll see hundreds of manatees and even paddle and swim with them, snorkel in crystal clear springs, hike to bubbling sand boils, and much more! So get away from the chaos of theme parks, lines and traffic, and be nurtured by nature, enlivened by wildlife, and rejuvenated by spring water. Just pack a bag and let us handle the res

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Date: January 8-10, 2027
Location: St. Johns River, Florida
Tour Size: Up to 8 people
Pricing: From $775 ea (See pricing info below)

 
 

Activities Included

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Silver Glen Manatee Experience

Paddle and swim with manatees! With temperatures at a constant 72 degrees, manatees flock to Silver Glen during the winter for comfortable, warmer waters. With crystal clear visibility, they are easy to spot, especially from our taller vantage point on stand up paddleboards. We often have close encounters as they are curious and friendly creatures, coming over to say hello, and even nosing our boards or hugging them with their flippers! Keeping our distance to respect these protected animals, we can get in the water and snorkel with them. Seeing them in their under water world brings a whole new perspective and will leave you buzzing for days!

Silver Glen Springs

Submerge in nature and healing springs! As the sun shines, rainbows play across the bottom of the crystal-clear spring basin at Silver Glen Springs. This beautiful spot along the edge of the Ocala National Forest offers a spring run that pours out into Lake George, and is prime for swimming, snorkeling and paddling.  The refreshing spring is one of our very favorites in Florida as it has unbelievable water clarity and feels like snorkeling in an aquarium. This setting also attracts an abundance of marine life including manatees, striped bass, gar, jumping mullet, “spring rays” and more. The pure spring water is filled with minerals, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and reborn!

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St. Johns River Cruise

Kick back, relax and see the wonders of Florida's back country from the deck of our boat. The St. Johns River offers mile after mile of breathtaking views and pristine beauty. The natural lush landscape is home to a great variety of exotic birds such as bald eagles, blue herons, limpkins, ospreys, hawks and owls. See alligators basking in the sun in their natural habitat. Anglers, professional and amateur alike, brag about the fishing on the St. Johns River. Catch bluegill, largemouth bass, bream, shellcracker, speckled perch, gar, and catfish.

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Sand Boil Hike

The Springs Boil Trail is a short, gentle hike through lush upland forests of oak, cedar, pines, leading to a cove of surreal, mystic bubbling sand boils. Picture a scene from The Princess Bride - from the depths of the Floridan Aquifer, water bubbles up through the sands of the Big Scrub to form tiny tributaries, creating a waterway flowing into Silver Glen Run. Another, 2.5 mi trail leads to Lake George is very peaceful, and primitive, yet well-maintained for any of our guests craving more time hiking.

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Upper Deck Yoga

Just to bliss you out a little more, we’ll practice yoga on the upper deck. Drop into the present moment with an all levels class surrounded by water and nature. Your experienced and certified instructor will guide you through a session to calm your mind, restore your body, and elevate your spirit. 

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Your Ultimate Vacation

Our planned activities listed above are designed for all levels (professional instruction is always included). You may do as many or as little of the activities as you like. Our accommodations are the perfect space for kicking your feet up, enjoying the view, a cup of coffee and your favorite book. This is your vacation and you are free to make it exactly as you choose. Enjoy!

 
 

Floating Accommodations

All aboard! Cruise in southern comfort on the 60’ Silver Glen houseboat, our home for 3 days and 2 nights.  In addition to the benefits of staying on a houseboat, like a guaranteed water view and freedom of mobility, your floating home has style. The main salon features the helm, large living room with flat screen TV and DVD player, dining table, and well equipped galley. There are four private staterooms: a spacious master stateroom with queen size bed, two staterooms with queen size beds and one stateroom with full size bed. Add the full size futon in the main salon to comfortably sleeps ten people. There is one full bath with shower and one half bath. This boat is equipped with central air and heat. The large front deck features a ceiling fan, propane gas grill, ice chest, table and chairs. The large back deck has plenty of space for stowing water toys. Stairs are located on the front and back decks for easy access to the top deck. The spacious top deck has loungers for sunbathing and is the perfect space for birding, practicing yoga, relaxing, and of course…dancing! A canopy top provides partial coverage for those who prefer shade.

 
 

Why St. Johns River?

Get lost to get found. Located near the east coast of Florida, the St. Johns River is the longest river in Florida. It flows lazily north and offers mile after mile of breathtaking views and pristine beauty. The natural lush landscape and crystal clear water is home to a great variety of wildlife including birds, gators, manatees, otters, fish, bear and more. It’s nested within the Ocala National Forest and connects a beautiful chain of lakes and some of Florida’s most stunning freshwater springs. The river offers a memorable back country experience of old Florida for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

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Your Guide

Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, and a 3rd generation native, I’ve explored this state my whole life.  From lakes to rivers, ocean to springs, and the land between, I’ve hiked, biked, swam, snorkeled, paddled, camped, boated, dove, and surfed my way around.  I have a passion for its environment, inhabitants, and the abundance of gifts and adventures it yields. I’ve led national and international adventure travel trips since 2013, and nothing makes me happier than being in my home state. I’m also a certified, experienced and professional yoga and SUP instructor and sponsored athlete. So come aboard, I’d love to share the local side of Florida with you!

Jessica Cichra

 

Pricing

Starting at just $258/day! Typical hotel prices are $150 alone - and you’ll be getting so much more - see all that’s included below:

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