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)

Outpost89

Nov 2020

We enjoyed seeing all the Florida wildlife on the St Johns River and Snake Creek. A rare opportunity to see the real Florida. We are thankful to Astrid for guiding us, who was remarkably sharp at finding wildlife on the river.

Ambassador296039

Nov 2020

Astrid was very knowledgeable and extremely friend. Our group was small and included my wife and I plus a father and daughter. Astrid took time to make sure an uneasy 9yo (first time) kayaker was at easy, comfortable and paddled at the 9yoeds speed and comfort zone which happily extended the length of our tour. The tour was beautiful, peaceful and calming. We were hoping to see Manatees but it’s nature and was early in the season.

P8507UYamyg

Nov 2020

Having Astrid tell us all about the animals and their traits. She was knowledgeable and brought us to see beautiful places. We saw manatees, alligators, turtles and many birds. It was an amazing experience, and Astrid made it memorable for myself, my daughter and sister in law. I am grateful I was able to have this fun experience while in Florida.