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 08 Jul

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Starting at $80.00

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Tue 08 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)

764elanag

Jan 2020

We went with a group of 5 people, ages 25-35, and we all had a blast seeing the manatees up close. Our guide Bill taught us all about their natural habitat and how to spot manatees and other wildlife along the river. The views were gorgeous and we really felt a part of nature for the day. They even gave us suggestions of fun things to do in the area afterwards. Highly recommend, it was a great way to end our trip to Orlando

SavvyAdventurer1993

Jan 2020

With Adventures in Florida my husband and I were able to encounter manatees up close without the crowds. We were a group of seven not including our guide. Our guide did a great job of avoiding the other groups while exploring the area and educating the group on the wildlife. Our guide was also very flexible and accommodating of each individual on this adventure, allowing some people to stay back with the manatees near the hot spring, while others could venture further out and explore other wildlife including baby alligators, birds, and turtles. Everyone was up for more adventure so we all stayed as a group but it was really great to have options! I would definitely recommend this trip, especially for families looking to experience something other than Disney!

Liz C

Jan 2020

I highly, highly recommend this excursion. Bill is an amazing guide. He is extremely knowledgeable on the area as well as the wildlife. He also did a fantastic job of making sure everyone was well taken care of and paid attention to different skill levels. Kayaks were in the water and ready to go when we arrived. Excited to check out the other offerings as well. Add this to your must do list!