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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
Mon 23 Dec
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Starting at $80.00
Mon 23 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)
jshnmo
Aug 2022
GINA IS THE BEST! Had an amazing time kayaking and swimming in the springs! Would definitely recommend this tour and specifically Gina as a guide she was awesome and so knowledgeable
Tom L
Aug 2022
Gina was an awesome guide and we would definitely recommend her and Manatee Encounters. Her obvious love of nature and knowledge of the area made the tour amazing. She found three groups of manatees and several alligators. Her knowledge of the area made this a learning experience and definitely has us wanting a return trip in the peak manatee season. To top it off, Gina gave us a great recommendation for lunch - The Swamp House. We never would have found this place if not for Gina.
Ginger L
Jul 2022
We had a great time kayaking in the spring, saw a lot of fish and a couple of manatees. The spring water is so clear and we saw a lot of fish swimming. The tour guide Brock is very nice , patient, and knowledgeable.

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