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)

Mandyand1

Mar 2021

My family and I (2adults, 3 kids 17,10,9) booked the Manatee Encounter Tour and let me tell you, it was amazing!! We learned so much about Florida nature and wildlife! The scenery was beautiful and kayaking was relaxing. Our guide, Jimi, was so helpful and knowledgeable about the area, history, and wildlife. We saw many manatees, eagles, gators, great blue herring, many active fish, so many birds I have never seen! This is a day the my family will always remember. I would highly recommend this tour for new or experienced kayakers and would not hesitate to return for another tour.

RadnyD

Mar 2021

Three of us joined the group, lead by Jimmy on the St. Johns River. It was a nice easy going trip filled with wildlife. We were thrilled to see manatees swimming just below our kayaks and occasionally poking through the surface, especially being so late in the season. Jimmy was very knowledgeable, and instructed us on how to paddle safely in the waters around the manatees. He pointed out each of the waterfowl and other birds, including the wild turkeys, with whom he communicated with using recordings on his phone - very creative! Then there were the alligators! Wow! All in all a great time.

MarleyC14

Mar 2021

My family really enjoyed our kayaking trip with Eric. It was a BLAST! I was hoping we’d get to see at least maybe one or two manatee because it’s so late into March, BUT we saw a bunch (thanks to the unseasonably cool weather). It was absolutely amazing! Besides all the manatee we saw a couple gators, turtles and several birds including an eagle. Eric was really knowledgeable, we liked him a lot. Also, be sure to use the bathroom before you come!

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