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 23 Aug

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Starting at $80.00

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Sat 23 Aug

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)

emmanuelp384

Jan 2021

Our guide (Astrid) was very accommodating. We were stuck on traffic but she patiently waited for us and gave us a very comprehensive tour. She is very knowledgeable and took great pictures for us as well. This tour is a must if you want to enjoy a day surrounded by wildlife and especially manatees.

digitalmoxies

Jan 2021

Manatees are such curious and to quote my son huggable animals. What a pleasure to experience them in their natural environment. Bill was great and our trip was a true treat.

IsabelleMarie

Jan 2021

From booking, to finishing the experience, we loved this tour. I felt properly informed about where, when, and how the tour would occur. We had a seamless start and the guide obviously was prepared to go at our speed. Usually, we go at full speed and are very active. Our family had very little sleep due to our events of the last few days prior to the tour and one of our family had just played a tough ECNL game of soccer. So, we were all a bit slow and cranky. Astrid, our guide, felt our speed (or lack there of!) and tailored the tour to our group. She showed us beautiful sights around the river, loads of bird life, alligators (socially distanced of course), turtles, and of course, many manatees! Astrid obviously has great knowledge of the area and animals present. Additionally, she was kind, patient, and sent us amazing pictures after the tour. I cannot imagine seeing the area any other way. Next time we are in town, we will surely try another of their tours or even repeat this one!!