Adventure Awaits at the Florida Aquarium! See sharks and sea turtles, eels and stingrays among the coral reefs; lemurs and tortoises from the rain forest; river otters and pelicans, gar and gators from local habitats plus, so much more!

After we’ve enjoyed the sea life inside the Aquarium, now admire the wildlife along the waters of Tampa Bay. We will climb aboard the Bay Spirit II, a 72-foot catamaran, where an experienced naturalist will serve as our guide to the natural beauty of the bay. Keep your eyes out for a variety of wildlife that calls Tampa Bay home – including bottlenose dolphins, countless native bird species and more.

Itinerary:

8:00 am- Depart Lake Sumter Landing (1045 Old Mill Run)

8:20 am- Depart Brownwood - located behind the Brownwood Hotel and The Center for Advanced Healthcare (click here for map)

10:00 am- 11:30 am- Enjoy the Aquarium

11:30- 12:45 pm- Lunch at Aquarium Café or Sparkman’s Wharf (on your own- see menus below)

Sparkman Wharf | Water Street Tampa | Tampa, Florida

Cafe Ray Menu | The Florida Aquarium

1:00 pm- Dolphin Boat Tour (75 minutes)

2:30 pm- Depart Tampa, FL

4:30 pm- Approximate arrival time back in The Villages

Price includes transportation, admission to the aquarium, bus driver tip and a bottle of water. Host gratuity is not included.

Day Trip purchase is non-refundable but is transferable to another person.