Adventure Awaits
Come with us on a tour or a fishing or scalloping charter for an experience you won’t soon forget!
Tours and Charters
Pet Friendly Tours
Guests are welcome to bring their pets on the Coastal Tours and Sunset Cruises
Family Friendly
Our tours and charters (especially the scalloping charter) are great for families with kids.
01.
Coastal Tour
- pet friendly
The Coastal Tour travels to the outer islands of the Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge. This scenic route often encounters dolphins and various birds, depending on the season of the year. Occasionally we will come across manatees, sea turtles, and even spotted eagle rays. This trip is an excellent choice for those who wish to experience a balanced overview of Cedar Key history and the natural aspects of our rich and diverse ecosystem. The route and activities vary according to the season of the year and the weather conditions. This is a 1½ to 2 hour Pet Friendly tour that departs multiple times throughout the week weather and conditions permitting.
- Daily (weather permitting)
- $40 per person
02.
Sunset Cruise
- pet friendly
This evening cruise has been designed specifically to have our guests out on the water during the time of the sunset. This will include a relaxing ride, while looking for dolphins and other area wildlife, to an area of the Cedar Key waters where there is no land obstruction between our boat and the setting sun. Guests are welcome to bring and enjoy their own beverage (adult or otherwise, no coolers permitted) while cruising and taking in the beauty of the setting sun and all the colors that can be on display. There will be some narration at various points, but not the full-length narration as on our daytime Coastal Tours.
- Departure times will vary with the season
- $40 per person
03.
Island Taxi
Our Island Taxi service operates around the Coastal Tour times. We will drop you off on Atsena Otie Key, the island across from our dock. On Atsena Otie, you can enjoy its beautiful beach or explore the interior of the island and visit its cemetery, established in 1877. We allow for flexibility in drop-off and pick-up times. Contact us for more details.
- Daily (scheduled around tour times)
- $15 per person round trip
04.
Scalloping Charter
This is a 5-hour adventure for up to 6 people—$450 total. All guests are covered under the Captain’s license. The trip includes snorkeling, scallop hunting, and guidance on how to catch and clean your haul. It’s like an underwater Easter egg hunt. Perfect for families.
Season runs June 15 – Labor Day Weekend.
Call for details on snorkel gear and other packages.
- Call for scheduling
- $450 for up to 6 people
05.
Fishing charter
Enjoy a 5-hour inshore fishing trip—$350 for 2 people, $100 per additional person (max 4). Fish around barrier islands and oyster beds for redfish, or drift grassy flats for speckled trout. Other possible catches include tarpon, shark, cobia, and more.
You can also choose to fish out of SUWANNEE for a different experience with the same great variety.
- Call for scheduling
- $350 for 2 people, $100 per extra (max 4)
Steve Ortiz
Accessibility
At Tidewater Tours, we strive to make everyone’s tour enjoyable, no matter their level of ability.
We have a boat that is wheelchair accessible with a 32 inch door. If there is anything we can do to accommodate your needs, please let us know and we will make any reasonable accommodations.