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

Sat 09 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)

diverksmall

Aug 2020

All I can say is WOW!! If you’re considering doing this, let me tell you - you’re missing out if you don’t. Blue Springs was closed the day we went for tree removal and it still was the most memorable part of our trip. Our guide, Greg, was very patient and offered paddling instruction for all. My youngest is 11, and struggled for awhile, but got the hang of it and enjoyed it. The area is gorgeous!! So many alligators, turtles, aquatic birds, and at the very end we saw 2 manatees dipping back under the water. We appreciated the vast knowledge of local flora and fauna. We loved it and will definitely plan to come back in the winter time for more manatees!! Thank you for a great experience.

R3744ZGjamesy

Jul 2020

Jimi was very friendly and knowledgeable about the wildlife around blue springs state park. We went on July 4th weekend, so we could not go pass the area where a lot of people went swimming, but we still saw the natural groves. We saw some birds, fishes, and even some alligators lurking beneath the water. When we got away from all the people, it was very tranquil and refreshing. Luckily we stopped before the rain hit. Great experience!

Meg H

Jun 2020

Astrid, our guide, was amazing. The whole family had a wonderful time exploring the springs, swimming with the manatees, and seeing some awesome wildlife during our trip. Would definitely recommend!! Not only was it a memorable experience for my boys, it was also educational. We learned a lot about the animals in their natural habitats, and got to explore several hard to find spots on the trip. Can’t wait to come back next year and book another kayak trip!

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