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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 25 Dec
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Starting at $80.00
Wed 25 Dec
Starting at $80.00
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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.
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (260)
K2178FMjenniferp
Mar 2022
This was an amazing experience! Our guide “Guy” was extremely knowledgeable about not only manatees but also, birds, alligators and all of the wildlife we encountered. We will definitely be back!!
Mslocke123
Mar 2022
Gina was the most amazing guide. She was knowledgeable about all the plant and wildlife and kept to tour upbeat and entertaining. Most of the manatees had left because of the unseasonable heat, but she made sure we saw at least a couple of tagged ones. She also took us into the state park and where were able to see the spring that feeds that portion of the river. Again, she explained the recent construction and why it was done. Gina made the trip!
Ann T
Mar 2022
This was a wonderful and memorable day! Our guide Gina was very knowledgeable about wildlife and we felt very safe the whole time. The private tour was perfect for us. Highly recommend!!

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