Tarpon Springs, Florida: Live Sponge Diving Boat Tour
Ride a boat, learn the history and lore of sponges, watch a guy in a 142-lb diving suit harvest a live sponge underwater, all in less than an hour.
St. Nicholas Sponge Diving Exhibition
- Address:
- 693 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL
- Directions:
- St. Nicholas Sponge Diving Exhibition. Along the docks. On the north side of Dodecanese Blvd across from the Mykonos restaurant. Look for the boat with the covered awning and orange trim.
- Hours:
- Daily 10-4:30. Tours every 40 minutes. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 727-942-6425
- Admission:
- Adults $10.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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The St. Nicholas IV cruises the Anclote River through the historic sponge docks of Tarpon Springs. The tour includes a demonstration of sponge harvesting with a live diver wearing 172 pounds of traditional diving equipment. Fantastic photo ops!
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The attraction promises that the diver will harvest a live sponge on every tour.