Small Group Manatee Discovery Kayak Tour near Orlando
Overview
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2 hours
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Small Group Experience
Our tour groups are limited to a maximum of 10 people, ensuring a personalized and high-quality experience that allows for better wildlife encoutners.
Up-Close Manatee Entounters
Make close contact with these gentle and lovable creatures in one of the largest winter gathering sites for manatees in Florida. Observe manatees as they swim all around you with some of them curious enough to come close to your kayak.
Guided by Local Experts
Our professionally trained guides are passionate about sharing their knowledge, making your trip an unforgettable and inspiring adventure.
Safety First, Always
Your well-being is our top priority, with high-quality gear, stable kayaks, and expert guides ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned paddler, you can relax and focus on the adventure, knowing you're in good hands.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to tour departure.
It is recommended you wear quick dry clothes and water/river shoes/flip-flops
Bring sun protection (sunhat, sunglasses, sun screen), a camera, and a towel to dry off afterwards.
There is no restroom at the meeting location. The last public restroom is at Valentine Park (1511 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763) about a mile before you arrive the meeting location. We recommend you stop there before your tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Upon arrival you'll check in with your guide and they will get everyone fitted with comfortable, high-quality life jackets. We'll then proceed with a quick introduction to the day's adventure, safety tips, and paddling basics for those who need a refresher.
Blue Spring State Park
Your guide is an experienced nature enthusiast who knows these waters inside and out. As you paddle through the peaceful waterways of Blue Spring State Park, they’ll share fascinating insights about the manatees, alligators, and diverse bird species you encounter. Expect a relaxed, immersive experience, whether you're a beginner or seasoned paddler. Besides manatees, you may spot alligators, bald eagles, herons, otters, and more.
What‘s Included
Bottled water and a snack
Professional guide
High-quality and stable sit-on-top kayak, paddle & lifejacket
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Manatee Discovery Kayak Tour
Bottled water and a snack
Reviews
281 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must do experience!
amaliarG2475EP,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jeff was our guide and was amazing and very insightful. We had a great experience and left very pleased and hoping to go again next time we visit the area
Fabulous experience
Sightseer56871044449,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, family loved it and both guides were really knowledgeable. Thank you xx
Great trip
Bethany M,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun kayak trip in a beautiful location! Sam and Astrid are extremely knowledgeable guides. Don’t hesitate- book now!
Wonderful!
Keri N,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful morning kayaking. We saw manatees, bald eagles, great blue herons, snake birds, turtles, BIG Long nose gars and other fish. TJ was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable!
Fun with the wildlife!
Amanda S,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00TJ was such a great guide, he was funny and informative. Very relaxing and beautiful. I highly recommend doing this!
Saw ugatirs lots of birds and a few manatees. Springs are beautiful with many kinds of fish
juliebR3000OH,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Sam and TJ were very knowledgeable with the area . Very nice tour guides.
Last Minute Amazing Tour!
ashelbie,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had booked with a different company who, due to a technical error, did not have our booking and did not have a guide available. Jimi had a last-minute cancelation, and got us booked over the phone and we ended up with a 2 hour private tour! We had perfect weather for paddling, and he shared lots of great information about the area, the wildlife that we saw, and how manatee rescues work as there was one in progress we were able to observe from a safe distance. We are very appreciative of Jimi's willingness to get us out on the water, or we would have been sad to miss such a great opportunity to see the manatees at the spring. Thank you! Would absolutely recommend this to others.
We had a great time. Saw...
Rhett L,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time. Saw many birds, fish, small alligators and some manatees, but the manatees mostly stayed under water. Getting wildlife to cooperate is not easy, so you get what you get. But we did see them. Kayaked for two hours, covered much water. Well worth the investment.
Manatee kayaking
854kristino,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a private tour with TJ, who was friendly and very informative. We made a pit stop at blue springs state park on the paddle back to look at the crystal clear waters and wildlife there. It was a great family excursion. The manatees were playful as well!
Great Manatee Experience
wdy301,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience. Had a great time with our guide TJ. Saw some manatee with my son. Very cool experience. Good break from the the theme parks.
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