Orlando Manatee Encounters in Daytona Beach booking from $80.00

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

Fri 08 Nov

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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)

Gayle S

Apr 2021

You’ll spend much of your time paddling along the St John’s River, Florida’s longest River. The area we were in was a calm relaxing time on the water. From what I understand, Mar-Oct is not an ideal time to see Manatees because it’s a bit too warm for them in the spring. We went in April on a chilly day but saw maybe 6 from a short distance. Check the website for the best times to see Manatees if that’s an important part of your kayak trip. Astrid was our tour guide and had an immense knowledge of the local wildlife. The meetup was easy to find using the gps and parking wasn’t a problem.

Aimee B

Apr 2021

Our tour guide Jimmy was awesome! He knew everything about the area and explained everything from the plants to the animals. We even saw 3 young manatee up by the spring (2 of them were just released from foster care and another one joined them). It was nice to see a "manatee watcher" gal (a volunteer position that keeps a close eye on the manatee and educates the people as they come through) to help keep the newly released young ones safe. Afterwards we paddled down or up the river (not really sure). We saw a lot of gators swimming in the waters. It was fun watching them poke their heads up to watch us and then go back under. Down by the lagoon/ end of the cove we went through there was a deer which Jimmy said he never saw before. We also saw a lot of turtles in that area and then a gator that went right under our kayak and did some splashing around, trying to get away from us, I am sure! It was nerve wracking to say the least but I am sure he was just as scared. On the way back we saw a bird that had a snake in his mouth and then proceeded to fly away and above our kayak. I was thankful he didn't drop the snake on us!!! This tour was absolutely amazing and my most favorite part of our visit to Florida. I highly recommend the tour as there is so much to learn from your guide rather than going on your own.

HeatherH5711

Apr 2021

We loved this kayak trip. We saw so much wildlife; birds, alligators, and of course manatees. Bill was our guide. He is very knowledgeable about the wildlife, the plants and trees and the area in general. We enjoyed his company very much. This is such a great way to see the "real" Florida. It was one of the best things we have ever done on a vacation. I recommend bringing a water bottle and sunscreen. Our 13 year old went with us and she had an awesome time too. It was her favorite thing we did in Florida this year.

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Orlando Manatee Encounters

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