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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
Sat 09 Nov
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Starting at $80.00
Sat 09 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)
Ronda37
Dec 2020
Gina & Astrid were amazing guides! They educated us on how to kayak and Gina stayed close to one member of our group until she felt comfortable! Thank you for a memorable experience!
88jalynns
Dec 2020
This tour was an amazing experience. I’ve been to Florida many times and this was probably my favorite adventure I’ve done. Seeing the manatees was so cool and they got so close! Our guide, Astrid was very helpful and informative. She had so much information for us and pointed out all the wildlife. I would definitely want to try more kayaking trips with Astrid
Duhmetri
Dec 2020
Gina was our guide and she put our safety first. She reviewed kayak fundamentals which was a good refresher! Gina knew all the best spots to encounter Florida’s wildlife and we came across it all! Manatees, birds, alligators, insects, fish, and incredible Florida foliage. Gina let us set the pace so we never felt rushed. I can’t imagine rushing or feeling on a schedule when so immersed in nature! Gina literally let us go with the flow. She was kind, gracious, and above all knowledgeable. *Full transparency: She had mostly descent jokes. But brace yourself for some real cheesers.

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