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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $55.60

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Tue 24 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)

jntjntjntjnt

Feb 2022

I was concerned about the usefulness of clear kayaks in the murky waters, but we observed both manatee and porpoise through the kayak hull as they swam under us. After about a half mile paddle we saw a large and a small manatee. While drifting in the area, the large manatee swam just under our kayak. We stayed in the area for a few minutes and saw both manatees surface a few times. As we were paddling back to the marina we saw 2 porpoises, one of which swam just under our kayak. The kayak was quite stable, but not as comfortable as others we have used. Would be nice to have a bit more padding, or better suspension, in the seat. Would also be nice to have a choice of 2 single kayaks or 1 double kayak. Our guide, Rich, was friendly and helpful. He provided some simple instruction and started at a slow paddle pace while folks got tuned up. He gradually picked up the pace while ensuring the group stayed together. Rich knew exactly where to look for the manatees and pointed them out to us when he spotted them.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thank you for your review!! We are so glad to hear you were able to see so many manatees on your tour with Richard. We appreciate your feedback and are so happy to hear Richard helped make your tour so fun!

jariley22

Feb 2022

Really enjoyed this experience! Even though manatee season is nearing the end and we didn't see any on this trip, it was a beautiful day and we saw dolphins! Richard was a great guide and super knowledgable about the area. Learned a lot about the history of Tarpon Springs and the wildlife in the area.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thank you for your 5-star review!! We are so happy you were able to see dolphins on your tour with Richard! We hope you’ll join us again for another paddle soon

sherrik998

Feb 2022

The whole experience was great! Beautiful day and our guide, Richard, was knowledgeable and experienced. My group liked the leisure trip and felt comfortable asking questions and visiting with others along the way.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thank you for your kind review!! We are so happy to hear Richard helped make your kayak tour so wonderful. We hope you’ll be back for another adventure!