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

Fri 04 Jul

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Starting at $80.00

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Fri 04 Jul

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)

SandraCT

Feb 2020

We've done this tour 3 years in a row, Jim was our guide this year and his knowledge of the area did not disappoint. We saw all kinds of birds, turtles, young gators and of course the main attraction - the manatees, we like going on the 9 A.M. tour, very peaceful and much less crowded on the water all around. Highly recommend this tour.

JoeA88

Feb 2020

We went out for the 09:00 kayak tour to see some Manatees. We met Astrid at the designated place near the river. She was very social and hospitable right from the initial introduction. Her briefing was succinct, yet thorough on safety procedures and what to expect from the tour. She took us over to the sanctuary entrance where the manatees "might" come out to visit. With wild animals we knew that any encounter was not guaranteed. We saw only a couple initially. Astrid then took us on a tour of some other areas (lots of birds, turtles and gators), explaining the various animales, vegetation and a bit about the area. We did this with the intent to circle back to the sanctuary when the manatees might come around later. We did and it was not disappointing - manatees everywhere! It was an amazing trip, and when

anndG5259HY

Feb 2020

Astrid was just fantastic. Knowledgeable. It was clear her interest was that we were safe, enjoying ourselves and learning about the willflufe we encounteted. Her personality was charming. A great time, worth every penny.