Blue Heron River Tours - Deland

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The Experience

Hours

Departs Daily

10:00am and 1:00pm

About the Experience

Two-Hour Boat Tour for One, Two, Four or Six people
Interactive narrative supplied by Coast Guard licensed captains

What We Love

Front row ticket to the world of nature
Cruise the quiet and shallow backwater areas where wildlife viewing is best
Frequent stops for wildlife viewing, photography and discussions

Description

Calling all nature lovers. Head to Blue Heron River Tours and experience serenity at it's finest. Take a trip to the down the beautiful waters on the "Great Blue" vessel. Your tour will start in the St. Johns River where you past through the amazing manatee refuge at Blue Spring State Park. Next, you'll continue down south and pass through the 1800's cypress logging canal into the Hontoon Dead River. Take in the sights of one of the most beautiful rivers in the St. John's River Valley. Keep your eyes open for river critters along your trip. Get your cameras ready when you spot adult and baby alligators, turtles, a variety of birds and much more living happily in their natural habitat. Throughout the tour, your guide will give you lots of insight of the river's history and the human environmental impact we leave on the planet. Bring the whole family for a day of relaxation and fun today.

Need to Know

Useful Info

Phone reservations required
Departure time will be selected during online registration
Credit card required at booking
Departure location: St. John’s Marina and Resort, 2999 West State Road 44, Deland, FL 32720
Dress comfortably and according to the weather
Bring a cell phone or camera if you wish to take photos
You may bring a small cooler with drinks and snacks
Don't forget the sunscreen
Free admission for children aged 3 and under
Afternoon thunderstorms in summer months may cause cancellation of 1 p.m. tour, rescheduling required; may have limited notice
Minimum of 8 total passengers required for a trip to depart
Arriving 20 minutes prior to tour highly recommended
Tours are narrated by Coast Guard-licensed captains
Travel on a custom-built Great Blue which was designed specifically to cruise the quiet and shallow backwater areas with the best wildlife viewing experience
After reserving online, you will receive an email confirmation with the cruise date, time and number of passengers in your party

Features

Phone Reservations Required

For All Ages

Good for Groups

Redemption

To reserve your boat tour , please call (386) 873 - 4843. Present your Rush49 voucher on a print out or mobile device the day of your appointment.

Fine Print

Valid only for option purchased
Phone reservation required
Dates and Times may change without notice
Age ranges for age-specific tickets: seniors (65+) and children ages 4–12
Children aged 13 and up are considered adults
Voucher will still be redeemed when a no-show occurs
This deal is non-refundable
Reservations made online must be submitted at least 24 hours before the scheduled cruise
Afternoon thunderstorms in summer months may cause cancellation of 1 p.m. tour, rescheduling required; may have limited notice
Minimum of 8 total passengers required for a trip to depart
Blue Heron River Tours must be notified of infants in your party. Although they ride for no charge, they must be a part of our customer count per Coast Guard regulations
Limit 5 per person, may buy 5 additional as gift(s)
Subject to availability

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Tickets Valid

Expires November 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM EDT
Expiration dates may be extended upon request.

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Blue Heron River Tour is a front row ticket to the world of nature. Their custom built vessel, "Great Blue," was specifically designed to cruise the quiet and shallow backwater areas where wildlife viewing is best.

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