Orlando Manatee Encounters

Overview

Journey to Blue Spring State Park, winter home to one of Florida’s largest populations of Manatee. Witness hundreds of these "sea cows" relaxing in the spring alone. Observe these creatures from a safe distance in your kayak as your Florida Master Naturalist introduces you to the flora and fauna that make up this wild area. This is a great trip for the entire family!

City: Daytona Beach

Wed 30 Apr

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Starting at $80.00

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Wed 30 Apr

Starting at $80.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Bottled water

Professional guide

Landing and facility fees

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There is no minimum age however all participants must know how to swim
It is recommended that you bring a swimsuit, towel, waterproof camera and wear clothes that can get wet and possibly dirty
To ensure a proper size kayak is available, please provide your individual heights and weights at the time of booking
There is no restroom at the meeting location. There is a public restroom at Valentine Park (1511 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763) about a mile before you arrive the meeting location that we recommend you use before your tour.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (329)

Mark G

Feb 2018

Excellent trip. Guide was very knowledgeable about area and wildlife. Plan to do again when in the area. Highly recommended. Thanks.

Abigayle f

Jan 2018

I loved the trip !! It was a fun small group. The tour guide seemed to know a lot about Florida history and liked to share. The manatees swam right up to our kayaks and rubbed against them. I would highly recommend this trip and go again!

Kathryn S

Jan 2018

I found adventures in Florida while looking for Bioluminescent tours to enjoy with my boyfriend and my family. I decided the manatee tour looked amazing and signed up for that. A day or two before the trip a cold front hit and we were a bit worried about a a cold morning trip on the water but we contacted Greg and he assured us the weather wasn’t bad, that cold weather attracted more manatees, and that we could think about it and reschedule if need be. We are so happy to have kept our trip that day as it was absolutely beautiful! We had the pleasure of getting Matt as our tour guide. He is very fun, friendly, and knowledgeable about the wildlife we came across all day. It was a 3 hour trip that ran from 9am to noon, great for everyone including beginning kayakers. Several manatees swam beneath us, we saw countless birds, as well as an alligator and a turtle. We will absolutely be taking more trips by Adventures in Florida, I can’t recommend the trips, and Matt, enough!