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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 24 Dec
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Starting at $80.00
Tue 24 Dec
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.
  • 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)
I700DKjasonh
Dec 2018
Greg took me on an awesome tour with manatees. We got there when the fog rolled in over the water, and it looked so cool! I was worried about it being too cold, but it wasn’t. Once the sun warmed everything up it was quite nice. Greg made sure I saw tons of manatees. Even saw a mom with twin babies! So cool. They came right up to the kayaks. Greg knows a lot about the wildlife there and was an awesome guide! I would recommend this tour to anyone.
pamski44
Dec 2018
had an absolute blast with Jeff as our guide. Jeff has a degree in marine biology and was a wealth of information which made the trip so fun! He kept track of all 7 of us ( quite a feat) Do this your again in a second !
Andy W
Nov 2018
We had a great time with Matt at Blue Springs. He patiently taught us how to navigate our kayak. He was passionate and knowledgeable about the area, the wildlife, and it's challenges. Bring your sunscreen and your curiosity. And don't be afraid of the alligators.

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