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

Sat 07 Feb

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Starting at $80.00

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Sat 07 Feb

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)

marycP9244CK

Feb 2020

Almost everywhere we looked there was wildlife - birds, small gators, manatees, turtles! Astrid did a wonderful job of pointing out and identifying. She had much information to share as well as quick tips for kayaking. Even first-time kayakers will feel comfortable It was such a fun experience!

J7194OFlisak

Feb 2020

What an incredible experience this was! I have lived in Orlando for 17 years and have never been to see the manatees. Kayaking with them was just incredible! We got to see them so up close! Astrid our tour guide was so knowledgeable and pointed out all of the wildlife we saw, birds, gators, and so many turtles! She also took us on a walk to the blue spring to see the manatees from above. AMAZING!!! We will definitely go back again.

476noore

Feb 2020

Say all kinds of wildlife and Astrid was very knowlegable. Great kayaking trip. Lots of manatees, gators, all kinds of birds and turtles were sited