Capt Johns Boat Tours

I will personally customize your eco-friendly narrated tour. The times and length of tour are at your request, minimum 2 ½ hours. You’ll have a great chance to see Manatee, soaring Bald Eagles, Osprey, Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin, Indian Burial Mounds, etc. West Indian manatee,aka “ sea cows “, are more active in the AM, but can be easily found all day in the winter months. Enjoy an intimate tour

on an 18ft Tidewater center console boat, with an 18” draft to get photographers, naturalists, etc. Capacity to comfortably take 4 – 5 people. Coast Guard capacity plate weight restrictions apply. I cruise the entire length of the world famous Crystal River, from the pristine headwaters at Kings Bay, to the azure waters of the Gulf of Mexico. You will soon realize why this is known as the Nature Coast. Crystal River is also listed in the book “1000 places to see before you die”. I supply all USCG required safety equipment. Children under 12 MUST wear PFD. I also conveniently supply bottled water, hot coffee and hot chocolate. You may bring a small cooler, snacks, BYOB (beer and wine), but must be 21 to consume. If your schedule allows, weekdays are a lot less crowded on the water than weekends. If you have a problem w/motion sickness, please consider meds such as Dramamine and use as instructed. There is no head onboard. Jimmy Buffett style music is provided but feel free to bring your Ipod. Bio
With over 25 years of boating experience, I am a professionally licensed U.S. Coast Guard captain. I am seasonally employed on Lake Erie in Erie, Pa in the summer months. I am a part-time Captain on the Lady Kate tour boat, and also on the Presque Isle Water Taxi. I’ve participated in the “ Parade of Sail “ during the Tall Ships Festival in 2013 as part of the Battle of Lake Erie 200 year commemoration. I am also a docent on the U.S. Brig Niagra, and volunteer for the DCNR as a tour guide/Capt in the lagoon area of Presque Isle State Park. I have also captained a manatee dive boat in the past. What to Bring
Camera, binoculars, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, comfy shoes, no hard soles pls, cell phone, although winter is the dry season in Fl, showers do pop up so rainwear and a jacket is suggested. The water temp is 72 deg in the headwaters, but cools to the low 60’s near the coastline. My vessel is smoke-free and drug-free. Rates are minimum US $240.00 for the first 3 hrs and $75.00 per hour there after 50% required at booking, balance due no later than 24 hrs before departure time Full refunds made up to 24 hrs before departure time, weather cancellations made by the Capt are either fully refunded or credited toward future trips. I gladly accept cash, mastercard, visa, amex, and discover,
NO checks pls. Call me @ 724-331-1424 for reservations My email add is [email protected] Please add comments and like on my page Capt Johns Crystal River Boat Tours

I would like to Thank You for taking the time to book your trip with me, Capt.