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St. Johns River Cruise - Blue Spring State Park

4.75

4.8(325 reviews)

2 hours

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Overview

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2 hours

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Blue Spring is voted the best place in Florida to see manatees.

Our daily St. Johns River Nature Cruise, setting sail from the docks at Blue Spring State Park, has long been cherished by visitors to Central Florida. Immerse yourself in the rich history and abundant wildlife that grace the St. Johns River, guided by our knowledgeable and friendly crew.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Blue Spring State Park

The St. John Boat Tour is inside the spring park

10 minutes • Admission Not Included

As we traverse this untamed wilderness, it’s important to note that sightings vary from day to day, adding an element of excitement to each voyage. Prepare to encounter a captivating array of wildlife, including majestic wading birds, gentle manatees, vibrant aquatic plant life, enchanting cypress forests, and the occasional glimpse of awe-inspiring alligators. this is located inside the BLUE SPRING STATE PARK, entrance fee is required

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

St. Johns River Cruise - Blue Spring State Park

What‘s Included

Tour Guide

Restroom on board

Blue Spring State Park Entrance fee : $6 per vehicle (limit 2-8 people per vehicle)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.75

325 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

276

Great little tour on the St John’s River.
Tiffany B,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very beautiful, peaceful and informative
Great Experience :)
Willie K,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great Experience :) Tour Guide was well informed about the area and clearly answered every question also helped that she was funny. Would go again.
Boat tour at St John’s
Katherine L,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Skipper was super entertaining and we saw lots of wildlife from the boat even manatees in May. When the boat ride is over highly recommend walking to the spring for a swim.
Great experience!
362keithf,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
There is a long drive from the entrance to the car park. The boats are very spacious, easy to board and our captain/guide was witty and very informative. We saw a variety of birds, alligators, turtles and a basking cotton mouth snake. Surprisingly we also saw folk kayaking, paddle boarding and generally splashing around in the water!
We loved this and highly...
Barbara G,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We loved this and highly recommend we enjoyed and had no idea this even existed. Informative and fun!
Experience was wonderful....
Inta S,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Experience was wonderful. A bit long its 2 hours not 45 minutes but Captan was great and ride was nice.
Very informative and relaxing cruise
christinea747,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The captain was very informative and fun to listen to. She was very accommodating to slow down ,back up ,when we saw something we were interested in. It was a very relaxing way to spend the morning!
Relaxing day on the St. John's River
Steve F,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is a nice relaxing boat ride on the St. Johns River, leaving from Blue Springs State Park. I love how it takes you through old Florida as it was a hundred plus years ago. We watched a Bald Eagle swoop down and get a fish from the river. Saw five manatees, a lot of aligators, some small, some large. The tour guide / boat driver was great. She was very knowlegable of the local wildlife. The price is great for a nice two hour adenture on the river. We took the tour on a Wednesday morning at 10 AM when it wasn't quite as crowded and before it got too hot. Just know that you will have to pay to get into the park ($6 / car load), but you can ride then stay in the park as long as you want. There are picnic facilities, a boardwalk, a swiming area, and a snack bar. A great day.
Wonderful cruise
Reynne H,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We saw several manatees, lots of birds and alligators . The scenery was lovely. Our guide gave us many oppo6to take pictures. She was very knowledgeable
A good stop! Affordable and fun.
Julie P,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We missed manatee season, but saw lots of gators, birds and turtles. Our guide was fantastic, She was still in training, but we would never have guessed that. We learned lots and had a lovely cruise and beautiful park.