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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
Fri 08 Nov
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Starting at $80.00
Fri 08 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)
HilaryM696
Jan 2020
We had a wonderful kayaking trip with Bill today - he was a very knowledgable guide and able to spot the wildlife for us and tell us all about it. We saw many turtles, gators and different birds, the scenery was magnificent - we paddled up a creek where we were the only visitors - and finally had really good sightings of manatees, including a mother and nursing baby. A wonderful trip which we all enjoyed ( us and our adult “children” - not a category trip advisor recognises...) and would thoroughly recommend. A great break from pounding the theme parks and a chance to see the real Florida.
hannahtU3000JH
Jan 2020
We were able to see so many manatees and our guide was so knowledgeable and nice!! Even if we didn’t see any manatees, the kayaking is worth it... we were able to go in little creeks and see other wildlife- so beautiful!
966karib
Jan 2020
Take yourself off the beaten path of the tourist traps and experience the beauty and tranquility of Florida with this amazing experience. Bill was a superb tour guide who had the patience and knowledge to give us a tour we will always remember. So thankful we were lucky enough to do this. Worth every penny!

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