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Clear Kayak Tour of Tarpon Springs | Manatee Season

Clear Kayak Tour of Tarpon Springs | Manatee Season

Overview

Adventure through Tarpon Springs in your 100% clear kayak! You’ll enjoy a tranquil paddle through the bayous of Tarpon Springs. You’ll launch from the Tarpon Springs Yacht Club, kayak through the bayous, see Victorian-style mansions, and pass by the picturesque Craig Park. You’ll then paddle into Spring Bayou, a warm water area with frequent manatee sightings!

Look for manatees while you take in the scenery. Manatees use the warmer water of Spring Bayou as a sanctuary during the winter months. Along the way, your guide will keep an eye out for other wildlife including dolphins and a variety of birds. Chances are that you’ll see a variety of wildlife, but sightings are random and not guaranteed.

Learn about Tarpon Springs from your 5-star rated eco-tour guide. Hear about local history, wildlife, and ecosystems. Along the way, you’ll hear about Greek culture and the famous Sponge Docks. Your guide will be happy to take photos and make sure you have fun along the way!

City: Clearwater

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $55.60

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $55.60

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Dry Bags: We'll allow you to use our dry bags to keep your personal belongings dry along the tour!

Kayaks, paddles, seats, life jackets, whistles

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For your safety, we have a weight limit of 250 lbs per guest, and a combined limit of 425 lbs for two people in a tandem kayak

What To Expect

Craig Park

You'll paddle through the beautiful bayous of Tarpon Springs, stopping at Craig Park, which is at the very heart of Tarpon Springs. You'll paddle by the incredible Victorian-style mansions from the town's first settlers in the 19th Century.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (147)

Trip584057

Dec 2022

Less was great. We learned a lot about Tarpon Springs and wildlife. We would definitely recommend if you’re out there.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! We agree- Alessia is a great guide, and we'll be sure to pass along your kudos to her. We hope that you'll visit us again sometime!

Kpaskor

Dec 2022

My husband and I had a wonderful afternoon on the clear bottom kayak at Tarpon Springs. The weather was sunny and on this December day we were not cold, but very comfortable. Our tour guide was Micki and she was terrific, helping us gear up and assist in our transfers to and from shore to kayak with ease. My husband, a novice, was a bit apprehensive to kayak, but Micki's pre-launch instruction set him at ease. I would have given this tour a 5 star if only we had seen more manatees. Also, the clear bottom boat did not make seeing aquatic life any easier in the dark murky waters of the bayous.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Thank you for joining us for a clear kayaking adventure! We're thrilled that Mickie helped ease your husband's nerves and you both were able to enjoy your paddle through the Tarpon Springs Bayous! We're disappointed you did not get to see any many manatees as you would have liked, they are freely roaming and spread across the bayou areas and even back out to the gulf on warmer days! We appreciate your review and feedback and hope you can join us again in the future!

stevemV6255LO

Dec 2022

This was an amazing tour. Mickie, our guide, was such a joy in that she knew she stuff when it came to the area and most importantly, the Manatees, but she was also just so personable and nice. We just wished the tour had been longer. I highly recommend the tour, but especially with Mickie. Such a great person leading a tour with such majestic animals. THANKS MICKIE!!!

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Wow! Thank you so much for your glowing review and recommendation! We're pleased to hear that your tour of Tarpon Springs with Mickie was such a good one and that you were able to see some manatees on it. We hope to paddle with you again!