If any state can claim to have just as much water to enjoy as land, it’s Florida. Visiting the state without enjoying its waters—from rivers to springs to swamps to the sparkling Atlantic Ocean—would be missing the point entirely. Here, we take a look into a few of the main ways to enjoy Florida by water, no matter whether you’re a thrill-seeker or happy to just float. Beaches Florida has 663 miles of beaches, so visitors can take their pick—from crowded and commercialized to hidden, wild places tucked away in preserves and parks. Thanks to the state’s peninsular shape, no matter where you are in Florida, you’re never more than a couple hours from the nearest beach. You can make a day out of just sitting on the sand and soaking up the sun, or go for a bit more adventure and plan to snorkel the shoreline (just keep in …