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

Wed 16 Jul

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Starting at $80.00

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Wed 16 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)

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.

Monicax314

Jul 2021

Bill was very informative! Very knowledgeable and passionate about his job. Highly recommended. Wear sunscreen!