
2 Hour Boat Tour of Lake Dora
and The Dora Canal
The Dora Canal is surrounded by bald cypress trees and a swampy backwater that is a magnet to Alligators, Herons, Turtles, Anhingas and many other birds. This beautiful waterway is a Florida Attraction, hundreds of thousands of people tour it every year.
Our Boat Field Trip will cross Lake Dora and cruise the Dora Canal, allowing your children to observe the plants and wildlife of the bald cypress tree lined canal and shoreline of Lake Dora.

Location
Departing from the Dock at Lakeside Inn, in Downtown Mount Dora. Call to discuss drop off and parking options.
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Boat & Crew
Premier Adventures utilizes the boats of Premier Boat Tours that are based at Lakeside Inn. These boats are United States Coast Guard Inspected and carry lifejackets for everybody on board. Premier Adventures will be utilizing 2 boats; Sea Haven has a capacity of 22 passengers & Captain Doolittle has a capacity for 21 passengers.
Your tour boats will be manned by:
- A USCG Certified Captain who will brief everyone about the safety rules of the boat and pilot the boat across Lake Dora and through the Dora Canal.
- A Tour Guide who is well versed in the history, geography, flora and fauna of the Dora Canal and the surrounding lakes & cities.
Rates for the 2 Hour Boat Tour
15 children or less: Call for customized rate
16 to 43 children: $18
44 children or more: Call for customized rate
Summer Camp Leaders & Counselors are free as long as they do not affect the number of boats required to take all of the children.
Rates are Tax Exempt
Payment must be by Cash, Check or Bank Transfer
Sample Schedule
Tour times can be customized to your group
(if more than 22 they will be split over 2 boats)
9:45
Arrive on the Dock at Lakeside Inn
9:55
Briefing from Captain about safety regulations on the boat
10:00
Boat departs and cruises Lake Dora enroute to the Dora Canal
10:35
Boat enters the Dora Canal and some of its smaller tributaries
11:25
Boat leaves the Canal and cruises back to Lakeside Inn
12:00
Boat Arrives back at Lakeside Inn