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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
Thu 07 Nov
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Starting at $80.00
Thu 07 Nov
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)
N188CTmatthewg
Oct 2021
Had an amazing time. Our guide Gina was so fun, spirited, and knowledgeable. We saw great views of the wild life Florida has to offer. Would definitely recommend.
Guy_G
Sep 2021
Jimi was an amazing tour guide. He was very knowledgeable. I was however disappointed that we did not personally see any manatees, but I guess you can't expect nature to do what you want. The spring was closed off to kayaking so that should have probably been mentioned prior to booking. We stilled loved the kayaking, and I would have still done it without seeing the manatees. We appreciated Jimi taking the time to stop us for a detour to walk through Blue Park. This was one of the highlights of my vacation. I would do it all over again.
Rhonda_U
Aug 2021
Highly Recommend !!!!! From the beginning to the end it was an Amazing adventure. Seeing Manatee’s and alligators up close in August. Thank you Bill for the adventure and knowledge you shared.

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