Orlando Manatee Encounters
Manatee Encounter Kayak tour
Manatee Encounter Kayak tour
The beautiful St. Johns River basin
More Manatee
Blue Springs, our Orlando Manatee Encounter location.
Family fun
River life
Orlando Manatee Encounters

Supplier: Adventures in Florida
Price: from $80
Reviews: 4.884956 stars (339 reviews)
Summary
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!

Details

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.

What's Included

- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Landing and facility fees

What's Not Included

- Gratuities

Logistics

Go to the very end of French Ave, 1 mile past the State Park. DO NOT ENTER THE STATE PARK!

Additional Information

- 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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.