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Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour near Orlando

Location Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
Location Orlando, Florida, USA
$60.00
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Overview

Blue Springs is the closest spot for manatee kayaking near Orlando, just about an hour from the airport! Each year, record numbers of manatees (over 600) migrate to the warmer 72-degree waters during the colder months. Join me for a paddle on Florida’s longest river, the St. Johns, as we search for these incredible creatures alongside other wildlife like alligators, turtles, and a variety of birds. From November to March, during manatee season, the Blue Springs run transforms into a manatee sanctuary and is closed to swimmers and paddlers. My sit-on-top kayaks offer the best view of these gentle giants as they glide by. (there is a max weight limit of 250lbs for the single kayaks and 450lbs for the tandem)****Please note if you need a two person tandem****My kayak tours are capped at 6 kayaks per tour, perfect for families and smaller groups!
Single Person Kayak
Two Person Tandems available : Tandems are priced for 2 people upon request
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Two Person Tandem available upon reguest with 2 single purchase.
  • Local Knowledgeable Guide
  • Kayak and paddle, life vest/whistle, dry bags for wallet, keys, and phone
  • Hat (there is no shade on the water)
  • Sunglasses(polarized preferred) to see underwater better
  • Tip for you guide(if you had an amazing time!)
  • Sunblock
  • Bottled water

Meeting point
When you put in Blue Springs State park into your maps app, go past the entrance of the park, do not enter the park, go to the end of the dirt road where there is a boat ramp. That is our launch location for the tour. PLEASE DO NOT GO INTO THE PARK!
Return details
When you put in Blue Springs State park into your maps app, go past the entrance of the park, do not enter the park, go to the end of the dirt road where there is a boat ramp. That is our launch location for the tour. PLEASE DO NOT GO INTO THE PARK!

One of the main reasons visitors flock to Blue Springs is the chance to see manatees up close. During the colder months, typically November through March, hundreds of manatees migrate to the spring’s warm waters, creating a truly magical experience. While the spring itself is closed to paddlers during manatee season to protect these gentle giants, the St. Johns River offers excellent opportunities to spot them as they swim near your kayak during this guided tour.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • not wheelchair accessible
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour near Orlando

    Location Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
    Location Orlando, Florida, USA
    $60.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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