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St Nicholas Boat Lines, Inc

St Nicholas Boat Lines, Inc

Cruise Florida’s historic Sponge Docks and watch a live sponge diving demonstration rooted in generations of Greek maritime tradition.

OUR EXPERIENCES

St Nicholas Boat Line offers 45-60 minute sponge diving exhibition cruises departing from the Historic Sponge Docks on the Anclote River in Tarpon Springs. Your Captain provides a narrated history of sponge diving as you cruise the Anclote River. Live demonstration with a diver in traditional diving equipment weighing over 170 pounds. Please visit our website for more information or call 727-942-6425 to schedule a tour experience with one of Florida's oldest family owned and operated attractions. Established in 1924.

ABOUT US

St. Nicholas Boat Lines is a historic sightseeing attraction established in 1924 and located on the famous Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs. The company offers authentic sponge diving exhibition cruises featuring a live harvesting demonstration by a diver wearing traditional diving equipment, showcasing the area’s rich Greek sponge-diving heritage.

IMPACT

St. Nicholas Boat Lines preserves and shares the rich cultural heritage of Tarpon Springs’ historic sponge industry through immersive, educational boat tours and live diving demonstrations. By showcasing traditional sponge harvesting techniques and authentic diving equipment, the business provides visitors and local students with a firsthand connection to the city’s Greek maritime history while supporting cultural tourism and community pride. As one of the longest-operating attractions on the Sponge Docks, it serves as a living link to the traditions and economic foundations that helped shape Tarpon Springs into a nationally recognized historic waterfront community.

DETAILS

To learn more, contact: stnicholasboatlines1@gmail.com

What are your minimum and maximum group sizes?
1-49

Do you require visitors to pre-book?
No

Do you have group rates?
Yes

Do you pay commissions to travel advisors?
No

What languages do you offer your services in?
English

When are you open?
Open daily 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Seasonal operating schedules apply. Please call prior to visiting to verify.

What accommodations do you make for people living with disabilities?
Not wheelchair accessible. Crew members can assist most handicapped impaired individuals with boarding. Please call for more information.