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

Sun 13 Jul

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Starting at $80.00

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Sun 13 Jul

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (329)

Lhkiss

Dec 2021

My 8 year old son and I had a wonderful time with our guide, Gina, kayaking and learning about manatees. The manatees were swimming right beneath our kayaks so we saw them up close and personal! We learned so much about these “sea cows”, other wildlife and the surrounding environment! Perfect 👌 weather in early December which made the kayaking fairly easy and enjoyable. Highly recommended 💯

tkeich30

Dec 2021

Our guide, Bill, was very knowledgeable. The manatee encounter was wonderful! There were so many manatees that kept swimming up to us with curiosity. We even saw a mother and calf.

JULIE F

Nov 2021

Great way to spend a morning in Florida. We kayaked along the St Johns River and saw manatees, alligators, turtles and a wide variety of birds. Bill was a knowledgeable friendly guide with a good eye for wildlife. Pace was good for beginners.