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

Tue 05 Aug

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Starting at $80.00

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Tue 05 Aug

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (329)

lisaUY

Sep 2020

I went with my son to celebrate a special occasion in a different way. We LOVED it! Astrid, our guide, was very easy to learn from and knowledgeable, peaceful and such an interesting person! Our tour group included 3 children who seemed to love it., as well. The St Johns River is vast, with amazing nature all around - trees, plants, animals, and the water! Like glass... We had a show - saw alligators, turtles, all kinds of fish & birds, and 2 manatees, even at this time of year which is not a common occurrence. I definitely recommend this adventure for anyone.

Vacationer271440

Sep 2020

We had an amazing time saw three manatees and a ton of alligators. We would defiantly do thus again! Astrid was amazing!

diverksmall

Aug 2020

All I can say is WOW!! If you’re considering doing this, let me tell you - you’re missing out if you don’t. Blue Springs was closed the day we went for tree removal and it still was the most memorable part of our trip. Our guide, Greg, was very patient and offered paddling instruction for all. My youngest is 11, and struggled for awhile, but got the hang of it and enjoyed it. The area is gorgeous!! So many alligators, turtles, aquatic birds, and at the very end we saw 2 manatees dipping back under the water. We appreciated the vast knowledge of local flora and fauna. We loved it and will definitely plan to come back in the winter time for more manatees!! Thank you for a great experience.