Tarpon Springs SerVacation
Trip Highlights
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Tour info
Why take this tour?
Incredible Value, Prices Starting at:
Adults: $79
Kids (Ages 6-12): $39
(Age 5 and Under): $19
This trip can be modified to include a hands-on educational experience at the Tarpon Springs Aquarium or a visit to the Tabernacle in the Wilderness & Bible Museum.
Option to shorten this tour into a fundraising event for your group’s favorite charity, inviting clients, supporters, and special guests to celebrate that charity’s mission on a fun day trip with a portion of the proceeds donated to the cause!
Volunteer Service Opportunity
While we can't guarantee which non-profit partner we will be volunteering with on the day of your tour, we would love to hear your group's preference! Possible Projects: Hunger - Volunteer at a local food bank either organizing or distributing food to neighbors in need. Conservation - Beach Cleanup Ecology - Sponge Qualifying Orphans, Widows, & Seniors - Play games and read with Orphans/Underprivileged Children or Seniors, and welcome them along with us as guests on our tour that afternoon.
Sponge Docks & Exchange
Tour the Sponge Docks and the Sponge Exchange with a Tarpon Springs Native who grew up working on the sponge boats and is an expert on history and eco-tourism in Tarpon Springs! He will share what it was like to grow up in Tarpon Springs and show you places in Tarpon that the tourists don't get to see.
Lunch
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a Greek Family Restaurant. You’ll be able to pick from grilled meats, Greek salads, gyros, seafood, and more. And don’t forget the highlight, the famous Greek Flaming Cheese! For the kids, we will also have all their favorites including cheese pita pizzas, chicken fingers, gyros etc. You won't want to miss this special dining experience!
Sponge Boat Ride
Experience a sponge boat ride experience like no other. We will take a 45 minute ride on The Sponge Boat which goes down the Anclote River while the Captain gives an exciting briefing on the history of sponge diving! The kids and explorers at heart will love it as a diver in traditional gear provides a real demonstration of sponge harvesting! They will learn all about the different types of sponges, how they are used, and the economics of the natural sponge industry. It's like going back in time as you pass all of the sponge boats lined up on the river and enjoy the scenery and wildlife. We may even see a few dolphins if we're lucky!
Shopping and Tasting
Dive into some Greek pastries and enjoy authentic Cuban coffee. Our guide will introduce you to the main exports that make Tarpon Springs famous and give you tips on purchasing them. You’ll also find out about some hidden secrets and novelty stores not to miss.
Included
- Tour w/ native guide
- Greek Cookies
- Authentic Greek Lunch
- Pastry & Coffee Tasting
Things to know
What to Bring?
Don’t have a group, but would love to go on a particular tour?
Boat Ride Alternative
What to Bring?
Don’t have a group, but would love to go on a particular tour?
Boat Ride Alternative
Recent Reviews
Dan DeCicco
February 3, 2022
What a great time my kids and I enjoyed at the incredibly diverse history and culture of Tarpon Springs! I cannot say enough how organized SerVacations was...and the fact that they do this service to provide for others is a double win. There wasn't a single part that lacked prof…
Boe Ellis
February 3, 2022
SerVacations, and its leaders, have a huge heart for serving others, and for helping families like ours use our vacation time for a lot more than we have in the past. We attended the Tarpon Springs tour and were very impressed with the overall approach of the organization, the ca…
Heather S
February 3, 2022
We participated in the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks tour. The tour Guide was very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed seeing the heart of Tarpon. I would definitely recommend this trip for tourists and locals alike. A great trip for people of all ages. I hope to be able to use SerVa…
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