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 07 Jul

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Starting at $80.00

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Mon 07 Jul

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)

88jalynns

Dec 2020

This tour was an amazing experience. I’ve been to Florida many times and this was probably my favorite adventure I’ve done. Seeing the manatees was so cool and they got so close! Our guide, Astrid was very helpful and informative. She had so much information for us and pointed out all the wildlife. I would definitely want to try more kayaking trips with Astrid

Duhmetri

Dec 2020

Gina was our guide and she put our safety first. She reviewed kayak fundamentals which was a good refresher! Gina knew all the best spots to encounter Florida’s wildlife and we came across it all! Manatees, birds, alligators, insects, fish, and incredible Florida foliage. Gina let us set the pace so we never felt rushed. I can’t imagine rushing or feeling on a schedule when so immersed in nature! Gina literally let us go with the flow. She was kind, gracious, and above all knowledgeable. *Full transparency: She had mostly descent jokes. But brace yourself for some real cheesers.

thepurplezebra

Dec 2020

My friends and I went on the 3 hour manatee kayak tour with Bill as our guide. He was great!! We loved the experience and got to see so many manatees up close and other wildlife. Bill was very knowledgeable about all the animals and other facts about the area. We all had a fantastic morning and would absolutely rebook this or another tour with Bill.