Rusty Anchor Mount Dora

About Rusty Anchor Mount Dora

Rusty Anchor Mount Dora operates guided pontoon boat tours on the Harris Chain of Lakes near Orlando. Visitors cruise through the Dora Canal, a cypress swamp known as the most beautiful mile of waterway in Florida, where they may spot alligators, turtles, ospreys, bald eagles and river otters. Tours are led by licensed captains with over 35 years of local expertise who narrate details about Mount Dora's history, native plants and cypress ecosystems. The company offers several options: a two-hour Dora Canal eco tour, one-hour sunset cruises on Lake Dora, one-hour shoreline tours past the historic Lakeside Inn and lighthouse, and three-hour lunch or dinner cruises to lakeside restaurants. Covered pontoon boats provide shade, blankets and free bottled water. Vessels are US Coast Guard inspected and wheelchair accessible, accommodating families, couples, groups and special occasions. Located in Mount Dora, Florida, the attraction suits visitors seeking a relaxing wildlife experience and Old Florida scenery without visiting theme parks.