Does Homosassa Springs have glass bottom boats?
Glass Bottom Boat Tour offers visitors a unique experience to explore the underwater world without getting wet. Guests can enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a clear glass bottom, providing a glimpse into the marine life below. A glass-bottom boat is a boat with sections of glass, panoramic bottom glass or other suitable transparent material, below the waterline allowing passengers to observe the underwater environment from within the boat.History. The glass-bottom boat was invented in 1878 by two men, Hullam Jones and Philip Morrell, in Marion County, Florida. Jones outfitted a dugout canoe with a glass viewing box at the bottom, which allowed tourists to view the clear waters of Silver Springs, Florida.
Can I wear jeans on a boat ride?
Jean pants, jean skirts, long skirts, and leggings would be ideal. Tips: Choose bottoms that allow for easy movement and comfort. You want something that is boat resistant, wind resistant and comfortable to get up and sit down in! Men…Jeans, khaki pants, you could even wear shorts if you are a warm body. Sailors will not be boated without proper footwear. We strongly recommend that sailors wear bathing suits, tech t-shirts (ideally long-sleeved), closed-toe shoes, hats/visors, and sunglasses. Cotton t-shirts are not comfortable when wet, which they will become!Expect lots of walking and climbing about boats. Wear slip-on shoes with grip. At most displays, you will be asked to remove your shoes before boarding the boats, so consider that when picking your shoes for the day. Bring layers if attending coastal or northern shows, where mornings/evenings can get chilly.