Whale Watching in Brooksville, Florida

StarLite Cruises is a family-owned operation serving locals and visitors in St. Petersburg/Clearwater since 1986, operating Florida's largest daily excursion fleet with a variety of cruises including nature cruises, fine dining yacht cruises, casual tropical party cruises, dolphin tours, luncheon cruises, full day tour group excursions, weddings, corporate events, and private charters on scenic Florida inland waters.

Located in Crystal River, Florida, West Marine serves as the premier marine supply store for the Nature Coast, a region renowned for its pristine, spring-fed waters and abundant wildlife. With extensive experience supporting local boating communities, the store offers a unique combination of expert knowledge and a comprehensive inventory tailored to the area's distinctive waterways. The location benefits from proximity to Kings Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, providing access to some of the most productive fishing grounds and scenic cruising routes in the region. This store stands out by catering specifically to the needs of anglers, boaters, sailors, and paddlers who explore the largely undeveloped and ecologically rich coastline of Citrus County and beyond. West Marine Crystal River offers a wide range of products and services, including USCG-approved safety equipment, boat maintenance supplies, outboard engine parts, and marine electronics. The store stocks specialized anchoring systems designed for the shallow, grassy bottoms of the Nature Coast, as well as fishing gear suited for both inshore flats and offshore Gulf waters. Customers can also find rigging hardware and sailing gear for navigating Kings Bay and the Gulf, along with kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and paddling accessories for exploring the region’s unique spring-fed channels and wildlife refuges. The knowledgeable staff, many of whom are active local boaters and anglers, provide valuable advice on equipment selection and local conditions, ensuring visitors are well-prepared to enjoy the diverse recreational opportunities the Nature Coast offers.

Early Bird Charters is a family-run business in Bermuda with over 30 years of fishing and boating experience, launched by Captain Blake West in 1982 and now operated by Captain Jim West and his wife Melanie Fiander West. They offer professional, licensed, and insured charters on their 42-foot double-ender boat Troubadour, providing classic Bermudian fishing (full day offshore/deep-sea or half day inshore/reef), snorkel trips, whale watching, evening boat rides, sunset cruises, small wedding charters, and professional photography services by Melanie.