At sunset, boats travel the Intracoastal Waterway into the Cumberland Sound, where dolphins and turtles swim through the water

During a two-hour lesson, accredited instructors teach hands-on sailing techniques in waters frequented by manatees and ospreys

Captains teach sailing techniques and theory, or answer nautical questions while customers sip drinks and take in St. Johns River scenery

Renters steer kayaks, paddleboards & catamarans through dune-protected tidal lagoon populated by flounder, trout & dolphins

Swimmers play frisbee, take underwater photos, and learn basic skills during three-hour Discover Scuba experience in heated, indoor pool

Intracoastal Waterway cruise enables pairs to nab sights of wetlands, coastal marshes, and wildlife while aboard a 35-foot pontoon

Four hours of watery exploration take place atop single or tandem kayaks or speedy pontoon boats with seating for eight

Guides lead snorkelers on safe, 2.5-hour tours of Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge to cavort with West Indian manatees in warm waters

Scenic, placid tidal lagoon lends itself to beginner windsurfing & kayak exploration amid bottlenose dolphins & blue herons

During 45-minute jaunt, USCG-licensed captains send parachute & fliers 2,000 ft. high & provide photo ops of scenic coastline