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 23 Apr

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Starting at $80.00

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Wed 23 Apr

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)

CheetahExplores

Apr 2024

Our guide Sue took us to the nicest places in Blue Spring State Park. It was a relaxing kayak tour with lots of wildlife (yes! manatees!). We really had a wonderful time!

Journey12585212740

Apr 2024

We hat a great time yesterday. It was a sunny day, we saw a lot of alligators and birds and also some manatees. The area is astonishing and absolutely beautiful, peaceful. Ou guide was great. She was fun and knew a lot about everything. We searched in many spots for the manatees. She took nice pictures of me and my sons and gave us great advice where go to eat afterwards. In the evening before the tour I received a WhatsApp message with the exact location and hours.

scott507

Mar 2024

We can't say enough good things about our guide Sue! She was great and made the tour all that much more fun. My wife, 7 year old daughter and I had a very enjoyable time. We saw manatees, alligators and many various birds and fish. Great way to spend a few hours in the outdoors.