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

Wed 25 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)

barbw431

Dec 2018

The tour was amazing and our guide, Matt was very knowledgeable and friendly. Before getting into our kayaks we saw a manatee swim by just as Matt was explaining how to look for manatee footprints. After a brief paddling demo we headed toward the springs where the manatees overwinter. It didn't take long for manatees to start appearing near our boats. We just sat near the spring entrance and they came to us as they are very curious. We then headed along the river for a nature tour and were not disappointed. We spotted a bald eagle as well as many other bird species. We saw turtles and multiple small alligators basking along the shore. We paddled about four miles, but it was an easy paddle except for a small portion with a headwind. Truly scenic and a great way to tour the area. We then returned to the entrance to the springs to view the manatees before heading back to shore. I recommend that you go into Blue Springs State Park before arriving at the boat ramp where the tour begins. It is only $6 a car and you can walk along the path to see the manatees from above. There are no restrooms at the boat ramp where the tour begins so you can use the ones in the park before setting off on your tour. After our tour the line to get into the park was very, very long and the park crowded. Going in before the tour gives you a better park experience.

29ambers

Dec 2018

Thank you Jeff for taking us out to see manatees and lots of other wildlife! It was a fun and educational experience my family won’t forget. Great job 👍🏼

Liljer21

Dec 2018

Jeff provided us with the experience of kayaking with a bunch of manatees, we were able to get so close to them! He was great, super knowledgeable and personable. Thank you Jeff for providing a great experience for the whole family

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