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 09 Jul

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Starting at $80.00

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Wed 09 Jul

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)

shammu02

Dec 2019

Manatee encounter with Astrid from Adventures in Florida was great. We were fortunate to see manatee (s) swimming so close to the kayak. Astrid provided lots of fun details about manatees, alligators, and native birds. The weather was iffy but we still enjoyed the trip.

930marthag

Dec 2019

What a wonderful trip. Astrid, our tour guide, gave the best excursion ever. The kayaks were ready to go upon arrival. Giving a quick lesson on the “how to’s “ of maneuvering are small vessels she included safety first. The pace of the trip was steady with breaks along the way. She spaced it out beautifully. At each resting point there were plenty of interactions with the manatees and other numerous wild life. Her knowledge and ability to spot the animals was first rate. I highly recommend this outfit and Astrid as your tour guide as she is definitely good at what she does and extremely personable. You will truly enjoy yourself and all of your surroundings.

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Thank you for the glowing review! We also love kayaking with Astrid and think she is awesome up front leading tours! As we enter into our 25th year in business we hope Astrid stays with us for the upcoming 25 years.

Maryann K

Dec 2019

This place is the best. The guide takes you to see of manatee’s! He is very knowledgeable about the Bri’s, and plants in the area!