Small Group Manatee Discovery Kayak Tour near Orlando
Venture Outdoors
5.0
Cabad35
1 day ago
Had an amazing time on this small kayaking tour! The entire experience was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. TJ, our tour guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and made the trip feel both fun and informative. We got to see tons of wildlife — manatees, all kinds of birds, and even a gator! Highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for a relaxing but memorable adventure.
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.
Departure Point
- Please follow the signs directing you to Blue Spring State Park. DO NOT enter the park, instead continue onto the dirt road for approximately 1 mile until you reach the boat ramp. This is where the guide will meet you.
- Please follow the signs directing you to Blue Spring State Park. DO NOT enter the park, instead continue onto the dirt road for approximately 1 mile until you reach the boat ramp. This is where the guide will meet you.
- Human tour guide - German
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Blue Spring State Park Campground2100 West French Avenue, Orange City, FL 32763Upon 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.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Blue Spring State Park2100 W. French Ave, Orange City, FloridaYour 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. Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutesAdditional Information
- 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.
- Professional guide
- High-quality and stable sit-on-top kayak, paddle & lifejacket
- Gratuities for your guide
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.
Departure Point
- Please follow the signs directing you to Blue Spring State Park. DO NOT enter the park, instead continue onto the dirt road for approximately 1 mile until you reach the boat ramp. This is where the guide will meet you.
- Please follow the signs directing you to Blue Spring State Park. DO NOT enter the park, instead continue onto the dirt road for approximately 1 mile until you reach the boat ramp. This is where the guide will meet you.
- Human tour guide - German
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Blue Spring State Park Campground2100 West French Avenue, Orange City, FL 32763Upon 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.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Blue Spring State Park2100 W. French Ave, Orange City, FloridaYour 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. Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutesAdditional Information
- 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.
- Professional guide
- High-quality and stable sit-on-top kayak, paddle & lifejacket
- Gratuities for your guide
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Cabad35
Had an amazing time on this small kayaking tour! The entire experience was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. TJ, our tour guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and made the trip feel both fun and informative. We got to see tons of wildlife — manatees, all kinds of birds, and even a gator! Highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for a relaxing but memorable adventure.
Y6964DFmarcinj
Great experience. Our guide Thomas proposed to move the tour to the morning so that we could enter the otherwise restricted zones on our kayaks and it was absolutely worth it: close-ups with Manatees and a newborn calf.
Getting to the place was easy, kayaks were prepared and waiting for us and a few minutes after arrival we were already paddling along. This was the highlight of your week in Florida.
Melandcourt
Jimmy was an amzing tour guide! Saw lots of manatees and he even took us to a spot to see a huge gator ! 10 out of 10 would recommend !
angiecI3470AW
My husband and I signed up for the small group Manatee Discovery Kayak Tour near Orlando. It ended up being us and our guide Jimi who also brought along a fellow guide, Sue, which was fine with us! They were both very knowledgeable and made it a fun experience!
We got to see manatees and a variety of local birds, fish and vegetation.
At the end of our tour, Jimi snd Sue also gave us tips for other great places to explore, and also gave us recommendations for restaurants where the locals eat.
We tried The Swamphouse Grill and it was great!
We highly recommend this tour. It was the highlight of our vacation. We would definitely go again.
A1887NNcherylm
TJ did a great job of showing us the manatees and making the experience relaxing and fun. We even got to see a day old calf and bald eagle.