Name: SerVacations
Address: Tampa, FL
Telephone: +1 813-498-2229
Rating: 5

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I had a terrific time and connected with wonderful people. Our leader was very customer focused.

Pop Tarts Bowl VIP Experience

I had a great time and it was wonderful to reconnect with old friends from college days at GT and make some great new ones!  It was really well planned out with nothing left undone or thought out.  I would highly recommend SerVacations as  a great option for any future trips.

I had a blast experiencing this year's Pop Tart Bowl VIP Experience with Fred C. and SerVacations. Fred pulled out all the stops to make the rest of the tour group and me truly feel like VIPs. Thank you, SerVacations—you more than made up for the disappointing bowl game loss!

Great trip with friends and alumni. The days were meticulously planned including transportation and many fun events and meals (the dinner at Vito's was especially nice). Thanks for a great experience!

Itinerary was packed with many activities and opportunities to meet others on the trip. Well planned and enjoyable.

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SerVacations™ is a group travel community celebrating service tourism that welcomes families, solo travelers, couples, and groups of all ages to combine volunteering with a fun-filled and uplifting vacation that leaves you feeling more connected to one another and truly connected to the community that you visit. Our founders Fred & Marie welcome you aboard!

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You may have visited Tampa before, but have you ever taken the time to really dive into the history, culture, and adventure just to the west of us in Tarpon Springs? The village of Tarpon Springs has been known well over a century for its Greek culture and the many Greek-American families who for generations have called it home.&nbsp;
 
On this "Love Our Neighbor" single-day tour, you will enjoy a behind the scenes tour of the Tarpon Springs sponge docks and sponge exchange, a sponge boat ride experience like no other, followed by an authentic Greek lunch, and as if that's not enough, a coffee and pastry tasting!

Tarpon Springs, FL, USA

Although water is available on the boat, we recommend that you bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.

Watter Bottle

Feel free to bring your strollers, they are welcome on the boat or you can leave it at the docks.

Strollers

Free Parking

Tour the Sponge Docks and the Sponge Exchange with a Tarpon Springs Native who grew up working on the sponge boats and is an expert on history and eco-tourism in Tarpon Springs!

Tour w a Native Guide

Greek Cookies

Includes a scenic ride down the Anclote River as an actual diver is fitted into the traditional dive suit and takes to the water for a sponge harvesting demonstration.

Sponge Boat Ride

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a Greek Family Restaurant. You'll be able to pick from grilled meats, Greek salads, gyros, seafood, and more. And don't forget the highlight, the famous Greek Flaming Cheese

Authentic Greek Lunch

Dive in to some Greek pastries and enjoy authentic Cuban coffee.

Pastry & Coffee Tasting

Our guide will introduce you to the main exports that make Tarpon Springs famous, and give you tips on purchasing them. You'll also find out about some hidden secrets and novelty stores not to miss.

Shopping Orientation

Sponge divers from the Mediterranean originally settled in this, "the sponge capital of the world" when they found that the Gulf of Mexico and Straits of Florida were "the place" in America where sponges abound. Today, this area is home to many family-owned Greek restaurants, bakeries, and markets, and the locals are as friendly and welcoming as in the old country!&nbsp; 

In fact we will be welcomed by a native guide who will give us an historical and cultural walking tour showing you all the behind the scenes treasures of Tarpon through photos, writings, and a brief film. He will share what it was like to grow up in Tarpon Springs and show you places in Tarpon that most tourists don't get to see!

Explore the Sponge Docks with a Native Guide

Sponge Docks & Exchange

We will take a 45 minute ride on The Sponge Boat which goes down the Anclote River while the Captain gives an exciting briefing on the history of sponge diving! Kids of all ages will love it as a diver in traditional gear provides a real demonstration of sponge harvesting! They will learn all about the different types of sponges, how they are used, and the economics of the natural sponge industry.&nbsp;
It's like going back in time as you pass all of the sponge boats lined up on the river and enjoy the scenery and wildlife. We may even see a few dolphins if we're lucky!

Enjoy an actual sponge harvesting demonstration on a scenic boat ride!

What would a day at the sponge docks be without an authentic Greek meal made by Mama? Three wonderful Greek sisters will host us in their world famous restaurant where we will enjoy a delicious lunch including classical grilled meats, &nbsp;Greek salad, and a few extra surprises like Tarpon Springs famous Grecian flaming cheese! OPA!! For the kids, we will also have all their favorites including cheese pita pizzas, chicken fingers, gyros etc.&nbsp; 

You won't want to miss this special dining experience!

Enjoy Lunch at a Greek Family Restaurant

Lunch

After lunch, enjoy&nbsp;a Greek pastry and coffee tasting! Baklava anyone?&nbsp;
As we close out our day at Tarpon Springs, our guide will point out all of the best locations and hidden secrets to meet your shopping and souvenir needs! Tarpon Springs has a lot of fun shops featuring sponges, shells, and olive oils, but did you know that Tarpon Springs merchants also sell Florida handmade leather goods as well as hand rolled cigars? The kids will love the novelty shops...don't miss the crazy socks store!
 
Enjoy the rest of the afternoon wandering along the meandering sidewalks reminiscent of the Greek Islands, and look forward to bringing friends and family back soon!

Enjoy a Cuban Coffee and Greek Pastry Tasting

Shopping and Tasting

By taking part in this unforgettable adventure exploring Tarpon Springs, you will be benefiting The Salvation Army Tampa Bay! The Salvation Army in Tampa was founded in 1893 and helps lead the way in serving the marginalized in our community through adult rehabilitative care, disaster relief, after school and summer camp programs, the new Red Shield Center to rise out of homelessness, the Angel Tree Rescue Christmas program, and even recuperative care for recent hospital patients at BayCare and Tampa General. It is Salvation Army's mission to "preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination."

Benefiting The Salvation Army of Tampa

<ul>
 <li>We operate rain or shine assuming conditions are safe and we have met our minimum number of guests to operate the tour. Otherwise, we reserve the right to cancel the tour and provide a prompt refund.</li>
 <li>If the sponge boat ride becomes unavailable on this date, we reserve the right to substitute a one hour eco-tourism dolphin nature boat ride with a naturalist.</li>
 <li>All ticket sales are final. Tours cannot be exchanged, rescheduled, or refunded. But life happens! We offer ticket insurance which allows you to cancel or reschedule your tour with at least 24 hours’ notice, and we will reschedule or reimburse you for your full tour ticket price minus insurance fee. (public tours only)</li>
</ul>

Booking Rules

Tarpon Springs Family Adventure w Sponge Boat Benefiting Sal. Army

Ticket Insurance - $5 per person

Adults

Age 6-12 yrs
Includes only kids meal options at lunch.

Kids

Includes only kids meal options at lunch.

Under 6 yrs 

10:45AM-3:00PM &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$69 Adults, $39 Kids (Age 6-12), $19 (Age 5 and Under)
You may be from Tampa or have visited before, but have you ever taken the time to really dive into the history, culture, and adventure just to the west of us in Tarpon Springs? The village of Tarpon Springs has been known well over a century for its Greek culture and the many Greek-American families who for generations have called it home.&nbsp;
 
<a href="https://youtu.be/VedDM4lRdS0">Watch this Video from a Tarpon Springs Adventure</a>
 
On this "Love Our Neighbor" single-day tour, you will enjoy a behind the scenes tour of the Tarpon Springs sponge docks and sponge exchange, a sponge boat ride experience like no other, followed by an authentic Greek lunch, and as if that's not enough, a coffee and pastry tasting!

By taking part in this unforgettable adventure exploring Tarpon Springs, you will be benefiting <a href="https://www.loveisministry.org/tampa" target="_blank">Love Is Ministry</a> as they raise money to host area refugee kids at their soccer camp this summer. Love Is Ministry disciples kids and youth in the Tampa refugee community all year round through soccer and tutoring, sharing God's word, and the love of Christ. They are raising up young leaders and helping them to excel in academics.
 
<a href="https://youtu.be/74L9hOxkM3c">Enjoy this Video about Love Is Ministry's Summer Camps</a>

Benefiting "Love Is Ministry"

<ul>
 <li>We operate rain or shine assuming conditions are safe, the boat is running, and we have met our minimum number of guests to operate the tour. Otherwise, we reserve the right to cancel the tour and provide a prompt refund.</li>
 <li>If the sponge boat ride becomes unavailable on this date, we reserve the right to substitute a one hour eco-tourism dolphin nature boat ride with a naturalist.</li>
 <li>All ticket sales are final. Tours cannot be exchanged, rescheduled, or refunded. But life happens! We offer ticket insurance for $5 per ticket which allows you to cancel or reschedule your tour with at least 24 hours’ notice, and we will reschedule or reimburse you for your full tour ticket price minus insurance fee. (public tours only)</li>
</ul>
Book Now Online or call Fred at 678-358-5567 to reserve by phone.

Booking Rules & Ticket Insurance

Tarpon Springs Family Adventure w Sponge Boat Ride, Benefiting Love Is

Kids (6-12) Tickets

***Please choose how many adult participants above and then go to extra options below to choose the quantity of kids tickets in each age category.

Adult (Over 12) Tickets

Kids (5 & Under) Tickets

Optional Ticket Insurance-$5 per person

Stadium Tour and Baseball Game
Enjoy a 75 minute Tampa Sports Authority Tour of Raymond James Stadium featuring the architect who designed the famous and much beloved endzone pirate ship!&nbsp;Get a behind the scenes tour complete even with a visit to the brig, and learn from the source all about the evolution of one of professional sports most acclaimed stadium features. Following the tour, we will head across the street to Steinbrenner Field to socialize and watch the Tampa Tarpons baseball game as they take on the Lakeland Tigers! A reserved seat, hot dog and drink are included in this package.
 
SerVacations, where Volunteering and Vacation Unite!&nbsp;
SerVacations is a multi-day tour operator welcoming guests to Tampa where they serve in local Bay Area charities in the morning and then hit all the hot spots and behind the scenes gems our city is famous for in the afternoon. One of those gems is our world class football stadium.&nbsp;
 
At this "Love Our Neighbor" single day event, instead of volunteering, we'll be raising money for underprivileged youth to attend expert led camps teaching about off-the-field sports careers!&nbsp;
 
Date: Thursday July 15th 3:30AM-9:30PM
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You will meet at Raymond James Stadium and then following the tour, drive yourself across the street to park at Steinbrenner Field. 

Transportation

Enjoy a behind the scenes tour of Raymond James Stadium led by the Tampa Sports Authority with special guest William A. Hayward, the architect of the famous pirate ship!

Tour of the Stadium

After the tour, head across the street and enjoy a Tampa Tarpons Baseball Game. Your tour includes one reserved seat.

Tampa Tarpons Game

Enjoy a hot dog and drink as part of your tour package!

Dinner

A portion of  the proceeds will benefit the Florida Rising Stars Foundation to give underprivileged students the opportunity to attend expert led camps about off-the-field sports careers.

Support a Great Cause!

Enjoy a 75 minute Tampa Sports Authority tour of Raymond James Stadium along with pirate ship designer William A. Hayward.

Behind the Scenes Tour w the architect behind the famous pirate ship!

Raymond James Stadium

Includes hot dog and drink. Mix and mingle with fellow guests interested in Tampa Bay Sports and careers in sports management.

Reserved Seat at the Tampa Tarpons vs. Lakeland Tigers Game

Tarpons Game

Do you know a middle or high school student who is interested in off-the-field sports careers like broadcasting, marketing, officiating, sports management, and sports medicine? <a href="https://www.floridarisingstarsproject.com" target="_blank">Florida Rising Stars Foundation</a> leads one and two day camps taught by experts on all of these subjects while also educating youth on nutrition, mental health, and substance abuse. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to sponsor camp tuition for underprivileged youth!

Featured Charity: Florida Rising Stars

All sales are final, however we expect to have a waiting list for this event. If this is the case, and you notify us of your inability to attend the event within 48 hours of the event, we will do our best to find someone else to purchase your package and give you a refund.
 
We will proceed with the tour come rain or shine. The stadium tour will be affected very little by inclement weather. On the off chance the Tarpons game gets rain delayed, your ticket will serve as a raincheck for a future game.
 
Tickets for the baseball game will utilize electronic ticketing. The Yankees franchise no longer uses paper ticketing. Be prepared for tickets to be distributed the day before by email, and to enter the stadium via electronic ticketing on your phone.
 
Questions: Contact fred.carlson@servacations.com

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