Homosassa boat tour FAQs

Book online through the booking button on any trip page. Online booking closes 12 hours before departure; for same-day seats, contact us directly and we will tell you what is open.

Tours and rentals receive a full refund or credit when cancelled 72 hours or more before departure. Cancellations with less than 72 hours' notice receive no refund, and no-shows are charged the full price.

Tours run in light rain. If the captain cancels for weather or safety, you receive a full refund or credit. You will be contacted as early as possible on the day.

No. Gift cards are final sale and non-refundable, and can be redeemed on any tour or rental when you book.

Every tour and cart rental starts at the marina at Monkey Island Riverside Resort, 5297 South Cherokee Way, Old Homosassa, Florida 34448.

Please meet 10 minutes before the start of your tour or rental. Golf carts are not released more than 10 minutes before your reservation.

A swimsuit and towel for manatee swims and scalloping, sunscreen, a hat, water and snacks. For scalloping, bring a cooler with ice for your catch. Wetsuits, masks, snorkels and fins are provided where they apply.

Yes. Scallop charters are priced for up to four guests; larger parties, custom river cruises and bigger manatee groups can be arranged if you contact us before booking.

Manatee swims and eco cruises run with a three-seat minimum to keep the boat and the water manageable. A party of two may be charged for the third seat unless another guest is paired with them.

Manatees gather in the warm springs from November through March. Some stay year-round, but winter is the most reliable time to see them.

Bay scallop season in this part of the Gulf typically runs from July through late September. Scallop charters are booked within that window.

We do not run airboats ourselves. Airboat rides in Homosassa are run by our neighbours at Airboat Homosassa, and we are happy to point you their way.

A 4-seat electric cart is $100 for 24 hours, $160 for the 48-hour special and $500 for a 7-day week. Six-seat carts are also available — choose the 6-seater when you book.

Drivers must be 18 or older with a valid driver's licence. Carts stay on 25 mph roads within Old Homosassa, as far as the Old Homosassa Water Tower.

Golf cart pick-up and drop-off runs from 8 am to 5 pm daily. Rentals must be picked up within one hour of the scheduled time or they are treated as a no-show.

Gift cards can be bought for any amount and redeemed when booking a tour or rental. They are final sale and non-refundable.