Orlando Manatee Encounters in Daytona Beach booking from $80.00

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 30 Dec

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Mon 30 Dec

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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.
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (260)

Roberta M

Jun 2019

My 12 yr old grandson & I had a wonderful 3 hour kayak tour of Blue Cove Springs with our guide, Bill. Bill is well versed in the ecology of not only Blue Cove Springs, but of much of Florida. While it is not Manatee season, we did get to see Buckeye, the resident Manatee as well as lots of gators, fish, turtles and birds. This was a nice, easy kayak trip for the two of us without lots of strenuous exercise and we are not seasoned kayakers. We will be going back later in the summer for the bioluminescent experience.

Dawn R S

Jun 2019

We had a wonderful morning Kayaking with our guide Jeff on the St. John’s River. What a great way to get away from the fast days of Disney World. Our family each had our own kayak and were able to see manatee, alligators, several types of birds and amazing fish. The water in the spring is so clear you can see to the bottom. We lucked out and saw 3 manatee up close! Jeff (our guide)was awesome and super fun to be with! We loved every minute of it! I would highly recommend this encounter!

Belinda E

May 2019

Our kayaking tour was definitely the highlight of our mother daughter Florida trip! Bill was an excellent guide - he was informative about the area and wildlife. Some of our group had experience kayaking and some did not- Bill was a great trainer and helped us feel confident trying something new! This experience definitely trumped anything else we did/ including amusement parks! We saw manatees, eagles, many birds, turtles and even a few alligators! Bill helped us feel comfortable and to learn about these animals in their natural environment. This was a winner!

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