What We Do
We offer amazing pontoon boat tours on the Harris Chain of Lakes departing from Mount Dora, FL!
Visiting the Orlando area and looking for something special to do? Located just north of Orlando, near Daytona Beach, Ocala and The Villages is the quaint town of Mount Dora, FL. It’s known for its historic feel, unique shops, awesome eats, annual festivals and Rusty Anchor Boat Tours.
On our covered pontoon boat tours you will have the opportunity to travel through a natural Cypress Swamp that flanks the famous Dora Canal and possibly see such treasures as Alligators and Turtles sunning on the logs, Ospreys swooping down to catch fish, Bald Eagles and maybe even a River Otter or two!
You’ll experience one of a kind Dora Canal boat cruises with true Florida natives… and with over 30 years’ experience touring Dora Canal our Rusty Anchor Captains are pretty cool too! Being from Central Florida, our staff is happy to share their knowledge of the history, flora and fauna.
We offer 2 hour Dora Canal boat tours, 1 hour Sunset Cruises, 1 hour and 30 minute boat tours of the shoreline of Lake Dora and if you would like to cruise to a lakeside restaurant we have 3 hour lunch or dinner cruises.
Our vessels are covered pontoon boats with side curtains that can be rolled down for a comfortable trip no matter what the weather and free bottled water is available on our boats. In the cooler months we have blankets onboard to keep you cozy and warm. In Spring the Dora Canal lights up with the chatter of the rookery for the birder or wildlife lover in you. At Christmas the whole town of Mount Dora lights up!
Our tours are safe for kids of all ages, conducted on US Coast Guard inspected vessels with licensed Master Captains at the helm and you are welcome to bring drinks and snacks onboard.
We also offer small and large group tours and we’re proud to say our boats are wheelchair safe and accessible to all. So relax, disconnect, be with nature and enjoy the local knowledge. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Gift Certificates are available online or at the dock for all of our cruises.