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Orlando Manatee Encounters

Location Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
$95
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Blue Spring State Park is home to one of Florida’s largest populations of manatees during winter. Witness these gentle giants up close as you paddle through their natural habitat in a kayak.

  • 🐬 Encounter manatees in their winter habitat, observing them as they relax in the warm spring waters.
  • 🛶 Guided tour led by a Florida Master Naturalist, who shares insights about the local flora and fauna.
  • 🌊 Paddle to the manatee refuge, where you can see these creatures swimming around and under your kayak.
  • 🐦 Venture to Snake Creek to watch manatees graze and enjoy birdwatching as you explore the wildlife.
  • 💧 Includes bottled water to keep you hydrated during your 2-hour adventure.
  • 🗣️ English-speaking tour guide ensures you understand the rich ecosystem surrounding you.
  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible transportation options available for ease of access.
  • 💼 Landing and facility fees included, ensuring a smooth experience from start to finish.
  • 💰 Gratuities are included, making it easy to show appreciation for your guide's expertise.
  • 🌞 Suitable for all physical fitness levels; a great family activity where everyone can participate.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Manatee Encounter
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Kayak, Paddle, and Life Vest
  • Free Sticker
  • Professional Guide
  • Complimentary Pictures of Your Group
  • Bottled water
  • 20% is customary per person

Meeting point
Go to the very end of French Avenue, 1 mile past the State Park entrance. DO NOT ENTER THE STATE PARK! Follow the dirt road until the end by the river.
Return details
Go to the very end of French Avenue, 1 mile past the State Park entrance. DO NOT ENTER THE STATE PARK! Follow the dirt road until the end by the river.

We will paddle into the park and up to the manatee refuge. The manatee leave the refuge in search of food and swim all around us and under us. We also take time to paddle to snake creek to watch manatee graze, birds fishing, and search out wildlife.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • 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.
  • Must be comfortable sitting in a kayak for multiple hours
  • 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.
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    Orlando Manatee Encounters

    Location Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
    $95
    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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