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Orlando Manatee Encounters

Location Orlando, Florida, USA
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 a serene haven, renowned for hosting one of Florida’s largest populations of manatees during the winter months. Glide through crystal-clear waters in your kayak, guided by a Florida Master Naturalist who will unveil the captivating flora and fauna of this enchanting ecosystem.

  • 🐋 Manatee Encounter: Immerse yourself in a 2-hour adventure that includes a professional guide and all necessary kayaking equipment.
  • 🛶 Kayak, paddle, and life vest are provided, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience on the water.
  • 📸 Enjoy complimentary pictures of your group, capturing the memories of your unforgettable encounter with these gentle giants.
  • 💧 Stay hydrated with bottled water included throughout your journey.
  • 🌿 Paddle into the park and approach the manatee refuge, where you can observe these magnificent creatures swimming around you.
  • 🐦 Witness the vibrant wildlife as you explore Snake Creek, where birds fish and manatees graze in their natural habitat.
  • ♿ The experience is wheelchair accessible, making it suitable for a wide range of participants.
  • 👶 While there is no minimum age, all participants must be able to swim, ensuring safety for everyone on board.

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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.
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    Orlando Manatee Encounters

    Location Orlando, Florida, USA
    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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