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 06 Jul

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Starting at $80.00

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Sun 06 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)

David_M

Apr 2021

Awesome trip for local wildlife. Lot's of Manatees and some very large gators. We had a two person canoe so bring seat cushions or ask if they provide because you are out there a long time.

johnmS6829GE

Apr 2021

Fantastic tour. The 3 hours go by quick and there is so much to see and still go to again. Thanks to Eric being our tour guide and pointing out all the wild life!

Jonavivi

Apr 2021

Great experience really great time out there. Astrid is the best very informative and knowledgeable. We have fun and we learn a lot