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

Mon 12 Jan

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Starting at $80.00

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Mon 12 Jan

Starting at $80.00

Make a reservation

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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)

bryanvE7238QO

Apr 2021

Billy kept us informed and gathered around the river.He will happily assist you in anything or in any questions you may have.It’s worth it!

elizabethrJ1769FE

Mar 2021

We had a great time the canoe trip was beautiful. Our guide, Eric, was so knowledgeable. We saw gators, heron, turtles, and more. Eric answered every question we had. It was my husband and on the excision along with a group of seven. There were enough guides to allow some of the group who couldn’t make the trek to stay back. Since it was warm out, the manatees where dispersed, so we didn’t see any. If you want to see them, book when it’s been cold out for a while. That’s when the manatees go to the warmer spring.

755emersonb

Mar 2021

We did this trip in late March and the warm weather had pushed the manatees out into the bigger parts of the river. So instead Bill, our guide, showed us all the secret spots! We saw 10 gators, a bald eagle, and plenty of other unique wildlife. Can’t wait to come back and do the bioluminescence tour!