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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
Mon 23 Dec
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Starting at $80.00
Mon 23 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)
Kathryn S
Jan 2018
I found adventures in Florida while looking for Bioluminescent tours to enjoy with my boyfriend and my family. I decided the manatee tour looked amazing and signed up for that. A day or two before the trip a cold front hit and we were a bit worried about a a cold morning trip on the water but we contacted Greg and he assured us the weather wasn’t bad, that cold weather attracted more manatees, and that we could think about it and reschedule if need be. We are so happy to have kept our trip that day as it was absolutely beautiful! We had the pleasure of getting Matt as our tour guide. He is very fun, friendly, and knowledgeable about the wildlife we came across all day. It was a 3 hour trip that ran from 9am to noon, great for everyone including beginning kayakers. Several manatees swam beneath us, we saw countless birds, as well as an alligator and a turtle. We will absolutely be taking more trips by Adventures in Florida, I can’t recommend the trips, and Matt, enough!
beahancock
Jan 2018
We had a great time today on the St. John's river. The weather was perfect and we saw lots of manatees. They were very friendly, coming up to our kayaks, rolling over and letting us reach out and touch them! My teenage nephews enjoyed the trip and my brother in law, who is self admittedly not an "outdoor guy", had a good time. Matt our guide was very informative.
swanny02
Dec 2017
We were so lucky with the weather, bright and beautiful, and not too hot. My husband and I were gifted this trip and since neither of us has kayaked before I was a little dubious. We needn't have worried, Matt was extremely patient and we soon got the hang of it… We saw lots of manatees, an alligator, and so much wildlife. Matt was very knowledgeable and pointed out various birds and talked in general about the wildlife program and other areas of environmental interest. Excellent in every way.

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