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)

beahancock

Jan 2018

We had a great time today on the St. John's river. The weather was perfect and we saw lots of manatees. They were very friendly, coming up to our kayaks, rolling over and letting us reach out and touch them! My teenage nephews enjoyed the trip and my brother in law, who is self admittedly not an "outdoor guy", had a good time. Matt our guide was very informative.

swanny02

Dec 2017

We were so lucky with the weather, bright and beautiful, and not too hot. My husband and I were gifted this trip and since neither of us has kayaked before I was a little dubious. We needn't have worried, Matt was extremely patient and we soon got the hang of it… We saw lots of manatees, an alligator, and so much wildlife. Matt was very knowledgeable and pointed out various birds and talked in general about the wildlife program and other areas of environmental interest. Excellent in every way.

Erica D

Nov 2017

What a fantastic way to encounter some amazing creatures and take in the beauty of picturesque scenery. Matt was super informative and a great guide. This is our second experience with AIF and looking forward to a potential Costa Rica adventure!