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 07 Jul

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Starting at $80.00

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Mon 07 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)

Dubfoo

Jan 2020

This kayaking trip was amazing. Bill did an excellent job. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Would highly recommend!

Jwheeler454545

Jan 2020

Jimmy was AMAZING!!!! Will absolutely be returning. This is a once in a lifetime experience. We are from Nebraska and wanted to see some manatees up close and this was a fantastic tour. Jimmy is kind, funny and extremely knowledgeable. The manatees were so playful and came right over when they saw our kayaks. Jimmy was so kind and cut his lunch short so we could have more time on the water interacting with the manatees. 10/10 recommend to ANYONE wanting an incredible experience with the wildlife of Florida!

brookeg827

Jan 2020

It was simply amazing. Our guide Jimmy was incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife and habitat. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. We had an issue with kayak comfort level and Jimmy went out of his way to make sure everyone felt safe and secure. Our group included teens all the way to a 76yo. Everyone had a great time. Saw lots of manatees, alligator, turtles, birds, and fish. Afterwards Jimmy suggested the Swamp Cafe for lunch and it also did not disappoint. Would do this every time we come to Florida during cooler months. There are no bathrooms where they put the kayaks in. Be sure to stop at the clean bathrooms at Valentine park on the way in. It can be cool on the water so bring layers.